Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS

#51      

Mar 23, 2024

Fighter of the Nightman

Chicago, IL

Fighter of the Nightman

1) We. Did. It. No more monkeys on our back, friends! We are officially back as a big time program in every way. So happy.

2) Why stop now?? Let’s make a REAL run! We’re more than capable of Glendale, AZ.

 

#52      

Mar 23, 2024

One Man Fast Break

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One Man Fast Break

BBlock24 said:

Any predictions on the opening spread? I actually think it’ll be Illinois -1 or 1.5.

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Iowa State -1.5

 

#53      

Mar 23, 2024

IlliniGman7795

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IlliniGman7795

I joined this site during Weber's last season. For the first time, I will get to post on a sweet 16 thread. How sweet it is!!

 

#54      

Mar 23, 2024

Thompson

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Thompson

We can’t stop now.. this team is as Underwood would say ELITE

 

#55      

Mar 23, 2024

Oldskoolkoach

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Oldskoolkoach

sacraig said:

Then take UConn to the woodshed even though that would doom my bracket.

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I'm ok with Northwestern beating them tomorrow, too...

 

#56      

Mar 23, 2024

illiniguy24

illiniguy24

I’ve seen the vision. Ty Rogers hits a step back 3 for the win

 

#57      

Mar 23, 2024

skyIdub

Winged Warrior

skyIdub

foby said:

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#58      

Mar 23, 2024

Illini2010-11

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Sugar Grove

Illini2010-11

illini510 said:

Maybe Northwestern can take UConn to the woodshed first?

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More likely to see

 

#59      

Mar 23, 2024

Illinicpa14

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Chicago

Illinicpa14

Check kenpom….we’re #1 offense now!!!

 

#60      

Mar 23, 2024

IlliniFaninHoosierLand

IlliniFaninHoosierLand

I'd love to be wrong on this but I don't think we'd find out the game time til sometime early tomorrow evening at the earliest. Especially when most of the matchups won't be known until tomorrow night.

 

#61      

Mar 23, 2024

sacraig

The desert

sacraig

rtbritt said:

Hope it’s late! I work have appointments all day until about 7:00!

Anyone have an inkling or idea of when they think it’ll be?! Haha

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I'm booked until probably 9 pm Arizona time.

 

#62      

Mar 23, 2024

Captain 14

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The Last Best Place

Captain 14

illini510 said:

Maybe Northwestern can take UConn to the woodshed first?

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Stranger things have happened
Haven't they?

 

#63      

Mar 23, 2024

IllinialuminAZ

IllinialuminAZ

sacraig said:

I'm booked until probably 9 pm Arizona time.

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#64      

Mar 23, 2024

DeonThomas

South Carolina

DeonThomas

Captain 14 said:

More Than A Feeling

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#65      

Mar 23, 2024

illini510

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illini510

Captain 14 said:

Stranger things have happened
Haven't they?

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16 seeds have beaten 1 seeds so I would say that yes, stranger things have happened indeed.

I'd like to think Northwestern could give them some kind of a game. We can't doubt them at this point

 

#66      

Mar 23, 2024

OrangeBlue98

Des Moines, IA

OrangeBlue98

I’m guessing next week in the office will be fun. I know a lot of Iowa State fans. Good people, but we will have to put things aside for a few hours on Thursday next week.

 

#67      

Mar 23, 2024

OB positive

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OB positive

Tonight they just took care of business. Great win for the Illini. They deserve to enjoy their success and keep it rolling. Hats off to a great team continuing to cap off a great season.

 

#68      

Mar 23, 2024

LvilleILL

LvilleILL

Gonna be a great game. Let's get to the elite 8

 

#69      

Mar 23, 2024

Govoner Vaugn Fan

New Orleans

Govoner Vaugn Fan

Ain't feared of no Iowaer State Cyclops.

 

#70      

Mar 23, 2024

skyIdub

Winged Warrior

skyIdub

This team...today? This defense? This offense? This start?

I know it was just Duquense, but the Iowa St team I watched today loses by 15+.

This team is playing with no fear and full focus right now.

 

#71      

Mar 23, 2024

BBlock24

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BBlock24

Game time won’t be out until tomorrow as UCONN/NW and SDSU/Yale play tomorrow.

 

#72      

Mar 23, 2024

Chad Fleck

Eureka, IL

Chad Fleck

House Money? I know it shouldn't feel that way. I certainly don't want the team thinking this way. But as a fan, I'm pretty content with being entertained this year. Getting to the Sweet Sixteen was the big goal for my money.

BUT

They obviously look too good so I don't wish it to end. Let's just say I won't be sad if this ends earlier than the ultimate goal.

 

#73      

Mar 23, 2024

Illini2010-11

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Sugar Grove

Illini2010-11

Looking like Thurs 3/28 will be a great time to pick up marquis win #1 of the season, and then marquis win #2 on Saturday (also win #30).

Late March is so much better with Illini basketball. Let's make it April Illlini basketball!

 

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#74      

Mar 23, 2024

TheodoreRex

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TheodoreRex

This feels so GOOD!!!

 

#75      

Mar 23, 2024

Illinijoe

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Illinijoe

BBlock24 said:

Game time won’t be out until tomorrow as UCONN/NW and SDSU/Yale play tomorrow.

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Game time is sometime after 5pm central

Here was last years

• No. 3 Kansas State (25-9) (21-12) vs. No. 7 Michigan State: 6:30 p.m. ET, TBS
• No. 4 UConn (27-8) vs. No. 8 Arkansas (22-13): 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS
• No. 4 Tennessee (25-10) vs. No. 9 Florida Atlantic (33-3): 9 p.m. ET, TBS
• No. 2 UCLA (31-5) vs. No. 3 Gonzaga (30-5): 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS