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I think his biggest improvement has been on D. If have noticed the last 3 or 4 games he does not bite on pump fakes and makes guys score over him.
Game Thread: Illinois vs Wisconsin
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altenberger22
- South Carolina
Excellent half! Loved the defense (as well as the Wisc 3-point shooting). Neither team could hit from outside and our INSIDE GAME was the 1st half difference.
Need to keep the intensity coming out of the locker room. Wisky is not going to quit.
Yep, they missed all their 3's but could come out in 2nd half and hit them all. One more complete half and we'll destroy them.
And Ayo not far from one.
He unfortunately has a rep so anything close will be scrutinized. He did throw his forearm toward the player. I need to go back and look at it again at half. Not saying you are wrong but the officials watch Williams closely
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Wiscy 0-9 on 3s and we are 2-10. Don't expect that to continue.
Too many careless turnovers, but overall great first half. Our defense is light years better than it was to start the season. They missed some open 3’s but so did we. Need the effort for 40 against the Badgers.
This can't be bad for recruiting ... "Those two are called pros" -- JJ
Giorgi also had a nice half. Good to see him get a couple to fall.
altenberger22
- South Carolina
Pretty much a lock that WISC hits better than 50% from long range in the 2nd half. They are much, much better shooters.
Kofi is dunking, making jumpers, grabbing boards, hustling for loose balls, altering shots.
He's everywhere and I love it! Inject that into my veins every time!
He's everywhere and I love it! Inject that into my veins every time!
How refreshing is it having a brute force in the middle that punishes the rim repeatedly? After years of being abused down low. Now we have the bully down low.
his body control, stamina, and defense all look markedly improved too.
(sorry you caught a stray Tisdale)
his body control, stamina, and defense all look markedly improved too.
(sorry you caught a stray Tisdale)
sacraig
- The desert
That's not how sports or statistics work.
In all kinds of little subtle but tangible, clearly observable ways, Kofi has leveled up.
Common foul, yes. Flagrant, no way.
altenberger22
- South Carolina
I'm pulling bits from that Badger Insider article that someone shared, but if/when we win this one, I can start to envision a really nice run in the NCAA tourney.
* 9 deep rotation
* Excellent chemistry
* Outstanding inside game
* A big stopper in the middle on "D"
* Two All-Americans
* 3 or 4 outside shooters (I don't see all of Grandison, Trent, Ayo and Miller going cold in the same game)
* We play with really good pace
* Defense is improving game by game
* 9 deep rotation
* Excellent chemistry
* Outstanding inside game
* A big stopper in the middle on "D"
* Two All-Americans
* 3 or 4 outside shooters (I don't see all of Grandison, Trent, Ayo and Miller going cold in the same game)
* We play with really good pace
* Defense is improving game by game
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Can someone on this board tell Giorgi he's not a guard and to give up the ball immediately? He made one good play bringing the ball up last year and he now thinks he can all the time. Really lover GB, but his casual passing and the above drive me crazy.
sacraig
- The desert
Huh? He looks substantially quicker than last year to me. He was plodding last year and scored based on his freak size. Now he's got moves. Some really filthy stuff sometimes, too.
Ooh, that's gonna leave a mark. Lol
Gaard's second half adjustment ...
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