The Deuce: They were*

Illini Basketball @USC Pre-Game and Game Thread (9pm Weds. on BTN) - JFG February 17, 2026, 10:45:24

writers now saying we have a Q2 loss? is it stupid wisconsin? * - memyselfandillini Today, 7:34:52
- yes - biclops Today, 7:42:06
If you’re not talking about Illinois as a title contender stop talking - biclops Today, 7:30:21
LOL, Kylan… - DocWalk20 Yesterday, 16:56:14
- He sure in the #### did!!* - MtHoodIllini Yesterday, 20:46:43
- he sure did* - assassin Yesterday, 16:57:32
We were the third 2 seed in the mock committee thing done with the media today. - OB25 Yesterday, 16:46:14
- Illinois - Kansas S16 matchup would be something * - meanjeans Yesterday, 17:15:56
this is a provacative page. UM as underachieving AZ teams - John Coctostan Yesterday, 15:00:58
- Really impressive list of comps for us* - OB25 Yesterday, 15:11:33
To the seeding discussion below, here is a useful snapshot comparison - Blazer Yesterday, 14:08:50
- I think Houston ultimately gets it, but that makes a good case for us - illini Yesterday, 14:25:18
  - Something crazy could happen w/ HOU or ISU but I think the WIS loss realistically ended the #1 dream - OB25 Yesterday, 15:46:02
  - Houston’s next 2 games are vs Arizona and at Kansas. We will know a lot on them in a week* - Mrap24 Yesterday, 14:39:06
  - There’s zero reason for Purdue to be ahead of us. I’d be very happy in Houston with Houston* - meanjeans Yesterday, 14:27:48
    - Purdue is not ahead of us. The three home game losses for them drag them down* - bucktownillini Yesterday, 14:32:47
      - Latest bracketology has Purdue as the 2 with Houston and us as the 2 with Arizona fwiw* - meanjeans Yesterday, 14:35:09
        
        Lunardi was done on Monday before they lost to Michigan* - bucktownillini Yesterday, 15:11:38
Nazis with guns to your head: we going to a Final Four or no?* - opossum jenkins Yesterday, 13:40:59
- I’ll say no* - Ron McDon Yesterday, 22:07:58
- Gun to head boolean answer: No - tvillini Yesterday, 15:15:41
- I mean in a just world, we'd beat Michigan in the Final Four to avenge the memory of '89. - KingTalkyTiki Yesterday, 15:04:59
- No. E8* - bjl63 Yesterday, 14:57:44
- Yes* - GMAW Yesterday, 14:52:22
- No, but that would be my answer every year* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 14:51:44
- Yes but I was also sure 2021 was a F4 team too* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 14:35:40
- Illinois Nazis?* - ibdoc Yesterday, 14:20:45
- I feel incredibly good about this team, but I just got a chill down my spine thinking about one and - snipes824 Yesterday, 14:13:42
  - Maybe it’s recency bias, but I feel more confident with this team than our 1 seed team - meanjeans Yesterday, 14:48:03
- 89 remix - digs Yesterday, 14:02:25
  - Sign my ass up* - MtHoodIllini Yesterday, 20:49:16
  - Morez doesn’t box out * - digs Yesterday, 14:03:29
    - Hang it in the Louvre, I am here for it! *chef's kiss* no notes* - Tortillini Yesterday, 15:05:20
- Nm* - digs Yesterday, 14:02:23
- No. E8. * - Tuscy Yesterday, 14:01:00
- It's the best I've felt since 04/05 of winning a NC. Is that good enough for the Nazis? - JFG Yesterday, 14:00:48
  - *slaps jfg across the face* - Tuscy Yesterday, 14:01:35
    - only they can ask the questions?* - bucktownillini Yesterday, 14:29:48
      - That'd be better, huh? * - Tuscy Yesterday, 14:43:33
- Wouldn’t any Nazis be like in their 90s now? I bet I could take them * - biclops Yesterday, 14:00:39
- I don’t think I could ever confidently answer yes to that question, just so hard to predict - OB25 Yesterday, 13:58:19
  - There’s nazis, OB. Nazis. And they mean business* - opossum jenkins Yesterday, 13:59:05
    - And when they grab you with those metal claws, you can't break free - Sammich Yesterday, 14:30:56
      - It’s a deep cut. And you took some liberties. But strong nonetheless* - opossum jenkins Yesterday, 15:06:43
    - Around here we call them Michigan fans.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 14:02:11
- I feel great about this team, but no. FWIW, only 1 team below even money to make FF* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 13:49:12
- Yes* - nash Yesterday, 13:42:10
We made it! - jdl Yesterday, 13:04:13
- YES!* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 14:53:17
- I guess it makes sense were they to lose out to Q3/Q4 teams, but no Gonzaga is interesting* - OB25 Yesterday, 13:33:43
  - They might have been given the WCC auto bid already * - jdl Yesterday, 13:44:12
    - They were* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 13:45:13
Post game report - RSMBob Yesterday, 12:44:47
- Did you get the French dip?* - Tortillini Yesterday, 13:17:04
  - I had two, one beef and one pork. They also have lamb turkey and pastrami* - RSMBob Yesterday, 14:22:59
    - *marks post as intriguing** - Tortillini Yesterday, 15:42:03
- Thanks Bob.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 13:16:20
Call me crazy, but I think we just locked up an invite to MM* - bbonb Yesterday, 12:09:24
- what are your feelings on store bought pesto* - assassin Yesterday, 12:33:09
Call me crazy, but I think we just locked up an invite to MM* - bbonb Yesterday, 12:07:40
How the hell did UConn not drop a single spot in the NET after that loss? - OB25 Yesterday, 10:30:14
- UConn’s earlier win over Creighton moved to quad 1 too* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 13:08:08
- It's that black box - jdl Yesterday, 12:55:04
- Seriously? that's odd. UConn had a bad scoring drought last night* - Poldark Yesterday, 10:37:26
After the games wrapped last night our KenPom Defense went to 23 (edging out Texas Tech) - tvillini Yesterday, 8:48:43
- Oh im definitely edging * - biclops Yesterday, 8:52:06
  - Straight gooning to this team. * - Tuscy Yesterday, 8:56:18
Underwood was downright giddy in his postgame press conference - biclops Yesterday, 8:35:45
- You can tell how much he loves this squad* - CWR10 Yesterday, 9:51:38
- His last comment on the Kylan dunk was hilarious.* - JFG Yesterday, 8:38:29
  - Was that call reviewed or just let the BS "cylinder interference" call stay? - ibdoc Yesterday, 9:10:28
    - Undy challenged and won* - deadpoolOG10 Yesterday, 10:25:59
  - Can't listen right now. What did he say? * - Tuscy Yesterday, 8:57:02
    - He said that it's just like he used to do it back in 1986. And, that the team hasn't had many - Philo Yesterday, 9:06:50
      - Z should try them more often since it requires minimal catching of the ball. * - illini Yesterday, 9:43:50
      - Ha. Thanks. * - Tuscy Yesterday, 9:09:51
Beat UCLA and I think we lock up a 2 seed (barring some disaster v Oregon or Maryland) - GMAW Yesterday, 8:31:57
- Agreed - Blazer Yesterday, 11:46:14
  - I agree with all of this but I am also continually amused how Illini Nation collectively - GMAW Yesterday, 12:19:56
    - And I'll add: if you are discussing the Committee's likely behavior and aren't relying heavily - GMAW Yesterday, 12:31:02
      - Well well well - jdl Yesterday, 14:04:48
        
        I saw what he SAID. We can also see what they DID* - GMAW Yesterday, 14:53:30
        
        Fair - jdl Yesterday, 15:05:22
      - Further to this point. Here are the Final 2025 WAB rankings and overall seed given by the Committee - GMAW Yesterday, 12:54:42
      - WAB seems more directed at the selection process vs seeding - jdl Yesterday, 12:53:49
        
        It wasn't last year. See above. - GMAW Yesterday, 12:55:18
        
        Like I said, committees gonna committee * - jdl Yesterday, 13:04:54
      - Where are you looking at the WAB data? - Blazer Yesterday, 12:40:29
        
        Here are today's updated numbers: - GMAW Yesterday, 12:48:19
        
        Ah crap, I'm looking at the rank, not the actual WAB number - Blazer Yesterday, 12:42:28
- This team isn't losing to those goon squads... not this team. - uofi1998 Yesterday, 9:55:29
  - So frustrating that Michigan makes it so we have to be a 1 seed, and that probably won’t even do it - meanjeans Yesterday, 9:57:52
    - I think it gets us a 1... assuming all else goes well... but it won't be the 1 we want... - uofi1998 Yesterday, 9:59:13
- Think we've got a 3 locked up at the worst, no? - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 8:34:46
  - Assuming we don’t lose to Oregon/Maryland? I think a 3 seed floor is safe* - GMAW Yesterday, 8:54:37
- Related: T-Rank's odds for the final 1 seed - UIHuskie Yesterday, 8:34:29
I know the 5 out brand of offense surrounding Wagler with shooters is awesome to watch - GMAW Yesterday, 8:29:30
- the ability to get 2-4 transition looks is huge. we just couldn't do that with only wagler - John Coctostan Yesterday, 10:45:28
- The defense is where we can really change things - jdl Yesterday, 9:09:36
  - yep, and this team right will be limited in the tournament by their D - Tooldresser Yesterday, 9:15:18
- now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational battle station - Tooldresser Yesterday, 9:07:38
Good read from a CBS article about the pros and cons for 8 title contenders - ibdoc Yesterday, 8:28:58
- Stated one of our cons is only having Kylan back to defend speedy guards. - ibdoc Yesterday, 8:31:30
  - Agreed. And Ben and Jake having to do some of this the past month.* - JFG Yesterday, 8:39:53
Did Gilbert Arenas talk trash about our team? Wondering what prompted Coleman to tweet at him* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 8:27:36
- link please * - Poldark Yesterday, 8:28:28
  - oooo - Blazer Yesterday, 14:16:51
Just a beautifully thorough shit-pumping. Love this team.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 8:23:34
- Hear hear. I too love this team. - osklister Yesterday, 8:30:09
Indiana and USC are tournament teams according to Lunardi - Tooldresser Yesterday, 8:20:24
- It has been stated wrong* - GMAW Yesterday, 8:25:00
  - is that not the case...I thought it was* - Tooldresser Yesterday, 8:30:27
    - It’s true this year. Two teams swept in LA last year* - GMAW Yesterday, 8:50:25
      - ok I was thinking this year. so OK* - Tooldresser Yesterday, 9:00:25
        
        It is true this year, but it hasn't been a murderer's row that have had the LA swing - GMAW Yesterday, 9:16:41
Operation Top 20 Defense. Let’s go. - uofi1998 Yesterday, 6:48:27
Largest road win since 1978* - Blazer Yesterday, 0:30:46
presumably it's less of a blowout if Baker-Mazara played, but that was thoroughly enjoyable* - Orangeillini February 18, 2026, 23:56:16
Awesome performance! Nice being mostly healthy as well. No notes* - OrangeSox February 18, 2026, 23:49:55
No one played more than 29 minutes. Love it* - Mrap24 February 18, 2026, 23:35:02
- Out of all of the stats, this one is my favorite* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 8:10:09
After their loss tonight, it’s hard to make a case for UConn being ahead of us on the seed line - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:32:22
This team…I want this season to last forever* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 23:28:55
- Same.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 8:01:56
- Cosign. * - harb February 18, 2026, 23:34:45
Up to 4 on kenpom, offense 131.8, defense up to 24 - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:27:33
- Michigan might be too far ahead but I think Duke and Arizona are in reach* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 23:32:58
- Previous offense was 131.0* - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:28:14
  - That was so 2 hours and 28 minutes ago* - Dilbert February 18, 2026, 23:28:47
*kicks kenpom* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:25:04
- Up to #4, defense up from #29 to #24. Bigger jump than I expected.* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:27:49
  - That the offensive rating continues to rise is just nuts - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:28:27
    - First half tonight was the most efficient offensive half in the history of KenPom.* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:33:03
      - Is this based off the shotgun spratling tweet where he credits the announcers? - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 23:44:18
        
        Oh I didn’t see he said according to the broadcast, so yeah it’s probably not true* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:46:59
      - Yowza* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:36:03
    - If Keaton could just get a decent whistle * - jdl February 18, 2026, 23:31:15
    - Bruce kinda made this point at half. We were as efficient as normal but also usc was giving up easy - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 23:29:45
- BOOM* - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:27:10
- Maybe we finally broke it * - meanjeans February 18, 2026, 23:25:52
7 players in double-figures scoring* - UofIL6 February 18, 2026, 23:24:40
Haha was that some Cronin shade, Brad?* - assassin February 18, 2026, 23:24:10
- Sorry I missed the backstory here. What did Cronin previously say?* - illinilosch Yesterday, 6:38:44
  - He constantly complains about the conference schedule and west coast teams having to fly east* - Blazer Yesterday, 11:53:25
- What did he say* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:25:00
  - “We fly charter, have good food, stay in nice places. It’s not that hard. Just show up and play* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:26:15
  - Doesn't care about the trips. - Dilbert February 18, 2026, 23:25:51
    - Then threw in a “well coached UCLA team” to smooth it over.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 23:26:49
- Loved that* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:24:36
Scored 7 less in second half than in the first and gave up 1 more point than in the first half. - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:20:50
- Brad has something to get after them about.* - EffinIllini February 18, 2026, 23:27:34
- Trending down. Need to get that cleaned up.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 23:21:39
Disappointed we didn’t score 150* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 23:19:56
Acceptable performance.* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:19:39
Good win. * - harb February 18, 2026, 23:18:36
- 24/26 FT, 92% * - meanjeans February 18, 2026, 23:20:37
- It’ll do.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:19:35
- ok. fair. decent.* - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:19:18
Worst sounding rims I’ve ever heard * - meanjeans February 18, 2026, 23:17:55
Hell of a way to get to 100* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:17:28
Cmon one more basket * - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:16:08
This was fun* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 23:15:25
Aj Redd time* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 23:14:41
- Redd, Fagbemi, PETRO, Lee, and… Z. Quite the lineup* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:15:20
I think Z just killed a guy* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:13:55
Whatever. Just get to 100* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:12:25
- Probably not going to happen. * - harb February 18, 2026, 23:13:05
  - Usc could foul us there * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:14:49
    - Let’s get an AJ Redd bucket to but us over the century mark.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:16:15
      - Guess a Z oop will do.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:18:49
    - And they did. Maybe 100 happens. * - harb February 18, 2026, 23:15:26
      - In yo face!* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:17:44
        
        LOL* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:18:26
Let’s go Petro - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:11:12
- He just got officially in the scorebook (with a foul)* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:12:27
- He's in the box score!* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:11:55
And that’s why Brandon Lee doesn’t play much.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 23:11:12
PETRO LIVES* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 23:10:51
GUESS WHOS ON THE FLOOR* - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:10:20
Coleman taking shots (pun intended)… - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 23:10:00
*gets out lube, refreshes Kenpom * * - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:09:18
- lmao* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:10:07
I’ll meet everyone for the kenpom circle jerk after the game* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 23:08:59
- Unfortunately not a ton of movement left to be had. - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:10:38
  - And the defensive numbers might not move much with this late USC surge of points* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:11:53
    - shut up* - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:12:48
Andrej’s ankle seems pretty good* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 23:06:27
BRAD* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 23:05:43
10x - 5x on the table?* - EffinIllini February 18, 2026, 23:04:52
- …USC immediately hits two 3’s* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:07:38
  - Yeah, that got ruined* - EffinIllini February 18, 2026, 23:09:42
that was a great muss lip read - snipes824 February 18, 2026, 23:04:47
Sneaking Wagler some rest. Like it.* - Carl Spackler February 18, 2026, 23:04:22
30-40 minute flight? Easy drive? Lol* - Tuscy February 18, 2026, 23:03:02
- This game favors USC* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 23:04:23
Give me 11x-6x* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:02:12
About time we got an audible ILL - INI chant.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:02:08
Stop, stop, stop. He’s already dead - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:59:35
- The basketball gods can be cruel. Please do not test.* - Chuck Woodaby February 18, 2026, 23:04:17
- ooo - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:01:32
- I think Brad wants to fuck around with posting guards for a few more minutes.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 23:01:12
7 guys in double figures* - EffinIllini February 18, 2026, 22:59:19
So great having Boz back…as Tomi drains a three. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:58:57
Arenas like the anti-Darryn Peterson right now* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 22:58:53
- Sounds like he’s been ill and it looks like it too. Better not get our guys sick.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 23:00:28
  - He has plus it doesn’t look like he can walk from the earlier injury. Yet still playing down 30* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 23:01:04
KW so smooth. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:57:54
Amazing how everyone can suck Illinois dick right now.* - Toonces February 18, 2026, 22:57:27
Mirk with 14 pts on 8 shots in 15 mins* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:53:43
I mean, I know we’ve got our 8 at this point and that’s who we’re rolling with - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:52:14
- I think it’s a simple as he stinks everyone probably knows he’s gone* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 22:59:49
- Wondering if him/his agent have already arranged his next contract in Europe… - OB25 February 18, 2026, 22:58:35
- Maybe Brad feels like the 8 will benefit w more and more reps together? - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:56:11
- Yeah there has to be some sort of disciplinary component* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 22:54:28
  - Not sure which game you spotted it but he was done.* - Chuck Woodaby February 18, 2026, 22:56:58
    - Here ya go - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 23:00:30
    - Maryland, I think* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:58:45
      - I think it was the MD game where Petrovic blew a defensive assignment - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:00:42
      - Was that when he got lost on D and Mirk was screaming at him? * - jdl February 18, 2026, 22:59:38
        
        ooo - biclops February 18, 2026, 23:01:52
- I was actually just thinking about the opposite - snipes824 February 18, 2026, 22:54:09
- Got caught smoking behind Ubben * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:52:56
Can haz starterz benched?* - Chuck Woodaby February 18, 2026, 22:52:08
Nice no look, Bos.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:50:12
Season worth of highlights tonight* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:49:26
Ankle looked pretty good there, Andrej* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:48:46
- Agreed. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:49:03
Stojakovic finally nailed one lol * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:48:37
There was a time not long ago the idea of winning on the road against a .500 B1G team would have - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:47:35
- I mean… we’re up by 30 in a Q1 win.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 22:53:33
Ben has become such a solid player. Hats off to him. * - illini February 18, 2026, 22:46:29
- Cosign…as much as I make comments about him not hitting the “big” shot….he has been so solid. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:47:56
- Genuinely a plus defender now* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:47:37
FREE PETRO* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:43:45
The kenpomming will continue until (Brad’s) morale improves.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:43:17
ooo - snipes824 February 18, 2026, 22:43:10
We like the sleepy environment first games of west coast road trips apparently. - OB25 February 18, 2026, 22:43:04
- I was at that Oregon game. That crowd / environment was MUCH better than what this one seems* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:44:19
*scans crowd for yoyo* - Jackie February 18, 2026, 22:42:48
Might we see petrovic tonight?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 22:42:40
- It would be a crime if we don’t. Let’s rest our dudes * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:43:37
  - This. Start pulling guys.* - Mrap24 February 18, 2026, 22:44:57
Very nice. Ben and Mirk add two 3’s. Love this. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:42:21
Out of timeouts!* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:42:10
Sax, you can go to bed now* - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 22:42:06
- I'm considering it - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 22:42:52
I think we’re gonna win* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:42:04
that’s a paddlin’* - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:41:58
B3n!* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:41:53
USC out of timeouts.* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:41:46
- Man I hope they don’t miss out on a game changing challenge later on* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:42:55
God damn Mirk rules. * - illini February 18, 2026, 22:41:40
- Love that guy* - WhitmansFolly February 18, 2026, 22:42:12
USC has given up* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:41:35
Save some for ucla* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:41:34
Announcers are bored * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:39:52
Musselman is going through it* - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:39:05
LOL and then you don’t call that?* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 22:38:57
The color guy being gobsmacked with how good we are is so fun* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:37:56
- just realized he was the old UCLA player* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:42:10
- I know we are largely different but I believe he was also in the call when we demolished Oregon last - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:39:25
Arenas with the Paul Davis face on the bench there.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:35:54
- Keep him out. I don’t him to infect our guys down the stetch* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 22:38:14
- lmao* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:37:49
- Bitter Beer Face * - jdl February 18, 2026, 22:36:39
Arenas with the Paul Davis - tvillini February 18, 2026, 22:35:48
- Jinx!* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:36:11
- lmao* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:36:10
Jake En Fuego!* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:35:05
- Damn that’s a good nickname for him. Red hair and all* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:35:37
  - Ooo - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:41:25
- Love it for Jake. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:35:28
Jake coming into his own is glorious. * - assassin February 18, 2026, 22:34:48
- He’s what we all wanted from Goode. - tvillini February 18, 2026, 22:36:29
  - this and he’s moving so much better.* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:37:38
Padding the OREB stats a bit at least.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:34:01
And Mirk for 3..* - harb February 18, 2026, 22:32:08
JD for 3…* - harb February 18, 2026, 22:31:30
It’s not like there’s been a shortage of fouls called, but Wagler just gets mugged all the time* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:30:38
I’m going to hate this half aren’t I * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:30:13
- nah im good * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:31:49
Literally dozens of usc fans still at this game* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:28:48
- I lived in LA for 15 years. Never once did I hear someone say “I went to the USC basketball game - meanjeans February 18, 2026, 22:30:38
What the hell is going on with this front row crowd.* - Carl Spackler February 18, 2026, 22:28:35
Will the 9 people in the front row stand until USC scores this half?* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:28:19
54 points on 36 possessions* - Orangeillini February 18, 2026, 22:17:55
- 1.5 vs 0.89 PPP* - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:23:50
  - Playing right into USC's hands.* - Carl Spackler February 18, 2026, 22:26:49
  - Is that good * - jdl February 18, 2026, 22:25:24
    - I mean it’s only half a 3 pointer every possession.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:27:17
I admit it- I like BAM as a studio analyst. Not polished but still.* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:16:57
Don’t beat me up but if Tyler is really that involved in our offense NBA front offices will notice* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:12:40
- Obviously not as a HC but potentially make a jump to a staff at some point* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 22:13:39
Woot. Love it. And with the “healing” hand. That says he is pretty confident with it. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:11:05
- Yeah, he’s definitely not worried about / trying to baby it.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:12:03
And with that hand too* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:10:07
He got there so easy too. * - illini February 18, 2026, 22:09:40
Fuck these refs. - tvillini February 18, 2026, 22:09:34
Whenever you can be the ref with the worst angle, you gotta make the call* - Carl Spackler February 18, 2026, 22:09:08
- He was distracted fantasizing about his next foul call* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:12:26
That should count in principle alone* - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 22:09:00
Holy shit Bos. Had no idea he could do that* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:08:59
- Like when DGL threw down and yet still no Keaton dunk* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 22:10:57
- Worked on vert during time away* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:10:06
  - Brad said last week his force plate numbers were the best they’ve ever been* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:10:58
    - What about his growth plate numbers? - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 22:12:25
      - Open.Always open.* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:15:07
- He got up on that one. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:09:22
That should count in principle alone* - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 22:08:58
LOL what a stupid call from a guy near halfcourt* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 22:08:57
- Thats his call* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 22:10:02
That was outside the rim. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:08:55
Don’t re-break the hand, Kylan* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:08:54
Wow, both for the play and the ridiculous call* - UofIL6 February 18, 2026, 22:08:53
I did not know Kylan could do that* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 18, 2026, 22:08:50
OMAI* - chorizo February 18, 2026, 22:08:43
LOL not even close * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 22:08:42
Mercy. I didn’t know he had that in the bag.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 22:08:37
That’s ridiculous * - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:08:34
Holy shit Kylan* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:08:27
Damn, Bos, don’t hurt ‘em. Challenge that.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:08:22
That’s terrible* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:08:19
- What an all time terrible call on the floor. Woof* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:09:13
Brad couldn’t possibly have let Lee finish the half on the court.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:07:47
Illinisax, you can probably go to bed now. :-) * - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 22:07:35
Is 50+ in a half with half our starting lineup in foul trouble good?* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:06:01
Ben Humrichous for Mayor of Champaign * - Poldark February 18, 2026, 22:05:39
USC you’re getting Brandon Lee’d in the 1H* - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:04:42
- LOL. The ref show probably has at least something to do with that. But yeah.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:05:57
  - He took that forearm shiver like a champ. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:07:05
    - All of a sudden the refs swallow the whistle. #consistency* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:08:55
A Lee sighting.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:04:42
- B Lee sighting - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 22:06:53
  - Re: AJ Lee sighting?* - WhitmansFolly February 18, 2026, 22:12:53
  - #valid* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:11:10
Was their bench the only ones changing “defense” ?* - assassin February 18, 2026, 22:04:20
50 points and could have easily been 60* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 22:04:20
Does USC have a student section?* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 22:04:13
Andr3j!* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:03:22
And Dre for 3. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:03:20
Nice shot Boz. * - harb February 18, 2026, 22:02:11
- Yep. That one was pure. Can’t imagine what it must be like shooting with that wrap on his hand* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:02:49
We are losing the OREB battle. WTH, guys? ;-)* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 22:01:36
- Check orb %, homie. We are beating them pretty ok* - gvibes February 18, 2026, 22:03:20
LASERS* - biclops February 18, 2026, 22:00:33
- Almost as bad as the Quiken 98 cash register* - WhitmansFolly February 18, 2026, 22:05:08
Ref show on both ends. Nothing more exciting than FT contests* - illini222 February 18, 2026, 21:58:57
Announcers want USC to come back so bad* - LeatherneckIllini February 18, 2026, 21:58:46
- No one from UCLA wants USC to win anything* - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 22:00:29
- All Don McLean's are terrible* - illini222 February 18, 2026, 21:59:30
23 fouls? 24?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 21:58:16
- 21 * - illini February 18, 2026, 21:58:54
This is wild. I guess they’re being consistent…* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:58:10
When’s the last time the Illini had bonus plus against them in a first half? * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:56:26
- 21 fouls whistled in just over 16 minutes of game time. Jeesh.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:59:32
was the crowd chanting nuggets?* - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:56:17
- LMFCO dying* - Jackie February 18, 2026, 21:56:45
- Yep, hilarious.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:56:36
Figures a game with an Arenas is on track for 50 fouls* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:56:12
that pass from Kylan was almost as good as Tomi's volleyball pass * - jdl February 18, 2026, 21:55:56
Frustration foul for Wagler* - WhitmansFolly February 18, 2026, 21:55:52
stop fouling.* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:55:39
Does Muss realize that timeouts don’t reset at half?* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:54:08
GTFOH w that call on Boswell* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:53:46
- Two hands. It’s technically a foul.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:54:37
  - I hate calling it but the IHSA is all over us to call it* - Mrap24 February 18, 2026, 22:29:29
  - Yeah. It was a two hand check in open space, even if it was a soft one.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:57:04
  - Definitely. I appear to be the minority but I love this. Encourage freedom of movement* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:55:58
    - I’m with you. - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:59:07
    - Soft as baby shit* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:58:47
      - I’ll ride for this over 51-49 games any day* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:00:00
        
        There’s a middle ground. And we are nowhere close to it* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 22:01:08
        
        We’re on the much better side. Stop fucking grabbing and pushing* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 22:01:41
        
        Completely agree. The problem is, unlike the NBA, there is no consistency across the sport - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:14:21
I’m a fucking diamonds right now.* - Toonces February 18, 2026, 21:53:39
So nice to have Boz back. What a good move. * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:52:56
Heh, hit the NOS there * - assassin February 18, 2026, 21:52:26
This is clinical e: and we aren't even shooting well* - gvibes February 18, 2026, 21:52:24
- Those two wagler Tomi plays. Perfection* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:52:59
stop trying to make transition happen * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:51:51
So dumb Dre* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:50:38
Andrej, that is NOT how to set a screen.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:50:16
That was stupid andrej* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:49:58
- so easy to call.* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:50:25
Love you, Brandon. Lol 51-49.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:48:27
lol at those shorts * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:48:18
- 51-49* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:48:37
If USC has a guy in foul trouble they should put him on Wagler. Guaranteed no whistle* - Herman Blume February 18, 2026, 21:47:07
Ben/Jake - 4/5 from 3. Rest of team - 0/8. All clean open looks* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:46:45
At least the nonstop whistles are keeping me awake * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:46:25
Also feel like we should somehow be up by way more * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 21:46:18
i’ve seen enough z 3s.* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:45:44
- He’s like 3 for his last 25 or some such* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:46:41
  - Not surprised.* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:47:54
- Seems like he’s rushing them a bit* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:46:22
The whistle is killing the watchability of this game * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 21:45:12
- The whistle and the announcers are booooooooring* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:48:35
- I’m all for freedom of movement. This is much better than watching Wagler get beat - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:47:51
  - I'm not saying the calls are bad* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 21:50:06
Starting to worry about who might be left to finish the game if this whistle keeps up.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:45:11
- Managers, suit up!* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:46:20
  - It is Manager Appreciation Week!… - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:47:53
All the fouls* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:44:42
- Great for us. Wish every game was this whistle* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:46:04
- Gonna add another 15 mins to this late night. * - illini February 18, 2026, 21:45:26
why did musselman go to usc? this seems like a bad place to coach.* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:44:29
They are doing everything to limit our best O weapon. We’re still on pace for 90* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:44:01
Boz, let's maybe get our 3 reps in practice and not the game at this point.* - Carl Spackler February 18, 2026, 21:43:17
- Yeah, these shots haven’t been close* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:44:22
- hundo p cent* - HeatMizer February 18, 2026, 21:44:02
Hey bucktown! - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:42:08
- Wrong. Look inside - bucktownillini February 18, 2026, 21:53:12
  - That doesn’t in any way contradict what I’m saying - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:04:42
- Wrong. Look inside - bucktownillini February 18, 2026, 21:53:11
  - If you win six games in the tourney your numbers of course are going to improve. - bucktownillini February 18, 2026, 22:10:12
    - Yes! That was the whole point of my original post! - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:15:15
      - Then they are siting it wrong. Anyone who does pools knows it’s pre tourney data - bucktownillini February 18, 2026, 22:37:24
        
        Agreed* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 22:43:50
B3n!* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:41:57
Bullshit call on Z. Guy is draped on Wagler* - WhitmansFolly February 18, 2026, 21:41:00
Dammit, Tomi. Keep your feet on the ground and just be tall.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:40:27
What an insanely tight whistle.* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:40:14
- There were 100 worse non-called illegal screens in the league in the past week* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:41:08
wtf tomi?* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:40:13
You suck Pfeifer* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:39:58
I love all the love* - HeatMizer February 18, 2026, 21:39:02
- Clearly seems like a guy who did his research and is just excited to see us play* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:43:34
How the hell is this a tournament team* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 21:38:38
LOVE the random half court traps. Something you have to prep for* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:38:08
I LOVE this trap wrinkle we started last game.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:37:57
love how we are mixing it up on defense * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:37:53
- Agree. So nice to be able to throw different looks at opponents, even on the fly.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:39:45
- Having Dre and Bam back is a game changer * - jdl February 18, 2026, 21:38:37
Transition do we know what to do* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:34:43
We all talk about Penn State’s crowd but it sounds like Mackey compared to this place. Good god* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:33:28
- Will be similar on Saturday* - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 21:34:16
  - UCLA atmosphere is bad but it’s miles better than this* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:39:25
Do we know what to do in transition? - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 21:33:19
lol. we don’t know what to do in transition * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:32:46
lol. we don’t know what to do in transition * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:32:45
this is favoring USC?? lol * - snipes824 February 18, 2026, 21:32:21
- You guys all think he sounds stupid but when USC is in the bonus with 14 seconds left in the half - Chuck Woodaby February 18, 2026, 21:35:13
- Trying to appear neutral. Badly* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:34:08
- Truly insane. This game flow favors il +30* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:33:02
Goddam it’s nice to have Kylan back,* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:32:17
Interesting take there, Casey.* - Carl Spackler February 18, 2026, 21:32:05
- Don * - jdl February 18, 2026, 21:33:14
  - I mean they are both tall white shooters from old California PAC12 schools. Close enough.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:35:31
Dammit, David. Refs are a bit whistle happy so already.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:32:04
“This is favoring USC”* - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:31:49
- I think I get what he was trying to say but didn’t say very well. - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:34:26
- That was some 4D chess analysis* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:32:21
lol, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game stopped because of unaware fans on the court* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 21:27:35
- Who then are so oblivious that they don’t sit down quickly.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:34:10
- And Karen with her Chardonnay was in no rush to find her seat after they stopped the game. - tvillini February 18, 2026, 21:33:42
M(and)1rk* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:27:31
Andrej with a pure looking nothing but net 3 when it doesn’t count* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:27:11
- Had the same thought* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:27:59
That was the best form dre has ever shown on a 3* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:26:54
wtf with the fans?* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:26:11
- never been to a basketball game before * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:26:49
boswell is just really good* - snipes824 February 18, 2026, 21:25:55
Get off the court idiots* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:25:51
- We have our front row lady and they have theirs apparently * - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:26:48
  - She is at least into th3 game* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:27:39
    - I appreciate her enthusiasm * - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:33:07
Having Bos as another option to push and start O is so valuable* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:25:19
Might be a Petro/Lee game pretty quickly* - UofIL6 February 18, 2026, 21:25:04
- Brad had the starters in up 20 late against Indiana.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:25:53
Doin what we do* - assassin February 18, 2026, 21:24:49
Ben Humrichous you sexy motherfucker * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:24:37
- LOL* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:25:13
- Momentum 3! * - jdl February 18, 2026, 21:25:01
- He drained that one. Woot. * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:25:01
B3n!* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:24:33
Man pressure on guy bringing the ball up then fall back into a very good zone D. Nice.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:24:08
If we can extend the lead early, this has the look of a disinterested opponent. - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:20:47
- Ok that was good* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:25:17
- Agree. We need to rout these guys* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:23:52
Buddy sent me a pic. The place is empty* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:20:29
- Seems like we have a decent contingent there.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:20:52
The camera color is drifting. Super annoying. - tvillini February 18, 2026, 21:18:54
- what’s the deal with the lighting? Is that the venue ?* - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:22:15
- Oh what do you know about tv… err* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:19:56
Rims sound like shit.* - ibdoc February 18, 2026, 21:18:41
Jake…again. * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:17:56
If we could consistently make our wide open 3’s we’d be unstoppable* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:17:20
Can we get these assholes in front to sit down?* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:17:03
- Apparently they were waiting for SC to score. I wish they were still standing.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:18:43
  - I gladly traded that 3 points for a decent view.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 21:20:03
Rims seem loose* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 21:16:57
This is a pro team v an aau team* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:16:54
Tom should not lead the break* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:16:34
- He started to and then thought better of it.* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 21:17:06
Why does USC have only half their ceiling lights on?* - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:14:18
Are the lights not working right* - meanjeans February 18, 2026, 21:14:06
- Yeah…seems dim. * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:16:54
Don’t need to see handshakes. * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:13:48
come the fuck on.* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 21:12:30
I don’t know how you fix this shit, but my god this is brutal. No one enjoys this* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 21:10:59
Good job northwestern clock operator* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 21:10:43
For fucks sake* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:10:26
- Just end it now. * - harb February 18, 2026, 21:11:17
- NW clock operator effs up, leading to a NW timeout up 6 with 6 seconds left. jfc* - Orangeillini February 18, 2026, 21:11:01
Davis starting over Stojakovic * - biclops February 18, 2026, 21:10:17
9:12 tip* - Orangeillini February 18, 2026, 21:02:51
Jason Phillips Kelly Pfeifer Verne Harris* - Poldark February 18, 2026, 20:34:10
- Pfeifer sucks balls* - OWWDig February 18, 2026, 20:45:58
  - Yes. Yes he does. * - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 20:53:56
Road blues?* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 20:06:41
- I think it’s a tight one tonight - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 20:22:16
Chad Baker Mazara is OUT. No Dre on injury report either* - Ron McDon February 18, 2026, 18:11:16
- One of those finally went our way. Gotta take this game* - snipes824 February 18, 2026, 19:30:57
- Theory: Underwood thought Stojakovic was being soft and should have played - biclops February 18, 2026, 18:29:26
  - I think DGL is back next year. I wonder if we are back channeling Dame Sarr* - JacobRDaugherty February 18, 2026, 19:18:53
    - C’mon man* - illini21 February 18, 2026, 21:09:49
    - Hard pass on both.* - voiceofreason February 18, 2026, 20:21:04
    - Wait, what? DGL coming back to Illinois? - Kajagoogoo February 18, 2026, 19:48:26
      - No confirmation other than the common booster back channels - JacobRDaugherty February 18, 2026, 19:58:20
        
        That would be pretty shocking. We seem to prioritize length at all positions - Kajagoogoo February 18, 2026, 20:12:39
        
        Agreed about the size, but his shooting numbers have been shocking this year - Blazer February 18, 2026, 20:48:09
        
        He’s playing a bunch of 6’4 guys. That wouldn’t translate. We’ve watched this movie* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 21:05:43
        
        Yeah, no way he starts here - jdl February 18, 2026, 20:19:27
        
        Exactly. I’d put this at 0.5% chance* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 20:17:42
        
        He’s a little short for a stormtrooper* - biclops February 18, 2026, 20:07:58
    - I mean I’d take Sarr but he hasn’t exactly set the world on fire* - CWR10 February 18, 2026, 19:34:29
  - That seems pretty clear - Blazer February 18, 2026, 18:37:49
    - Dre is gone next year seems pretty clear* - JacobRDaugherty February 18, 2026, 19:17:18
      - I think so too* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 19:31:36
      - #2 on my most likely to transfer list behind Petrovic * - biclops February 18, 2026, 19:21:37
        
        I think Petro is going back to Europe* - JacobRDaugherty February 18, 2026, 19:56:11
        
        “is eligible to return to IL but won’t list” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it* - biclops February 18, 2026, 20:10:04
  - 1000%. Basically ‘Mirk played against Purdue/NW’ * - aimlessillini February 18, 2026, 18:37:38
    - Didn’t Tomislav play like half of last season on one leg?* - biclops February 18, 2026, 18:43:23
      - And drove himself to Wisconsin when he was ‘sick’ * - aimlessillini February 18, 2026, 19:31:36
  - Agreed - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 18:31:16
- No Arenas either - so he's playing * - aimlessillini February 18, 2026, 18:27:05
- Let's boatrace these bums * - aimlessillini February 18, 2026, 18:24:17
High Knees in Happy Valley - jdl February 18, 2026, 17:14:56
- do the usuals fly out to work west coast games?* - assassin February 18, 2026, 18:23:39
  - Is TV Teddy still alive? Not sure who could show up that would ruin my day. Shut up narrator.* - Chuck Woodaby February 18, 2026, 18:42:30
    - (98) where's Doug Shows these days (/98) * - assassin February 18, 2026, 18:48:37
    - Kelly and Slzcklzsz could show up.* - Illiniphil February 18, 2026, 18:47:52
- DJ Carstensen Randy Richardson Larry Scirotto in Evanston* - Poldark February 18, 2026, 18:17:06
- What about Scrotto?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 18, 2026, 17:34:22
  - Still a dick* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 17:44:06
We have no excuse tonight. An NCAA 2 seed should win this game - GMAW February 18, 2026, 17:07:42
- The nice thing about this swing is neither place is a particularly intimidating - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 17:28:24
Also: 9 fucking PM? What am I made of cocaine?* - biclops February 18, 2026, 16:45:04
- Insomnia and poor sleep habits for the win * - MC February 18, 2026, 18:27:03
- And Friday's game is at 7. They couldn't have swapped them? - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 17:17:41
  - Saturday * - jdl February 18, 2026, 17:51:03
  - why would a weeknight basketball game tip at 5PM local?* - assassin February 18, 2026, 17:22:32
    - Sounds like a them problem - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 17:28:48
      - sounds currently like a you problem* - assassin February 18, 2026, 17:37:42
        
        ooo - IlliniSax05 February 18, 2026, 17:42:28
    - So the snowflakes out east can watch* - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 17:26:59
- Reason #8192 why West coast schools have NO BUSINESS being in the B1G* - illinilosch February 18, 2026, 17:00:46
- ooo - Kajagoogoo February 18, 2026, 16:59:31
- Shit dude try living in the eastern time zone - AintHatin February 18, 2026, 16:58:01
  - the worst.* - Ari Gold February 18, 2026, 19:12:39
  - Yeah, this one will be a struggle tonight* - shua February 18, 2026, 17:00:13
  - I was in the Eastern Time Zone once for the opening weekend of the NCAA Tourney. #neveragain* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 16:58:47
    - I was in the band when Illinois played Tulsa in Albany in '95 - Sammich February 18, 2026, 17:06:47
    - It's brutal* - AintHatin February 18, 2026, 17:00:04
      - I’ve enjoyed being a sports viewer in the Pacific Time Zone the last decade. But moving back to the - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 17:03:24
- puss* - bucktownillini February 18, 2026, 16:55:22
Alijah Arenas is sick, and a game time decision - assassin February 18, 2026, 15:44:22
- He'll play and get the Illini sick for the home stretch. - Kajagoogoo February 18, 2026, 16:42:38
  - #soillini* - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 16:54:41
- Well that might explain the movement on the line* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 16:03:02
- ooo - biclops February 18, 2026, 16:02:18
- Might be why the line moved to -9.5* - ibdoc February 18, 2026, 16:02:14
  - Jinx* - Blazer February 18, 2026, 16:03:48
- Well that would certainly be impactful.* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 15:56:13
- I really don't know what to think about tonight. USC has been all over the map - bjl63 February 18, 2026, 15:55:03
- More like Ill-renas amirite * - jdl February 18, 2026, 15:46:57
  - More like Agent Sicko.* - Chuck Woodaby February 18, 2026, 15:56:49
Anyone going? I'll be there in Sec 103. Going to hit up Phillippe's around 5pm - RSMBob February 18, 2026, 15:01:10
- Can pretty much guarantee you the Yo will be there. * - Tuscy February 18, 2026, 16:49:30
  - And rooting for USC? - Illiniphil February 18, 2026, 17:20:50
- Probably. - DocWalk20 February 18, 2026, 15:02:22
Wonder what our updated odds are to win the Big Ten with the Michigan win last night. - JFG February 18, 2026, 9:09:04
- We'd give them one of the 2 losses if we win out. They also play MN, MSU, and at Iowa - Orangeillini February 18, 2026, 10:08:59
- ~12% to share per t-rank - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 9:36:37
  - If we had taken one of the last two OT games, it probably would double+* - ibdoc February 18, 2026, 10:01:03
IL -8.5, that’s a pretty hefty line* - OB25 February 17, 2026, 17:37:20
- Line has moved up to -9.5* - OB25 February 18, 2026, 14:01:37
  - betters know about the game time decision before anyone else. what a world* - John Coctostan February 18, 2026, 16:03:07
  - Wut* - opossum jenkins February 18, 2026, 15:11:40
- Right in line with kenpom/TRank * - jdl February 17, 2026, 17:41:06
USC is 2-5 v KenPom top 40 teams, 0-4 v. KP top 30. UCLA is 1-7 v KP top 40* - GMAW February 17, 2026, 16:17:58
- Home/away split?* - biclops February 17, 2026, 16:27:09
Baker-Mazara has sat the last 2 games with a knee issue. No idea of his status* - Mrap24 February 17, 2026, 12:10:23
- He’s supposed to be back* - OB25 February 17, 2026, 12:21:51
  - Career game incoming * - bjl63 February 17, 2026, 13:02:32
    - He might have set a career high 11 years ago. * - illini February 17, 2026, 19:41:07
    - hopefully he fired that bullet against Wisconsin* - assassin February 17, 2026, 17:13:01
  - in pog form - IlliniSax05 February 17, 2026, 12:56:37
  - Narrator.* - JFG February 17, 2026, 12:54:06
Tidbits from Brad's Tuesday press conference (longish). - JFG February 17, 2026, 12:08:24
- Thanks!!!* - LeatherneckIllini February 17, 2026, 12:19:13
I'm guessing at least one of these games will be a NW-like home-game for us, right? - tvillini February 17, 2026, 11:33:11
They seem like a worse version of MSU on offense - jdl February 17, 2026, 11:26:08
DRE made the trip which is a good sign. FREE PETRO* - LeatherneckIllini February 17, 2026, 10:58:21
- Not sure about that nickname for him * - meanjeans February 17, 2026, 11:19:35
  - I'm too lazy to follow what it is and to type his full name.* - LeatherneckIllini February 17, 2026, 11:20:38
    - Dre.* - Illiniphil February 17, 2026, 11:39:00
      - Noted.* - LeatherneckIllini February 17, 2026, 11:49:31
        
        Also the name Stoya is already in use by a porn star * - meanjeans February 17, 2026, 12:42:21
      - Ironic to forget about Dre for our LA swing * - ijustkrushalot February 17, 2026, 11:42:35
I believe no Midwest team has swept the LA swing since those 2 joined the league. - uofi1998 February 17, 2026, 10:47:51
- Because of Arenas, I’m way more worried about SC - bjl63 February 17, 2026, 11:04:15
- nobody has yet this year. no idea about previous* - John Coctostan February 17, 2026, 10:54:32
  - looks like michigan and minny both swept socal last year* - John Coctostan February 17, 2026, 11:12:18

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