I didn’t say it would make us consistent. I said I’d rather give the freshman a chance instead of putting Damonte Williams who is a 25 yr old senior out there. He doesn’t do anything. His defense hasn’t been great, he’s absolutely invisible on offense most games and he’s a legit minus every game. To continue to use a guy you know is not helping your team is an… interesting strategy
Pregame: Illinois vs Houston, Sunday, March 20th, 11:10am CT, CBS
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altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
"Persian cinnamon rolls. " OK, Pru. I give. What makes them Persian?! (And, yes, I know I'm setting myself up there.) I have a strong feeling I need to incorporate those in my diet.
Unfortunately, symptoms from pink eye can last anywhere from days to weeks to include blurred vision. I have confidence that Underwood and the Ilinois medical staff are doing everything they can to resolve this issue for Fraizer. He played well against Chatanooga despite not having his regular shooter's eye....no pun intended.
I can see out of both eyes....but I am seeing double reviewing your outstanding questions....:
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I like a GAME DAY thread that begins the evening before game day. March, baby!
I love this team. We have some serious warriors. Worst performance since Cincinnati on Friday night in a complete grinder and they found away to win with D. Trent's out there for 32 mins Friday with one eye essentially swelled shut. Two steals, three rebs and four assists on only one TO. And he drains two FTs in crunch time. Jake still hobbled. Three rebs and two assists in only nine mins on no TOs. Palpable calming influence on a jittery team when he cam in the game. DMW six rebs and a steal on no TOs in 28 mins. Kofi getting shackled, hacked and still with a dub-dub despite poor FT shooting. CoHawk doing CoHawk things when the chips are down.
It won't likely be grinder today, of course. I'd like to see AC open it up in transition and for us to run with Houston. When the floor spreads he's an artist. This is the 39th Illini team of my fandom. Win or lose I'll cherish what these guys have done, through all the hardship this season, for the rest of my life. Can't wait for the tip. Onward to San Anton!
I love this team. We have some serious warriors. Worst performance since Cincinnati on Friday night in a complete grinder and they found away to win with D. Trent's out there for 32 mins Friday with one eye essentially swelled shut. Two steals, three rebs and four assists on only one TO. And he drains two FTs in crunch time. Jake still hobbled. Three rebs and two assists in only nine mins on no TOs. Palpable calming influence on a jittery team when he cam in the game. DMW six rebs and a steal on no TOs in 28 mins. Kofi getting shackled, hacked and still with a dub-dub despite poor FT shooting. CoHawk doing CoHawk things when the chips are down.
It won't likely be grinder today, of course. I'd like to see AC open it up in transition and for us to run with Houston. When the floor spreads he's an artist. This is the 39th Illini team of my fandom. Win or lose I'll cherish what these guys have done, through all the hardship this season, for the rest of my life. Can't wait for the tip. Onward to San Anton!
This a game where Grandison would help with his shooting. Would be nice if he could go and be effective when called on.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Props, Pru. I'd never heard of them. And apparently they have nothing to do with Iran.
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I’m case anyone still thinks DMW is not essential to this team…
2nd in rebounding, 2nd in assists, 2nd in steaks, 4th in blocks.
The kid does it all. Tired of the belief he shouldn’t be on the floor because he doesn’t shoot the ball a ton.
He also has fewer turnovers than any of the rotational pieces (Payne has less, but curbleo, Hawkins, and the other starters all have more). He is essential to our success.
2nd in rebounding, 2nd in assists, 2nd in steaks, 4th in blocks.
The kid does it all. Tired of the belief he shouldn’t be on the floor because he doesn’t shoot the ball a ton.
He also has fewer turnovers than any of the rotational pieces (Payne has less, but curbleo, Hawkins, and the other starters all have more). He is essential to our success.
2nd in assists. 2nd in steals. 2nd in rebounds. 4th in blocks. Lowest turnover count of anyone getting consistent minutes. But yeah, sure. He does nothing at all…. Yea don’t helping the team….it’s a good thing you aren’t paid to be our coach.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Looking at the lineups I actually think we match up well with them defensively. Edwards is the key and their PG isn’t a great shooter. They also don’t shoot free throws well and I doubt they shoot threes like they did against UAB (their second best shooting game all year while we had our second worst against Chattanooga).
They also have no depth so if they’re in foul trouble they’re in big trouble. Probably going to be another rock fight.
They also have no depth so if they’re in foul trouble they’re in big trouble. Probably going to be another rock fight.
I have to assume Kofi is first in steaks
Kidding aside, DMW is definitely the glue guy. If he can hit a couple shots today that would help a ton too.
The game is going to come down to Plummer and rebounding on the defensive end.
We need to set the tone early on rebounding. Letting them get offensive rebounds early will be a morale killer.
Punesguy
- Ft. Collins, CO
It’s game day at the Dance! While we would all agree to varying levels that we’re not clicking on all cylinders, I go into today’s game feeling incredibly optimistic and grateful! Not too long ago, we were hoping for an NIT invite. Since then, we’ve been graced with the arrival of BU, Ayo’s amazing journey, a BIG tourney title, a BIG Conference title, 3 Freshman that will be really good and future recruits that should keep us competitive for years to come! But most of all, today might be the last game for 3 players that have completely transformed our program. Trent and DMW sacrificed for years and were instrumental in developing a program we can all be proud of. Kofi is a generational gift that has been a treat to watch! So my hope for today’s game is that our team goes out and plays hard and if we win, that’s fantastic but if we don’t I will be thankful for how far we’ve come. I will also wish nothing but the best for the guys that move on to the next chapter in their lives. Go Illini!!
1. shoot moderately well from the outside
2. limit opposing 8-10+ point runs
3. make your free throws.
If we do these three things today we win. If we do 2/3, we likely win. If we do 0/3, we lose.
2. limit opposing 8-10+ point runs
3. make your free throws.
If we do these three things today we win. If we do 2/3, we likely win. If we do 0/3, we lose.
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