Game Thread: Illinois vs Minnesota

CoalCity · Feb 28, 2016

SPLASH!

TheBucket · Feb 28, 2016

Coleman-Lands is just fire. One of the few bright spots on this team this year.

CoalCity · Feb 28, 2016

We get more hairline "restricted area" calls going against us...

TCTORNADO · Feb 28, 2016

JCL's magic # is 12 to tie Bradford's frosh 3 pt record.

RedRocksIllini · Feb 28, 2016

TheBucket said:
Coleman-Lands is just fire. One of the few bright spots on this team this year.

In the pre-game thread, I said we hadn't improved much this year. Clearly not true...JCL and DJW have made huge strides. Add in Finke and we have a very nice freshman class. Still hoping AJ can add to that very nice group.

TheBucket · Feb 28, 2016

TCTORNADO said:
JCL's magic # is 12 to tie Bradford's frosh 3 pt record.

Does that include BTT games? If so, reachable. Otherwise would be asking a lot. Still possible.

RedRocksIllini · Feb 28, 2016

Murphy might end up with a triple-triple.

freebird6 · Feb 28, 2016

CoalCity said:
We get more hairline "restricted area" calls going against us...

Scirotto has been getting those wrong for years even before there was an arc...just gives him one more way to be mediocre

TheBucket · Feb 28, 2016

Stephon Sharp, a Freshman who has played 40 minutes and scored 4 points prior to tonight's game just went from halfcourt in for a layup burning 3 defenders.

TCTORNADO · Feb 28, 2016

TheBucket said:
Does that include BTT games? If so, reachable. Otherwise would be asking a lot. Still possible.

Yup on BTT

illini8507 · Feb 28, 2016

Tv ted hasn't made himself the center of attention yet, kind of surprising

geneseo · Feb 28, 2016

Minny has 7 offensive rebounds, Illini have 8 total rebounds.

westcoastillini · Feb 28, 2016

Defense

Our help side d is terrible. We are most done with the season and we are still allowing drivers to the basket.

freebird6 · Feb 28, 2016

TheBucket said:
Stephon Sharp, a Freshman who has played 40 minutes and scored 4 points prior to tonight's game just went from halfcourt in for a layup burning 3 defenders.

to me that just means he is playing behind some talent biding his time waiting for a chance. Looks like he wants to make the best of the opportunity. May be a thorn for a couple more years.

RedRocksIllini · Feb 28, 2016

westcoastillini said:
Our help side d is terrible. We are most done with the season and we are still allowing drivers to the basket.

People say our defense has improved. I'm not seeing it. We are just plain awful on D.

illini8507 · Feb 28, 2016

Yes, jcl! Attack murphy

CoalCity · Feb 28, 2016

illini8507 said:
Tv ted hasn't made himself the center of attention yet, kind of surprising

He's waiting for a big moment

TheBucket · Feb 28, 2016

I really miss our great free-throw shooting from last year. Where did that go?

0-3 including the front end of 1-1... which in my opinion should count as a turnover.

icengineer · Feb 28, 2016

This is pitiful....

freebird6 · Feb 28, 2016

good hustle KN

TheBucket · Feb 28, 2016

BOOOOOO

CoalCity · Feb 28, 2016

How many assists do they have already? With nothing resembling a starting PG in the game?

TheBucket · Feb 28, 2016

Minnesota has taken 8 more shots than Illinois already. C'mon man... this can't happen. MINNESOTA. THEY ARE 2-13 IN CONFERENCE.

CoalCity · Feb 28, 2016

I wonder if we've ever practiced a full court press? With no experienced ballhandlers in the game, MAYBE give it a try? Once?

Newman · Feb 28, 2016

TheBucket said:
Minnesota has taken 8 more shots than Illinois already. C'mon man... this can't happen. MINNESOTA. THEY ARE 2-13 IN CONFERENCE.

For real! We're playing like we only have 4 wins in conference play or something.