Game Thread: Illinois vs Rutgers

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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.)
AC is likely to never be a dependable shooter from the arc. But if you ever saw the tape last year of Grandison hitting about 40 consecutive shots from the arc, you would know that he is just as good and dependable as Plummer. The stats and BU will confirm that...give him a call. The rest of the team is ok and likely has the green light when open, but those two are elite. Grandy shoots from the floor though in kind of a set shot like DFW but quicker process than DaMonte. If he had a a quick, elevated, high release like JJ Reddick, he would be in the pros now...but that may never develop.
 
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skyIdub

Winged Warrior
Alright..I'll misdirect....


Trent, Plummer, Grandy......best shooting backcourt in Illini history.....
 
#155      
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!
Podz can't redshirt.
 
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DICKnaggie

Champaign
Love that we are developing continuity with the veterans but lets get some more time for Goode and RJ while we are 20 ahead. They have both played well in the last few games. Let's keep the development going.
 
#157      
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.
He's great, phenomenal exemplar of an everyday guy, more glue than Elmer's, but Frank was nearly always the best guy on the court. Two different dudes, different eras, and definitely different roles. DMFW and Lucas Johnson are probably better comps than dad and son.
 
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skyIdub

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Last year we were a dangerous dual threat. Pick your poison: Ayo or Kofi.

With Kofi passing out like this....we are now a threat from almost every position on the floor. This ball movement gives me all the feels.
 
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frozenrope9190

Aurora, IL
Rutgers only saving grace in this half is offensive rebounds. If we can secure those boards on the first missed shot we'll wipe them off the floor.
 
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He's great, phenomenal exemplar of an everyday guy, more glue than Elmer's, but Frank was nearly always the best guy on the court. Two different dudes, different eras, and definitely different roles. DMFW and Lucas Johnson are probably better comps than dad and son.
Perfect comp. I was at Illinois when Frank and Lucas were there. DMFW and Lucas do things that don't necessarily show up on the stat sheet. Damonte has a really high basketball IQ. I love the guy.
 
#174      
Trent getting some of his shooting swagger back. Coming from solid kick outs from Kofi and hockey passes
 
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