Illini Basketball 2017-2018
- Status
I would think that if both new coaching staffs come into this game undefeated, or 1 loss, then the high profile recruiting stories each has to offer, specially with Tilmon switching sides, that the powers that be will be motivated to put this game on at a time so as to give it maximum exposure.
Thank you!
That was an awesome read especially the last Q and A:
What do you expect with this team?
KN: Expect to win
Sent from my VS500 using Tapatalk
Illinifanatic4ever
- Orange & Blue Blood in my Veins
Hmmm, I wonder why everyone was so uptight last summer?! From that aspect alone I am expecting a better season.
My guess would be the seniors felt a ton of pressure to finally make the tournament
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Certain Wins: Southern, Tennessee Martin, Marshall, Augustana (probably doesn't count towards our win total as far as the committee is concerned), North Carolina Central, Austin Peay, Longwood, Grand Canyon
Should Wins: Depaul, New Mexico St., UNLV
Toss up: Wake Forest, Mizzou
If we can get to 11 wins (excluding Augustana) I dont see any reason we can't take 9 B1G games. It's gonna be a hard year given we dont really play any exciting teams non-con wise. Might need closer to 22+ wins to get a shot at the tourney. If we can win all the ones we should, two probablys, and one between WF and Mizzou, I think we can say that was a successful non conference season.
Should Wins: Depaul, New Mexico St., UNLV
Toss up: Wake Forest, Mizzou
If we can get to 11 wins (excluding Augustana) I dont see any reason we can't take 9 B1G games. It's gonna be a hard year given we dont really play any exciting teams non-con wise. Might need closer to 22+ wins to get a shot at the tourney. If we can win all the ones we should, two probablys, and one between WF and Mizzou, I think we can say that was a successful non conference season.
I was more so referencing Groce coaching for his life but that is also a very fair point. Poor Malcolm.
"KN: According to Coach (Underwood), we’re one of the best groups he’s had since he’s been coaching."
BU is not one to fluff with false compliments or unearned positivity. This is promising. I also know kipper is playing mostly outside, but if he gets matched up with a smaller guard, or a slower big, I'd love to see what he can do in the high post too.
And to think that a lot of people on here had DJW playing before KN. :hand:
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Not sure GCU is a certain win. They've been pretty solid the past few years as they worked up to D1 basketball. They've been very competitive in the WAC and I think this is the first year they could be eligible for a ticket to the NCAA tourney. They've been building to this for several years with Jerry Colangelo pulling the strings and Dan Majerle coaching. Should be a good test for us.
Deleted member 8213
D
Guest
.jpg)
Illinifanatic4ever
- Orange & Blue Blood in my Veins
Plus there will be two Big Ten games sandwiched in there in early December to contend with.
I'm pretty surprised there isn't more hype around Kipper. I remember last year around this time there was hype around his defense & versatility, and he very much lived up to that... Even some of the talking heads like Dakitch said Kipper is going to be an elite defender in the BIG10.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Last year Kipper was still vastly unknown and was apart of the "Freshman Hype Monster." Now we have new froshies to hype up and Kipper drifts to the back burner.
It will be very fun watching Kipper the next 3, hopefully full, seasons. He surely is a Swiss Army knife type of a basketball player.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Cause' Indiana sucks and Iowa blows!
My fav big10 joke :thumb:
Edit: substitute Missouri for Iowa as needed
Last edited:
I was definitely excited about DJW's potential in this offense. Was legitimately sad he left. But Kipper, man, I'm excited to see him play. One of our best all around guys already. And now in an offense to really showcase and create mismatches.
I will admit, I'm so excited about this year I've watched all the osu full games from last year I can get my hands on. Just envisioning our guys in certain spots. If kipper became our Jeff Carroll I'd lose it, in a good way.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Excuse my preseason cliche post, but we could absolutely be 6-0 heading into a trip to Wake Forest and possibly 11-0 heading into what is sure to be an intense Braggin' Rights Game. 13-0 non-conference is not out of the realm of possibility at all.
I don't expect it by any means (this season all but guarantees some hiccups), but DAMN am I pumped for the season!
I don't expect it by any means (this season all but guarantees some hiccups), but DAMN am I pumped for the season!
618 Illini
- Chicago
I like this one..
What does Nebraska say the "N" on their helmet stands for?
A: Knowledge
What does Nebraska say the "N" on their helmet stands for?
A: Knowledge
Cause' Indiana sucks and Iowa blows!
My fav big10 joke :thumb:
Edit: substitute Missouri for Iowa as needed
Yikes. Gonna need a signature conference win or two.
In the article Kipper stated, "Greg, he had a rough going the first couple weeks here."
Anybody know why? Whether it was basketball related or perhaps personal like missing a girlfriend back home?
- Status