Illinois 77, Tennessee-Martin 74 POSTGAME
Future Walk-On
- Peoria, IL
This board:
*Overly optimistic post* "IT'S ONLY BEEN 2 GAMES!!!!"
*Cautious to pessimistic post* "IT'S ONLY BEEN 2 GAMES!!!!"
*Overly optimistic post* "IT'S ONLY BEEN 2 GAMES!!!!"
*Cautious to pessimistic post* "IT'S ONLY BEEN 2 GAMES!!!!"
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
AJ would have NOT taken that drive to the basket or shot the 3 and got fouled last year...no way...
he is showing confidence that the previous coaching didn't instill in him and that BU and staff ARE showing him....BU even said he needs to get AJ MORE minutes....
Yes , he is showing a leap in confidence and his hard work is paying off...BU said AJ is usually in the gym before BU gets there...
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Trent Frazier is really fast. Love watching him push the ball up the court.
We are going to be super good on offense if we can hit just a reasonable percentage from 3.
Lots of concerning things in this game, but I don't have mental energy to devote to being concerned about basketball...I'll let Underwood worry about it
We are going to be super good on offense if we can hit just a reasonable percentage from 3.
Lots of concerning things in this game, but I don't have mental energy to devote to being concerned about basketball...I'll let Underwood worry about it
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
a double double in his first game showed me something...
Smith and Alstork are both play makers but I think with Alstork being a 5th yr player I expect a lil more but I think he was just good at the mid-major level and not dominate (not to be insulting or judgmental)
I think Smith is way ahead of Alstork as far as his ability to be a potential next level player....If you watch Smith outside shot its on point ... I think once Smith gets adjusted to the depth perception of shooting without that background or wall of Ubben you will see another side of his game and his ability.....
Alstork is playing tight and nervous right now. We're not seeing him play up to his potential yet. He knows it. Underwood knows it.
But he's gotta be careful, or AJ is gonna take his slot.
But he's gotta be careful, or AJ is gonna take his slot.
Mike
C-U Townie
Here's a bunch of high res game pics for anyone interested.
Would post them by hand but out of the office today.
Enjoy.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtrHTmrYtg6siH2f47HNVEkmm5zl
Would post them by hand but out of the office today.
Enjoy.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtrHTmrYtg6siH2f47HNVEkmm5zl
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That's what I was going to say. Pump the breaks on that type of comparison. When those 3 points and 3 rebounds turn into 18 points, 8 rebounds 2 assists and 1-2 steals per game, scoring from multiple positions on the floor, inside and out....with an uncommon level of athleticism....then the door is open for discussion.
Plus, Nick Anderson was like 6'6''.....
I don't see the comparison in the least bit.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Amazing. Thanks!
icengineer
- Southern Illinois
Great shots, thank you!
Alstork will come around on O. His D has been much better than AJ's. Aj's feet are just too slow.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
He was looking down the whole time while dribbling. But good on him for pulling it off.
Mike
C-U Townie
Ok here are a handful attached.
And here's a link to the article these were for:
http://www.smilepolitely.com/culture/illini_look_good_two_wins_in/
And here's a link to the article these were for:
http://www.smilepolitely.com/culture/illini_look_good_two_wins_in/
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Some observations from the first 2 games.
Positives:
I like our guards, they will only get better. At 1-2, we have solid depth, not sure if they will be ready this year to emerge as game changers through B1G competition, but they will only get better. Mark Smith seems more comfortable playing in a combo role, than PG.
I also like how we push the ball, one of my biggest pet peeves had been walking the ball upcourt (e.g., Abrams). Style of play is fun.
Concerns:
Our perimeter defense is still very loose, including at guards. We need to tighten up the rest of the pre-conference schedule, one of the most critical games is our early game against Maryland at home, and IMO Anthony Cowan is one of the best PG in B1G and will shine this year without Melo.
Our frontcourt is also a big concern. We have played teams weak in the frontcourt with really no quality bigs. We really do not have many options in the frontcourt, really no depth, and I think we will struggle against teams with strong frontcourts, including Mizzou. Not much we can do, but we definitely need to add with recruiting in the Spring.
Positives:
I like our guards, they will only get better. At 1-2, we have solid depth, not sure if they will be ready this year to emerge as game changers through B1G competition, but they will only get better. Mark Smith seems more comfortable playing in a combo role, than PG.
I also like how we push the ball, one of my biggest pet peeves had been walking the ball upcourt (e.g., Abrams). Style of play is fun.
Concerns:
Our perimeter defense is still very loose, including at guards. We need to tighten up the rest of the pre-conference schedule, one of the most critical games is our early game against Maryland at home, and IMO Anthony Cowan is one of the best PG in B1G and will shine this year without Melo.
Our frontcourt is also a big concern. We have played teams weak in the frontcourt with really no quality bigs. We really do not have many options in the frontcourt, really no depth, and I think we will struggle against teams with strong frontcourts, including Mizzou. Not much we can do, but we definitely need to add with recruiting in the Spring.
We don't have one player that will even get 1 vote for the all B1G defensive team. Fundamentally, just not strong defensively as a team.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal with Do Not Contact Tag
Second this, and add what is in my mind the biggest positive: getting to the line.
Yep, and hitting those FTs as well, 83% from the line is certainly impressive (although a little skewed due to game 1).
Shouldn't we be passing v that pressure instead of trying to beat it by dribbling?
Lucas had a TO v the press when he threw a bad pass too.
Finke needs to shot the frickin' ball! I heard Coach U say basically the same thing in his post game comments.