This is a good scenario for us. Thought for sure we’d be the 10 playing A&M when I saw that pop up. A&M is under seeded by a couple lines
Ever?Have a one way flight booked to Vegas Wednesday, staying at Aria. Am I booking a flight home?
I understand the thought process here, but have to think it'll be Epps slotting back in with a weeks' worth of practice to get back into the swing of things. They really need a third reliable scorer out there.If we can come out with energy, we can win both games and get to the Sweet 16. I would like Brad to start Ty as the point guard. Need to shake the team up.
#22 Illinois 2p fg%NCAA field goal % rank
#30 Arkansas 47.53%
#155 Illinois 45.09%
NCAA 3 point % rank
#288 Arkansas 32.06%
#324 Illinois 30.96%
I see Arkansas as being a bit like us: loaded beyond their record indicates. So whatever, both teams are dangerous but underperformed. I don't hate the draw and, if anything, I'd be annoyed as a Kansas fan because no matter what their second round game is against a high-potential team.I honestly don't know much about Arkansas. Why are people saying this is a bad matchup?
This team leads the Big Ten in moral victories.Arkansas will have a 12-point lead at the half. In the end, Illinois will play "hard," and lose by four points, thus, giving their fanbase another moral victory and that this will be considered "momentum" going into next year. The script has been revealed!
I don't think this is going to happen, but I love your positivity! Let's do this!!!For everyone who is saying this is a bad draw, they are wrong. Arkansas cannot shoot the three well like us which plays into our hands. 50/50 game imo. Kansas is the most beatable one seed that we could have played of the three
We should do a bracket for "Moral Victories." Yes, I concur--the Illini would be a #1 seed.This team leads the Big Ten in moral victories.
Illinois 1...Arkansas 0