Illinois 91, Wisconsin 83 Postgame
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
From what I’ve seen on this board, he’ll likely apply for a waiver, but will likely be denied. Sounds like he’ll at least try though and you never know.
This is the problem.
We don't, but we're thankful as heck that MD is doing a serviceable job. He can score, without a doubt....his issues come defensively. His offense is mandatory for this team to succeed. Absolutely critical. He gets the job done.BUT WAIT! We don't have a point guard! /s
Could you imagine MD getting switched onto KD, Steph or Luka?
So you're saying he's a point guard . . . .
DGL looked hyped! Loved how engaged everyone is staying
Come on man! He can handle it!
My problem is on the defensive end. Saying it's a problem is a bit strong. He really, really struggles with smaller, quicker ball handlers. He just doesn't have the lateral quickness and nor should he be expected to. It is his substantial role however. He's asked to do a ton.
I hope that he(and his mother) understand that sitting, watching and learning as a freshman is so valuable. Heck, Sencire redshirted to work on his body and game. DGL is fortunate to be on a contending team and learning through leadership what the growth process is. He'll have his time. Need patience and perspective here....though easier said than done.
Only played 10 games as a sophomore until a foot injury ended his season in early January. Chance they could try for an injury waiver for that year.
Not sure the exact time on the clock, but there was a point, probably a little before the mid-point of the 2nd half, where it seemed Illinois finally baited Wisconsin into trading baskets and getting up and down the floor. It was back and forth, going from tied to Illinois trailing with each trip back and forth, but it definitely felt the tempo finally broke (Storr had a nice oop layup during this stretch). One of the announcers mentioned how prolific both offenses were looking, but it just seemed like a matter of time before Wisconsin was going to falter, not unlike that kid running the 400 meter that you can tell was way out front of his pace on the far straight away. Wisconsin then missed 2 shots and all the sudden the Illini were up 5. Then they started the stretches where they would get up 7 only to let the Badgers back in before finally pulling away. I am not comfortable with their lack of defense, but watching that stretch today I think I finally became comfortable trusting their persistence on offense. I hope they can keep it up!
He was working out with the guys and Fletch when they got back ...
Ryllini
- Lombard
Luke is playing about the perfect amount right now. I really like Luke and think he is good and has a role. I think with all the weapons we have, he is the guy you bring in after we are humming and hope they forget/lose him for 1 or 2 spot up 3's.
In theory, yes.. But next year also starts the Morez Johnson era.
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
Show of hands…
Who can guard this
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
DD is a good role player, a rebounding old school bball center that at times cloggs up the middle. Unfortunitly the Illini are more up tempo, transistion, drive to basket thay can and do shoot 3s. Not DDs game. But I like him, his role, his attitude, his rebounding and his play around the basket at both ends of the court.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
I thought LaPhonso Ellis was pretty good on the call.
Now, I'm gonna
Now, I'm gonna
My favorites- warriors on the court
Marcus Damask
Matt Heldman
DaMonte Williams
George Montgomery
Steve Bardo
Also even if Dain hadn't gotten called for the offensive foul and the flagrant, he took like 18 steps. He just can't ever collect himself, and that's if he manages to catch a pass. Some of the worst hands I've ever seen. Shaun Pruitt level stone hands.
Yes sir! I noticed that too. That does not look like a disgruntled kid. That looks like a kid who has bought into the process. Let's hope he sees it through like Coleman did