Game Thread: Illinois vs Penn

[eas23]

Sad to think we're in the final 40 games of Quentin Coleman's Illini career.

 

[DeeIL89]

Coleman Everyday Guy!

 

[PapaDelsMadeMeFat]

QC is different.

 

[hoopsfan47]

Brad is on a mission to make him "more than a scorer". He's definitely bought into it and gets to play with with no fear off the bench. Also the three freshmen guards are just very very good.

FIFY

 

[NASchamp]

We got shooters, sure. But we got some drivers too. Coleman, Stoya, and Vaaks can really drive the ball and finish under control.

 

[Altgeld's Bells]

Wow Coleman. He is scrappy.

I can't believe how deep we are. I don't remember this many players getting in games this early ever.

 

[PNWIllini]

If Brad’s not careful he’ll get a reputation for being an open pipeline for NBA first round picks.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I predict that we're going to have to tweak this offense a bit before conference season. I don't see how this is sustainable, especially on the road when possessions and execution are at a premium. The home crowd can't juice you up to keep the pace up.

The good news is that a lot of guys are getting playing time.

Loyalty gonna Loyalty.

 

[NASchamp]

I predict that we're going to have to tweak this offense a bit before conference season. I don't see how this is sustainable, especially on the road when possessions and execution are at a premium. The home crowd can't juice you up to keep the pace up.

The good news is that a lot of guys are getting playing time.

I was thinking earlier, how incredible would it be if we could switch between this and last years offense depending on the situation and opponent? Could slow it down to a snails pace and grind you out, or speed it up and run you out of the gym.

I know it’s not like switching between man and zone, but fun to think about.

 

[PapaDelsMadeMeFat]

What a find EB

 

[Oranges]

Can’t say enough about these freshman

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Man this team is good. So incredibly good.

 

[skyIdub]

I don't know what stars aligned to give us KJ, KW, and QC in consecutive years, but my goodness we are suddenly spoiled as f@ck.
That kid is a dawg AND a star.

 

[FloridaMan]

It just feels like this freshaman class is so under control and seem unflappable. Example, EB turns the ball over slipping on a drive, shakes it off and buries a three the next time down. I know bumps are likely coming on the road against better competition, but this group is special.

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

This FR class is all kinds of special…

 

[RollChief]

Just for a point of reference, this is a Penn team that’s supposed to be better than last year.

We’re on pace to beat them better on both offense and defense.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Loyalty gonna Loyalty.

The good news is that we're going to find out Tuesday. Doing this for 40 minutes, on the road, vs a good team is going to be a great litmus test. Good scheduling to give it a shot.

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

This’ll likely be Brads best team I mean my goodness…. They just don’t let up offensively. 37 (going for 38th) points in 12 minutes this half..

 

[March2TheArch]

That wasn’t an easy reverse lay-in for Zens, who *checks notes* is a 3ball specialist.

 

[The pop of Champaign]

Brad is an elite CEO/scout

 

[Mr. Roberts]

I can get used to having 90 points at the under 8.

 

[orange100]

 

[Illinifan1995--]

Coleman's defense is better than Wagler imo

 

[March2TheArch]

This team doesn’t have its preseason 1st team All American.

I know TTU, Duke, and UConn will be 3 tough games. But man a healthy Mirk will be scary.

 

[wncillini]

Has the staff lost trust in Z?

Why is Jakstys always in before Z?

Not sure but unless the plan was put weight on z because he's going to lose it as the season goes on.......do not like. He looks so freaking sluggish. His spastic energy and quick hops were his superpower. He still looks more athletic then his bro, but still sluggish.