Game Thread: Illinois vs Tennessee

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

The rebounding in that half was so far below acceptable.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

No one us getting in the lane except mihailo. I know he missed lay ups but he was fouled. He make better passes. Not playing him.in this game ir to close out us just dumb.

Would love to see more of him.

I've yet to see anyone able to stay in front of him. Just creates so many open opportunities for himself and others. Would be nice if he finished better but law of % say that'll improve

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Sit Mirk for Ben....

Ben played 13 minutes. No shots, no rebounds. He did have 2 blocks and an assist.

 

[PNWIllini]

A lot of problems and still only down 2 after leading most of the half. We have to step up now.

 

[CleverHandle1]

I think Tomas is 4/5 on post-ups. His brother is 1/1. 10 points. Do it more.

 

[zentrails]

#0 should not be playing at all. He just missed a bunny. What does he do besides flailing all over, take unnecessary 3's and not rebounding?

dribbles into double teams and turns it over?

 

[foby]

And yet we are down 2.

Let's win this half BIG.

 

[Epsilon]

Glad we let Morez go.

25-11 on the boards, that is insane.

 

[IlliniFan42]

Would the ESPN guys like to comment on what the Illini need to do or do we only get to hear what the Vols need to do?

 

[Flyin' Illini]

0 free throws

 

[azillini1]

Maybe college basketball isn’t the best place to build a euro ball team.

Maybe we could find some players that can rebound?

 

[JKR]

One rebound for the Ivisic family.

 

[DeeIL89]

Positives: Tomi
Defense

Negatives: Rebounding
Mirk’s play
Foul trouble
Petro’s missed layups

 

[Retro62]

Every team we have played looks tougher than we are. Is this ever going to get through to the team?

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Seriously Mirk? A pseudo floater, your Fing 6"9" and 250

It's just a soft soft team up front.

Size means nothing if you don't actually use it. Whomever has Ament on him, post him ip down low. Profit. Illini bigs have 50+ lbs on him

 

[CleverHandle1]

dribbles into double teams and turns it over?

Yes, I forgot those!! Good catch!

 

[FloridaMan]

This team reminds me of a John Groce team that can't rebound to save their life. I have not seen this out of a BU team since maybe his 1st or 2nd year. You cannot teach toughness, and this team is going NO WHERE as a result.

 

[Ryllini]

Alright, I just got home and was able to watch the last few minutes i was able to listen a little to the radio broadcast. My one thought, we need to get a more nasty. We are way to kind when getting after 50/50 balls.

 

[hodgesonfire]

The rebounding in that half was so far below acceptable.

The numbers are bad, but a lot of UTs rebounds are off of really bad shots, very hard to rebound bricks.

 

[skyIdub]

It's like having all the tools, but every week you show up to your work site missing one or two.

One week it's the hammer. Next it's the drill. Remember the drill the next week, forget the tape measure.

 

[NarrowJ]

Rebounding 25-11 Tenn
We’ve shot ZERO free throws

I’m honestly confused how we’re only down 2

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I can't imagine being that huge and not accepting all challengers going to the basket. Come on, my gigantic friend, deal some pain.

It's frustrating to see. Reminds me of Shaun Pruitt. Just dunk the damn ball. Impose your will. Stop playing like you're 5'10" 120lbs and scared you're going to get hurt

 

[chief]

BAM seems to be off a bit as well, likely due to the shoulder. We simply cannot stay healthy

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Rebounding 25-11 Tenn
We’ve shot ZERO free throws

I’m honestly confused how we’re only down 2

They are 3 for 9 from the line. We are very fortunate.

 

[CleverHandle1]

I hope #2 not playing because of foul trouble and horrible defense doesn't become the norm.

We all love him, but he needs to step up. Not impressed so far against better competition.