Illini Basketball 2022-2023
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Big Jack
- Decatur
It was mentioned earlier this week that maybe the Indiana game or Ohio State game
We need another guy on the bench who can score.
sacraig
- The desert
Sounds like a voice of experience.....
sacraig
- The desert
Maybe we should refrain from dumping on a kid who's clearly going through something.
I think (after watching the Michigan State game), our guards need to move behind the puck instead of over the top. This gave MSU the opportunity to blow past the defender.
I’m sure it depends on the player and his ability to shoot from distance, but, they need to pay attention. MSU was not shooting from distance.
Our defenders need to move more to get back in front. The picks were the reason for the effectiveness of their drives.
In those situations, move under the pick. It happened over and over, especially in the first half.
I’m sure it depends on the player and his ability to shoot from distance, but, they need to pay attention. MSU was not shooting from distance.
Our defenders need to move more to get back in front. The picks were the reason for the effectiveness of their drives.
In those situations, move under the pick. It happened over and over, especially in the first half.
splitter
- and not Nebraska
Brad said Luke was a point guard
It was an intentional decision to fight over picks so we didn't give up any 3's to shooters. We were fine with giving up midrange 2's.
5 assists against MSU? ..
Btw Tyler hero was/is called "bucket"
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
I respectfully disagree with that statement.
Agreed. Just based on what we know, I really don't think it's remotely reasonable to conclude that Skyy was the problem with this team and the reason there were locker room issues. But having a teammate leave the team in the middle of the season can certainly have that effect of waking people up or even giving some players a sense of guilt and making them better teammates. It also helps to have a coach willing to listen, work with you, and make changes to help benefit you.
This team has been doing some good things this last few games and they still have a decent ways to go to get to their full potential. They now seem to be in a mindset that could allow them to get there. Now we have to go out and play like we did this second half against Minnesota on Monday. We need to show up just as hungry against teams we should decisively beat in the B10 as the teams we know ahead of time are going to give us issues.
Not bad but I'm going with 13-7
I have a question for better observers of game adjustments than I am. I was worried in the first half at the number of layups MSU was getting off the drive. I wondered if we had enough players that could defend their guards on the ball? With DD, CH, MM, and TSJ on the floor I couldn't tell if they didn't have the quickness even with their length. (Side note, I don't think there is a weak defender on the team). Did they adjust by giving them a little cushion and force jump shots? Or was it something else. Also, as excited as I am about this team, and the possibility of adding Goode amd Perrin, I am nervous about the pure point guard absence. Does anybodt else think this, or am I missing the teaam's style of play that compensates?
Yeah, I remember which “insider” said that. That message was before his doctor’s appointment and well not all “insiders” are the same…
Nappy I_L_L
- Northern Indiana
Not bad but I’m going 17-3
20-3Not bad but I’m going 17-3
The midrange shooting is what put us behind by nine.
I think the point is that someone like Hoggard isn't interested in shooting 3's off the dribble and shoots under 30% on all 3's, so why not go under the screen and take away his drive/midrange?
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Govoner Vaugn Fan
- New Orleans
Correct. I can think of at least a hundred reasons why he might have felt a need to leave the team, and any one of those potential reasons has about a 1 per cent chance of being correct. Plus, aside from our curiosity, it is his business and no one else's. I say accept the fact that he is gone (at least for now) and move on.
Izzo was completely out of line commenting on another team's player who has taken time off because of unknown personal reasons. He could have been far more vague in his response. "they've made some changes really playing well..." whatever, be vague but don't comment on a young man who has stepped away for personal reasons. Leave it alone Izzo, you're better than that and you've been around too long to sink that low. Hoping someone asks Underwood about the comment or somebody calls Izzo out on it.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
No he's not .....he's been running his mouth aboot the Illini program since back when Bubbles was let go........He's just a despicable little squirt who has went out of his way to shelter or hide some terrible goings on at msu over the years.......I wouldn't want my son anywhere near him if he was looking for a coach and program to play for................................I mean that ..............I really really do......................
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