Illinois 86, Wisconsin 80 Postgame
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Great work. It is concerning at this point that Ben - who I absolutely root for and believe can be a valuable contributor in the right role - is getting twice as many minutes as Riley, who is objectively much more effective on the floor. Riley doubled him up on boards in half the minutes tonight and outscored him. It seems like Riley's leash with BU is very short, while Ben's is unlimited; no matter how many missed shots, boards, or defensive assignments he's out there. Really puzzling to me the handling of the two by the staff. Maybe behind the scenes it is justified, but you would be hard pressed to convince anyone who watches the games.
I feel like Ben could be a great off the bench, spot up shooter who can come in a provide some spark and spell some guys. I just don't see him being a 25 minute a night guy on this team. But, just my opinion on what I see on the court during games. No background data whatsoever.
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If things start clicking for him, that changes a ton.
It's not necessarily abandoning what Brad stands for, it's just stating the obvious really... just don't get how Ben's a better option for those clutch-time minutes and starting spot than Riley, and maybe even some of the others like DGL, Morez.
Cannot be insufficient lineup wise against some of the good teams coming up...
Cannot be insufficient lineup wise against some of the good teams coming up...
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One of my biggest concerns is what you raised, he seems to be out of position. He us reactionary and seems to Ttrail plays.
Coach too stubborn....yet for probably the wrong reasons. Don't get it... makes no sense...
Morez, under no circumstances, can be on the floor late. He's a 50% foul shooter and even the ones that he makes are loud. He needs to play, but until he settles in......you can't have him as a target too nbe fouled.
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What a GREAT game as the Illini take down the # 20th ranked rodents tonight...........................what a great comeback win from the fiasco in Evanston...........We came out with hustle and also got a solid number of offensive rebounds and very tight defense.........
I would think that Mr. Boswell has a very good chance of being Defensive player of the year in the B$G.........I really really do.....
Crowd sounded great and were rewarded with some free nuggets .....Way to go Illini Nation.......bringing the pain back to Paign...
KJ with 24 points and numerous assists & rebs.......
Trey White came alive for 23 points , 9 rebs and numerous FT's down the stretch................
off nights by Riley and too an extent scoring , Tomi........he did get a lot of rebs.....................
Ben H. with another disappointing game.....his defense is regressing fast.................as is his shooting %.......
post game radio interview.............
we are very capable of beating anybody................
Tre was terrific tonight............
I have been furious about our rebounding for a while now..............we turned that around this game................
we were close to having more offensive rebs than they had total rebs.............
they were the leading FT % team in the nation and they only hit 14-21 tonight.......
our culture is to get on the floor for loose balls and Rez did that this game...........
KB with 7-7 FT's and elite D........................
pru , this game by the Illini was awesome with so much effort on D by the Illini....................see you this weekend.............
Ok babe , I'm getting hydrated for your visit.............drive safe and see you in a minute.....................
It so cool to be an Illini fanatic............it really really is.........................
Way to go Illini.........did not give up a 10 point lead tonight and won by 6.......................now get ready for the # 1 rocky toppers.........
Experience and trust for now. I can’t fault Brad over two inexperienced Freshmen that he’s not comfortable with, especially in crunch time. WR needs to stay patient and find his role. He didn’t look patient in the game and he didn’t look happy in the handshake line. Hopefully he is learning from the bench.
And maybe this is thinking too in advance... but since he was in the stands after all, might not be the greatest thing for Alex Constanza to weigh in on.
Solid win. Will look good on selection Sunday, really needed this one.
1. Ben shouldn’t play. Sorry, but it’s 4 on 5 both sides of the ball when he’s on the floor….
2. Will & Tomi both with off nights, neither could get into a rhythm. Tre stepped up big time. Great two-way night for him. He’s going to be important for us, glad to see him do a lot of things on both sides of the ball. Like his game.
4. Morez played more like a freshman tonight, but great job on the glass, him & the team.
5. KJ is S P E C I A L. Lotto pick.
6. Kylan MF Boswell.
7. BEAT TENNESSEE
1. Ben shouldn’t play. Sorry, but it’s 4 on 5 both sides of the ball when he’s on the floor….
2. Will & Tomi both with off nights, neither could get into a rhythm. Tre stepped up big time. Great two-way night for him. He’s going to be important for us, glad to see him do a lot of things on both sides of the ball. Like his game.
4. Morez played more like a freshman tonight, but great job on the glass, him & the team.
5. KJ is S P E C I A L. Lotto pick.
6. Kylan MF Boswell.
7. BEAT TENNESSEE
sacraig
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Love the W. Needed it. Tre and KJ show on offense. Kylan's best overall game.
Two knocks: Defensive positioning...
I get drop coverage plays the percentages. But at what point do the bigs need to challenge a shot? Tomi watched as guy's flipped it in the basket or backed up until he was under the basket.
Will Tennessee back door us to death? Wisconsin had lots of cutters they just straight missed. Maybe due to athleticism or maybe not having a pure point guard. I not sure Tennessee will make the same mistake.
That said, let's shock the world Saturday afternoon in the Battle of the Orange.
Two knocks: Defensive positioning...
I get drop coverage plays the percentages. But at what point do the bigs need to challenge a shot? Tomi watched as guy's flipped it in the basket or backed up until he was under the basket.
Will Tennessee back door us to death? Wisconsin had lots of cutters they just straight missed. Maybe due to athleticism or maybe not having a pure point guard. I not sure Tennessee will make the same mistake.
That said, let's shock the world Saturday afternoon in the Battle of the Orange.
.....AAAND, what about Ben.....?
Still doesn't take into account countless second chance opportunities given up as well as dribble drives and scores.
This isn't Georgetown. This is a basketball school with pedigree and many good pieces currently on the roster. Should not be ahead of all the talent that is seemingly "shelfed" when it comes down to the nitty-gritty.
| 26 Min. | 1-5 FG | 20.0% FG | 1-5 3pt | 20.0% 3pt FG | 1-2 FT | 50.0% FT | 1 REB | 1 AST | 0 BLK | 0 STL | 4 PF | 0 TO | 4 PTS |
Still doesn't take into account countless second chance opportunities given up as well as dribble drives and scores.
This isn't Georgetown. This is a basketball school with pedigree and many good pieces currently on the roster. Should not be ahead of all the talent that is seemingly "shelfed" when it comes down to the nitty-gritty.
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Yes, not good.
I disagree with the shock the world sentiment. This is a home game for us. If we're not in the game until the end, I'd be supremely disappointed.
The days of us court storming needs to end. That's when you know that you've arrived as a program.
Go out and act like the better team, play like the better team and grab a W.
The days of us court storming needs to end. That's when you know that you've arrived as a program.
Go out and act like the better team, play like the better team and grab a W.
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