Nvm*

Posted by digs on January 22, 2026, 16:13:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

I was thinking about the Purdue game and it dawned on me…

Posted by OB25 on January 22, 2026, 10:54:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Can you name (without looking it up) the 5 head coaching gigs Buzz has held?

Posted by TarheelIllini on January 22, 2026, 7:05:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Turtles have tiny dicks.

Posted by JFG on January 21, 2026, 21:46:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Let’s go on Saturday, boys. Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Our best player had his worst game in a month and we led by 30

Posted by GMAW on January 21, 2026, 21:23:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

I LOVE that Andrej is getting the opportunity to guard Coit and Smith. At this point, I can say pretty confidently that Andrej defends small guards better than Kylan, and Kylan guards wings better than Andrej. Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Underwood mentioned in post game that Kylan is having surgery on his hand tomorrow *

Posted by jdl on January 21, 2026, 20:41:27, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Petro only 4 mins? Kinda surprised he didn’t get more run in the second half. *

Posted by illini on January 21, 2026, 20:27:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Stayed at #8 KenPom and #1 on offense. Defense dropped from #21 to #22.*

Posted by OB25 on January 21, 2026, 20:24:28, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

9x-5x WAS RIGHT THERE. FIRE UNDERWOOD!!*

Posted by ATL on January 21, 2026, 20:13:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

LOL fuck that.*

Posted by Toonces on January 21, 2026, 20:02:46, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Legitimately bronchial.

Dagger kenpom three. Boooooooo*

Posted by Blazer on January 21, 2026, 20:02:32, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Roughy nightmare*

Posted by OB25 on January 21, 2026, 20:02:30, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Still covered. *

Posted by assassin on January 21, 2026, 20:02:29, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

You can tell it’s killing Brad to be giving away the margin here*

Posted by OB25 on January 21, 2026, 20:01:55, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

brutal last two minutes. cancel the circle jerk.*

Posted by Orangeillini on January 21, 2026, 20:01:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Blake can definitely get his arms higher in the air than the Jak attack*

Posted by assassin on January 21, 2026, 20:00:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Mills is stealing Ken points from us*

Posted by Ron McDon on January 21, 2026, 20:00:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

40!*

Posted by assassin on January 21, 2026, 19:57:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Come on 9X-6X.*

Posted by DocWalk20 on January 21, 2026, 19:57:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Is 27 enough of a kenpom bump to take the starters out?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on January 21, 2026, 19:53:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Up to 39 3PAs. Nice that the’ve made 15 of them (38.5%)*

Posted by DocWalk20 on January 21, 2026, 19:53:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Ben with a big shot. *

Posted by harb on January 21, 2026, 19:51:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Anyone else wanna join me after the game for a kenpom circle jerk?*

Posted by biclops on January 21, 2026, 19:51:15, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. The way you are, it's not your fault, you knew that The way we were, so young and caught up in it

Dagg3r B3n. :-)*

Posted by DocWalk20 on January 21, 2026, 19:51:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Been kinda ass at the FT line.

Posted by tvillini on January 21, 2026, 19:50:30, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Really bringing Z back in?*

Posted by Blazer on January 21, 2026, 19:48:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

It honestly feels like a ho-hum game from us and we’re up 23*

Posted by Blazer on January 21, 2026, 19:45:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Mirk with a great save and then a nice 3. *

Posted by harb on January 21, 2026, 19:43:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

NUGGETS*

Posted by Jackie on January 21, 2026, 19:42:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Fuck Maryland.*

Posted by Toonces on January 21, 2026, 19:38:22, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Legitimately bronchial.

Gonna try to get to 40 3PA tonight. *

Posted by assassin on January 21, 2026, 19:36:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

So Not an ejection?*

Posted by ATL on January 21, 2026, 19:32:05, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Also would be suspended for purdue so thats fun*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on January 21, 2026, 19:31:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Stupid Z. But in what world does that 3 not count?*

Posted by OB25 on January 21, 2026, 19:31:09, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I guess it’s a psycho Z night *

Posted by biclops on January 21, 2026, 19:31:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. The way you are, it's not your fault, you knew that The way we were, so young and caught up in it

So Dumb by big Z*

Posted by ATL on January 21, 2026, 19:31:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Z man, what are you doing

Posted by Blazer on January 21, 2026, 19:30:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Basket should still count though Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Well he’s gonna get kicked out. *

Posted by assassin on January 21, 2026, 19:30:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

He gawn! *

Posted by Tuscy on January 21, 2026, 19:30:43, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. "I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

What are you doing Z?*

Posted by Ron McDon on January 21, 2026, 19:30:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Jake Davis vibes are high *

Posted by assassin on January 21, 2026, 19:29:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

The little dude is awesome. *

Posted by harb on January 21, 2026, 19:28:02, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Andrej in full on beast mode*

Posted by Blazer on January 21, 2026, 19:19:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.

Hell yes.*

Posted by Toonces on January 21, 2026, 19:19:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. Legitimately bronchial.

9/6/6 for Wagler, triple double very much in play*

Posted by OB25 on January 21, 2026, 19:15:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Buzz at the half court line calling that foul. *

Posted by Tuscy on January 21, 2026, 19:14:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. "I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

Andre having a huge game tonight. *

Posted by harb on January 21, 2026, 19:13:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching. [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Why do BTN hair and makeup people let him go on tv looking like that*

Posted by Jackie on January 21, 2026, 18:55:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Maryland Pre-game and Game Thread (Weds 6pm CST on BTN)"

Previous Message Is this the year that the Maryland curse is reversed? Methinks so. Maryland is bad. 152 in the NET. 0-8 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 1-6 in the Big Ten. 1-4 in true away games. Illinois is good. 7 in the NET. 7-3 in Quad 1 and 2 games. 6-1 in the Big Ten. 9-1 at home. The Krush will be back. We will be heavily favored. THE ONLY THINGS that worry me are: ----Maryland kinda went off on PSU the other day ----We haven't had our lazy mid/late January loss yet ----Illini brains might be thinking ahead to Purdue Maryland has been without their best player (Payne) since mid December...not sure what the deal is there...can't seem to find any info on his status recently. Regardless, last game he played in was 12/13 (if people know what's up, feel free to update) We'll need to watch Coit. He's good. Went for 43 against PSU this weekend, and tied the Maryland single game record for 3 pointers with 9 in that game against PSU. Beyond that, Maryland is pretty pedestrian. ENOUGH OF THE FUCKING TURTLE. Take care of business, and then a HUGE game on Saturday with a lot of eyeballs watching.