Pregame: Illinois vs Saint Francis (Pa.), Saturday, December 18th, 12:00pm CT, BTN
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If he is feeling better and ready, this would be a great game for AC to come back. I really miss that dude. We haven’t quite seen this Illini team and we are 10 games in. 
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Hoping this is the start of a long win streak. Perfect opportunity to get some of the younger guys some more tick, work on limiting our turnovers, and clamping down on that team defense.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I’m on board with this and wouldn’t be surprised at all. It’s coming together, just not as quick as we would like. Lots of winnable games that we can work on things and still be fine.
A week until get to watch Illini again. Dang. Well hopefully the week of practice can lead to some offensive consistency. Going to have a tough time winning conference with too many games where only 4 people score. I’d really like to see the freshmen get to the point where BU trusts them more.
I would like to say Kofi take the night off to rest for the B1G grind. Unless I'm taking St Francis too lightly.
I'm not a big Omar fan, but I'd like to see him get about 25 minutes to see what he can do. He hasn't really gotten a chance. Sometimes it takes a few minutes in a game to get acclimated. By that time (a few minutes) he's taken out. He needs to gain experience and this will probably be his last chance till next preseason if he's still an Illini.
Same for BBV. I'd like to see what he can do when given more than several minutes at a time chance.
Of course, practicing against the AA junior center every day should provide enough time for the coaches to evaluate what they can do, so I'll accept their decision.
Also, I think the Three Freshmen should get an extended chance. Now that would be fun.
Based on the postgame presser, I wouldn’t mind if Kofi sat this one. Bone bruises are no joke (unless you’re Trent, apparently). I mentioned this in a different thread, but he has looked less explosive the last few games and it appears we now know the reason why.
Please win 
I agree, but I really think Andre Curbello could fall out of bed and be ready to lead his team to the Final Four.
I hope so too. At the presser, Brad made it sound like January for Belo though. I think it would really help for him to get a tune up game in this week.
Some info on the Red Flash:
sfuathletics.com
2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Saint Francis University Athletics
The official 2023-24 Men's Basketball schedule for the Saint Francis University Red Flash
sfuathletics.com
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
I'm going early with my prediction:
92 ILLINI
60 Red Flash
Lots of quality minutes for the bench.
92 ILLINI
60 Red Flash
Lots of quality minutes for the bench.
Brad could start Omar and leave him in until he fouls out. Could get a solid six or seven minutes out of him. There’s a reason he only plays a couple of minutes at a time.
Whitmans Sampler
- Eastern Iowa
8 mins, 1 foul yesterday. He’s improving.
Epsilon
M tipping over
- Pdx
Some info on the Red Flash:
2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Saint Francis University Athletics
The official 2023-24 Men's Basketball schedule for the Saint Francis University Red Flash
Can we outrun the Red Flash? Not so sure… we’ll just have to use a bit of this…
I have watched about 10-22 BT games to this point. Purdue and Illini are the two best right now. Pu game against NC state is a good game.
St. Francis' coach, Rob Krimmell, is in his 10th season leading the program. They won the NEC regular season title back in 2019 but were defeated by Fairleigh Dickinson in the conference tournament championship game. He has been involved with the program for 25 years, having played at the school in the mid to late 90s.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
Ohio State and Michigan State look pretty good as well, although they both have their flaws as well.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
One thing that is really jarring is the amount of times they lightly foul people at the rim, not strong enough to bother the shot and it goes in. Chance of a 3pt play now. If you are going to swipe down and foul, then FOUL. Get paid at least.
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