Week of 11/25 Games & News Thread

[OrangeBlue98]

I can honestly say I am glad every single year when we are not in the announced field for Battle for Atlantis. Something about this gym, stands, lighting and court are just so visually irritating, lol ... I get like a mini-headache just watching games in this tournament.

So I'll put you down as a "no" for the question of "Do you like a basketball game to go along with your chosen rave party?" then.

 

[Ga65]

Good to see Hansberry playing well against really good competition.

Really looking good against Goners. Harris is what he is but not all bad. Like last year probably a few games where he would be useful. Like rooting for the pair, particularly against Goners.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

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[kyillinifan]

Harris playing a lot of minutes in the second half.

 

[Chad Fleck]

You also care deeply about uniform style. (Which is fine)

I don't care about uniform style. Nor did I even notice these games were part of the Alantis tournament.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Overtime - Go WV!!!! I am hoping IU was pounded just to get Gonzaga in the second round.

 

[Rap47]

W. Virginia and gonzaga going overtime. Zags look a lot over rated.

 

[band camp]

I can honestly say I am glad every single year when we are not in the announced field for Battle for Atlantis. Something about this gym, stands, lighting and court are just so visually irritating, lol ... I get like a mini-headache just watching games in this tournament.

It's a hotel ballroom, converted for hoops. Low ceiling, poor lighting, and portable/modular seating.
I've always been surprised coaches take their teams to these places and let them play.

 

[Chad Fleck]

Amani is a dude in this game.

 

[foby]

Indiana has no business being ranked after that pitiful performance. I’m guessing they will be though.

Most likely they're out.

 

[oskeewowwowboomtime]

Gonzaga/West Virginia going into overtime. Hansberry and Harris making significant contributions. I'll always root for both of them and for Chester too.

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Sencire just nailed his first two FTs of the season at a crucial time in OT.

 

[battle]

Sencire just nailed his first two FTs of the season at a crucial time in OT.

with the steal and monster jam

 

[Miles Leonard]

Welcome to Thanksgiving Week Madness

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Sencire with the steal and dunk to about seal it!

 

[Chad Fleck]

I love watching Sencire. Such a dog.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Total credit to West Virginia. They fought like heII and deserved the win. Small was a beast.

 

[BP3]

Fun to watch Hansberry and Harris in that one.

 

[ChiIllini75]

Highly enjoyed watching Sincere put Nembhard in absolute jail. Classic shutdown defense in the 2nd half and OT.

 

[WeWillWhen]

The Universe is seeking equilibrium for Indinia’s miraculous football season, and I am here for all of it.

 

[Illini2010-11]

It's a hotel ballroom, converted for hoops. Low ceiling, poor lighting, and portable/modular seating.
I've always been surprised coaches take their teams to these places and let them play.

I am sure the nice purse and free trip to the Bahamas is a nice perk. Not to mention, getting the opportunity to face tough competition that can go a long way in building out a resume for March.

 

[band camp]

I am sure the nice purse and free trip to the Bahamas is a nice perk. Not to mention, getting the opportunity to face tough competition that can go a long way in building out a resume for March.

Oh for sure, you're absolutely correct
My angle is player safety mostly.

 

[KC_Illini]

WVU is pesky. I would be quite alright with not seeing them in the tournament.

 

[21ChampaignSt]

ESPN has a former Illini marathon today. Started with Goode, then Sencire and Amani, now Dain.

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Does the Maui Invitational really not generate enough cash to justify its own court, without multiple three-point lines, volleyball court lines, etc?