Illinois 76, VCU 55 Postgame

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One Man Fast Break
Great to get this win. Six Tournament wins the last three years is right where you expect a program like this to be at during good periods. Kind of interesting how the game script was very similar in both of the first two games, just not as extreme given a better opponent. Limiting Djokovic to 2 points was a great accomplishment, and while Hill got his, the damage was contained. Excellent 2nd half.
 
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hoopsfan47 said:
As a post thought I did not embrace earlier, a deep bow of respect to Kylan Boswell. BAM played his best defensive game I have seen from him. His foot quickness was like lightning and it truly made a difference on a couple of dozen instances where he denied the intended or desired movement by the offensive player...usually Terrance Hill, Jr.

Maybe I am imagining things in my old age, but I swear he has moved to another gear in post season play that I have not seen before...at least as the norm which it now seems to be. Enjoy the ride Kylan as you lead the way!!!
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The thing I noticed early on was the effort of Tomi trying to stay in front of whoever he was gaurding. I haven't seen that all year. He played with a lot of energy today and benefited from it.
 
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KingWolf11
I could definitely be wrong and I am not too proud to be wrong I heard Andre was out a few weeks ago but was told tonight he loves it here and loves Brad thinks this hard sh#t is what he needed. Any conformation Indy Illini Fan LvilleILL1
 
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Indy Illini Fan
Second … Weekend …

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Frank
A lot of talk of Andrej hitting the portal after the season due to disappointment with losing the starting role to Jake. The staff needs to make it a priority to assure him of a starting role, help him continue to develop, and bring him back as a key building block on next year's team. Losing Keaton and Bos will be tough, can't let Andrej move on too.
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Agreed. At the end of the broadcast they were focused in on Drej and he was looking off at Keaton going to be interviewed for TV…got “that should be me” vibes. Which, frankly, it should’ve been.
 
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Calvin
Plenty of credit to go around. Lotta highlights and fun to see the team perform like that and then enjoy the celebration before heading into next week. Every game from here on out is going to be a top level opponent.
 
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Bucktown
ILLFAN67 said:
Sweet 16! Tomi great game ( he looks back to last season form), Andrej was superb, BAM defense and offense truly looking fully back to pre-injury form. People need to step back from game to game analysis for individuals and realize this team is a sum of its parts and it varies game to game on who shines. Brad has put together again another high performing squad. I guess the doubters won’t quit until he wins it all. Let’s hope we continue to play as well as we have started out this tournament and go win 4 more! Beat Houston!!
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Tomi was really fighting for rebounds. A+ effort.
 
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