Game Thread: Illinois vs Purdue

[BWBW]

Ugly for stretches, but also beautiful for stretches.

As long as we have more beautiful stretches in the second half.

 

[skyIdub]

The rest of the B1G: "Oh s@#t, we have to guard DMFW now?"

 

[CentralILifer]

They really need to recognize when to pass the ball out of the post. I'd like to hear a reporter ask about this, maybe Underwood doesn't advise them to pass out of the post?

 

[skyIdub]

Who's ready for a boiling hot take!?!

DMFW gets a UDFA, G league gig.

 

[Ken]

The lack of athleticism from the Illini perimeter players is startling and the fact that out outside shooting has now come down to us being almost entirely dependent upon DMW is one of the strangest twists of fate I've ever seen.

 

[Ga65]

 

[31D1kids]

I sure love Kofi he is phenomenal, a beast in the post, that smile! Where does his game fit in the NBA? His Baseline defense is horrible. I've never seen him shoot a jump shot from 15 to 18 feet. The pace up and down the court at the next level is I think two or three steps quicker than he'll ever be. what are your guys's thoughts? I love having him on our team, I wish he'd stay for 4 years. I hope there's a spot for him at the next level. I see three or four holes in his game that does not let him play more than 5 minutes in the NBA?

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Who's ready for a boiling hot take!?!

DMFW gets a UDFA, G league gig.

Given that he has become a more athletic Larry bird with respect to 3-point shooting, I’ve wondered if he’s got a chance. I think he’s too short and his shot too slow to make it as a three and D guy, but I would love to be wrong.

 

[Deleted member 747802]

Refused to dunk the bunny and misses both free throws.....smh....

 

[ejam21]

The lack of athleticism from the Illini perimeter players is startling and the fact that out outside shooting has now come down to us being almost entirely dependent upon DMW is one of the strangest twists of fate I've ever seen.

Am i misunderstanding your post?
Ayo and miller are plenty athletic.

Trent/ayo both are above 40% from 3 on the year.

Damonte has accounted for about 1 in 5 of our 3s this year so not sure how 20% of our 3s is our entirety of our outside shooting

 

[the juiceman cometh]

How fast can we give up this halftime lead...

 

[Deleted member 747802]

Let them right back in it. Our mental approach is horrendous.

 

[TarheelIllini]

Ok no more. Curbelo starts. These awful starts to each half HAVE TO STOP.

 

[Whitmans Sampler]

Slow start. WHATS NEW.

 

[Miles Leonard]

FREE THROWS. MAKE THEM!

 

[SuperMetroid]

So much for coming out strong and putting this game away.

 

[Highlander]

This is an unfortunate turn of events.

 

[O’Malley’s Wall]

This team is just awful out of the locker room.

 

[illiram11]

Why why why is Curbelo on the bench to start the half? I just don't understand.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

How fast can we give up this halftime lead...

1:58. Impressive!

 

[BBlock24]

The poor free throw shooting is so frustrating.

 

[illiniguy24]

Jesus what a f-ing awful start to the half. Getting our butts served to us like the game was over already

 

[Deleted member 747802]

Underwood needs to change something in his approach. The more time he has with the team the less prepared we come out. Unbelievable to give up a 13 point lead in 2 minutes. Unacceptable really.

 

[Illini_Jack]

We just can't put teams away, can we?

 

[redwingillini11]

That was the weakest foul ever on Kofi.