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<blockquote data-quote="hoopsfan47" data-source="post: 1446602" data-attributes="member: 4716"><p>For whatever reason, though this team has proven to me to have the potential for being on of the best shooting teams ever for the Illini, they simply have had a lid over the basket for two years. Jones, Ayo, Griffin, Frazier, Damonte, Kipper and Jordan all have great strokes and are capable of putting the ball inside the cylinder on every shot, something very good shooters always do. However, that has not been the case, except for two of the past 5 games. It has to do with rushed shots and confidence....and the determination of the opponent to defend shooters and not allow them space. Those seven guys are beginning to get some confidence in themselves and each other....and shots are starting to fall. </p><p></p><p>One thing that has been consistent....and has to be to build a winning culture...is the defensive effort. It fell a little short a couple of games, but these kids can defend with quickness and aggressiveness. That has to happen for nights when made shots are at a premium but the cornerstones are in place. </p><p></p><p>For the first time in two years, this team really finished with confidence and grit...greatly helped by the Turgeon Technical. This finish is huge for confidence and attitude going forward. I expect Trent to be sucked into the vortex of confidence soon and then who knows what can happen? It is great to see and for the program's future that so many kids with talent are getting a chance to contribute meaningful minutes. It makes a statement that if you come to Illinois and can play both ends, you will be an important part of the team and starters will not have to play 40 minutes. </p><p></p><p>Some pundits I saw were predicting 4 conference wins, but 6 or 7 is possible. And if so, that builds momentum and confidence going into the B1G tourney where anything is possible....if you do not play the first night. Congrats to a hard working bunch of Illini hoopsters on staying the course. Watching these talented but young kids learn and grow together has been both painful and a delight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hoopsfan47, post: 1446602, member: 4716"] For whatever reason, though this team has proven to me to have the potential for being on of the best shooting teams ever for the Illini, they simply have had a lid over the basket for two years. Jones, Ayo, Griffin, Frazier, Damonte, Kipper and Jordan all have great strokes and are capable of putting the ball inside the cylinder on every shot, something very good shooters always do. However, that has not been the case, except for two of the past 5 games. It has to do with rushed shots and confidence....and the determination of the opponent to defend shooters and not allow them space. Those seven guys are beginning to get some confidence in themselves and each other....and shots are starting to fall. One thing that has been consistent....and has to be to build a winning culture...is the defensive effort. It fell a little short a couple of games, but these kids can defend with quickness and aggressiveness. That has to happen for nights when made shots are at a premium but the cornerstones are in place. For the first time in two years, this team really finished with confidence and grit...greatly helped by the Turgeon Technical. This finish is huge for confidence and attitude going forward. I expect Trent to be sucked into the vortex of confidence soon and then who knows what can happen? It is great to see and for the program's future that so many kids with talent are getting a chance to contribute meaningful minutes. It makes a statement that if you come to Illinois and can play both ends, you will be an important part of the team and starters will not have to play 40 minutes. Some pundits I saw were predicting 4 conference wins, but 6 or 7 is possible. And if so, that builds momentum and confidence going into the B1G tourney where anything is possible....if you do not play the first night. Congrats to a hard working bunch of Illini hoopsters on staying the course. Watching these talented but young kids learn and grow together has been both painful and a delight. [/QUOTE]
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