Jake Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 10:33 AM) The dude won a conference title in his first year at freaken' Kansas State, their first one in 36 years. I would wait more than one game to jump to conclusions. QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 10:43 AM) True. I'm just saying there's nothing to draw from that one game. Love him or hate him, Weber is a flawed coached who has had some awesome successes as a basketball coach. I agree. He isn't someone I'd want to hire at this point, but he's clearly not entirely useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Who's this Ekey guy? Just when you thought you were done with Tyler Griffey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Jaylon Tate looks so good out there. His court vision is on another planet. I wonder if we'd be better with him at PG and Abrams off the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Illinois looked pretty good tonight. Bertrand and Tate with great games. If I had to guess the rotation going forward PG- Abrams/Tate W- Rice W- Bertrand PF- Ekey/Hill C- Egwu/Colbert Eight deep. Hill will be first off the bench and can play on the wing or at PF. Tate will be next off and can also provide Rice and Bertrand with rest since Abrams can slide over. Groce has been doing that a bit so far. Colbert will be used whenever we need a fourth big to get minutes. LaTulip will be next in line when we need some shooting. Don't see much hope for Nunn or Morgan right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 10, 2013 -> 06:53 PM) Jaylon Tate looks so good out there. His court vision is on another planet. I wonder if we'd be better with him at PG and Abrams off the ball. 8 assists tonight, people. QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 10, 2013 -> 07:10 PM) Illinois looked pretty good tonight. Bertrand and Tate with great games. If I had to guess the rotation going forward PG- Abrams/Tate W- Rice W- Bertrand PF- Ekey/Hill C- Egwu/Colbert Eight deep. Hill will be first off the bench and can play on the wing or at PF. Tate will be next off and can also provide Rice and Bertrand with rest since Abrams can slide over. Groce has been doing that a bit so far. Colbert will be used whenever we need a fourth big to get minutes. LaTulip will be next in line when we need some shooting. Don't see much hope for Nunn or Morgan right now. Might be right as of this second. Nunn will get mixed in when he learns how to play defense. Until he gets that, he won't see anything. Right now it's not good. LaTulip = when we need some threes/guards in foul trouble/breather/at end of game he should be getting the ball to make free throws. Lastly, I pray Egwu has learned how to not foul this year, because we are thin as hell up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 02:22 AM) Not a good start. lol, not really. It's going to be a long, long year. PG position looks good for the future with this kid from Belgium and a transfer from K-State next season. But the only 2 guys with significant experience are more like role players being thrust into the "main" guy role. In a good year, asking anything more than 10ppg is asking too much. As I said on a Miami board, I'll start analyzing this team after Christmas. Hopefully by then there will be improvements and building pieces for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 10, 2013 -> 08:31 PM) 8 assists tonight, people. Might be right as of this second. Nunn will get mixed in when he learns how to play defense. Until he gets that, he won't see anything. Right now it's not good. LaTulip = when we need some threes/guards in foul trouble/breather/at end of game he should be getting the ball to make free throws. Lastly, I pray Egwu has learned how to not foul this year, because we are thin as hell up front. I know it's only been 2 games, but the offense runs a LOT better with Tate out there. Significantly better. Abrams still makes freshman mistakes with the ball and isn't much of a threat offensively unless he can drive to the hoop. Bertrand looked great, although he showed these flashes last year. He followed it up with a week of nothing. Hopefully he'll embrace the role of being "the" guy and keep this up. If so I like Illinois' chances of getting back to the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Mizzou better not take the dogs for granted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I looked into tickets for that Champions Classic tomorrow night - cheapest is $150. Craziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 11, 2013 -> 03:27 PM) I looked into tickets for that Champions Classic tomorrow night - cheapest is $150. Craziness. Tried as well. Gonna chill on the couch and watch in jealousy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 McDermott back at it, 37 points on 15-22 shooting with 12 minutes left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 11, 2013 -> 03:58 PM) Tried as well. Gonna chill on the couch and watch in jealousy. It should still be awesome from the couch. I just wish the order of the games was reversed, or that they started a bit later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Such a good night for bball, plus my team is playing. Brady Hoke is going to be so confused when he sees Ohio vs Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Didn't realize all you guys would be so excited for SIU-Missouri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 12, 2013 -> 11:45 AM) Didn't realize all you guys would be so excited for SIU-Missouri! Just hope its competitive. 03 redemption. Frank Martin may commit murder tonight. Edited November 12, 2013 by Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 11, 2013 -> 05:10 PM) Mizzou better not take the dogs for granted.... If mizzou loses, probably will just be because they aren't very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Wow IU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Curious how long McGary is being held out. LaVert and GR3 look great so far though. Hope Mitch is back for Duke game though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 12, 2013 -> 06:29 PM) Curious how long McGary is being held out. LaVert and GR3 look great so far though. Hope Mitch is back for Duke game though. What's wrong? Foot problems again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 12, 2013 -> 06:34 PM) What's wrong? Foot problems again? Stiff back. Being cautious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 IU tied late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 12, 2013 -> 06:54 PM) IU tied late LIU with a shot to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Geez, Brickmans last 3 shots, none hit the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 UK has no idea what defense is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Glad to have basketball back. I'm enjoying seeing Michigan St take it to Kentucky. I'm always a fan of whoever Kentucky is playing, but I've always liked Izzo a lot, so I'm legitimately pulling for MSU in this one. And of course, I'm excited to see what the Vols look like. I'm expecting big things this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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