Game Thread: Illinois vs Northwestern

[aaeismacgychel]

Keaton's effort as a freshman is just incredible. Hell of a rebound and pass for the easy bucket

 

[derrick6]

The thing is, they are fun to watch. Seriously. Like the 2004/2005 and 1988-1989 teams. Just fun

 

[skyIdub]

Unselfish, too. KW never ceases to amaze!

Absolute platinum coated unicorn.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

This is an important half and I'm not saying the s sarcastically. We have been playing SO well....no bad habits right now. I would LOVE to see us pound the paint and run some good sets. I think that Keaton being run at is the way he'll be handled for the rest of the year. There should be a ton of opportunities coming off that.

P.s..... I agree with everyone else that raining threes is more fun.

 

[TheodoreRex]

So many positive signs right now- Body language of Tomi rebounding- even there just flipping jamming it down. Andrej just attacking- but not like, head down into 5 people. More like attacking into open lanes and finding gaps/space. Love so many things about today.

 

[hoopsfan47]

I think it is true that Boswell was the weak link offensively, but we are going to need him down the stretch. The good thing is we don't need to rely on him as heavily as we might have earlier in the season. When he is healthy, Brad can work him back into the rotation slowly and adjust/expand his role when he shows he is ready.

Boswell is only a liability when he forces things. He is terrific when he is aggressively seeking to make them pay for neglecting him.

 

[ChiefGritty]

Unselfish, too. KW never ceases to amaze!

Gets the ball suddenly, in a weird and vulnerable area and instantly recognizes the right play.

Unreal feel. It's god-given on some level, you can't teach that.

 

[PNWIllini]

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Guys too young for the Lou Doo

 

[derrick6]

Wagler normalized taking that shot

 

[spillini]

Tyler is doing a number on my anti nepo principles

 

[derrick6]

Well, as a fan.

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Boswell is only a liability when he forces things. He is terrific when he is aggressively seeking to make them pay for neglecting him.

And playing ELITE Defense

 

[SuperMetroid]

Listen, at some point we need to have the hair dye conversation with BU

He’s getting a little thin up there. Needs to lighten up on the pomade

 

[skyIdub]

If Keaton isn't careful he might have to share the B1G FOW award.


Wait.... is the in game challenge still going?

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Time to go another level into the bench.

 

[abchew2]

Andrej has gotten much better of passing it out when he gets walled up instead of forcing through guys come hell or high water. Seeing real growth there!

 

[illiram]

Is this Northwestern or Northbrook High School?

 

[RaisedMyBoysIllini]

I’m suddenly nervous about Boswell returning

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

…or he needs to get on the Self toupee plan…

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Loyalty is only up to 424 posts at the first timeout in the second half!

Oh the in game challenge is over

 

[IlliniNLouKY]

Crush the kitties

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

Zwat!

 

[derrick6]

WINDEX!

 

[FloridaMan]

NW begging for goaltending now, lol

 

[PNWIllini]

They’re singing Illini staff praises on the broadcast.