Game Thread: Illinois vs Wisconsin

[Deleted member 29907]

Last two minutes is on Underwood - what kind of idiotic lineup was that?

 

[altenberger22]

Sergio with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against Michigan in 2001.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1332029121573089280

Only other triple double in school history was Mark Smith (not that one) in 1979 against Minnesota with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.

Kevin McHale and a very, very good Minnesota team.

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

We should be up 18, not 9. Tighten it up.

 

[hoopsfan47]

How many turnovers does curbelo have today? I don’t know why Brad let him continue to handle the ball for two more possessions after get grabbed Ayo off the bench to sub him out

4 at the moment.

 

[azillini1]

He has 4 per ESPN but seems like more

 

[illinipimp]

Cmon guys this game is far from over .

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

In an effort to distract from the Curbelo trashing -- which I am guilty of ---can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that we are nearing March and the TV crew is talking about us as a legit threat for a deep run in the tourney. Change is good.

I agree as I am a Belo fan but he is just having a bad game. He needs to sit, watch and learn

 

[Hopingfor500]

Last two minutes is on Underwood - what kind of idiotic lineup was that?

Trying to be positive today. He's got to play his team. It can be frustrating (I'm sure it is for him), but to grow and to not have your guys sucking wind at the end....he has to be able to find some minutes.

 

[Redbull]

Curbelo needs to stop all that high school crap. He’s killing us.

I love Curbello’s enthusiasm, but at this point in the season he needs to stop playing like a high schooler and show some maturity

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

frustrating that Kofi has a hard time finishing

 

[Deleted member 29907]

Trying to be positive today. He's got to play his team. It can be frustrating (I'm sure it is for him), but to grow and to not have your guys sucking wind at the end....he has to be able to find some minutes.

I get that - but it has to be balanced. Grandison is available for time - he's being under-used today.

 

[SuperMetroid]

He has 4 per ESPN but seems like more

4 +several really bad shots

 

[Deleted member 11228]

Great hustle by Frazier

 

[SuperMetroid]

Kofi Dunk Counter

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

This is more like it. When Belo can learn to run the offense rather than run the floor, he's going to be a major threat.

 

[Peoria Pipeline]

I hate to say but I’m not sure it’s possible to have as rough of a game as Curbelo has.

 

[skyIdub]

frustrating that Kofi has a hard time finishing

 

[BlabDunkAnd1]

Every time Kofi dunks it is sooooo enjoyable. Gonna really miss that whenever he leaves.

 

[CV Illini]

Kofi with more dunks today then any given year under the Groce administration.

 

[LoveLovie]

GREAT Trent hustle

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Every time Kofi dunks it is sooooo enjoyable. Gonna really miss that whenever he leaves.

You've got 8 or 9 weeks at the most to enjoy it.

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

Argh, Miller makes a great steal then turns it over 3 seconds later.

 

[skyIdub]

frustrating that Kofi has a hard time finishing

I'm sorry...not sorry...but if this isn't sarcasm...it's Top 10 All Time worst takes in IL history.

 

[altenberger22]

I agree as I am a Belo fan but he is just having a bad game. He needs to sit, watch and learn

I think Curbelo has played very well in 75% of his games this year. He's also single-handedly facilitated at least one victory so far this year.

However, he is a turnover machine at times, and I think he's very overrated by some. He frequently goes too deep into the paint and gets caught in the air wayyyyyy too often. Still, I hold out very high hopes for the future and I hope we have him back for 4 more years.

 

[Deleted member 747903]

He has 4 per ESPN but seems like more

seems like more because some of his plays haven’t resulted in actual turnovers but have blown up the half court offense