I’d definitely prefer game 1 BAM, the excellent distributor. Need to feed the post, or kick to an open wing. Always excellent options off the dribble
Game Thread: Illinois vs Texas Tech
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I’d almost start Z over T. Big Z shot blocking ability is much needed.
Starting 5 imo Wag, Bos, Stoj, Mirk, Z.
Mix in Hum and Jake, big T
Starting 5 imo Wag, Bos, Stoj, Mirk, Z.
Mix in Hum and Jake, big T
Exactly, they have no answers on defense.
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If only I could trade in the likes for the time I've lose making gifs.
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Yep. Stoj is special. Sorry Davis see you as 9-10 spot
Z is moving his feet well and reacting. Not hitting pushed around and causing travels abd tough shots.
I think it's b/c he's a "euro" that is not going to shoot the lights out from 3 & not going to end to end drive it like TSJ...and put up points with high utilization with truly mid teams.
It's very nice to drive at a high level & not see him truly force anything. Plus the D has been notable.
If they win this you won't hear that anxiety.
The amazing thing to me is that the confidence they have in themselves and each other is something no one could predict. So many different backgrounds and no experience playing together....and playing at an elite level with key injured teammates sitting and watching is an incredible chemistry our of the gate. The bubble will likely burst at some point, but what we are seeing is something special at this point. These kids need to set their sights on the holy grail, set their egos on the bench, and work their tails off for each other.
Hey did you guys know Peja Stojakovic is Andrej's dad? I don't think they've mentioned it during the broadcast tonight.
Though he doesn't look right in the orange t-shirt.
Our roster has 14 guys on it. The only ones who are “unplayable” are Fagbemi and Redd. BU says Fagbemi is best athlete ever, turned down a full ride elsewhere and looked solid in first two games. Redd scored 1000 pts in HS and looks solid. Either of these two would get solid minutes at a number of D1 schools. This roster is unlike any that we have ever had
Awesome pump fake and go to the hoop by Mirk.
Good D by Z. Better O by Toppin
Good D by Z. Better O by Toppin
Stop Toppin Now.
Adjustments have been made by TT.
Especially defensively.
Especially defensively.
That shot Wagler made was a really tough one.
Toppin getting his but Illini playing solid D in the post.
Wagler is cold.
Wagler is cold.
Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgler!!!!!!
Mirk playing ball!
Mirk!!! So smooth
For the And 1
For the And 1
Wow....Mirk doing the dirty work...cleanly.
How about forcing Toppin to his right hand??
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