Games Thread - The National Championship

[One Man Fast Break]

Hurley acts like someone who was consistently picked last on the playground.

Well he did play D1 at Seton Hall so he probably did get picked, lol. His brother was a much better player though.

 

[Epsilon]

A flop Hurley? Really? GMAFB.

 

[PNWIllini]

Hurley whining on every call. Really this is how you want to be remembered

 

[chrisRunner7]

A flop Hurley? Really? GMAFB.

It was under the far end basket but Hurley could tell it was a flop from all the way on the other end of the court... right, ok man

 

[azillini1]

Smith beginning to hit a few shots. If Purdue can somehow get open on some screens and hit some shots from outside, they could win this game.

 

[whatahack]

Dan Hurley is such a duche just runs on the court at every time out. Some day some player is going to cold !!!! the clown

Edey should give him an elbow drop...

 

[AirNeazy]

Screw Purdue, gonna be awesome when Edey, Smith, and Loyer lose.

 

[illiniguy24]

Friend at the game says it’s 65/35 Purdue fans. And he is a UConn blogger

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

The beloved were this close at half time against UCon. Then……

 

[eas23]

Not the first time this has been the case this season, but it's very noticeable how small Smith and Loyer look being guarded by Newton and Castle.

 

[Coop70]

I finally realized I don't care who wins as long as Edey gets called for throwing elbows and Hurley catches a bullet pass right in the fish mouth.

 

[Oskeefan]

Hurley whining on every call. Really this is how you want to be remembered

channeling his inner Izzo/Coach K

 

[hoopsfan47]

Purdue not getting any looks from the arc which is a good strategy against them. Edey showing out and making it difficult for NBA teams to pass him over...especially since he can stay on the floor without fouling.
Smith determined to not let the Boilers lose...playing very well on both ends.

UConn using their versatility throughout their lineup to score consistently

 

[MetroLeast]

Those 6-8 ft floaters are killing Purdue.

 

[FromTheLogo]

UConn's moving screens are killing Purdue.

 

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

UConn has all kinds of length against Purdue.

 

[azillini1]

Purdue's bench has yet to score. Rebounds about even. Edey with 16 points and 5 boards. Clingan with 7 points and 2 boards.

 

[Epsilon]

Geez. This UConn team is just so complete.

 

[Cubfan]

Quite the difference in officiating than when we played UConn ???!!!!

 

[Old Farm Illini]

I actually like Dan Hurley but I wonder how many techs he would get if he looked or sounded like Underwood instead of an accountant.

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Quite the difference in officiating than when we played UConn ???!!!!

The difference is Purdue has Edey. If they didn't, it would be just as ugly.

 

[FoundersClub]

UConn is just tough.

They did not play particularly well and are up 6 on Purdue at half.

 

[eas23]

Can't really find any reason this won't end the same way most UConn games do.

 

[ILLI die hard]

U. Conn is getting away with 6 players on the court. Counting Hurley!

 

[Illini8420]

Edey is winning the battle of the bigs but the rest of Purdues guys are getting destroyed