Game Thread: Illinois vs UT Rio Grande Valley

[CarsonHowe_9]

Coach needs to make a very tough decision soon. One I’m glad I don’t have to make.

What

 

[TarheelIllini]

If this is actually true, it's going to be a rough season.

Correct, without Trent, Andre, and Jacob it will be a very long season.

 

[Chieeeeffffff]

If this team plays Arizona we will get destroyed. Playing D1 without a point guard just doesn’t work.

It’s UTGV. I should be able to suit up at PG and it remain an easy W.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

We are playing slower in person than on tv...could get ran out of here.

 

[illinimike]

UTRGV is 62.5%… ugly! I’d be embarrassed if I was on the bench right now. Getting outplayed big time!

 

[robow7]

Tough to watch

 

[Manual3for4peat]

What

We have to start playing zone. Our guards are getting torched. Have been all year.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

Is there any chance Epps can graduate early and start this season, the way Mac Etienne did for UCLA last year? We need more PG depth and I don't know how else we can get it mid-season

 

[azillini1]

This team lost to U of A by 54 and also to Northern Arizona University (which is a low level program every year and used as a warm-up by U of A and ASU early in the year).

 

[chrisRunner7]

Team has looked out of sync the whole season... I hope Underwood can get this figured out. We're missing three starters, yes, but Kofi needs to touch the ball every possession.

Of course, that requires players who can actually MAKE that pass, sigh. So many of these attempted entry passes have been so ugly or timid.

Edit: Or Plummer can just save our butts again.

 

[Manual3for4peat]

How did they miss that and one. Christ.

 

[RickBB]

I’ve never seen a team stand around so much. And I’m really concerned if Underwood thinks that Williams is our best option as the primary ball handler.

 

[LFOD]

Hawkins puts on his cape..

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

Hawkins playing hard now

 

[KevinC]

Everyone is trying to get the ball into Kofi. We need to do something different when we come down the floor, sometimes. I am sure it is a point of emphasis in practice but, BU needs to call a different play, occasionally.

 

[Newmark4thFloor]

Hawkins and Plummer showing us the silver lining.

 

[Miles Leonard]

I think we win this but it'll be a grind.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

We just don’t have that killer instinct or drive to win. If it doesn’t change it’s going to be a very disappointing season.

 

[Manual3for4peat]

We flat out don’t get the same home court advantage the rest of the big ten does.

 

[Newmark4thFloor]

Kofi getting toyed around...

 

[King Snake]

Kofi is nowhere near being player of the year. Looks so disinterested on defense, hands down on defense. How does that still happen? Coaching.

 

[FortWayneFan]

I think Goode is going to be a leader one of these days. He just has that look. Although, yes, I’m from Fort Wayne (but don’t know him).

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

Kofi gets killed and no call.

 

[mikeyo]

Correct, without Trent, Andre, and Jacob it will be a very long season.

Apart from Belo, they’ve added little. This roster is not great and that’s why people are upset

 

[KevinC]

Hutch definitely needs to look for his shot.