Game Thread: Illinois vs UConn

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

No matters what happens over the next 20 minutes. Proud of this team and I really enjoyed this ride. Thanks boys! Give it your all!! I L L

I N I !!

 

[hoopsfan47]

Upon reflection, I can't say anything other than shooting is the difference.

 

[FloridaMan]

Love seeing that stat coming out for the second half /s

 

[Rhj1956]

No, you can’t. They are battle hardened and have too much experience.
Sorry.

 

[JJE]

Besides a small drought, UConn couldn’t play much better. Hopefully things level out

 

[HailtotheChief]

UConn is so contempt with us playing iso ball. Lots to figure for Brad and co.

Iso ball is fine if they kick.it for open lopks you have to make them. We have! Thats basketball 101

 

[AirTran]

Captain obvious Illinois needs to make some open shots and move the ball (assist)

Been great with adjustments in 2nd half in ncaat.

There aren't any adjustments to make.

Make FTs, open shots and rebound taps and you are right back in the game.

I know we allowed 37pts. But Defense has been pretty good and we are out rebounding them.

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Body language looked really bad coming onto floor.

 

[DeeIL89]

At least Mullins isn't in a Hoosiers jersey.

 

[jamie13197]

We have got to Switch on their screens. Drive to the lane men and then hit free throws. We got this Illini nation. First 5 minutes is gonna be Hugeeee!

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

Rebound!!!!

 

[moonpies]

Why are we not starting stokajovic 2nd half

 

[Oracle21]

We def have the bigger crowd but they only got a chance to make noise when it got to 22-21

 

[TheChief4Life]

Immediate crap to start the half…. We cannot afford this!

 

[FoundersClub]

At least Mullins isn't in a Hoosiers jersey.

I wish he were

 

[CentralILLini]

Get a karaban miss and he gets his own board..on a 3..

 

[Iamgroot]

Good defense but got to get that rebound

 

[FloridaMan]

REBOUND THE FREAKING BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Double Secret Probation]

No box out

 

[FloridaMan]

What are the announcers talking about? NOT a foul on Mirk

 

[fatboyslim]

According to Grant Hill Mir just murdered someone. Holy overreaction

 

[TheChief4Life]

Jesus… ridiculous

 

[DeeIL89]

Box out and rebound.

 

[Retro62]

No three point defense.

 

[BBlock24]

UConn just keeps making 3s. That's the difference. #Analysis