Game Thread: Illinois vs Maryland

[GallopingGhost]

It’s the under 4 we are up 2 and have Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn. I feel ok

 

[JJE]

For me to feel comfortable we gotta be up by at least 5 with 1 to go.

 

[JSpence]

Trent definitely must be nicked up if Underwood is sticking with Belo after that.

He might not be able to shoot a free throw...

 

[Deleted member 747802]

Belo has to be the trigger man on out of bounds plays down the stretch and get the ball to Ayo. Not the other way around. All possessions must run through Ayo under 5 minutes.

 

[Retro62]

I’m just waiting for the dagger three from DMW

 

[hoopsfan47]

Ayo and his ability to take it to the rim off the wrong foot is something to behold

He was good as a frosh at finishing under control....but now he finishes under control at warp speed. Exceptional

 

[altenberger22]

Kofi has talents that can't be taught but his pass and catch skills are infantile.

Three reasons he likely won't be playing in the NBA next year:
1. poor hands
2. poor ballhandling (i.e. passing)
3. no shot beyond 7 feet

And yet, he's clearly the most impactful (and best) center we've ever had....I think.

 

[BMoreIllini]

I wonder when our last game was that Giorgi, Frazier, and Damonte combine for 0 points. Trent has played good D and Damonte has been on some assists and boards, but 0 points between the 3 of them is tough.

 

[Chillinini]

He might not be able to shoot a free throw...

That's not good not only for tonight, but for the immediate future.

 

[812Jamie]

I think I'm surprised Miller doesn't have more moves to the basket, like on that last fast break on the right wing. I know his role is different with Ayo but I still thought his game was more than 3s and we'd see it at various points.

 

[Retro62]

They are giving us chances

 

[JSpence]

That's not good not only for tonight, but for the immediate future.

Just speculation on my part. But... coaches might know that he's defense-only.

 

[altenberger22]

I’m just waiting for the dagger three from DMW

Hoping that dagger doesn't come from the team wearing red......

 

[I11ini82]

Just speculation on my part. But... coaches might know that he's defense-only.

He airballed a 3 so he felt comfortable enough to try a shot.

 

[Retro62]

Curbelo is not the shooter you want right now

 

[azillini1]

It seems as forever since someone other than Ayo has scored

 

[Miles Leonard]

MD's gone cold and we haven't taken advantage of it. I don't like the feel of this...

 

[Chillinini]

Sorry, but Belo should not be taking rainbows now.

 

[Deep]

Sorry joining late. Where is Trent?

 

[SuperMetroid]

Somebody make a shot...please!

 

[JSpence]

He airballed a 3 so he felt comfortable enough to try a shot.

I didn't catch that he did that... but it's a smoking gun.

 

[GallopingGhost]

Defensive grind... let’s finish them off!

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

We are so damn frustrating LOL

 

[Pikeillinifan]

Just get the win. We’re low energy and flat, just pull it out.

 

[skyIdub]

DMFW locking up Morsell now