Maybe Brad has been waiting all season to unveil that Ty is actually a 35% 3PT shooter.
Pregame: Illinois vs UConn, 5:09pm CT, TBS
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sacraig
- The desert
Govoner Vaugn Fan
- New Orleans
Since Uconn is playing this Klingon, I hope Brad can pull a Wookie out of the portal so we don't face this kind of mismatch next season.
So is QG too.
Obviously defensive rebounding is going to be critical, but I do think there is a huge opportunity here. CHawkins is absolutely the best at getting a rebound and looking to get out in transition, which puts a lot of pressure on Clingan. If that happens, I like our chances.
I know it won't be because Uconn is a beast - but I desperately want this to be our Wake 04-05 game.
I think the UConn juggernaut stuff is overblown. They didn't play a super tough schedule (non-conf: 283rd, overall: 38th) and two of those losses they got blown out.
I'm giving us more of a chance than most and ESPN's BPI gives us a 1 in 4 chance to win which seems plenty reasonable to me. So, let's do it.
I'm giving us more of a chance than most and ESPN's BPI gives us a 1 in 4 chance to win which seems plenty reasonable to me. So, let's do it.
sacraig
- The desert
illini55
- The Villages, FL
Me too. I was in Seattle and St. Louis, I'm sure as hell not letting anything stop me from Phoenix.
Nooooo way my man. It’s an 8 point spread in an NCAA tourney game. That is well beyond a 5-10% chance. We undoubtedly are a dog and I’m not expecting a dub because UConn is truly fantastic but we have beyond a punchers chance here
Its possible. The 3 he shot against ISU was bricked so bad it almost went in. Would like to see him drive more.
Honestly this near 24/7 talk of how trash our defense is may be helping us. May not be the case against UConn but against ISU they did not look prepared at the start of the game for us to have that much focus on that end. They looked like a team early that kept hearing they could get whatever they want on that end and shot as if they believed it.
I’m going to say UConn let’s this get to their head early and we get a strong start. From there we go back and forth until a late and 1 from TSJ seals it at 88-86 for the beloved.
I’m going to say UConn let’s this get to their head early and we get a strong start. From there we go back and forth until a late and 1 from TSJ seals it at 88-86 for the beloved.
Then it has to be TSJ, Domask, Hawkins, QG, and Goode. Harmon and DGL off the bench. I would try that if I were Brad. I hope QG to hit a few more threes this game.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Who's starting the Go Fund Me to send locals to the game to boo UConn? I'll chip in
My intuition is telling me that Hansberry is going to contribute to this game. Now, to be clear, it could just be that he is contributing by helping unload gear off the bus. My intuition is dumb sometimes.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
I’ll just go with what Jay Wright said last night: “If UConn slips up even a little bit, Illinois can take them”
Let’s make history guys
Let’s make history guys
FWLIW, I feel as though there's more people out there cheering for us & against uconn. At the same time most think we don't have a chance.
I have a good feeling about this game. uconn has not been pushed/tested like we have.All of our close games play to our favor. Have to think the media attention is making the huskies overconfident. Our guys are having fun and appear very relaxed. We have nothing to lose. Let's go out and shock the world.
I have a good feeling about this game. uconn has not been pushed/tested like we have.All of our close games play to our favor. Have to think the media attention is making the huskies overconfident. Our guys are having fun and appear very relaxed. We have nothing to lose. Let's go out and shock the world.
Go with your heart. It's allergy season -- that's probably just sinus congestion and post-nasal drip your getting from your head.
House money… head vs heart… blah blah. Wipe the last twenty years and that loser mentality from your minds. After all this team has done, it seems some of you need reminded…
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Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
UConn sits at a very impressive 34-3. FWIW, these are the three (NCAAT seed as the ranking):
12/1 - L 65-69 at #4 Kansas
12/20 - L 60-75 at (NIT) Seton Hall
2/20 - L 66-85 at #3 Creighton
Only other somewhat close wins since the Creighton loss:
3/6 - W 74-67 at #2 Marquette
3/15 - W 95-90 vs. (NIT) St. John’s (Big East Tournament)
Judging by how many points we often score, I hope we took notes of whatever St. John’s did!
12/1 - L 65-69 at #4 Kansas
12/20 - L 60-75 at (NIT) Seton Hall
2/20 - L 66-85 at #3 Creighton
Only other somewhat close wins since the Creighton loss:
3/6 - W 74-67 at #2 Marquette
3/15 - W 95-90 vs. (NIT) St. John’s (Big East Tournament)
Judging by how many points we often score, I hope we took notes of whatever St. John’s did!
To the public pretending this whole thing is just the UConn show, some sage words from The Beastie Boys:
Your crystal ball ain’t so crystal clear, now.
Your crystal ball ain’t so crystal clear, now.
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