I'm told we get both high knees & scirotto tomorrow

Posted by IlliniSax05 on February 6, 2026, 8:49:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Although the video is basically just a highlight reel with no analysis or anything

Posted by dk on February 6, 2026, 7:38:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Will led the Wizards over Detroit

Posted by memyselfandillini on February 5, 2026, 20:28:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

20 points, 5R 6A, no TO. getting a lot of tick Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

aaWill

Posted by memyselfandillini on February 5, 2026, 20:28:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

aaWill

Posted by memyselfandillini on February 5, 2026, 20:28:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

aaWill

Posted by memyselfandillini on February 5, 2026, 20:28:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Michigan seems to have pulled the starters with 12 minutes left.

Posted by Toonces on February 5, 2026, 18:59:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

I think the kenpom trade off is worth it to go to the bench at a reasonable time. Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. I’m ugly.

WI game will be Jake Davis wig giveaway night

Posted by biclops on February 5, 2026, 17:24:52, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

So what's the goal for the next 6 games?

Posted by Blazer on February 5, 2026, 16:09:41, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

3-3 seems like worst case. Not sure if that wins us the league at 16-4 but should keep us on the 2 line. Hoping for 4-2 with a win over Michigan and split the west coast trip. Probably drop one somewhere else in the next three. Also would not put 5-1 or 6-0 past this team right now. And if that happens, I won't know what to do with my hands. Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

No one puts Nick Martinelli in a corner

Posted by jdl on February 5, 2026, 15:41:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Well, except Illinois....

Up to 4 in the NET*

Posted by GMAW on February 5, 2026, 7:29:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Tomislav’s tech made the highlight reel

Posted by biclops on February 5, 2026, 7:23:02, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Field of 68: a scary ass team

Posted by biclops on February 5, 2026, 7:14:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Chris Collins with a rather frank assessment: “They are a vastly superior team this year.

Posted by GMAW on February 5, 2026, 6:34:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Better players, better coached.” https://x.com/gourdiereport/status/2019280923334721805?s=46&t=ztO3DbKN60jkQmjKD4kzJg Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Wagler has somehow gone from 9 to 4 in kenpom POY ranking in the last few days*

Posted by gvibes on February 4, 2026, 23:53:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

lol Martinelli was -44 on the night. *

Posted by assassin on February 4, 2026, 23:35:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Alone atop the B1G until Michigan/PSU tomorrow. *

Posted by illini on February 4, 2026, 22:43:09, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Big jump to 4th on T-Rank *

Posted by jdl on February 4, 2026, 22:10:49, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

hey detlef!

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 22:05:02, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Should we flex now? https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1769795943.html Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

What was the runtime of this game, an hour 44?*

Posted by assassin on February 4, 2026, 22:02:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

5-0 including 2 top 5 road wins since Boswell got hurt. Average score 83-66.*

Posted by Orangeillini on February 4, 2026, 22:00:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Wagler's buzzer beater was a game winner

Posted by RVA on February 4, 2026, 21:56:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Offense rises a measly .1 on kenpom

Posted by jdl on February 4, 2026, 21:52:15, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Gained 1.18 kenpom points, 5 overall, defense up to 20*

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 21:52:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

outscored 14-9 after Wagler came out. acceptable kenpom slippage*

Posted by Orangeillini on February 4, 2026, 21:50:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

That was enjoyable*

Posted by Ron McDon on February 4, 2026, 21:49:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Not as close as the final score indicated*

Posted by biclops on February 4, 2026, 21:48:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. I won't let you down So please don't give me up

Let Ty Rodgers get some game reps*

Posted by RVA on February 4, 2026, 21:44:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Did not have Tomislav fouling out on my bingo card *

Posted by biclops on February 4, 2026, 21:42:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. I won't let you down So please don't give me up

I have to be in CU on the 25-26 for a conference. May as well stay for the MI game yeah?

Posted by DiamondDazzle on February 4, 2026, 21:41:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Maybe not after looking at those prices.....owowowowo Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Also Tomi's rebounding has been super impressive tonight*

Posted by gvibes on February 4, 2026, 21:40:22, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Aw the human victory giraffe is out for the year tho. *

Posted by assassin on February 4, 2026, 21:39:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Having the starters still out there is insanity*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on February 4, 2026, 21:38:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Let's sit folks, I don't like this*

Posted by gvibes on February 4, 2026, 21:38:05, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

everyone is acting like a putz out there *

Posted by memyselfandillini on February 4, 2026, 21:36:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

We are only shooting 48% from the field. We are broken*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini on February 4, 2026, 21:36:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

IL: 46 rebounds. NW: 30 points *

Posted by biclops on February 4, 2026, 21:35:46, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. I won't let you down So please don't give me up

Heady TO there by NW to save that possession down 45*

Posted by Herman Blume on February 4, 2026, 21:34:43, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Ok, Brad. Martinelli hasn’t played in about 10 minutes. Empty the bench*

Posted by GMAW on February 4, 2026, 21:33:54, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Ladies were down 45-24 at the half and are now tied 51 all at Oregon*

Posted by OrangeSox on February 4, 2026, 21:31:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Was Brad mad at Mirk or at the foul?*

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 21:29:57, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

brad dammit get them out*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini on February 4, 2026, 21:29:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Page should go play for Tom Izzo*

Posted by Ron McDon on February 4, 2026, 21:29:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

22 is a fucking loser*

Posted by snipes824 on February 4, 2026, 21:29:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

He clocked Dre in the neck *

Posted by assassin on February 4, 2026, 21:29:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Page is a goon*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on February 4, 2026, 21:29:09, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

This is kind of all time shitty shooting night for NU, these looks aren't that bad*

Posted by gvibes on February 4, 2026, 21:29:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Tomi feeding the Krush *

Posted by jdl on February 4, 2026, 21:25:45, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Ivisic bros are spicy*

Posted by Ron McDon on February 4, 2026, 21:25:05, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Totally ok with that Tomi T. Love the edge*

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 21:24:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

lol*

Posted by biclops on February 4, 2026, 21:24:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. I won't let you down So please don't give me up

i’m officially on final 4 watch. but of course i’m supposed to be in mexico that week. urgh*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini on February 4, 2026, 21:22:23, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

This team is ridiculous *

Posted by MC on February 4, 2026, 21:22:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

<aim22> Bench Wagler *

Posted by Poldark on February 4, 2026, 21:21:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball. "Is there anything that you can enjoy anymore, or has politics just ruined everything in life for you?"

Holy shit at the spin into the oop. That’s next level stuff*

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 21:21:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Stop. Stop. He’s already dead*

Posted by timmer on February 4, 2026, 21:18:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. (for rent)

So this is the best Illini offense we will ever see, I guess*

Posted by gvibes on February 4, 2026, 21:18:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

From behind, Phoenix looks just like Kendall*

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 21:17:32, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Glad Stojakovic is having a good game *

Posted by biclops on February 4, 2026, 21:11:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. I won't let you down So please don't give me up

BTN please bring back the Rotella and Barbasol commercials.

Posted by HeatMizer on February 4, 2026, 21:03:29, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

I don’t need to hear anymore about these garbage FS1/barstool sports shows. Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

The best part about that halfcourt three is that Keaton is having a so-so night

Posted by Blazer on February 4, 2026, 21:02:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

In an otherwise uninteresting blowout, but that highlight will be everywhere and help keep the hype train going. Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Was this SVP bite discussed?

Posted by tvillini on February 4, 2026, 20:59:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Please sit Keaton and let Petrovic play a bunch*

Posted by GMAW on February 4, 2026, 20:51:25, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Nice, a 44-19 run to end the half!*

Posted by shua on February 4, 2026, 20:51:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

lol. What can’t he do?*

Posted by IlliniRunner on February 4, 2026, 20:50:32, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

about that trap game…..

Posted by memyselfandillini on February 4, 2026, 20:50:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

we want Izzo Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please.

Ok ok 10x-4x kind of night *

Posted by MC on February 4, 2026, 20:50:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. NW Pre-Game and Game Thread (Wednesday, 8pm on BTN)"

Previous Message 2nd matchup vs. the Nerds. NW is bad. 1-6 in Q1 bad, 1-4 in Q2 bad. This is the beginning of a four Q1 game stretch for them (@Illinois, @Iowa, vs. Michigan, @Nebraska) so they're gonna wanna steal this one. Their record @ Illinois over the past 10 seasons is 1-9 (with their lone win coming in 2023...the Jayden Epps and Matthew Mayer season). Illinois is doing kinda well...not sure you've noticed. 6 in the NET, 5 in the AP. This is a Q2 game for us. Need to get it. That's honestly about all it is. Will say one thing...while the Washington game last week was a hard game to watch (not a lot of rhythm, shots not going down, lots of fouls, they would score right after we did), Imma gonna cap on the Krush a bit. Hey Krush...your job is to be loud THE WHOLE GAME. To stand up and be obnoxious THE WHOLE GAME. That was not happening against Washington. There were tons of times the Krush were SILENT. So be better, Krush. Make the Nerds feel the homecourt advantage, please. Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.