Here is what I was trying to say. We won despite Belo's poor shooting night because he always facilitates and defenses. Our chances increase exponentially if he scores more.
Illinois 54, Chattanooga 53 Postgame
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IlliniKat91
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Rewatching that clip, I realized how perfectly Hawkins timed his jump. He's been one of our sparks the past few games. I hope we keep it going.
LOL We're the EXACT same way. NOOOOO... awesome lob to Coleman and a slam. WHAAAT???... pass to nobody out of bounds. NOOOO... drives underneath basket and passes out for a wide open three. *shrug* It takes some getting used to (just listen to the announcers), but in the end he's generally fun to watch.It's a nitpick, but
I cannot tell you the number of times I find myself going, "Andre, no!" only to sit back and chug half my beer in relief when he pulls off a beautiful play. (I can say the same about Hawkins too.)
Everyone looked off last night, even the Mocs after their initial burst. I don't know if it was the ball or the rims or the pressure of being in the NCAAT, but we weren't loose. Hopefully we figure that part out by Sunday's tipoff.
LPT: we all get together and watch in a large group; Illinois basketball is more fun and easier to take in large groups. I do not recommend trying this alone.
For sure- I know he hasn't contributed much on the court, but I sure enjoy seeing him be the cheerleader on the sidelines. By all accounts, seems to be a great kid and teammate.
sacraig
- The desert
I simply don't assume I have better or more current info than the staff.
lol.. how many banners did OSU hang this season? I seem to forget.
And lawn darts
Which is why many of us lobbied all offseason and at the start of the season for Hawkins to be in that exact role from day one so that when we get to this point hes comfortable in that role .
This whole season should've been preparation and implementation of counters for how teams would play Kofi in the tournament .
I have the answer! For all of those say we had a bad game. I have the answer. Here it is. Are you ready? Go root for UK. Go support Iowa. Go support Indiana.
I wonder how that works out
Guess what? Every team in the dance is fighting the same dance. They all want to win. There are no bad teams here. Guess what. We won.
I wonder how that works out
Guess what? Every team in the dance is fighting the same dance. They all want to win. There are no bad teams here. Guess what. We won.
Alone? I left the room and my wife had to yell the play by play to me from the living room as I cowered in the den! I had quadruple bypass surgery three years ago and neither my nerves nor my heart could take it.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
All day. Thank you!
You had to marry her before she’d turn you on? I’m so sorry
There are some males of the species that are more traditional in that way.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
and 1.5 shoulders and legs
drsmitty74
- Rochester
So where you sending her on Sunday?
drsmitty74
- Rochester
I like where Houston is on this chart.
drsmitty74
- Rochester
Jefferson Reserve was my post game drink
drsmitty74
- Rochester
Listen to BU's post game presser. He explained it. Defense was his reason. We were playing great defense and didnt want to mess that up.
ginabackes00
CrazedUIFan
I love RJ’s potential. His athleticism is impressive. What I have noticed on the defensive end is the athleticism has bailed him out more than his defensive positioning. I can understand the hesitation by Underwood in this game. Does RJ’s offense provide enough of an advantage to offset his defense? Tough call. He is going to be a good, if not great, player down the road.
But isn’t the 5 out look of Trent, Belo, Plummer/DMFW, Grandi, CoHawk that answer?
We have also shown the press with this lineup and it worked well against Rutgers (iirc), and last night we pressed with Kofi on the floor.
@ 11 we will be in church.
I agree with most of the decisions the staff makes. That being said just because they have more info does not mean they always make the correct choices. In the past BU has said himself he wishes he had made different choices and often those are the ones folks comment on that they wish had been done sooner or differently.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
LaTulip's suggestion: just watch Curbelo when on defense. Head on a swivel; keeps track of help-side; rarely loses his man, 6th sense for loose balls, boxes out, goes rebound hunting, if his man puts up a shot it's usually contested or a low % shot, and so on...
Contrast this by watching Plummer (or the guy that Plummer is supposed to be guarding) and you'll see a world of difference. Not casting shade on Plummer.
No its not not with the absolute lack of ball movement we see from the starters .
That balls goes into Kofi and everyone else kind of just stands there .
Throw into Kofi or Chuck a three . You see no player movement whatsoever even when Kofi is triple teamed which is amazing considering the age of the players because by now they should be doing it in their sleep . It has to be something on tape because teams are not worried at all about our players cutting or moving . They will send 2-3 guys at Kofi hard because they know the other are not gonna make those hard cuts and finish at the rim or even to
If I know I can run from the 3pt line and double Kofi and when I turn around after Kofi scores or we foul him and the guy I'm guarding is still standing in the exact same spot I'm gonna double him hard all game . But if I go to double and turn around and my guy cuts to the basket or sneaks and goes and grabs an offensive rebound I'm gonna hesitate to leave and be more conscientious of where he is at which gives Kofi a little more space to make his move
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