Oh I do too. But like a lot of things I want, it ain’t happening.I confess that I may not be a good fan, by modern measures. I want both Ayo and Kofi to stay for four years. I am an Illinois basketball fan. I am not an NBA fan.
Oh I do too. But like a lot of things I want, it ain’t happening.I confess that I may not be a good fan, by modern measures. I want both Ayo and Kofi to stay for four years. I am an Illinois basketball fan. I am not an NBA fan.
Thought both Kofi and Giorgi had bad games but Teske was 4/14, Wagner 4/11, and Livers 2/6. Kofi and Giorgi 4/16. Very bad offense but their defense still pretty good. Kofi’s great game against PU followed by maybe worst game.One thing that stood out to me was how ineffective Giorgi was against Teske.
Thank goodness for Kofi!
At the same time, Teske seems to be a soft player. No cutting edge to him unless he hits his threes.
The Closer!Ayo effin Dosunmu. That is all!
There's FT shooting and there's FT shooting late in games.I would say they were weak or we were lucky on their FT shooting at end. I'll take the win.
Just so you youngsters might appreciate this more, it will likely not happen more than a couple times in your life that the Illini will sweep two games from Michigan and Purdue. Throw in one at Wisconsin and this season is very, very, special. This team is becoming what I hoped they would and thought they could. Kofi was missing tonight, but the staff will work on getting his head back on straight and Griffin also and get all players contributing to a memorable comeback season for a special group. Congrats to the B1G sould first place Fighting Illini. Keep on keepin' on.
Don't forget we beat GCU on the road as well.
Ayo and Trent 1st half, Ayo and Dre 2nd half.We do not win today without Ayo, Trent, and Feliz scoring a combined 52 points. Lol... Not since Luther, Deron, and Dee has that been possible.
How many other teams have 4 true road wins?And we lost to Miami and Mizzou and had some games at home that were closer than they should've been. Kenpom looks at the whole picture.
Don't forget we beat GCU on the road as well.
Of course they do, where did you read that? Redshirt rules apply across all sports.Do they have medical redshirt in basketball? I read that’s not an option.
Bury the Gophers and we pass 2006 Illini who were last in 1st place on 1/31/06.KenPOm ranking is a just a computer analysis of per possession basketball statistics,of which I don't think your W-L record even counts, or if it does it is a minor part. That is why there is a committee to make the actual selections. UW some years had an unreasonably high rankings on KenPom. The committee will provide an eye test, and we look great right now. All statistical ratings have flaws. Some are better than others. RPI is terrible, we were 41st as of yesterday, but that is no longer a tool used as a prime ranking for the NCAA. Every victory keeps us "movin on up" as posted by somebody.
Great game, esp Ayo and Dre, was thinking at a couple of points that we might loose because Alan was sitting and we were tired. Great effort for us, the defense is amazing. Winning despite getting out rebounded, more turnovers, more fouls...
Let's bury the gophers! GO ILLINI!!!
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If we shoot 35% from 3 we'll go passed the Sweet 16.How far Illinois goes in the tourney is 100% dependent on their three point shooting. If they can shoot 35% or more they can go do the sweet 16 because of their defense and their inside/outside game on offense with Kofi. If they can't shoot at least decent from 3 the defenses will sag. In the tourney as Trent goes from 3...we will go as a team. Just watch.
You would be right my man! Ayo is a true closer. What a string of games.I know we've all seen it, but I don't get tired of watching it...
Simpson has been suspended for some undisclosed violations. Michigan doesn't appear to be on a path to making those 2 wins looking any better....
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...pends-pg-zavier-simpson-undisclosed-violation
Ouch, Michigan in a mess. Livers looked like he reinjured himself, so he's likely out for a while. Luckily they play Nebraska.Simpson has been suspended for some undisclosed violations. Michigan doesn't appear to be on a path to making those 2 wins looking any better....
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...pends-pg-zavier-simpson-undisclosed-violation