skyIdub
Game Thread: Illinois vs Rutgers
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A great final 14 minutes of basketball by the good guys.
Seriously though, is Melendez out tonight or just not getting any tick yet?
Seriously though, is Melendez out tonight or just not getting any tick yet?
I'm impressed with every Illini player who has seen the floor tonight. Great half!
Kofi is just clearly the best post in the country right now
Gonzaga has two great bigs, Purdue has Edey, but I'd take Kofi over all three. Easily.
Gonzaga has two great bigs, Purdue has Edey, but I'd take Kofi over all three. Easily.
Hawkins had a good one at the end of half but he has to learn how to pass into the post better. He’s missed Kofi at least 3 or 4 times.
I think Hawkins will get better at making the entry pass inside with more experience , and I absolutely love Payne’s energy and production tonight.
He rolled the ankle pre-game Monday. Very possible it’s worse now than it was immediately after - so he may be “out unless needed”. Pure speculation on my part.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
JMHO's.....
Cohawk playing best defense in his career tonight
Kofi passing out is a big key to our success
Grandi feeling it tonight
Trent is being mugged by a bunch of nobody's
Punky McBaby is a little whiny b***h
Get Pickiell off the floor
Liquid Plummer....I like it a lot
Now keep it going ....let's win by 40 + on these punks.....................
I - L - L.....................................................................
Cohawk playing best defense in his career tonight
Kofi passing out is a big key to our success
Grandi feeling it tonight
Trent is being mugged by a bunch of nobody's
Punky McBaby is a little whiny b***h
Get Pickiell off the floor
Liquid Plummer....I like it a lot
Now keep it going ....let's win by 40 + on these punks.....................
I - L - L.....................................................................
Been wanting to see this team use the quick inside out game for over 2 yeas. With their shooters, there will always be two or more dependable shooters at the arc when Kofi gets the ball. What a weapon that is!!! Score 3 at a time, or get 75% efficiency when Kofi is one on one in the paint. Love what I am seeing as the team gets better and understands who can and should do what and when. It is becoming more and more evident that BU understands and can adapt to today's college game. Not sure you need a Kofi inside, but he is a one of a kind plus on both ends and becoming unstoppable one on one. As he gets quicker and more confident with his offensive arsenal (which is more impressive every season) he raises his pro stock rapidly. Showing he can learn and adjust is a huge factor for his draft position, and he is doing that in spades. He could lead the league in assists if he wants to, but he should be getting a handful every game if this team is to reach its potential.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Young man is a throwback. Love it.
Would like to see podz get some playing time in the second half unless some of the redshirt speculation is true. Either way, keep up the energy and good play in the second half. Go illini!
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Impressive half despite the turnovers. My #1 observation = we just might have an inside/out game this year. It's appearing like Plummer, Jake, Trent, Goode, and RJ can provide that 3 pt presence. (Not yet convinced about Jake and AC.)
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
We were told (on here) earlier this season that 1 minute in 1 game eliminates redshirt eligibility.
If true, Podz is not eligible.
Who would you rather have? Frank or Damonte?
DMFW activated
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
May I laugh?
I love Damonte but that's a no brainer
If Kofi can continue to kick and hit FT we will be real hard to beat.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Please delete this with an apology. It's not even remotely fair to either.
Can't doubleteam him, can't front him, can't foul him... You can't stop Kofi!
You guys are forgetting how frustrating Frank was on defense and effort sometimes. I'm honestly not sure anymore. Damonte does everything except create his own shot. He's a fantastic college basketball player.
Now you lost me. Come on man!
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