*snaps for snipes** Archived Message Posted by Nobster on March 14, 2025, 20:16:32, in reply to "I don’t think so" Previous Message We know guys get better year after year. 33 games under their belt, yes. But I think we can all agree 21 year old KJ with 90 games under their belt would be different than 18 with 33. 21 year old Morez will know when to pump fake and when to go up quicker. Will Riley at 21 and 90 games would be more consistent. Etc., etc. So yes, they’re less inexperienced than day 1, but they’re still young guys where “inexperience” still applies. IMO. Previous Message A lot of the new/inexperienced/culture stuff doesn’t really carry much weight anymore Previous Message One guy who knows the system. Everyone else is new to the team or to college basketball. It hurts the culture and to paraphrase Peter Drucker, culture eats strategy and talent for breakfast. Previous Message Just roll the dice, hope we get a good draw and and hope the good shooting version that gives a shit shows up Previous Message I keep forgetting if Maryland is in the Big East or the ACC Message Thread: | This response ↓ Break the curse UI vs MD (UI +1.5, O/U 158.5), 6:30 pm EDT BTN - RSMBob March 14, 2025, 13:30:08 Owen Freeman portalling…wonder if there’s any chance there.* - Illini Guy March 15, 2025, 12:24:51 I could not recall the name; didn't know if he was a late bloomer or whatever. - osklister March 16, 2025, 12:59:29 Sounds like he's been getting feelers all year. Not sure he's worth $2M, or if that's a true number. - Illiniphil March 15, 2025, 23:18:29 Think we were heavily recruiting him in HS at some point. - illinilosch March 15, 2025, 14:55:57 I’ll take Tomi and Morez instead.* - Ron McDon March 15, 2025, 13:49:51 no.* - Ari Gold March 15, 2025, 13:41:32 Gonzaga seems like the ideal fit for him. He’d put up huge numbers in that league* - OB25 March 15, 2025, 13:36:13 The Pac-12?* - complainant March 15, 2025, 15:03:04 Reportedly considering Michigan, Arkansas, Gonzaga and Creighton. Has a "do not contact" tag in the - Orangeillini March 15, 2025, 12:35:37 thought about that, but I think we're hoping tomi/morez return - snipes824 March 15, 2025, 12:27:39 Definitely would be interested.* - LovetheChief March 15, 2025, 12:26:49 Sucks waking up to a shit pumping.* - Toonces March 15, 2025, 8:37:18 Meh. Looking forward to seeing what draw we end up with tomorrow.* - Ron McDon March 15, 2025, 11:45:40 I think i'm hoping for a mid-major in the first round as opposed to a mediocre power team - snipes824 March 15, 2025, 12:13:55 Me too. This one doesn’t even rate. Selection Sunday with us in the bracket is - voiceofreason March 15, 2025, 11:55:14 I don’t care about losing. Getting run off the floor isn’t ideal* - GMAW March 15, 2025, 12:09:51 Agreed, but the high amount of turnovers paired with low 20% 3 point shooting has been - voiceofreason March 15, 2025, 21:30:30 Yup. Awesome knowing your name is going to pop up somewhere * - OWWDig March 15, 2025, 12:04:43 Yes sir. The best.* - voiceofreason March 15, 2025, 21:31:06 Someone roofie your drink? * - Tuscy March 15, 2025, 8:53:39 Yes, me.* - Toonces March 15, 2025, 8:59:24 It really does* - snipes824 March 15, 2025, 8:39:48 I’m more concerned about who our 1st round opponent will be. - QcIlliniFan March 15, 2025, 7:05:08 We are going to land right on the edge of a 6 seed. Louisville will pass us in the matrix. - Carl Spackler March 15, 2025, 7:00:52 Memphis is the other one to look out for. - OB25 March 15, 2025, 14:44:16 They scheduled really well in the non con, which the committee usually rewards - Blazer March 15, 2025, 15:03:16 Louisville did pass us, but that strikes me as a classic example of brackets being treated - Blazer March 15, 2025, 11:48:52 Could end up with potential haunting matchups versus OU (Fears) or WVU (Chester, Amani, Sencire)* - OB25 March 15, 2025, 11:22:11 I don’t mind WV but if Fears torches KJ and Boswell that would suck* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 15, 2025, 11:33:51 In theory he’s the exact kind of guy that Boswell should match up well with* - OB25 March 15, 2025, 11:36:47 i’m going to go out on a limb and say that really won’t make a difference with this team.* - Ari Gold March 15, 2025, 7:47:33 So…just don’t play Maryland in the tourney. Got it.* - voiceofreason March 15, 2025, 0:27:08 Or Duke * - illini thunder March 15, 2025, 1:22:36 Rodney broke us - apusikam March 14, 2025, 21:04:16 I don’t know what was a more embarrassing moment - Blazer March 14, 2025, 21:52:11 Rice's play was the opener to the Washington Post's story - Potomac March 15, 2025, 8:33:24 Just keep us out of marylands bracket. Like this team constantly being tested.* - Toonces March 14, 2025, 20:23:20 BU said MD has the #1 defense since Jan 1. And he blames himself for not having them ready* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 20:04:51 Did he fire Hamer?* - WhitmansFolly March 14, 2025, 20:34:02 did he mention where we rank since then?* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 20:25:31 has dgl’s mom posted anything yet? maybe she can give the team a pep talk.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:51:26 did i miss where dgl was a distraction or his mom was an issue this year? why single her out, ari?* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 20:13:15 i actually like her and dgl. need some more piss and vinegar on this team.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 20:23:59 Tim Beckman: "We won the second half". - osklister March 14, 2025, 19:51:00 Just the most confounding Illini team of my lifetime. No rhyme or reason - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:40:35 It’s Roster construction. Too many new and inexperienced pieces. - ATL March 14, 2025, 19:43:52 C’mon. It’s been a whole season. It’s a limited team and they have a kryptonite. - voiceofreason March 15, 2025, 0:30:18 Opposing coaches still think we’re inexperienced, and they try to take advantage of it - snipes824 March 15, 2025, 8:24:55 Valid point, but that’s not an inexperience in the system problem, it’s a physical problem. - voiceofreason March 15, 2025, 11:48:42 i'm with you. this is not a knowing the system or practice problem at this point - snipes824 March 15, 2025, 12:08:21 That’s where I was going with not being in the culture. Culture instills toughness. - ATL March 15, 2025, 13:25:17 That’s just polite coach speak for Illinois is soft as fuck* - opossum jenkins March 15, 2025, 9:20:30 definitely, which I believe is partially correlated with youth - snipes824 March 15, 2025, 9:30:31 Its staff construction too* - WhitmansFolly March 14, 2025, 20:10:46 The Elite 8 last year came with a price - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:47:11 100% worth it* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 19:54:14 The thing is, it’s entirely possible we make another elite eight with this team. It’s going - ATL March 14, 2025, 19:56:49 Yep.* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 19:56:32 I don’t necessarily disagree but they’ve had 33 games together at this point - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:45:55 I don’t think so - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 20:15:22 Also having so many guys out sick in the middle of the season cut their practice time together* - IlliniRunner March 14, 2025, 23:20:52 *snaps for snipes** - Nobster March 14, 2025, 20:16:32 Agreed. But in general, experience is a big deal and our “experienced” players were very mid - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:50:50 If only we had landed the big fish from the portal - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:52:33 It’s completely bizarre* - AintHatin March 14, 2025, 19:42:35 Nice of them to go full run out the clock stall the last 8-12 mins. * - illini March 14, 2025, 19:40:21 We won the second half - timmer March 14, 2025, 19:39:58 maryland coach was kind of speechless.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:38:22 He's not the sharpest knife in the drawer. * - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 19:40:13 he is a tool though* - memyselfandillini March 14, 2025, 20:13:04 Sadly am somewhat relieved at what the final score ended up as. #MoralVictory* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 19:38:10 With you always* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:39:39 well that sucked ass* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 19:37:40 Our defense held them to 31 this half! /S * - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:37:36 24 in the first 8:12, 7 in the last 11:48* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 19:41:23 Won the second half!* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 19:39:35 nice adjustments.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:38:54 Yep, pretty genius of Brad to have Willard bring in his scrubs with 7 to play! - Kajagoogoo March 14, 2025, 19:41:10 Relieved at the 8x - 6x!* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:37:09 8x-6x!!!!!!* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:37:07 We were obviously devastated by the Fran news * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:37:04 6x-8x* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 19:36:54 saved the 8x-6x.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:36:38 I think we would have been blown out by their second team* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:31:08 Well they are wearing Maryland jerseys so I agree* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:31:40 Classic Ron McDon* - Stu March 14, 2025, 19:36:10 Hi Stu!* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:37:43 We must be close to some record for like 20+ wins AND 20+ losses or something - meanjeans March 14, 2025, 19:30:51 5-4 in 20-point games against B1G opponents is crazy - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 19:37:06 I absolutely hate what college basket ball has now become. Fuck this 1 year roster bull shit - illini thunder March 14, 2025, 19:30:47 You should definitely stop watching then - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:31:38 Please* - GMAW March 14, 2025, 19:39:38 No. I’m a fan and as much as the nut punches hurt, I’m still a lifer * - illini thunder March 14, 2025, 19:35:29 lulz* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:32:03 The upside, if there’s an upside, is a 7 seed is much more likely to get an average high-major - illini March 14, 2025, 19:30:34 Again, why are our starters in with 3:00 left in a blowout?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:30:11 why is this such a big deal for you? - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 19:31:48 Injury? Morez is coming off of an injury and I don't want him to get hurt in garbage time?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:33:24 How bad must Carey Booth be? - illinilosch March 14, 2025, 19:29:48 He quit. Body language is bad if you see yesterday's locker room videos.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:30:45 Rice was 4 points from his career high and only needed 1 - 3 to tie the record.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:29:05 4-24 from 3.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:27:36 I don’t think the margin will have a huge impact on our seed, but… - OB25 March 14, 2025, 19:26:25 It doesn’t matter. We might win a game. But the second we run into a team that punches in the mouth - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:29:55 We are 7 days removed from a 10 point 2nd half comeback versus a top 5 seed team. - OB25 March 14, 2025, 19:34:06 correct.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:32:04 7 seed it is* - AintHatin March 14, 2025, 19:28:41 Yep. Getting shit pumped was about the only thing that could hurt us tonight* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:27:37 All that work Brad did in the pressers....*poof* - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:27:14 17 turnovers to 3. 0 pts off turnovers to 22. *facepalm** - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 19:26:03 Another 6 turnover game for KJ* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 19:25:16 good riddance.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:28:29 I was wondering earlier if he could get to a triple double. Possibly a quadruple double* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 14, 2025, 19:26:12 Why are our starters still in?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:23:36 Nice block by Jake!* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:22:06 Complete quit is obviously part of this group’s DNA. - AintHatin March 14, 2025, 19:21:34 I blame timmer - ATL March 14, 2025, 19:20:44 we were within 16 this half, right?* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:19:21 I don't think we got it under 20. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:25:51 Think it got as low as…22* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:25:09 don't think so * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:23:29 that makes me feel less shitty* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:30:38 Brad should herb brooks them tonight - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 19:18:43 Meh. It’s way too late for all that. * - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:19:30 Just sit out main rotation guys. They've all checked out (except maybe Boswell).* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:17:13 Something that should have happened 10 min ago* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:18:44 True. Just don't want to see our guys get injured.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:19:28 We’re short on a lot of shots tonight. Tired* - GMAW March 14, 2025, 19:16:34 We may have played last night but we’ve had a slow schedule for the last three weeks* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:20:31 correct.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:29:26 Absolutely everything is hitting front of rim including a few free throws * - BradUnderwoodforprez March 14, 2025, 19:19:05 that doesn't make much sense, though. maybe a third game it would.* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:20:22 Maryland is just rubbing our nose in it* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:15:45 rolling the ball up when you're ahead by 31 * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:15:26 I assumed that was to run clock. Not to save clock. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:16:38 *head tilt* - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:18:45 He’s right, the game clock would have been running. Just not the shot clock* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 19:27:14 Right but it's something you do when there's still something to play for - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:28:51 No... you're bleeding game clock. Shortening the game. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:32:12 That's not what they did though - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:36:22 What was happening when the ball was rolling up the court? - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:37:20 The shot cock staying at 30 seconds * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:39:06 And the game clock? - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:39:25 I get what you're saying - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:40:44 I can see how you might think that. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:44:02 Yet they only did it once * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:45:39 Depends on how much the shot clock they ended up using, which I don’t recall* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 19:37:11 I feel like they shot it under 5 seconds. And it wasn’t a super urgent possession. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:37:55 what? hard to take that anyway but them mocking the team.* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:18:43 wut?* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:17:24 I don't know how it's hard to understand. The game clock was running. The shot clock wasn't. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:22:10 it was? than ok, i guess. did they hold for a late shot on that possession?*? - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:24:55 I think so. Either way... game clock was running, shot clock wasn't. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:26:44 i can’t believe there’s still 9 minutes left.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:12:18 So much quit in this team* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:11:37 I'm going to be negative and ask the question, do these 1 year players not - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:16:18 I think they’re valid questions* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:24:31 Magnitudes worse than the Duke game* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:14:04 Boswell has missed at least 3 layups tonight. I thought he turned a corner with those* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:10:36 Everyone was not dialed in tonight. Was obvious from the jump* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:11:29 we didn’t come here to just win one.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:12:52 It’s true. Win one and disappeared in another* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:17:24 Gutless effort* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 19:09:42 I do not for a second believe we're throwing this game. But I also feel like we don't give a shit. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 19:09:36 Any odds Queen leaves MD after this year? Is he projected in the draft?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:08:55 All 5 B1G all frosh team picks are projected lottery picks * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:09:59 Thanks. I'd be happy to never see him or Reese again* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:11:10 I know it's always brad and hamer and the plan, but I just see players just getting whupped* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 19:05:53 We need someone who can make in game adjustments when the original plan is crap* - WhitmansFolly March 14, 2025, 19:22:23 Sorry, Bob. You're out. * - Tuscy March 14, 2025, 19:05:15 Quite the conundrum...might have to do a "Should Bob do the gamethread?" poll* - RSMBob March 14, 2025, 20:29:43 Timmer jinxed the thread. I’d give Bob another chance.* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 19:05:59 ^^This^^* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 19:27:38 Bite me* - timmer March 14, 2025, 19:06:51 Dammit, timmer. * - Tuscy March 14, 2025, 19:08:46 LEEEEROY JENKINS!* - timmer March 14, 2025, 19:14:58 No thank you* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 19:07:39 This* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:06:43 We’ve quit* - GMAW March 14, 2025, 19:04:11 So have we* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:04:49 what does that mean?* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:05:58 The Dig family has turned it off* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:09:37 Magic 8 ball says…. The fans!* - Stu March 14, 2025, 19:07:05 Again. Clear the bench. Don’t get anyone hurt. Let them think about the shitty focus they had - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 19:04:07 Yep. Put the entire bench in. We end up where we end up in the tourney* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:05:24 yep.* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 19:05:06 Jesus Christ guys* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:03:54 Great decision again KJ * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:03:49 Maybe trying to foul out so he can sit * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:05:08 Nm* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:06:31 Soft.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:04:35 Nice. Trey managed not to commit a lane violation on the first Queen FT!* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 19:03:34 LOL. These touch fouls are dumb. Just get the game over with refs * - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:03:30 LOL can't even make a simple pass * - jdl March 14, 2025, 19:01:59 Glad DGL came in to settle things down* - OrangeSox March 14, 2025, 19:02:38 That was a flop* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 19:01:49 They flop every three pointer* - tuffy7 March 14, 2025, 19:02:59 There’s the night in a nutshell. Jesus* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:01:42 KJ is broken beyond all repair this season * - illini thunder March 14, 2025, 19:01:25 He’s been our best player tonight - Blazer March 14, 2025, 19:06:25 Worst defense I've seen by a high major D1 team since Illinois played Duke* - OrangeSox March 14, 2025, 19:01:00 lol kj. so bad.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 19:00:54 Morez gets a pass because he’s been out a month - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:59:34 Plz to not dive on the ground Rez * - jdl March 14, 2025, 18:58:45 Yeah, I'd be good if we sat him the rest of the game.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:59:45 Did I just see a zone?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:58:27 lol, add a lane violation to the list* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:52:26 That wasn't even a 1 and 1. Just mindless mistakes.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:53:22 on the FIRST of a two shot foul. NWTFITWTF* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 18:53:04 It was unreal. Just nonchalant with no care* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 18:54:15 I’m not sure I have ever seen that* - BradUnderwoodforprez March 14, 2025, 18:53:39 KJ has been really good for like 80% of this game, the other 20% has just been terrible - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:51:42 Without Tomi the whole game we’ve had to go back to initiating offense with ball screens - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:54:15 He’s unfortunately been our best player* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 14, 2025, 18:53:05 So we came out with a double in the second half - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:48:23 Really really dumb fouls from Tomi all night* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:46:52 This game has had it all. KJ turnovers, Boswell layup follies, Ben lolz* - OrangeSox March 14, 2025, 18:45:47 like those two plays. wide open 3 missed. layup missed. we're just so streaky in ways other good - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 18:45:41 I do wonder what a year in the system does to the consistency of the team. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 18:43:53 All I ask for in the 2nd half is to have some pride. Act like you care on defense* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:43:22 ooo - biclops March 14, 2025, 18:43:12 there's just too much variance on this team. you have no idea what you're going to get game to game - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 18:39:09 It was always gonna come down to hoping the good version shows up on the first weekend. - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:45:16 After the season is over I wonder if we'll hear that this team hated each other. - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:40:33 no this isn't the 2022- 2023 team* - Poldark March 14, 2025, 18:51:34 Some teams are shitty matchups. We can get a favorable draw and still hit 16 - digs March 14, 2025, 18:51:02 They just played 4 straight great games, we’re reading way too much into this one.* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:48:50 Can't say I see that at all. Just a lot of bad schemes and shooting* - OrangeSox March 14, 2025, 18:47:26 Boswell said just last night the team chemistry has never been better* - BradUnderwoodforprez March 14, 2025, 18:42:30 They definitely don’t seem to hate each other. * - ATL March 14, 2025, 18:42:26 I don't think so. there's no rumblings of that, and you don't get that from interviews - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 18:42:16 Have to let Hamer and Kwa go and rethink the defense* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:45:03 You get the opposite. I agree on the youth aspect.* - ATL March 14, 2025, 18:43:06 This is what we get for hiring DEI players* - Stu March 14, 2025, 18:35:37 This season has had its high points. They all do. But on balance it’s kinda sucked* - opossum jenkins March 14, 2025, 18:34:54 Lulz - digs March 14, 2025, 18:44:21 Definitely frustrating but objectively it’s been a success, at minimum met preseason expectations - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:42:27 Meh. After the 08-20 stretch, I’ll never not enjoy being solidly in the tourney - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:38:57 I would have preferred Iowa kept Fran since we routinely beat his ass. * - illini March 14, 2025, 18:40:57 Mostly because we have good talent but it's poorly used* - WhitmansFolly March 14, 2025, 18:37:14 Huge swings. Biggest win and worst loss in program history in the same season* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:36:21 Potential for 2 worst losses in program history* - ab75 March 14, 2025, 18:38:34 I had that typed out and deleted it. It wouldn't surprise me at this point.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:39:22 I think we could shoot 100% in the second half and still lose - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 18:33:28 We didn’t need to win today. But we needed to avoid a shitpumping. - JFG March 14, 2025, 18:33:25 we're not an 8. this just prevents us becoming a 5* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 18:34:23 I blame timmer. Messed with Bob’s gamethread mojo* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:32:32 BAMM looks excited. Fuck you BAMM.* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:31:51 He's giddy. I didn't think his voice could get squeakier, but it is.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:33:10 I wonder whose Mom on their team one of our guys banged - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:30:04 They know we are scared of them. Blood in the water.* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:31:16 This. They expect to beat the brakes off us every time we play* - WhitmansFolly March 14, 2025, 18:36:15 Their coach is an angry little motherfucker. He seems to know how to get his team ready* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:30:54 One thing I appreciate about Maryland… - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 18:29:51 md’s last 3 team totals 68, 71 and 74.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 18:29:02 We’ve been lit up the 3 halves so far in this tourney. It’s not just - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:30:06 We’re 40th in the country in defensive efficiency - GMAW March 14, 2025, 18:32:43 But sub-100 the last 6 weeks* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:33:14 I think we dropped from something like 33 to 41 from the IA game * - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:32:15 That was as pathetic a defensive effort you will ever see* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:28:16 Defense? What's that? We forced 0 turnovers. I mean. . Zero. How are we that bad?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:29:55 11 turnovers. 3-14 on 3s. Will they score 125 on us?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:27:51 Clown show. Have they fired Hamer yet?* - WhitmansFolly March 14, 2025, 18:27:44 Fire everyone* - HeatMizer March 14, 2025, 18:27:11 I don’t see how KJ is a 1st rounder, let alone a lottery pick* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:26:57 I don't think he has cared for a few months. He's going through the motions. - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:31:34 Is 57 points in a half bad?* - biclops March 14, 2025, 18:26:17 Turnover and a foul lol* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 18:26:11 Oh my* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:26:04 Man KJ is just bad. Like way below replacement level bad. Play dgl* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:26:00 DGL is terrible* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 18:26:58 DGL has been unplayable since he came back. No way you can do that* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:26:35 Have you watched KJ at all today?* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:27:15 Yes. He’s still miles better than DGL* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:34:56 And I’m not saying all the time. Just the second half* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:28:09 DGL was even worse, somehow* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:28:02 KJ has one move and everyone knows it. He’s cooked* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:25:56 Fuckin Ben. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 18:25:51 “Lottery pick” - GMAW March 14, 2025, 18:25:46 I keep waiting for the stock to fall and he’s still top 6 in every mock - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:27:25 I was just sayng maybe some of these passes ending up as turnovers are converted to buckets in the - Chuck Woodaby March 14, 2025, 18:34:35 There probably is something to the space in the NBA - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:41:18 This* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:29:02 Just can’t imagine it at this point* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 18:26:42 He's going to get some GM fired.* - Chuck Woodaby March 14, 2025, 18:27:29 But but analytics and metrics and potential!! Bench players are picking his pocket* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:35:29 double nickels in one half. what a joke.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 18:25:45 We look so undisciplined on both sides of the ball* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:25:44 The great Jordan Geronimo. It was perfect that that shitter transferred to Maryland* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:25:26 No Reese, no queen. We choose to dribble on the perimeter for hours - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:25:19 Their bench is clowning us.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:28:40 This is so pathetic* - reggiedunlop March 14, 2025, 18:25:12 kj going into too many, but he was held on that to* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 18:25:10 I am so sick of KJ’s turnovers* - opossum jenkins March 14, 2025, 18:25:05 It’s fucking embarrassing. Awful * - illini thunder March 14, 2025, 18:25:55 Getting completely clowned by their bench* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:24:49 Another embarrassing performance* - OrangeSox March 14, 2025, 18:24:35 LOL. And they call that on Boswell.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:23:23 so infuriating* - Nobster March 14, 2025, 18:24:13 Well that sums it up. Not our night* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:22:13 They can do little wrong right now* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:23:09 As does that. I mean this is ridiculous* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:22:57 INSANE to just throw it away like that* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 18:22:00 How did Ben not get fouled there?* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:21:27 Refs swallowed their whistles against MD the last 10 minutes* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:22:03 lol Humrichous* - biclops March 14, 2025, 18:21:09 Next year, we have to be committed to playing tough defense. - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:19:56 They’re just so much quicker and more athletic - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:22:56 100%. We are sloppy and slow. Not a great combo* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:24:13 Glad we’re showing life, but maybe don’t spot them 20 first* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:16:21 ...again* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:17:07 Yea. Frustrating. * - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 18:18:39 How is that on MJ when Queen was riding his back?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:15:03 Queen has tried to commit that 3rd foul about 3 times with no call. Smart of Willard to get him out - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:16:59 I have no idea* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:16:49 And he hacked KJ* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:16:19 Riley yikes* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:14:16 Would love to put something together while Queen has 2 * - illini March 14, 2025, 18:13:44 Would love to get his 3rd in the first half* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:14:33 Basically 0% to win this game, but would still like to see them keep drawing fouls and - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:13:12 Finally Tre! 2 on Queen now. Lets get back to cutting.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:12:36 is there a reason why they can’t ever stop anybody in transition anymore?* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 18:12:33 nm* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:17:31 When has this team ever stopped somebody in transition? - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:17:30 Small consolation but KJ has been a lot better (on offense)* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:10:57 Not as much since I posted this* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:17:16 20 min later and we finally get that 7th foul * - jdl March 14, 2025, 18:10:08 And just now getting an actual bonus free throw* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:13:28 So containing Boswell is their game plan? * - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:09:31 I have like two fond memories of playing Maryland in basketball* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 14, 2025, 18:08:48 The Tevian game? * - jdl March 14, 2025, 18:10:37 The 2010 MSG game and the 2000 Maui game* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 14, 2025, 18:13:40 Last year’s win at their place was pretty good too* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:18:32 This bullshit even goes as far back as Danny Miller banking in a 3 to beat us yrs ago* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:10:03 And one of them was 41 years ago* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 18:09:42 Iowa/MD are a combined 18-35 from three against us* - GMAW March 14, 2025, 18:08:04 Going under screens is part of it* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 18:09:19 I think there are maybe two examples where we’ve gone under - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:14:41 It doesn’t excuse all of it, but it’s easy to get out of sorts when the other team is doing this - OB25 March 14, 2025, 18:07:34 I mean defense, whatever, we’re a bad defensive team and have been for months - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:07:34 They are 7/11 from 3.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:07:32 pwned doesn’t even do this justice.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 18:06:46 You may want to run to CVS for some extra baby oil. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 18:07:33 #ourkryptonite* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:06:41 I mean perfect storm here. Again we’ve been BAD. But this is an amazing performance from MD. Doing - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:06:29 Wisconsin is impressed by their 3 point marksmanship * - jdl March 14, 2025, 18:07:47 Yep. It's just ridiculous. But it is what it is. * - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:07:17 This is a 10pt game if we play to stasis. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 18:07:06 LOL. Just put Carey Booth in at this point.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:06:10 Not a great sign if we fall behind early next week. * - illini March 14, 2025, 18:05:57 These fools own us.* - Toonces March 14, 2025, 18:05:48 Come thr fuck on* - MC March 14, 2025, 18:05:42 Peace out. Someone let me know if we get within 6* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 14, 2025, 18:05:39 My god. Queen destroys Riley and no call * - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:05:31 Are we drunk?* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 18:05:12 Wtf is happening* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:04:54 Jesus. I mean everything can fuck off* - uofi1998 March 14, 2025, 18:04:51 Cannot even make a fuking dunk. * - harb March 14, 2025, 18:04:37 Someone tell that kid to cheer for a different program asap. Save him * - MC March 14, 2025, 18:04:25 What the fuck happened to the kb and will from last night?* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:04:17 So we get to see the crying kid for the next 20 years. Lovely* - illinilosch March 14, 2025, 18:04:10 how is 1-8 vs. 6-9 from 3? - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 18:04:08 We are getting killed* - JacobRDaugherty March 14, 2025, 18:04:05 Re: Break the curse UI vs MD (UI +1.5, O/U 158.5), 6:30 pm EDT BTN - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 18:03:55 Lid is on the basket for Riley. Need to get him going * - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:03:52 How old is Reese? 36? Was he on a Juan Dixon team? * - illini March 14, 2025, 18:03:51 Kid gonna get memed * - jdl March 14, 2025, 18:03:39 Wow wow wow wow wow - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:03:31 BBIQ is lacking.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:03:12 So just a repeat of the first meeting * - jdl March 14, 2025, 18:02:40 Just give up the two points man * - MC March 14, 2025, 18:02:37 How dumb can you be?* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 18:02:31 Oh Tomi* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 18:02:23 He knew he had two fouls already right?* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:03:06 Let’s get the rally going.* - MC March 14, 2025, 18:02:09 Tomi’s 2nd was incredibly stupid and just gave MD everything they needed. - uofi1998 March 14, 2025, 18:00:36 Even more incredibly stupid* - uofi1998 March 14, 2025, 18:02:38 He compounded his bad pass turnover with his second unnecessary foul. Ugh. * - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:01:20 Assuming it stays this way, that’ll be 4-12 vs Maryland since they joined. Can they go away? * - MC March 14, 2025, 17:59:57 it's the 6 offensive rebounds for me* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 17:59:40 At least 2 were just taken away from our guys. Show some toughness.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 18:00:55 I don’t know why this team shits itself when they play Maryland but… - uofi1998 March 14, 2025, 17:59:22 Brad really has them ready to play* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 17:58:44 Next foul we're in the bonus, may want to take advantage of that * - jdl March 14, 2025, 17:58:39 Been that way for awhile-* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 17:59:08 And we jack 3s. Not surprising with this team* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:59:59 Yep. Maryland had 4 fouls in the first 4 minutes* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 17:59:55 Just concede the game and wait for the 8 seed announcement* - illinilosch March 14, 2025, 17:58:38 0.0% chance of an 8* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:58:56 I wanna believe this* - illinilosch March 14, 2025, 17:59:37 Shhhhh* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 17:59:26 Fuckin Ben. - tvillini March 14, 2025, 17:58:16 lol at this effort.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 17:58:03 This team is as big of a front runner as you’ll see. Hit a few shots, get a lead they look great - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:58:02 Good chance to get 100-balled* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 17:58:01 Kylan shooting 3’s, that’ll solve it* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 17:57:44 step backs to boot.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 17:58:21 lol. the great Jordan Geronimo.* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 17:57:43 His second 3 pt make all season. Because of course. * - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 17:58:53 Second made 3 all year? Did I hear that right?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:58:37 Yep* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 17:59:07 Probably. * - harb March 14, 2025, 17:58:56 This is inexplicable. Yes, Maryland is great, but we literally stopped doing everything - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:57:41 It's so frustrating* - DocWalk20 March 14, 2025, 18:00:37 Kylan, calm down* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 17:57:40 JFC…..big guy hits his second 3……..for the year. When it’s bad……it’s fuking really bad. * - harb March 14, 2025, 17:57:39 Probably don’t need Boswell trying to shoot us back into this one* - shua March 14, 2025, 17:57:33 Fuck Maryland and Willard. I hate them* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:57:29 Boswell just jackin’* - HeatMizer March 14, 2025, 17:57:25 This shot selection is so good /s * - MC March 14, 2025, 17:57:22 Pathetic* - opossum jenkins March 14, 2025, 17:57:03 Let's get back to our cutting offense.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:56:35 Holy fuck you guys. * - illini March 14, 2025, 17:56:25 We’ve been bad for sure, but man MD has played truly excellent* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:54:40 We look terrified* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 17:54:10 Whatever we are trying to do on defense isn’t working* - Mrap24 March 14, 2025, 17:53:22 imagine that.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 17:58:50 Offense too* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 17:55:19 We’re playing D??* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 17:53:49 Welp, there's the career high against us again. First game was Reece, this game is Rice.* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:53:03 Going to be a long night. * - harb March 14, 2025, 17:51:59 Oh. One of those games. I see. * - MC March 14, 2025, 17:51:54 Not a thing you can do if they’re gonna shoot like this* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 17:51:53 Defend?* - HeatMizer March 14, 2025, 17:53:09 Stop going under screens. Jfc* - OWWDig March 14, 2025, 17:52:27 Is that a Hamer special or KJ just not following the scouting report?* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:54:11 That has to be KJ. We don’t go under screens. That’s the whole point of the stab* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:54:54 Defense has been ok on a few of their makes, they’re just playing really well* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 17:53:30 Ballgame. - illinilosch March 14, 2025, 17:51:38 Yup. Off for a run* - Chilango March 14, 2025, 17:52:05 KJ is an open door on D tonight. Woooof* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:51:24 Really really bad. How does he go under on Rice? Just so undisciplined - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:52:50 He has been for a while. No urgency at all* - SGIllini1 March 14, 2025, 17:52:11 lol. ridiculous.* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 17:51:18 Some key wanna guard Rice* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:51:09 Jesus Christ* - biclops March 14, 2025, 17:51:04 This game is over.* - opossum jenkins March 14, 2025, 17:51:00 man I hate maryland* - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 17:46:51 is 1-5 with 3 tos any good?* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 17:46:28 two stupid weak shit fouls on Tomi* - Chilango March 14, 2025, 17:46:21 We look so sloppy compared to disciplined teams like md, msu* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:46:21 Dumb fucking foul* - HeatMizer March 14, 2025, 17:46:01 Fuck Maryland* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 17:45:51 Exactly to script* - opossum jenkins March 14, 2025, 17:45:45 Weak second foul on Tomi, but he has to be smarter* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:45:39 this is torture * - biclops March 14, 2025, 17:45:23 Would be nice to get another quick foul on one of their bigs* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 17:44:46 Not what I had mind. Really dumb pass by him followed by a dumber foul as a result* - OB25 March 14, 2025, 17:46:23 Re their bigs* - jdl March 14, 2025, 17:45:46 Wrong team* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:45:38 Queen is a dude. * - illini March 14, 2025, 17:44:12 At least we’re drawing fouls. Could be very important* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:43:49 Maybe getting them into foul trouble is the way* - biclops March 14, 2025, 17:43:49 Give the ball to Will. KJ has the yips* - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:40:51 Love KJ, gonna miss him. I will not miss the most careless ballhandling I’ve ever seen from a great* - John Coctostan March 14, 2025, 17:39:52 kj to. drink.* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 17:39:40 Well, it's been real.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 14, 2025, 17:39:37 2 for 2! (In turnovers)* - Ron McDon March 14, 2025, 17:38:57 Gene Honda bringing the heat on those lineups* - biclops March 14, 2025, 17:36:11 *sigh* * - biclops March 14, 2025, 17:34:39 Bump for awareness* - Orangeillini March 14, 2025, 17:32:44 If KJ is in a funk, I think our best lineup right now might be Kylan, Will, Tre, Morez, Tomi - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:32:30 Bump - ATL March 14, 2025, 17:31:54 looks like there may have been a bet last night - snipes824 March 14, 2025, 16:51:57 Torture the turtle.* - Warrin'_Illini March 14, 2025, 16:50:39 Paul Szelc, D.J. Carstensen, Edwin Young * - jdl March 14, 2025, 16:41:32 Szelc made a mess of last night's game. Hopefully we're his team of destiny tonight. - Illiniphil March 14, 2025, 16:46:17 He was awful, and had it out for Musselman - Blazer March 14, 2025, 17:13:47 any chance the staff tries something different on defense tonight?* - Ari Gold March 14, 2025, 13:41:13 They were trying no defense last night, so who knows.* - JFG March 14, 2025, 14:34:36   Searching