Was discussing this with friends last night and that’s pretty much what we settled on Archived Message Posted by illini21 on February 9, 2025, 11:11:33, in reply to "I’m gonna guess yes " Hope it’s right Previous Message Will make a million dollars, and with some additional strength and polish, can probably move from like 30 to 15, which would be a huge jump in first contract. Previous Message 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