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I think he has it in him. It’s more confidence and learning how to use his body to make space and draw fouls. He has the body. I believe He’ll make that big jump from freshman to sophomore year.
Illinois 80, Iowa 75 Postgame
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Not sure what there is to debate. Kofi is a far better player than Nnanna. Nnanna worked his tail off and was a nice player but he had his limits on both ends. KOfi will most likely be playing in the NBA
Wow! Just watched Coach McCaffrey’s press video and man! Way to come off as a real Pr*ck!
Glad he simmered down. I have to say, I get a little tired of seeing SOME of these coaches act like real sore losers in these press conferences. Their contract obligates them to speak to the press, I mean come on. You get paid millions of dollars to coach college basketball. We all have emotions and are huge fans of our respected teams, however, that being said is it too much to act with some decency? It’s not the end of the world. You are going to fine. Your life is far greater than most will ever be. Reminds me of what an !!! Bob Knight was. Lou Henson never acted like that. Great win for the program and the Illini. Still have a hard time understanding how they use Adam Miller or what he is trying to do out there. Another zero point game. I watched him more in the second half and it was more of the same. He just stands there behind the 3pt line in the corner waiting to launch a three. None of which he made and that is about it.
If he is at the top of the key it’s more of that maddening offense of a three guard weave passing nonsense.
I really don’t know what that is. No screens, not driving the ball, just a moronic passing of the ball outside the arc. And one player Kofi trying to establish position.
Then I watched Iowa. Constant movement. High screens. Pick a roles. Bringing Garza out to the three.
I know we won this one. And I am glad we did.
But for the life of me our offense, when set up is just maddening to watch. In my opinion it is so elementary, so easy to defend, so high risk that I can’t believe we Can win with it. It took Trent scoring over 20 and Grandison have a double double.
Glad we beat Iowa. I grew up closer to Iowa city than ChambAna, so I loved we beat them again!!!
Just wish with the talent we have we ran a better offense. Because as I have stated it is just maddening to watch. I am really surprised Adam Miller doesn’t create more of a shot. Never thought of him as some sharp shooting three point specialist but that is about all he does. And it’s not working! Hope he gets more aggressive with his game. He needs to!
On to the next one. Go Illini!!
Glad he simmered down. I have to say, I get a little tired of seeing SOME of these coaches act like real sore losers in these press conferences. Their contract obligates them to speak to the press, I mean come on. You get paid millions of dollars to coach college basketball. We all have emotions and are huge fans of our respected teams, however, that being said is it too much to act with some decency? It’s not the end of the world. You are going to fine. Your life is far greater than most will ever be. Reminds me of what an !!! Bob Knight was. Lou Henson never acted like that. Great win for the program and the Illini. Still have a hard time understanding how they use Adam Miller or what he is trying to do out there. Another zero point game. I watched him more in the second half and it was more of the same. He just stands there behind the 3pt line in the corner waiting to launch a three. None of which he made and that is about it.
If he is at the top of the key it’s more of that maddening offense of a three guard weave passing nonsense.
I really don’t know what that is. No screens, not driving the ball, just a moronic passing of the ball outside the arc. And one player Kofi trying to establish position.
Then I watched Iowa. Constant movement. High screens. Pick a roles. Bringing Garza out to the three.
I know we won this one. And I am glad we did.
But for the life of me our offense, when set up is just maddening to watch. In my opinion it is so elementary, so easy to defend, so high risk that I can’t believe we Can win with it. It took Trent scoring over 20 and Grandison have a double double.
Glad we beat Iowa. I grew up closer to Iowa city than ChambAna, so I loved we beat them again!!!
Just wish with the talent we have we ran a better offense. Because as I have stated it is just maddening to watch. I am really surprised Adam Miller doesn’t create more of a shot. Never thought of him as some sharp shooting three point specialist but that is about all he does. And it’s not working! Hope he gets more aggressive with his game. He needs to!
On to the next one. Go Illini!!
This post is a rollercoaster.
If he helped Miller with his hair that might be why he didn't play./s Don't know for sure it wasn't addressed so far as I can see.
Agreed Jacob G playing with more self-confidence
If DW and AM had hit a couple game might not have been close
Weight room helped improve Ayo's game, in addition to practicing 8 hours a day.
It will do the same with Curbelo.
Is this the post-game you watched? Seems pretty tame to me.
Other than suggesting in future games me might have to help Garza get to the free throw line (he only shot 1 i guess), Coach Francis seemed be pretty civil after a tough loss.
Agree, but it's not like Squawks are a defensive-minded juggernaut. That's been their Achilles heel the past few seasons with this group.
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Gave Curbelo a piggyback ride to the locker room after the game.
JJB
- Chicago, IL
That had me in stitches from laughter last night.
"YES SIRRRRRRR"
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watching his HS tape he definitely has a mid range game. I think it’s just not his role on this team this year and hence he’s uncomfortable.
I saw him a couple minutes in 1st half.
Ransom Stoddard
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- Bloomington, IL
That was BBV. Hawkins had no tick last night.
On the bench?
blackdog
- Champaign
Ah yes our elementary easy to defend offense that is top 10 in offensive efficiency according to most advanced measures....it only looks maddening because you don't know what to look for.
blackdog
- Champaign
His parents told him he could be anything so he became a mop.
Nanna was a solid defender but he never was the fear factor Kofi is.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I timed it to 4.64 seconds, but, I was drinking....
Fran in the first minute of his presser couldn't have gotten any more salty if he tried. What a clown.
Wanna know why Garza only shot one FT, Fran? Because you had him out setting picks 26 feet from the hoop. You aren't getting to the line that way.
Wanna know why Garza only shot one FT, Fran? Because you had him out setting picks 26 feet from the hoop. You aren't getting to the line that way.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Yes Nnana was great defensively. Really good shot blocker, maybe better than Kofi at that, but Kofi is a much better rebounder and has way more post moves.
There's a qualitative difference between"I might get blocked." and "I might get hurt."
We didn't move in NET either. Iowa fell one spot but we stayed at 7. 10 games or so is likely enough for KenPom to be pretty locked in. That's what... 1500ish total games of data?