They missed easy shots/layups in the paint. Plus only going 18/27 from the line. They usually do a better job from the free throw line.

Also seemed like everytime Gonzaga had a run and cut it within 2 or so, Illinois answered back with a run of their own.

 

I agree with this, but it's also cause the Zags played zero defense. They left Richardson wide open when Illinois had 3 players on the court that couldn't shoot.

I agree with this, but it's also cause the Zags played zero defense. They left Richardson wide open when Illinois had 3 players on the court that couldn't shoot.

 

Definitely. They will have to work on defense all around if they want a shot at winning a game or two the NCAA tournament.

I think Luka Mirkovic is a double agent working against Northwestern. Man he sucks.

I think Luka Mirkovic is a double agent working against Northwestern. Man he sucks.

That was depressing to watch. It was amazing to me that Northwestern was favored in this game and they literally had 0 shot, just outclassed, Mirkovic must have had like 932432424232 shots blocked, extreme athleticism mismatch.

I think Luka Mirkovic is a double agent working against Northwestern. Man he sucks.

 

Pretty much everyone sucked today. Baylor is just exponentially more athletic and the Cats weren't hitting the handful of open shots they did get. On the plus side, they're not going to see a team that's nearly that long and athletic again this year.

One of my favorite buckeyes pass away today. RIP Brent Darby. Only 30 years old.

Damn it, i'm not sure i'll get home in time for the mizzou game. Totally missed that the tip off was so early.

Glad to see Iowa and Iowa State not wanting to give up their stranglehold on sucking against mid majors.

Watched last night. Our passing was an absolute thing of beauty. And mizzou was offensive rebounding like crazy. Everytime I think the lack of size will come into effect, they just fight harder and overcome it.

 

And...

 

Ricardo ratliff has made something like 30 of his last 32 shots.

Watched last night. Our passing was an absolute thing of beauty. And mizzou was offensive rebounding like crazy. Everytime I think the lack of size will come into effect, they just fight harder and overcome it.

 

And...

 

Ricardo ratliff has made something like 30 of his last 32 shots.

I don't want to be a downer, but unfortunately the name programs Mizzou has played so far aren't any good. Nova is probably a bubble team, Notre Dame is atrocious and Cal might be a 8-10 seed (and I think that's generous). Good thing is, they've won every game by double digits. Hopefully Illinois can be the test needed before conference play.

I don't want to be a downer, but unfortunately the name programs Mizzou has played so far aren't any good. Nova is probably a bubble team, Notre Dame is atrocious and Cal might be a 8-10 seed (and I think that's generous). Good thing is, they've won every game by double digits. Hopefully Illinois can be the test needed before conference play.

 

I'm usually pretty skeptical on Mizzou because they seem to start fast and finish slow. I guess we will see.

I'm usually pretty skeptical on Mizzou because they seem to start fast and finish slow. I guess we will see.

So...they are like every team that has to go play in a tough basketball conference. Gotcha.

Butler is f***ing terrible.

Butler is f***ing terrible.

 

They need to worry about just making the NIT, not the tourney.

Illinois better wake up.

 

Illinois better wake up.

 

What is going on with the rims in the game? St. Bonaventure's shots are making some funky noises.

 

purdue is fn bad

Yeah ive been suspect on Purdue but people seem to like them so I was waiting for conference play to really rate them.

Illinois better wake up.

 

Did McCamey, Davis, & Tisdale give the pre-game speech today?

Had to expect a game like this eventually w/ Illinois being so young. Leonard hasn't been able to get free and the Illini haven't taken advantage of the double team.

Yeah ive been suspect on Purdue but people seem to like them so I was waiting for conference play to really rate them.

 

they like them because of their coach, and that 3 year recruiting hiatus he took is catching up with him.. think how bad they would be if hummel wasn't around? purdue fans are starting to realize talent matters! and that 2007 class that was the best of all time in history of the country (as a whole), isn't likely to happen again

This Illini/St. Bon game is dreadful

It really is. If Illinois could buy a bucket it wouldn't be a game

This Illini/St. Bon game is dreadful

 

Apparently the Illini were told that they are only allowed to shoot 3-pointers

The next coach for Illinois will be set up for huge success next year with the talent that will be at his disposal.