Huge confidence builder going into the biggest home stand of the season. Archived Message Posted by OB25 on February 8, 2025, 18:59:41, in reply to "ui -6.5 @ minny" Nothing will come this easy in the next two games but these are home games we can and should win. And then we’d be all the way back if we do. Let’s go. Previous Message tomi and dgl questionable? not great bob. Message Thread: | This response ↓ ui -6.5 @ minny - Ari Gold February 8, 2025, 8:32:56 Will B1G co-FOTW * - jdl February 10, 2025, 14:46:25 Illini -5.5 vs UCLA on DK * - jdl February 10, 2025, 12:41:24 Just win baby* - uofi1998 February 10, 2025, 14:46:24 So, based on recent precedence, we only win by 17 this time instead of 21, right? I guess I’d take - DocWalk20 February 10, 2025, 14:43:54 Rewatching this morning. The third foul on Morez was laughably bad. - WhitmansFolly February 9, 2025, 10:44:30 It was awful live in real time… - DocWalk20 February 9, 2025, 13:13:47 Yep. Terrible call. * - harb February 9, 2025, 13:20:16 Favorite play from the highlights - jdl February 9, 2025, 11:47:28 We made 8 threes, correct? Watching those highlights - WhitmansFolly February 9, 2025, 12:14:43 Correction we were 9 for 16 from 3* - WhitmansFolly February 9, 2025, 12:17:37 Same.* - HeatMizer February 9, 2025, 12:13:58 if you had to guess right now, do you think Riley will be back in college basketball next year?* - biclops February 9, 2025, 8:55:21 No* - OB25 February 9, 2025, 12:14:32 Any one have Tony Khans number?* - illini21 February 9, 2025, 11:13:44 Yes - Ron McDon February 9, 2025, 11:15:41 No. If he's anywhere near getting a guaranteed deal I assume he goes* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 9, 2025, 10:39:55 Guessing the sell is, a yr w Fletch and the sizeable difference between late first and lottery deals - Ron McDon February 9, 2025, 11:15:02 I think they can also tell him he has the keys that KJ had this season - jdl February 9, 2025, 11:44:12 Yeah, If this production keeps up I’m guessing he’s gone* - Ron McDon February 9, 2025, 11:54:01 Maybe that helps the sell to the future Will Rileys of the world? - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 9, 2025, 12:31:28 No doubt* - Ron McDon February 9, 2025, 12:42:03 If I'm making a mil or two in the NBA seems a no brainer to take that choice - CanHartlebHireSnider February 9, 2025, 11:28:42 Cool* - Ron McDon February 9, 2025, 11:51:11 If he's back, Illinois probably doesn't get Costanza. If he goes pro, good shot they get him. - Kajagoogoo February 9, 2025, 10:22:20 I dunno I think both can play here. - illinilosch February 9, 2025, 10:49:55 And if he is, will he be playing for Illinois or another school?* - HamptonSki February 9, 2025, 10:00:42 I think he and KJ will both be drafted.* - JFG February 9, 2025, 9:47:46 No. I don’t think so. These kids get all kinds of bad info and want to move up badly* - uofi1998 February 9, 2025, 9:33:48 Yes* - OWWDig February 9, 2025, 9:25:34 I’m gonna guess yes - snipes824 February 9, 2025, 9:14:15 If we get him to come back, it’s gonna have to be a lot more than a million dollars* - OB25 February 9, 2025, 12:19:07 Yeah probably right* - snipes824 February 9, 2025, 12:45:57 Was discussing this with friends last night and that’s pretty much what we settled on - illini21 February 9, 2025, 11:11:33 Yeah he could easily leave, particularly if he gets a first round promise - snipes824 February 9, 2025, 11:36:23 Will be interesting to see how he looks against say Duke. I feel like I could put up 20 against MN* - Herman Blume February 9, 2025, 9:02:24 Could you put up 19 at Michigan State, 24 against Ohio State? * - larue33 February 9, 2025, 10:38:04 lulz* - Ron McDon February 9, 2025, 11:05:34 Kinda my thinking. As great as we played yesterday - illinilosch February 9, 2025, 9:26:54 Big two weeks ahead - AintHatin February 9, 2025, 8:40:40 Honestly, when we play our A- game or better there might be only two teams in the country that can - bucktownillini February 10, 2025, 14:49:29 Other than the Squawks, are the rest Quad 1s?* - OWWDig February 9, 2025, 9:26:23 12 in the NET* - Mrap24 February 9, 2025, 8:13:00 ooooo - Blazer February 8, 2025, 20:31:37 Jumped three spots on kenpom* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 19:55:56 You’re gonna make me reopen my perpetual KenPom tab on my phone* - GMAW February 8, 2025, 19:57:52 that was fun. officials note: - Nobster February 8, 2025, 19:43:03 I think officials are swayed by raucous home crowds more than anything. So, not Minnesota.* - Herman Blume February 9, 2025, 8:31:04 Definitely did not get homered tonight! * - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 20:06:55 Brad describes Tomi’s ankle as looking like a giant Cabernet grape. Was a game time decision. - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:34:34 Seems like things might finally be on the upswing - Blazer February 8, 2025, 20:06:21 Need to win both at home this week* - Mrap24 February 9, 2025, 8:15:38 you're ok with losing another home game?* - Poldark February 9, 2025, 5:51:16 Depends entirely on context* - Blazer February 9, 2025, 12:16:47 Strange to see so few posts in this thread* - RSMBob February 8, 2025, 19:31:09 We post more when we’re angry* - biclops February 8, 2025, 19:36:15 also, fewer of the usual frustration posters.* - Nobster February 8, 2025, 19:44:20 Only 16 three point attempts. Like to see that.* - Mrap24 February 8, 2025, 19:11:53 A stat that is as eyepopping as anything in the boxscore. - illinilosch February 8, 2025, 19:17:37 only 6 turnovers. that and hitting shots is a pretty good formula* - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 19:10:23 Keeping the turnovers in check is huge. That and running the offense with a focus first on attacking - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:14:45 Going 27-41 from 2 is a nice palate cleanser from Wednesday* - ilinni11 February 8, 2025, 19:14:10 Solid win. Nice to see the closer to the basket plays instead of continuous 3s. * - harb February 8, 2025, 19:08:23 And most of the 3s they did take today came inside out / after good ball movement. - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:10:04 63 of 95 points from first year players - biclops February 8, 2025, 19:07:40 Didn’t play down to our competition. That’s a breath of fresh air. - tvillini February 8, 2025, 19:07:22 8 straight wins over Minnesota* - biclops February 8, 2025, 19:05:55 Blew the 9X-6X but still get the 20+ point margin of victory.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:04:15 I stayed away!* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 8, 2025, 19:04:49 We could tell. Thank you.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:06:59 Minnesota having a coach named Ben Johnson and a player named Caleb Williams* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 8, 2025, 19:03:57 Boo. No 9x-6x* - biclops February 8, 2025, 19:03:12 lol what are you doing KJ* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 19:01:28 Guys, save some buckets for next week* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 19:01:03 Huge confidence builder going into the biggest home stand of the season. - OB25 February 8, 2025, 18:59:41 Will needs 1 board and 3 asst for a triple dub* - Nobster February 8, 2025, 18:58:06 I’d like the starters out and not get anyone hurt* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:59:17 Riley’s not a starter* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:00:26 Minny still not playing defense. Great performance by the Illini* - OrangeSox February 8, 2025, 18:57:41 a confident KJ and riley coming down the stretch would be a game changer* - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 18:57:15 Boner jamz* - AintHatin February 8, 2025, 18:57:09 Dear lord Will* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:56:08 Imagine when he gets even a little meat on his bones.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:57:35 Hopefully Fletch doesn’t break his shot!* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 19:00:39 Hopefully not!* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 19:04:36 Tomi padding his rebound stats and robbing Ben of an assist.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:54:52 I will say, of all the B1G arenas, I enjoy watching teams shoot at the Barn the most - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:54:06 holy riley* - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 18:53:49 Oh my Will* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 18:53:11 The Will Riley we were promised * - biclops February 8, 2025, 18:53:01 Will feeling it - jdl February 8, 2025, 18:51:32 And even the heat check one too.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:53:18 But not the next heat check one.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:54:01 Just looked so fluid* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:52:20 No clue what his stats are, but Ben has been terrific on both ends * - uofi1998 February 8, 2025, 18:47:34 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:49:39 +22* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:58:44 need to get will some more assists* - Nobster February 8, 2025, 18:52:13 I don’t know how to react to a Will/KJ simul-game* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:47:17 Might need to see Ari's doctor. Speaking of... Must be busy tonight after starting the thread.* - Chuck Woodaby February 8, 2025, 18:49:17 This Riley and this KJ at the same time… Hoo boy, more of this please.* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 18:47:11 With Tomi…pretty unstoppable* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:48:49 Man if KJ, Riley, Morez, and Ivisic are all going…* - CanHartlebHireSnider February 8, 2025, 18:45:12 If almost any 3 (let alone 4 or more) of the top 8 get it going in the same game…* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:47:55 Ofukale out of his mind* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 18:44:03 25% from three, lol* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:46:48 lol. that fucking guy * - biclops February 8, 2025, 18:43:41 Ben doing some nice work defensively on Garcia* - Orangeillini February 8, 2025, 18:42:09 He’s been really solid tonight* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:47:40 He really has. Not sure if it’s more Garcia having an off game than anything else. But I’ll take it* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:42:52 Yup. Nice that the team came out in a must win game* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:42:37 We look - apusikam February 8, 2025, 18:42:04 Welcome back KJ* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:41:28 Put Morez back in.* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 18:40:51 Tre White have a seat* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 18:40:30 I believe his brief presence sparked this recent run. ;-)* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:42:08 Clearly not healthy and a step slow* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:43:13 Glue guy* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 18:42:44 ivisic tries some passes where you see what he sees, but there's too much traffic - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 18:37:05 Meanwhile other guys miss wide open cutters. KJ could have at least 2 more layups tonight if they - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:40:56 If Tomi and Will come back I like that combo - jdl February 8, 2025, 18:36:40 Please lock back in. Dumb decisions on offense and poor transition defense right now* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 18:36:01 Please go back to not turning it over again. Please.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:34:04 That pass Ivisic tried never had a chance* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 18:36:26 I really hope Tre White is just being given extra rest to get over his recent illness. Would be - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:29:42 I’m hoping it’s - if we need him, he’s there, but if we can rest him, even better* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 18:38:28 And now he’s in the game.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:39:34 Defense hasn’t been nearly as good out of half. Still forcing mostly 2’s… - OB25 February 8, 2025, 18:22:00 Apparently it was the forearm brace* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:20:41 Burn it with fire.* - Chuck Woodaby February 8, 2025, 18:21:38 I too am choosing to believe he’s back* - biclops February 8, 2025, 18:19:22 Morez gets hooked and pulled. Foul on Morez.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:15:53 Horrendous call* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 18:21:30 Total trash call* - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 18:17:52 So bad.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:20:59 Should have been a 4 pt play opportunity for KJ. Still nice open, in rhythm 3 after working the ball - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:15:02 Really making a point of attacking the basket* - GMAW February 8, 2025, 18:08:13 Didn't watch a second of it. You're all welcome* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 8, 2025, 18:02:47 Thanks, ISDH. Please stay away!* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 18:08:22 That was the most enjoyable half in a long time. Other than the MN early 3s,… - uofi1998 February 8, 2025, 17:58:19 The dude making 3s was 8-31 on the season - jdl February 8, 2025, 18:00:37 Also, Will Riley’s confidence is just soaring. * - uofi1998 February 8, 2025, 17:59:49 Triple double watch* - assassin February 8, 2025, 18:11:33 7 vs 1 on OREB, 21 vs 8 overall* - biclops February 8, 2025, 17:58:11 Should do this on offense the rest of the year* - opossum jenkins February 8, 2025, 17:57:18 good half* - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 17:57:09 Really good half. Stay focused and bury them in the first 4 minutes out of half* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 17:57:00 For those that say we never get a home whistle. Well here ya go* - HeatMizer February 8, 2025, 17:54:53 Umm. We aren’t at home.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:55:28 So it’s even better getting a home whistle on the road* - HeatMizer February 8, 2025, 17:56:33 And they owed him a call from the previous drive * - jdl February 8, 2025, 17:56:22 Whoever keeps screaming on FTs can fuck off* - bjl63 February 8, 2025, 17:54:15 Man, B1G refs are so bad. But I’ll take it this time.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:53:38 The KJ foul was before the shot. He was checking him with two hands - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:55:07 Eh, we got one that time. We would’ve been pissed if it was called against us* - uofi1998 February 8, 2025, 17:59:00 Yep* - Herman Blume February 8, 2025, 17:58:08 26% with 8 3s on the year. Against Illinois, 3/4 in the first half.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:52:19 3/5 from three!!!!!* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:48:43 “hyperbolic chamber”* - biclops February 8, 2025, 17:48:23 probably an "elite hyperbolic chamber”* - T Mac February 8, 2025, 17:50:06 Gotta be better on those plays at the basket Morez. If you don’t have position concede the bucket* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:45:03 Yep. Concede or make sure he doesn’t make it. Don’t do what you did there.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:47:51 Such a cheap foul on Morez * - larue33 February 8, 2025, 17:44:41 Clear foul, they’ve been calling it consistently all game - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:46:00 A layup on an OOB play?* - biclops February 8, 2025, 17:42:26 We have had many this season * - jdl February 8, 2025, 17:46:55 I still feel like we’ve given up more than we’ve got for ourselves.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:49:03 Could be * - jdl February 8, 2025, 17:50:03 yeah there was like a 3 game stretch where we got a bunch - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 17:47:59 I’m usually just hoping to not turn it over. #bonus* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:44:32 Only 1 TO so far. Nice* - jjlocke923 February 8, 2025, 17:34:43 On the first possession, I believe. And now I’m going to blame you for the next one.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:35:32 Bam just can’t be allowed to come down and take quick pull ups. - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 17:33:54 really liking riley, but his next step is going up strong at the rim. he had that layup - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 17:33:37 There are 2 or 3 possessions a game where Boswell just completely loses his mind - OB25 February 8, 2025, 17:33:12 You beat me to it. Totally agree* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 17:34:31 Tomi is everything to this team* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:32:48 They can send Mitchell back to the bench anytime now. He’s the only one who plays D.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:31:05 Great move, Will. Gotta finish that.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:29:55 Jakucionis no longer has the wrap on his arm* - biclops February 8, 2025, 17:28:48 Was just going to say that. Made his free throws. I choose to believe he's back.* - Chuck Woodaby February 8, 2025, 17:29:26 Putting pressure on the rim, what a concept * - jdl February 8, 2025, 17:28:15 is white sick? * - biclops February 8, 2025, 17:27:22 He has been. Hadn’t heard any update recently though.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:28:46 Thought I saw he was cleared. Not on the injury report * - jdl February 8, 2025, 17:31:28 one does not simply dunk on Jake Davis * - biclops February 8, 2025, 17:21:46 Nice “block” Jake. * - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:21:39 I was thinking there was no way he got up high enough to actually block it* - Orangeillini February 8, 2025, 17:23:26 You thought right. Man, B1G refs are bad.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:24:02 Awful. Every game there are ridiculous calls* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 17:25:31 Forearm is part of the ball.* - Chuck Woodaby February 8, 2025, 17:22:03 Dra in the game. Nice.* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:20:34 Offense looks great. Just have to pray that they can’t possibly sustain this shooting* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 17:17:19 it's all layups, which is a good thing - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 17:20:51 Two of their guys who have made 3s today have only made a handful all year before today. - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 17:19:24 Bunch of 34% shooters starting out hot, of course* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:18:48 Minny is playing no defense. You can't lose to these scrubs* - OrangeSox February 8, 2025, 17:15:53 Gotta figure they’re gonna miss shots eventually, right? - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 17:17:09 I like Morez Johnson game* - opey8 February 8, 2025, 17:11:49 He’s a dude* - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 17:12:53 when was the last game we went up early? I can't remember one* - snipes824 February 8, 2025, 17:10:47 Everyone hits 3s but Illinois it appears * - Ron McDon February 8, 2025, 17:09:41 Lol* - OB25 February 8, 2025, 17:09:23 The Minny play by play guy said Ben Johnson is worried about our threes - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:05:14 I'm beginning to suspect coaches might lie to the media* - Chuck Woodaby February 8, 2025, 17:08:33 lol* - Blazer February 8, 2025, 17:16:45 Tomi starting - jdl February 8, 2025, 16:51:11 Other than Garcia, this is a good matchup for us - Blazer February 8, 2025, 13:36:05 We haven’t lost to Minny in a long time* - GMAW February 8, 2025, 10:20:32 So, you’re saying we’re due?* - DocWalk20 February 8, 2025, 13:25:46 Don't know what Garcia's career high is but I'm predicting he gets it today. - illinilosch February 8, 2025, 9:52:55 Fox, is my prediction * - OWWDig February 8, 2025, 12:44:33 36 versus Ohio State last year* - LWillhite February 8, 2025, 12:42:44   Searching