pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
So happy for you guys brother........Just watching on TV was awesome , so being there had to be a big thrill......Mama sounds like a keeper.....
Illinois 86, Rutgers 63 Postgame
Best defensive performance of the year in conference, according to points per possession (0.818), an entire point per possession less than average for Rutgers.
Updated efficiency margin:
Observations:
- Rutgers is done playing Illinois now, so their numbers should smooth out eventually.
- Illinois is done playing Rutgers now, so their numbers should smooth out eventually.
- Still clearly a 3-4 team league (with the 4th spotting the league 2 games), and right now I'm not sure there's a solid tournament resume among the rest. If nobody else finishes above .500 in conference, this could be a 4-bid league.
- Of the rest, I think Northwestern has the best chance to build a winning record, as their opening schedule has been brutal (with their next 3 games being Illinois, Ohio State, and Purdue), but the back half of their schedule should allow them to pile up wins and efficiency, and ending strong should help them in the eyes of the committee.
Updated efficiency margin:
Observations:
- Rutgers is done playing Illinois now, so their numbers should smooth out eventually.
- Illinois is done playing Rutgers now, so their numbers should smooth out eventually.
- Still clearly a 3-4 team league (with the 4th spotting the league 2 games), and right now I'm not sure there's a solid tournament resume among the rest. If nobody else finishes above .500 in conference, this could be a 4-bid league.
- Of the rest, I think Northwestern has the best chance to build a winning record, as their opening schedule has been brutal (with their next 3 games being Illinois, Ohio State, and Purdue), but the back half of their schedule should allow them to pile up wins and efficiency, and ending strong should help them in the eyes of the committee.
I remember when there was some uncertainty surrounding Harmon coming to Illinois and whether or not he'd make an impact. Thank goodness it worked out because he's been incredibly important to our team.
Who's that?
Champaign Toast
Fan since Kiwane Garris
The play of the game today IMO: Coach Frazier, with 10:00 remaining in the second half and Rutgers in-bounding the ball with the lead having been narrowed to 5 points, coerces the crowd to take to their feet and up the energy in the State Farm Center.
What followed:
a defensive stop, including two missed shots in the paint by Omoruyi...
a fast break layup by Shannon...
a steal by Hawkins...
a fast break layup by Shannon...
Rutgers calls timeout with 9:04 remaining. 9-point Illini lead.
The lead never again dropped below 8 points.
What followed:
a defensive stop, including two missed shots in the paint by Omoruyi...
a fast break layup by Shannon...
a steal by Hawkins...
a fast break layup by Shannon...
Rutgers calls timeout with 9:04 remaining. 9-point Illini lead.
The lead never again dropped below 8 points.
IlliniSaluki
- IL metro east burbs of St. Louis
Our Favorite YT Sleepers finally got their recap up.
I love that he posted that picture because there is 0% chance that ball went in the hoop
DGL seems extremely wise beyond his years, if he has a shot at making the jump, it will definitely happen here and he is smart to trust the process. 95% of kids these days would just default to the portal... Which seems to have bad results unless you are doing it because you are an elite transfer looking to get $$.
Kid is looking to improve his skills, not living in the delusional, "the Skyy is green" mentality where it's the system/coach/school that's holding back your obviouslyyy elite talent.
Kid is looking to improve his skills, not living in the delusional, "the Skyy is green" mentality where it's the system/coach/school that's holding back your obviouslyyy elite talent.
Yep, crowd finally got into it and the tide turned. Crowd needs to be better in these games and realize they can affect things other than the last 8 minutes of the game.
Does anyone else love everything that comes out of Justin Harmons mouth when he’s being interviewed? Not only is a tenacious competitor but you can just see that he is genuinely a very honest, laid back & caring teammate. & it’s the little things.. “we just want to win”… “I love Coleman he’s smarter than me”.. “our brother TJ is back”… great dude. Listening to these dudes speak about eachother & the joy they have playing for eachother is inspiring and amazing to watch. One of my favorite teams I can remember.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Freshman Coleman Hawkins 25 games 157 minutes 36 points.
I'm not sure that he even knows the answer to that on any given afternoon.
I love that he posted that picture because there is 0% chance that ball went in the hoop
Dude is sick with the dunks.
Ayo/Kofi squad missing QG. Didn’t have a true PF during the Ayo years. On the other hand if you would replace Ty with Ayo…..
ginabackes00
CrazedUIFan
QG plays a similar role as the Reverend. Maturity, big time putbacks, rebounder, better 3pt shooter. ,
blackdog
- Champaign
I missed this was a pass watching in live. What a play by Ty
Honest question, where would you rank the 5 UI portal transfers (I included Shannon and Dain) all time anywhere? Was trying to think of 5 better and just couldn’t.
Might be the koolaid and newness of the portal, but I think coach has really done wonders in the portal world.
Might be the koolaid and newness of the portal, but I think coach has really done wonders in the portal world.
blackdog
- Champaign
Damn feel for the kid.. I hope his mother gets healthy from whatever it is.
Excellent comp - except for the 3 pt %. Roger Powell shot 40% from 3 for his career. Quincy is about 32%. The Rev was pretty special!