Game Thread: Illinois vs Texas

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sully
grantlab said:
It’s not something I thought I’d say, but based on defensive effort and intensity, Harris needs to be in more than Skyy does right now. He just bothers guys. You can tell they’re sick of him and just rush into contested shots. Even though it went in, that last look Texas got before the half is exactly what we want.
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yeah I do hope we get a bit more lock down defensive on Texas' 3 point attempts. Some of the Texas guys were shooting 3s with ease. But as of right now I'm just nitpicking and need to realize we're going up against #2 Texas in Madison Square Garden so don't mind me!
 
#233      
RML
sully said:
Mullet Mayer is waaaaay more athletic than I initially thought. That's not me complaining either lol.
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"Michael" Mayer, as they have called him a couple times?
 
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chudaman
sully said:
yeah I do hope we get a bit more lock down defensive on Texas' 3 point attempts. Some of the Texas guys were shooting 3s with ease. But as of right now I'm just nitpicking and need to realize we're going up against #2 Texas in Madison Square Garden so don't mind me!
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Sencire's straight up d is elite but he can be slow on the switch and is leaving space for texas to get shots off
 
#235      
Turnlaw
We are going to NEED Mayer at the end of the game. Glad he is getting some rest
 
#236      
spillini
We are up at half vs #2 and my bloodstream isn’t pumping liquid anxiety like it would have a few years ago. I think we’re good!
 
#237      
logjam
RML said:
"Michael" Mayer, as they have called him a couple times?
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Michael Myers Halloween GIF by Entertainment Weekly
 
#238      
hoopsfan47
Rusty said:
11 TOs, 4 charges, leading scorer hasn't scored, 2 assists....up 3 at 1/2. This team just keeps coming at you.
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Seems we should get used to it. As much depth and talent as this group brings to the table, opposing coaches will scheme against what they saw in the most recent game. But the versatility of the team is so vast that there will always be an advantage to be exploited every game. Can't stop everything the Illini can do. And you cannot stop the intensity and nightmare their defense can bring.

Obviously there is much to like in this half and some things that were scary. What I liked was that SH made a free throw and DD made TWO!!!! Sadly, the best shooter of the frosh, JE, missed one.

Now, take care of the ball next half (5 or less), keep up the defensive effort (SH minutes), execute the shots that are taken with confidence and without rushing, and this will be a win.

And please.... hoops gods... give our Illini a break for the first time in history!!!! (Don't dare call me paranoid)
 
#240      
Godard
bjp84 said:
I look for Texas to play more like the #2 team in the nation in the second half. Looking forward to how we respond. Great experience for our team.
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Remember: they have to face *us* in the 2nd half. This is a case where "past results do not indicate future performance" does not necessarily apply. Also, Meyer. Also, TSJ. Also, Dain, Hawkins, and pretty much the whole crew, minus Curbelo and the guy who plays at Duke.
 
#241      
skyIdub
Freshmen guards still look a little unsure with the ball/offense. Need to get into a rhythm and flow and execute some passes with confidence.
 
#242      
BlindLoyalty
Hope we don’t need Mayer& Dainja to shoot 100% in the 2nd half to win.
 
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Chad Fleck
Rusty said:
Carr saw #1 in an Illinois jersey and must have thought "not this guy again" 1-7 in the 1st half.
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Yet he found time to "hush" the crowd on a very ill attempted floater that went in.
 
#244      
Jon
Please pleaseeeeee over commit to guarding Mayer
 
#246      
skyIdub
My word....MM is out of his mind tonight.
 
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