Illinois 75, Rutgers 62 POSTGAME
Nice win, illini!
MrOizo
- Chicago
The road the NCAA Tournament begins now! 
I think this team would’ve lost this game in January. Definitely a toughness to these guys.
I am very glad that the coaches come to play hard. Good job.
Nice game by Finke and AJ!
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
How did Rutgers win 3 conference games?
Not to mention took MSU to OT at MSU
Great to see a killer instinct down the stretch. We're coming along.
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Hopefully no Finke bashing today. He played his game as a stretch four! Nice to see Jordan hit some shots, give him some confidence headed into the tournament. Now let's go win the whole shooting match!
Much better feeling than our game here last season
This game is why I don't want to see transfers. Who is going to have the big game? AJ and MF great today. Most players have had really good games (except Matic and Ebo) but lack consistency. Also believe TeJon is the best athlete on the team. He is quick and can jump. We need him even if he is not a starter. Just need to recruit a rim protector.
dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
Yeah, it is kind of hard to believe. The beat Wisconsin, Iowa, and Northwestern (OT), all at home. Kind of surprising.
Everything in place for ascendance to the top of the conference....except the players size and skills. Love the defensive emphasis and playing 10 guys. Let's see what happens next season, who returns, and who steps up. Hope BU can recruit a big to help inside, but that is unlikely. Things really looking up if players will come.
Unfortunately, regardless of the improvement, this team will not win the B1G tournament as the advantages of the teams at the top, especially MSU, has miniscule likelihood of being able to be overcome. Nevertheless, the improvement in play of the youngsters is evident and will, hopefully, continue. Loved watching this team play and compete to the max every night. Thank you Illini.
Unfortunately, regardless of the improvement, this team will not win the B1G tournament as the advantages of the teams at the top, especially MSU, has miniscule likelihood of being able to be overcome. Nevertheless, the improvement in play of the youngsters is evident and will, hopefully, continue. Loved watching this team play and compete to the max every night. Thank you Illini.
So Finke leaves early for the NBA opening one of the scholly spots? 
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
He definitely played much better today. Those conference numbers will go up.