That was the best half of basketball I've seen out of Illinois in a long time, and probably out of anyone in the B1G this year, especially on the road. Obviously Kofi, Trent, Ayo, and Georgi played phenomenal. I'll comment that if Kipper and/or Damonte can even add a couple points each a game it will likely make things so much easier for us.
The main thing I want to emphasize is the body language and attitude of this team. Did you notice how Ayo and GB had their heads together having a moment, or Kofi and GB staring at each other like the monsters they are then doing their handshake? Feliz calling the group together for a huddle before Purdue free throws to cut back into the game? Trent and GB making plays and then talking to the crowd? We're showing confidence in ourselves AND our teammates! They're believing in themselves when so many of us were still skeptical because we hadn't seen THAT game yet. This team is dangerous. Could be a lot of fun.