Game Thread: Illinois vs Northwestern

[hoopsfan47]

FTs and turnovers will plague this team forever and lose many games. I have preached that for months. So, who is that team in orange? Anyone know?

 

[RML]

I prefer what’s working. Domask is being very efficient so far

Yeh, I'm not complaining!

 

[pruman91]

 

[skyIdub]

 

[jumpingjack]

Put the hammer to these mfers.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Ty’s getting more accurate with that little tournaround semi-hook. I love it.

Domask’s game has such a retro/throwback vibe to it. I love that too.

Also: What’s the Guerrier dunk count up to?

Gut feel is Ty getting to work with Marcus every day is gigantic for him learning a consistent 5 footer.

 

[abchew2]

Coleman is STIFLING!!!

 

[grantlab]

Coleman Hawkins’ best defensive performance as an Illini?

 

[skyIdub]

I’m curious how they’ll play Edey.

If they play like this, Edey will be on oxygen at halftime.

 

[ejam21]

Hawkins puttin up a clinic defensively

 

[Illini in Italy]

Wait a second, this does not check out. Hass said NW was always getting to the paint and we are doing nothing in the paint...

Hass is an hass . . .

 

[Jimbo]

I fully expect NU to make a run tonight. But so far it’s been a total beat down.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

There’s that Harmon 3!

Domask identified him early, put himself in position to pull in the help and delivered the perfect pass for the in rhythm shot. Gorgeous stuff

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

I missed the 1st 2:00 minutes of the 2nd half. Did Ty not start the 2nd half?

He did picked up a quick 3rd

 

[abchew2]

Boo is still getting his if not the most efficiently. I think you just know Edey will get his and lock down everything else and there’s a path to victory.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Coleman Hawkins’ best defensive performance as an Illini?

His defense against Keegan Murray in 2022 would be my pick. But yeah, he's a monster tonight.

 

[IlliniGman7795]

I missed the 1st 2:00 minutes of the 2nd half. Did Ty not start the 2nd half?

Picked up a quick 3rd foul

 

[blife]

Let's go on a run and put this to bed out of this timeout

 

[jumpingjack]

If they play like this, Edey will be on oxygen at halftime.

Last years team put a scare to them in WL.
This years team has a shot at legendary.

 

[jimbo72]

It's shocking to me what a difference a year and different players make. Underwood looks like a genius so far and these men are playing mature, high iq, and as a team. Just jaw dropping without Hero ball!

 

[Illini-Rule]

Picked up a quick 3rd foul

Thanks, that was my fear.

 

[illiniguy24]

Idk if it will be in the NBA (at least long term) but CoHawk is going to have a hell of a pro career somewhere. Length. Defense. Outside shooting. Passing. If his bball IQ continues to go up this season, lookout.

I’ve been harsh on him in the past but I think this older team first group of guys could be what really lets him turn the corner.

 

[Oranges]

Domask is a certified baller

 

[FloridaMan]

MD serving notice! We legitimately have 4 potential All B10 players. I know, it's early.

 

[oldman]

Practically every NW possession they are in the lane. Practically ILL possession no one gets in the lane. Not good even though we are ahead.

What is the record for the number of calling out responses to dumb troll comments?