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<blockquote data-quote="hoopsfan47" data-source="post: 1381291" data-attributes="member: 4716"><p>Living in Mo. but growing up an hour from C-U, I particularly enjoy the Illini winning in St. Louis in Dec., especially this year. That said, I am a fan of Cuonzo Martin for several reasons other than his win/loss record. Nevertheless, it is evident, more so now than at any other time, that he and his staff are not particularly adept at coaching kids up. He had three five star bigs in his lineup and still got beaten rather easily by Ga., a team going nowhere. The Tigers did not use Tilmon nearly as much as they could or should. The Porter kids are solid, but not close to in a league with Bagley and Ayton who play with another level of energy. </p><p></p><p>Regardless of not having a chance to pursue Martin, I think the Illini got the guy they need to build the program to a long term level we all desire. Martin has never really had an elite season only one good one MSU, one good one at Tn., and one OK season at Cal. I would rate this year somewhat disappointing with too many half-assed efforts. The Illini had one in Madison and pretty much brought it all in for the majority of the rest of the games. They beat the Tigers simply due to energy expended and will to win. If that can continue to build, the future is bright for our guys and very iffy for the Tigers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hoopsfan47, post: 1381291, member: 4716"] Living in Mo. but growing up an hour from C-U, I particularly enjoy the Illini winning in St. Louis in Dec., especially this year. That said, I am a fan of Cuonzo Martin for several reasons other than his win/loss record. Nevertheless, it is evident, more so now than at any other time, that he and his staff are not particularly adept at coaching kids up. He had three five star bigs in his lineup and still got beaten rather easily by Ga., a team going nowhere. The Tigers did not use Tilmon nearly as much as they could or should. The Porter kids are solid, but not close to in a league with Bagley and Ayton who play with another level of energy. Regardless of not having a chance to pursue Martin, I think the Illini got the guy they need to build the program to a long term level we all desire. Martin has never really had an elite season only one good one MSU, one good one at Tn., and one OK season at Cal. I would rate this year somewhat disappointing with too many half-assed efforts. The Illini had one in Madison and pretty much brought it all in for the majority of the rest of the games. They beat the Tigers simply due to energy expended and will to win. If that can continue to build, the future is bright for our guys and very iffy for the Tigers. [/QUOTE]
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