Posted by suburbanmyth on March 27, 2024, 12:32:24, in reply to "9"
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The Cyclones had a good draw to the Sweet 16 and have been shooting well from deep, going 18 for 37 from behind the arc in two games. Yet, as satisfying as scoring can be, Iowa State has been winning with defense and a turnover margin of +6.5. Tamin Lipsey has been the lead dog, averaging 16 points and 5.5 assists against South Dakota State and Washington State. A key will be Iowa State's pressure to keep Illinois from playing isolation "bully ball" with its big, quick strong wings.
No team is playing better offensively than Illinois. With big, physical, isolation wings, Illinois can find a matchup advantage and go right at it. Whether Terrence Shannon Jr. or Marcus Domask, Illinois operates like Villanova used to when it had Jalen Bruson, and nobody has been better this March than Shannon. He will be a handful for Iowa State. The question is, can Illinois take care of the ball and defend the Cyclones?
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It’s time y’all.
Today is the day Brad Underwood tells Hampton Ski and our other fake ass fans to kiss his ass.