Game Thread: Illinois vs Rutgers

[CARPET]

41-21 HALF TIME

Did you know Illinois is ranked # 7 in the nation on Offensive Rebounding- Amazing considering the size

13 Turnovers for Rutgers 1st half

 

[Sizzler22]

I want mark Smith to do well so bad, I just want to see him hammer one home (dunk or a three)

 

[breadman]

I want mark Smith to do well so bad, I just want to see him hammer one home (dunk or a three)

I'm with you there. Want to see more positive outcomes for this young man.

 

[CoalCity]

I want mark Smith to do well so bad, I just want to see him hammer one home (dunk or a three)

We all want to see that. He had a chance for a hammer last game but he opted to lay it up.

 

[CoalCity]

I want mark Smith to do well so bad, I just want to see him hammer one home (dunk or a three)

We all want to see that. He had a chance for a hammer last game but he opted to lay it up.

If he could stay out of foul trouble he might be able to work on his offense. He's just a freshman, he's got good coaches, he's smart, he'll figure it out

 

[illinitiger]

Alstork is practically worthless on offense.

huh?...3 for 5 (2 of 4 3p) and 9 points at half. Ill take that.

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[CARPET]

HERE WE GO ILLINI FANS

 

[Bailey]

A weirdly large section of our fanbase have a grudge against grad transfers, it seems. I guess we've been burned in the recent past.

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Kipper smart to lay that one in.

 

[CARPET]

Fraizer with a nice splash

Finke with a splash

50-24

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

The more i see him play (and improve) the more I think Black has an outside shot at the league.

 

[Spoon House]

I like this Illinois.

 

[CARPET]

53-24 17 minutes left

 

[MrOizo]

I hope to see some Mark Smith confidence building time down the stretch


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[CARPET]

ILLINOIS IS ON FIRE

 

[Ramrod2010]

The more i see him play (and improve) the more I think Black has an outside shot at the league.

He has the mid-range shot. I think he needs to really develop a 3-point shot that is somewhat reliable/consistent.

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Wow, I've seen much more critical posts in here before. I get it, he made a couple threes. He's off limits.

It isn't like Alstork is taking someone's scholly by being here. He plays great D and doesn't make a lot of offensive mistakes, he just doesn't have the mojo he had as a younger player. I'm glad he's in O&B.

 

[IlliniNation1010]

Can we get D-Will to hang with the team before each game

 

[CARPET]

Leron has a sweet stroke from long range he should shoot it more

 

[skyIdub]

The more i see him play (and improve) the more I think Black has an outside shot at the league.

Didn't The Rev have a D League cup of coffee? I agree, Leron could easily get there.

 

[Illiini]

I want mark Smith to do well so bad, I just want to see him hammer one home (dunk or a three)

Yeah, but he's new to basketball. He'll be right. But I wish it were now.

 

[Bailey]

It isn't like Alstork is taking someone's scholly by being here. He plays great D and doesn't make a lot of offensive mistakes, he just doesn't have the mojo he had as a younger player. I'm glad he's in O&B.

It's definitely not his fault many were projecting him as our leading scorer before the season. I appreciate his effort on D.

 

[OrangeNBrood]

Damn. So we really breaking these b_tches off, huh?

Okay, okay.

 

[Deleted member 4960]

Didn't The Rev have a D League cup of coffee? I agree, Leron could easily get there.

The Rev had a couple cups of coffee in the NBA!

 

[Gunner23]

Leron has a sweet stroke from long range he should shoot it more

I think that he is 9-19 from 3 this season.