I can see a few reasons why BU might have done this.I was surprised at how little Payne played last night. Anyone have any insight as to why Underwood didn't give him more tick?
4) Payne looked pretty lost most of the time he was on the floor.I can see a few reasons why BU might have done this.
1) There is a big drop from Kofi to Payne. IUP kept it close enough that removing Kofi might actually put the game in jeopardy. (10% chance?) Putting Kofi back in might not counter the momentum.
2) There were multiple players to be tested at the 4. Testing them may have had higher priority than testing Kofi/Payne as a pair.
3) Having Kofi on the floor allowed BU to explore the offensive options for when the opponents pack the lane.
If so, I hope Payne can step it up as the year progresses. We will need someone to at least hold Kofi shoes some time this year.I can see a few reasons why BU might have done this.
1) There is a big drop from Kofi to Payne. IUP kept it close enough that removing Kofi might actually put the game in jeopardy. (10% chance?) Putting Kofi back in might not counter the momentum.
2) There were multiple players to be tested at the 4. Testing them may have had higher priority than testing Kofi/Payne as a pair.
3) Having Kofi on the floor allowed BU to explore the offensive options for when the opponents pack the lane.
I am also surprised he didn't see more time in the last exhibition game, considering Kofi may be out the next few games. You would think you'd want to get him as much time as possible to get him ready to play real minutes.I was surprised at how little Payne played last night. Anyone have any insight as to why Underwood didn't give him more tick?
6) BU getting Kofi as much tick as possible before his looming suspension starts.4) Payne looked pretty lost most of the time he was on the floor.
5) Rebounding. Or lack thereof.
This is what I thought was behind the big minutes. Allow him to shake some rust off as well put him in a good place heading into what looks like a suspension.6) BU getting Kofi as much tick as possible before his looming suspension starts.
Jackson State program overview:
Because it has not been decided yet is my guess.How have we not heard anything more on Kofi??
Seems crazy. We play in a few days! Would be sooooo NCAA/Illinois for Kofi to somehow play in our first two games and then still get suspended and have those not be a part of the games he has to miss…Because the it has not been decided yet is my guess.
Great background info on JSU basketball.... also, JSU head football coach is Deion Sanders.Jackson State program overview:
- HBCU located in Jackson, MS
- Conference: SWAC
- 3 NCAA appearances (0-3), most recently in 2007
- Coach Wayne Brent: entering 8th season at JSU; hired from the HS ranks, where he was very successful HS coach (e.g., 4 MS state titles between 2007-2013); previously served as an assistant at Ole Miss for four years.
- In 2020-21, JSU finished 12-6 overall and 11-0 (co-champions) in the SWAC.
- History vs. Illini (0-4):
- 2008 South Padre Invitational: 78-64 Illinois victory (Mike Davis with 20 points and 6 rebounds; Dominique Keller with 16 points on 8-8 FG).
- November 2006: 76-55 Illinois victory (Warren Carter with 16 points and 15 rebounds; Chester with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 tos in 40 minutes; McBride, Randle and Jamar Smith all sat out)
- December 1993: 79-63 Illinois victory (Deon with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks)
- December 1992 Illini Classic: 85-81 Illinois victory (heroic effort by Lindsey Hunter of JSU with 43 points, 5 assists and 5 steals).
- Most recent NBA draftee: 1995. (Tristan Jarrett, JSU’s leading scorer (21.1 ppg) and SWAC POY in 20-21 season, went undrafted but is currently on the Raptors G league team.)
- Alums with NBA service include:
- Lindsey Hunter (1st round to Pistons, #10 overall in 1993); and
- Purvis Short (1st round to GSW, #5 overall in 1978)
- Most rotund alum: Snacks
In addition, Sweetness.... My all time favorite football player.Great background info on JSU basketball.... also, JSU head football coach is Deion Sanders.
I love any time Walter Payton is mentioned. He was a childhood hero.In addition, Sweetness.... My all time favorite football player.
One of my favorite basketball clips.We'll have to watch out for Snacks from the 3