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Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 11:33:21

Don't know who we play, but would love another shot at Wisconsin. And would feel pretty good against Washington if they happen to knock Bucky off this afternoon.

Does a loss drop us to the 3 line? Does a win (no matter who it is) solidify us on the 2 line?

Chance for redemption arc here...beat Wisconsin Friday, beat Michigan Saturday, beat MSU Sunday. We shall see.

If we do end up in Greenville, we’re almost assuredly a day time Thursday game

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:07:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Duke will be in Greenville and has a birthright to the Primetime slot

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What a failure it would be to end up in Greenville.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:20:55, in reply to "If we do end up in Greenville, we’re almost assuredly a day time Thursday game"

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Duke will be in Greenville and has a birthright to the Primetime slot

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Top 10 team, 3 seed. Illinois fans: FAILURE! Just the worst.*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 22:26:02, in reply to "What a failure it would be to end up in Greenville.* "

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Duke will be in Greenville and has a birthright to the Primetime slot

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...narrator*

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:32:07, in reply to "What a failure it would be to end up in Greenville.* "

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Duke will be in Greenville and has a birthright to the Primetime slot

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I just want to avoid BYU*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:12:43, in reply to "If we do end up in Greenville, we’re almost assuredly a day time Thursday game"

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Duke will be in Greenville and has a birthright to the Primetime slot

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Illinois (131.2) is .2 ahead of Purdue (131.0) in kenpom ORtg and they play the #1 defense today.

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:10:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Presumably they would jump us if they play well.

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*poof*

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:56:16, in reply to "Illinois (131.2) is .2 ahead of Purdue (131.0) in kenpom ORtg and they play the #1 defense today."

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Presumably they would jump us if they play well.

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Yeah they’re crushing it so far *

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:59:26, in reply to "*poof*"

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Presumably they would jump us if they play well.

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Purdue 131.6. Meh. *

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:45:45, in reply to "Yeah they’re crushing it so far *"

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Presumably they would jump us if they play well.

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Writer for your Chicago Sun Times has us as National Champions. :-)

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 8:56:12, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Hey, I've never heard of this guy: but I'd rather he predicts us as National Champions than some other spot.

Illinois' height, shooting, playmaking will lead team to Indy, where it'll take down Florida for crown

The Illini exited the regular season with the top offense in college hoops, an adjusted rating of 131.6 that perched it atop stats guru Ken Pomeroy’s chart.

By Rob Miech

My belief in Illinois hoops has not wavered for 11 months, since Andrej Stojakovic committed to the Illini on April 28, 2025, triggering a run to two sportsbooks.

I grabbed 60-to-1 title odds on Illinois at the Westgate SuperBook and 65-1 at Circa Sports. At both shops, I increased my typical futures investment.

Illinois exited the regular season with the top offense in college hoops, an adjusted rating of 131.6 that perched it atop stats guru Ken Pomeroy’s chart.

At TeamRankings, Illinois owned the No. 1 offensive efficiency, at 1.235, including the top road rating of 1.203.

Unless Harvard wins the Ivy, nobody in this NCAA Tournament will sport a better team free-throw percentage than the Illini’s 79.3.

It has a top-30 adjusted defensive efficiency, with the lowest free throws-to-field goals allowance. Don’t send Illinois to the line, and foes will get minimal trips to that charity stripe.

This is the tallest team, with an average height of 80 inches (KenPom says), in college hoops, and it’s the most talented (I say), a fantastic arsenal led by 6-6 rookie guard Keaton Wagler.

The Kansas native shot 41% from beyond the arc during the season and 80.7% at the line and has team-high averages in minutes (33.5), points (18.1), assists (4.30) and steals (0.90).

The imposing inside forces are David Mirkovic and the Ivisic brothers, Tomislav and Zvonimir. With an array of shots and slinky inside moves with either hand, Stojakovic is my X-factor.

The Illini took seven regular-season lumps, tasting turpentine, which will serve its players well.

They’re “plenty good enough” to win it all, ninth-year Illinois coach Brad Underwood said after losing to Michigan. I have concurred since April 28.

Without knowing the brackets, I have the Illini beating Florida for the title April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Duke and Arizona are my other national semifinalists, who lose to the Illini and Gators, respectively, on April 4. Those four are all in the top 10 nationally in average scoring margin.

I do not trust Blue Devils coach John Scheyer, since I can pin at least three losses over his two seasons on his scheme failures.

Plus, did anyone notice last year’s national semifinal loss to Houston? Calls that always seemed to go Coach K’s way didn’t materialize. Those F-bomb torrents must have been persuasive.

(Moreover, how exactly did Scheyer NOT win a crown with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, both thriving at the next level?)

At Florida, new floor general Boogie Fland has stepped into Walter Clayton’s Air Jordans nicely. His smart drives, combined with big men Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu, can deflect the -Wildcats.

The defending-champion Gators displayed their continued class by covering in 14 of their final 17 regular-season games. Eight days after last year’s finale, I bought Florida to repeat at 28-1.

On Oct. 29, 2025, I added a +925 ticket (risk $100, say, to win $925) on the Illini reaching the Final Four, plus Florida (+385), Duke (+275), UConn (+275) and Gonzaga (+725).

As additional insurance, by mid-January, I had grabbed title tickets on Arizona (+1350 and +600), Gonzaga (35-1) and Iowa State (20-1).

In a high-energy title affair, I can envisage the Illini threatening the title-game record of 103 points tallied by UNLV, over Duke, in 1990.

Additional ducats

All season, I updated weekly a list of elite teams that registered among the top 10 percent in offensive and defensive efficiency and covered the spread at least 60% of the time.

That process yielded, among other nuggets, Florida Atlantic (at 40-1) to make the Final Four three years ago and the Gators (title tickets at 40-1 and 50-1) to win it all last season.

That list remained thin throughout 2025-26, proving there are scant dynamos poised to duplicate what UConn accomplished in 2023 and ’24, thumping the field in both NCAAs by going 6-0 against the spread.

Arizona appeared most frequently, Illinois showed in blips, as did Iowa, Saint Louis, Villanova and Virginia.

I grabbed a Nova 65-1 Final Four ticket on Feb. 28 and a 250-1 title ticket on Jan. 5. On Feb. 28, I also got 18-1 on the Cavaliers making the Final Four, and I added title tickets of 150-1 on Nov. 20 and 43-1 on Jan. 15.

With the Billikens, I got 32-1 for the Final Four (Feb. 28) and 125-1 for the title (Feb. 12). If any win a couple of games, I have golden hedging positions. However, I most favor Arkansas (60-1 title ticket on Feb. 18) and Wisconsin (30-1 Final Four ticket on March 1) to pull an upset or two — Michigan, beware.

Those were the odds Wednesday at William Hill, and all are subject to change.

The Badgers have reset their three-point records this season. In victories at Illinois, Michigan and Purdue, and at home against Michigan State, Wisconsin sank at least 15 three-point shots in each game.

Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. has healed from last month’s tweaked left ankle and should be fine for the NCAAs. He sparks an electric and unselfish team whose 1.889 assist-to-turnover ratio is third in the country. Plus, Arkansas covered in seven of its final nine regular-season games to go 21-10 against the number.

Foes close to the Hogs and Wisconsin in the bracket reveal will feel queasy.

Feel especially sorry, though, for those in the Illini’s path.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/casinos-gambling/2026/03/14/ncaa-tournament-picks-illinois-florida-duke-arizona-final-four-florida-atlantic-uconn-iowa-saint-louis-villanova-virginia

-So we got that going for us.

-Which is nice.

Dots

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 14:02:11, in reply to "Writer for your Chicago Sun Times has us as National Champions. :-)"

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1773246643.html

Recrudescence

Here's his bio

Posted by LWillhite <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LWillhite' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:42:53, in reply to "Writer for your Chicago Sun Times has us as National Champions. :-)"

https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author/rob-miech/

Rob Miech (pronounced "Mish") has been a sportswriter for more than thirty years, having mostly written for the Pasadena Star-News, CBS SportsLine, and Las Vegas Sun. His work has also appeared in USA Today, The Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Basketball Times, among other publications. The Best American Sports Writing (2014 edition) highlighted his profile of former UCLA basketball player J.R. Henderson’s longtime immersion into the culture of Japan and its pro hoops league.

Miech is the author of The Last Natural—a behind-the-scenes account of the 2010 junior-college baseball season that launched Bryce Harper to fame and fortune—which the magazine Spitball short-listed as a top baseball book of 2012. He also authored Eleventh Heaven—the story of UCLA’s national hoops-title season of 1994-95, twenty years after the Bruins’ glory run—and Of Cowards and True Men, the adventurous and dramatic life of controversial boxing trainer Kenny Adams.

A longtime resident of Las Vegas, Miech is intimate with the sports-betting arena, its characters and colors, its lexicon and nuances, and the various ways in which punters capitalize on their action. Visit him at on Twitter @robmiech or on Facebook.

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Hey, I've never heard of this guy: but I'd rather he predicts us as National Champions than some other spot.

Illinois' height, shooting, playmaking will lead team to Indy, where it'll take down Florida for crown

The Illini exited the regular season with the top offense in college hoops, an adjusted rating of 131.6 that perched it atop stats guru Ken Pomeroy’s chart.

By Rob Miech

My belief in Illinois hoops has not wavered for 11 months, since Andrej Stojakovic committed to the Illini on April 28, 2025, triggering a run to two sportsbooks.

I grabbed 60-to-1 title odds on Illinois at the Westgate SuperBook and 65-1 at Circa Sports. At both shops, I increased my typical futures investment.

Illinois exited the regular season with the top offense in college hoops, an adjusted rating of 131.6 that perched it atop stats guru Ken Pomeroy’s chart.

At TeamRankings, Illinois owned the No. 1 offensive efficiency, at 1.235, including the top road rating of 1.203.

Unless Harvard wins the Ivy, nobody in this NCAA Tournament will sport a better team free-throw percentage than the Illini’s 79.3.

It has a top-30 adjusted defensive efficiency, with the lowest free throws-to-field goals allowance. Don’t send Illinois to the line, and foes will get minimal trips to that charity stripe.

This is the tallest team, with an average height of 80 inches (KenPom says), in college hoops, and it’s the most talented (I say), a fantastic arsenal led by 6-6 rookie guard Keaton Wagler.

The Kansas native shot 41% from beyond the arc during the season and 80.7% at the line and has team-high averages in minutes (33.5), points (18.1), assists (4.30) and steals (0.90).

The imposing inside forces are David Mirkovic and the Ivisic brothers, Tomislav and Zvonimir. With an array of shots and slinky inside moves with either hand, Stojakovic is my X-factor.

The Illini took seven regular-season lumps, tasting turpentine, which will serve its players well.

They’re “plenty good enough” to win it all, ninth-year Illinois coach Brad Underwood said after losing to Michigan. I have concurred since April 28.

Without knowing the brackets, I have the Illini beating Florida for the title April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The portfolio

Duke and Arizona are my other national semifinalists, who lose to the Illini and Gators, respectively, on April 4. Those four are all in the top 10 nationally in average scoring margin.

I do not trust Blue Devils coach John Scheyer, since I can pin at least three losses over his two seasons on his scheme failures.

Plus, did anyone notice last year’s national semifinal loss to Houston? Calls that always seemed to go Coach K’s way didn’t materialize. Those F-bomb torrents must have been persuasive.

(Moreover, how exactly did Scheyer NOT win a crown with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, both thriving at the next level?)

At Florida, new floor general Boogie Fland has stepped into Walter Clayton’s Air Jordans nicely. His smart drives, combined with big men Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu, can deflect the -Wildcats.

The defending-champion Gators displayed their continued class by covering in 14 of their final 17 regular-season games. Eight days after last year’s finale, I bought Florida to repeat at 28-1.

On Oct. 29, 2025, I added a +925 ticket (risk $100, say, to win $925) on the Illini reaching the Final Four, plus Florida (+385), Duke (+275), UConn (+275) and Gonzaga (+725).

As additional insurance, by mid-January, I had grabbed title tickets on Arizona (+1350 and +600), Gonzaga (35-1) and Iowa State (20-1).

In a high-energy title affair, I can envisage the Illini threatening the title-game record of 103 points tallied by UNLV, over Duke, in 1990.

Additional ducats

All season, I updated weekly a list of elite teams that registered among the top 10 percent in offensive and defensive efficiency and covered the spread at least 60% of the time.

That process yielded, among other nuggets, Florida Atlantic (at 40-1) to make the Final Four three years ago and the Gators (title tickets at 40-1 and 50-1) to win it all last season.

That list remained thin throughout 2025-26, proving there are scant dynamos poised to duplicate what UConn accomplished in 2023 and ’24, thumping the field in both NCAAs by going 6-0 against the spread.

Arizona appeared most frequently, Illinois showed in blips, as did Iowa, Saint Louis, Villanova and Virginia.

I grabbed a Nova 65-1 Final Four ticket on Feb. 28 and a 250-1 title ticket on Jan. 5. On Feb. 28, I also got 18-1 on the Cavaliers making the Final Four, and I added title tickets of 150-1 on Nov. 20 and 43-1 on Jan. 15.

With the Billikens, I got 32-1 for the Final Four (Feb. 28) and 125-1 for the title (Feb. 12). If any win a couple of games, I have golden hedging positions. However, I most favor Arkansas (60-1 title ticket on Feb. 18) and Wisconsin (30-1 Final Four ticket on March 1) to pull an upset or two — Michigan, beware.

Those were the odds Wednesday at William Hill, and all are subject to change.

The Badgers have reset their three-point records this season. In victories at Illinois, Michigan and Purdue, and at home against Michigan State, Wisconsin sank at least 15 three-point shots in each game.

Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. has healed from last month’s tweaked left ankle and should be fine for the NCAAs. He sparks an electric and unselfish team whose 1.889 assist-to-turnover ratio is third in the country. Plus, Arkansas covered in seven of its final nine regular-season games to go 21-10 against the number.

Foes close to the Hogs and Wisconsin in the bracket reveal will feel queasy.

Feel especially sorry, though, for those in the Illini’s path.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/casinos-gambling/2026/03/14/ncaa-tournament-picks-illinois-florida-duke-arizona-final-four-florida-atlantic-uconn-iowa-saint-louis-villanova-virginia

-So we got that going for us.

-Which is nice.

I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 0:03:32, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

And it's not just Twitter--it's reddit, the call in shows, and in talking to friends/family in Champaign, lots of folks in everyday conversations around town. The latest Sun-Times Greenberg article seems to have pushed some people over the edge. The narrative around Brad at this point is set, and doesn't seem like it will go anywhere no matter how much he wins, barring a Final Four or natty. And even then I question if it ever goes away.

I can't deny there is a lot of frustrating shit, and I have my own nagging questions about Brad's limitations, but the complete lack of any sort of recent memory of this program is remarkable--either of what he's done or where it was. We just won the most regular season games in 20 years and are still in line for a 3 seed.

I don't have a lot of confidence we get out of the first weekend right now, and if that happens I shudder to think where the fanbase will go. We've already got idiots openly pining to bring back John Groce. Let's all take a beat.

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05 outlier aside. This is the greatest stretch of Illini hoops in my lifetime

Posted by digs <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=digs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:30:37, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

05 came w a steep price but it was almost worth it

Ayo and TSJ could arguably be considered the best Illini ever

NBA talent

More winning ball than our peers

Yes. The losses are maddening and Brad has faults.

But damn. This lobster is too buttery.

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Just as a hypothetical who would the first call even be? Otzelberger?*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:06:11, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

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Josh Schertz*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 14:56:02, in reply to "Just as a hypothetical who would the first call even be? Otzelberger?*"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Friday tailgates suck. People have jobs and school."

It’s utterly absurd*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:12:05, in reply to "Just as a hypothetical who would the first call even be? Otzelberger?*"

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This*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:57:02, in reply to "It’s utterly absurd*"

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Right. Who is even attainable that’s a clearly an upgrade?*

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Took Roy Williams 17 years to win 1? Without SFA, how many yrs does Brad have at D1?

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:59:43, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

Not saying I want to wait…but it’s not easy. The last 7 yrs have been a lot of good. I’d like to keep that going.

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Roy took a lot of shit for that, too

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:10:30, in reply to "Took Roy Williams 17 years to win 1? Without SFA, how many yrs does Brad have at D1?"

Imagine if there had been a Twitter when Roy lost to Rhode Island.

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

Here's a list of F4 coaches and how many second weekends they had at this point in their careers

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:02:20, in reply to "Took Roy Williams 17 years to win 1? Without SFA, how many yrs does Brad have at D1?"

Coach K: 1 in his first 11 seasons
Jay Wright: 1 in his first 11
Jim Calhoun: 1 in his first 18
Lute Olson: 1 in his first 13
Kelvin Sampson: 1 in his first 18
Dan Hurley: 0 in his first 12
Lon Kruger: 1 in his first 11
Dana Altman: 1 in his first 26
Rick Barnes: 1 in his first 14
Mick Cornin: 1 in his first 15
Jim Harrick: 1 in his first 11

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Not saying I want to wait…but it’s not easy. The last 7 yrs have been a lot of good. I’d like to keep that going.

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It’s not everything but it’s also not an unfair criticism. For the last 5 years if you compare

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:10:52, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

weeks in the top 25 (program strength) and wins in the tournament, we’re the biggest outlier

Especially when you consider the eye test of how we’ve lost these games, you can’t just wave it away as nothing

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Better version

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:49:30, in reply to "It’s not everything but it’s also not an unfair criticism. For the last 5 years if you compare "

https://barttorvik.com/cgi-bin/ncaat.cgi?conlimit=B10&yrlow=2021&yrhigh=2025&type=team&sort=1

And as we all know, it's 99% losing to Loyola....

Zooming out, the two biggest overperformers (Arkansas & Miami) had coaches voluntarily step away

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:45:01, in reply to "Better version"

the instant things started to go south. Musselman with the weird move to USC and Larranaga retiring midseason.

I guess, by design (unless you're Uconn) you have to have some meh seasons in order to be at the top of the putting it together in March list but just interesting to see.

We are also nearly all the way to the bottom in terms of Performance Against Seed Expectations but surrounded by bluebloods (Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky) and other Big Ten teams.

For starters, the graph is factually wrong

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:40:37, in reply to "It’s not everything but it’s also not an unfair criticism. For the last 5 years if you compare "

I don't know what 5-year period is being counted, but if it's inclusive of the last 5 NCAA Tournaments, we have 6 wins, not 4.

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Noted, it’s ChatGPT so consider it ballpark *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:07:48, in reply to "For starters, the graph is factually wrong"

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I don't know what 5-year period is being counted, but if it's inclusive of the last 5 NCAA Tournaments, we have 6 wins, not 4.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Meh, sample size and context

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:03:42, in reply to "It’s not everything but it’s also not an unfair criticism. For the last 5 years if you compare "

That chart is pretty much entirely driven by the Loyola game. Which, yes, was, terrible and deserves criticism until he breaks through. Add 2-3 more wins in 2021 and we're right where we should be on that graph. Aunt/balls/uncle, I know.

Other than that he's been entirely chalk. -1 in 2022, +1 in 2024.

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I don’t even disagree with you and I’m not a narrative guy but we’re more than 3 wins short on that

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:23:59, in reply to "Meh, sample size and context"

Please Brad just win some so we can all stop this

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Three more would put us at 7 and right between Tenn and Duke

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:51:01, in reply to "I don’t even disagree with you and I’m not a narrative guy but we’re more than 3 wins short on that "

Right in the scatter plot. And as others pointed out, it’s wrong anyway

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Please Brad just win some so we can all stop this

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There's no fanbase more thirsty than Illinois fans

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:50:40, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

and, like shipwreck survivors in a lifeboat in the Pacific, extreme thirst will make some people drink seawater even though it's just going to make things worse.

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Brad is great. Having consistently good teams is the only way to a FF or NC.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:35:46, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

People are stupid.

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It’s like people forgot an entire decade.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:20:00, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

he's a good coach in a lot of areas who is too stubborn to adjust

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 8:56:25, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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The criticism of Underwood would if anything be the exact opposite of that.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:28:36, in reply to "he's a good coach in a lot of areas who is too stubborn to adjust "

You could argue he’s too reactionary and adjusts too much based on whatever didn’t work the prior season.

I much more lean towards that being a good thing, but you could argue that it has prevented us from ever forming a consistent identity.

I think we have put too many eggs in the Euro pipeline basket now and won’t be able to go away from it anytime soon, so maybe what we’re seeing this year is our new identity. But I also wonder if 2 straight seasons of building a 5-out roster and then watching fail to make enough shots on a consistent basis will cause him to pivot to prioritizing an athletic big and athletic big guard - even if they aren’t good shooters.

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I feel like his lack of stubbornness and willingness to adapt

Posted by ab75 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ab75' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:52:14, in reply to "he's a good coach in a lot of areas who is too stubborn to adjust "

Is one of his best qualities

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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See I find this narrative to be weird

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:15:21, in reply to "he's a good coach in a lot of areas who is too stubborn to adjust "

Macro level, if there is anything Brad does, it’s adjust his approach, often in season.

Micro level the “Brad doesn’t adjust in game” is a narrative that was set with the Loyola game, and people have just decided that’s the reality. It’s all confirmation bias at this point. Literally every single game there are adjustments and changes made. Sometimes they’re the right buttons, sometimes they’re wrong. But For every game we have supposedly lost because Brad won’t adjust, I’ll list one we won directly because of adjustments he made.

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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I actually he's a decent strategist and a poor tactician

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:29:27, in reply to "See I find this narrative to be weird "

If that makes any sense.

He tailors his overall approach to his roster nicely. I think the offensive approach with this team is spot on and if we shoot just a little better, final four is realistic. We can beat anyone.

As bad as it has seemed, four of the five recent losses were on overtime to good teams and we win them all if we catch one break in each of the games.

In the other loss, we were flat against a better and more athletic team. Shit happens.

But I've seen friday's movie too many times and you can change your defense up in game to deal with the boyds of the world. We don't. Didn't you say yourself he got totally out coached (forgive me if I'm mixing you up with somebody else). And no, I don't think he should be fired, the goods outweigh the bads.

Let's just hit some fucking shots the next couple weeks and we may be pretty happy.

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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Yes, I said Brad got outcoached Friday

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:18:41, in reply to "I actually he's a decent strategist and a poor tactician "

Some of that was some over the top game thread-ey things, but I thought our overall strategy to trying to slow down Boyd and Blackwell was the wrong approach. But even then, we did in fact change things up in game and went to the zone down the stretch, which in fact did generate stops...until we couldn't get the rebound.

Taking your tactician vs. strategist idea (which I like) I would argue Friday was a failure of strategy. Wisconsin easily exploits our base defensive scheme because we either have to switch or play drop out of ball screens. It's why we've struggled with quick guards all year. That's not something that can really be fixed in the middle of a game--it's largely a function of the roster build (which is also a Brad problem).

I would much rather see us play a more trapping style/hard hedge defense, but that's just not possible when we prioritize skill and shooting at the 4 and 5 at the expense of athleticism.

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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“We’re going to keep going at him” didn’t help the narrative *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:37:45, in reply to "See I find this narrative to be weird "

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

It certainly did not. But it’s still just narrative

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:55:41, in reply to "“We’re going to keep going at him” didn’t help the narrative *"

Lost in all that is that we did adjust at the start of the second half. Made no difference, nor would it have mattered if we had changed course first half.

The real issue was Castle completely locking down TSJ.

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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He needed to adjust Ayo and Trent's shots not going in the basket *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:12:58, in reply to "See I find this narrative to be weird "

It’s not factually correct. He’s changed offenses and defenses multiple times

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:31:15, in reply to "See I find this narrative to be weird "

In his tenure here. If anything one could argue he may change too much, thus sacrificing year to year continuity. But with the current state of college sports, that’s not really relevant anymore.

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And gets exploited repeatedly by obvious bad matchups.

We haven't consistently had this kind of talent at Illinois since self.

It's certainly a tradeoff.

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Too many first weekend exits, hopefully that stops this year!*

Posted by nash <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=nash' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 8:09:30, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

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Whats ironic is he’s in the middle of the career Lou had*

Posted by ab75 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ab75' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 7:49:40, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

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Plenty of people were frustrated with Lou until the 89 team came along.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:22:27, in reply to "Whats ironic is he’s in the middle of the career Lou had*"

The parallels are aplenty.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

All we need is some TNT and wristbands!*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 7:18:01, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

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Some additional S.E.A.L. training couldn't hurt either*

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 7:27:43, in reply to "All we need is some TNT and wristbands!*"

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I’m glad I don’t listen to any of that stuff. I have my frustrations as well, but what you are

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 6:55:41, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

describing is bat shit crazy.

I remember the dickhead induced wasteland this program had become. I remember losing to Penn State in the 30’s. I remember the TNT bracelets and struggling to beat mid-majors.

Our current state is miles ahead of that. Brad can stay as long as he wants.

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Preach. At the end of the day, we’re in the Tourney and top half of the conference every year

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:20:00, in reply to "I’m glad I don’t listen to any of that stuff. I have my frustrations as well, but what you are"

And competing for the conference title most years. People have lost all perspective of how rare that is across the bball landscape right now.

I want more Tourney success too. It will come.

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Noticed you didn’t mention this board :)

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 6:54:04, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

Engaging in UI hoops discussion is something I used to love and am finding nowadays that whenever I do I walk away feeling like I need to stop. And it ain’t because of our team/program.

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This board is pretty reasonable, and lots of people here whose hoops opinion I really value

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:02:11, in reply to "Noticed you didn’t mention this board :)"

Including yours.

Game threads get over the top some time, but game thread gonna game thread. Overall though I think most here understand that Brad ain’t perfect, but treating every loss as a referendum on his career is insanity.

I used to think the fire Brad stuff was just Twitter, which is not real. But it’s everywhere now.

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Engaging in UI hoops discussion is something I used to love and am finding nowadays that whenever I do I walk away feeling like I need to stop. And it ain’t because of our team/program.

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It’s insane. He’s a top 10 coach. And I think adapted incredibly well to this current environment*

Posted by IlliniRunner <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniRunner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 1:35:18, in reply to "I know it's been discussed ad nauseam, but the hive mind anti-Brad stuff is out of control"

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So in looking at the potential 6 seeds, who’s the worst match-up we could draw?*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 19:43:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Missouri is a potential 11 seed. That'd be a fun one ...

Posted by QcIlliniFan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=QcIlliniFan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 21:51:57, in reply to "So in looking at the potential 6 seeds, who’s the worst match-up we could draw?*"

..especially if its in St.Louis..don't know how realistic that is but you never know.

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ooo

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 19:47:56, in reply to "So in looking at the potential 6 seeds, who’s the worst match-up we could draw?*"

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1773508800.html

Thanks. So BYU it is*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 20:08:46, in reply to "ooo"

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https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1773508800.html

Officially dropped to the 3 line with this morning’s matrix update*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 14:25:46, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 14:55:58, in reply to "Officially dropped to the 3 line with this morning’s matrix update*"

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sounds like rothstein has us as the top #3 and said none of his 3s are in danger of dropping to a 4.

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 9:13:13, in reply to "I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*"

fwiw.

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I think it’s more likely we still get a 2 than drop to a 4 *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:26:57, in reply to "sounds like rothstein has us as the top #3 and said none of his 3s are in danger of dropping to a 4."

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fwiw.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

I’m not saying it would never happen, but it would only happen to us *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 16:46:09, in reply to "I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*"

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

That won’t happen, but Purdue probably just passed us for St Louis*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 16:38:40, in reply to "I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*"

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shame, Purdue looked awful yesterday

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 8:58:32, in reply to "That won’t happen, but Purdue probably just passed us for St Louis*"

Lucky draw for them in this tournament.

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100% with you bro. The vibes are bad around this March thus far.*

Posted by nash <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=nash' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 15:48:37, in reply to "I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*"

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I don't think there's really any chance of that, but just having fun with the numbers

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 15:30:16, in reply to "I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*"

I averaged the resume metrics and the efficiency metrics and put a 55/45 weight on the resume metrics, and if you just ranked those straight down illinois is the first 4 seed in that scenario:

1 seeds

Michigan
Duke
Arizona
Florida

2 seeds

Houston
Connecticut
Iowa State
Purdue

3 seeds

Michigan State
Virginia
Gonzaga
Vanderbilt

4 seeds

Illinois
Alabama
Nebraska
Arkansas

5 seeds

Kansas
St. John's
Texas Tech
Tennessee

this is not how it works, and it doesn't take into account the quadrant wins and all of that, so this is purely just having fun with numbers out of boredom. but it's the first time i've really looked at the team sheets and there are some interesting things in there depending on what the committee values.

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That's not going to happen. *

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 15:23:51, in reply to "I'm actually in fear of dropping to a four seed*"

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I just saw an interview with the committee chair and he said the resume metrics matter slightly more

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 14:37:21, in reply to "Officially dropped to the 3 line with this morning’s matrix update*"

than the predictive metrics. so KPI, SOR, and WAB over KenPom, Torvik, and BPI.

illinois is KPI 19, 17 SOR, and 16 WAB, while we're 7, 7, 6 in the predictive.

this answer was in response to a question about the bubble not overall, so i'm not sure how much to extrapolate, but it does seem like we'd certainly be a 3 once you merge our analytics.

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My opinion has always been that resume should matter for the bubble and predictive for seeds

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 14:47:50, in reply to "I just saw an interview with the committee chair and he said the resume metrics matter slightly more"

The best teams should get the best seeds but the teams that earned their way in could get in.

Not sure if the committee agrees with me though.

an interesting case of this tomorrow will be virginia

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 15:13:58, in reply to "My opinion has always been that resume should matter for the bubble and predictive for seeds"

7, 7, 7 on the resume metrics and 23, 13, 13 on the predictive.

they are consensus 4 seed on the matrix, but that's essentially our resume flipped. I wonder if they can wind up on the 3 line ahead of a gonzaga, or maybe even a Nebraska. or if the efficiency metrics take the day.

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The best teams should get the best seeds but the teams that earned their way in could get in.

Not sure if the committee agrees with me though.

Dupe*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 9:42:05, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Tomi?! One!

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I enjoyed a lovely day at Sawgrass so missed this shit. My box score takeaway - 1 fucking dreb for

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 9:42:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Tomi?! One!

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He’s my main issue with this team right now

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 11:05:16, in reply to "I enjoyed a lovely day at Sawgrass so missed this shit. My box score takeaway - 1 fucking dreb for"

His feet are cement. Forget the missed shots, which do annoy the hell out of me in real time. The bigger issue is he offers no rim protection. No rebounding. No lateral movement.

Very frustrating player right now.

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Tomi?! One!

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He had at least one ripped directly from his two arms from a Wisconsin guard.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 10:42:17, in reply to "I enjoyed a lovely day at Sawgrass so missed this shit. My box score takeaway - 1 fucking dreb for"

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Tomi?! One!

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lost in all of the carnage was another career high for an opposing player too.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 8:59:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Just over and over again with this team. And really hard to watch yet again another team dominating

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:01:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

the emotion of the game while we’re back on our heals.

At a certain point you have to acknowledge there’s more that’s going on than bad luck

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Just don't want it, much less want it bad enough.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 8:20:05, in reply to "Just over and over again with this team. And really hard to watch yet again another team dominating"

Yeah, still pissed almost a day later.

Hard to invest so much emotion year after year after year...

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... there’s more that’s going on than bad luck

We are 7-8 against the KenPom top 50 and 4-8 against teams seeded on 1-8 lines in the Matrix

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 22:24:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

For reference ...
Wisconsin is 8-7 and 6-4 against those same metrics. Michigan State is 10-6 and 6-6.

Our floor is very high but our ceiling is leaky.

I’ll say this here but it can apply anywhere below: Guys need to take a breadth.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 22:30:02, in reply to "We are 7-8 against the KenPom top 50 and 4-8 against teams seeded on 1-8 lines in the Matrix"

We lost 4 of those games in OT.

There’s a reason why we’re a 7 in KenPom (which hasn’t changed much at all in the last 2 months) and a likely 3 seed.

We’re very good.

Stop trying to talk yourselves into us not being good.

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For reference ...
Wisconsin is 8-7 and 6-4 against those same metrics. Michigan State is 10-6 and 6-6.

Our floor is very high but our ceiling is leaky.

I don’t think we’re the same team that won 10 straight.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 7:01:45, in reply to "I’ll say this here but it can apply anywhere below: Guys need to take a breadth."

We still look tired. Tomi is short on everything. Wagler is still Wagler, but teams are selling out on him. For the most part Jake, David, and Ben have been even keeled. Kylan has been fine, and Andrej has been up and down. We’re a good team, but now we’re a team that can lose to any other tournament team. And expectations were set mid season that our ceiling was really only limited to our path through the tourney.

The only thing we have actually consistently demonstrated is that we blow out bad teams

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 11:44:01, in reply to "I don’t think we’re the same team that won 10 straight. "

Feel free to cite the Maryland game here as evidence to the contrary, but Maryland has been significantly better the last month and our win percentage in that game still never dropped below 85%.

There is nothing that suggests we'll struggle with a mid major first round opponent.

But against a potential 6 seed in the second......I'll be a nervous wreck.

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After the game yesterday I decided to check the matrix for the 6’s to assess the level

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 11:57:13, in reply to "The only thing we have actually consistently demonstrated is that we blow out bad teams"

First name I saw was Wisconsin. So yeah. That will be against a good team.

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Wisconsin should be at least a 5 now, there are some encouraging things about the 6 seeds…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 12:20:00, in reply to "After the game yesterday I decided to check the matrix for the 6’s to assess the level"

Based on who is on the matrix now…

- UNC will be without their lottery pick star player
- Louisville could be without their lottery pick star player
- We handled Tennessee already and they really haven’t gotten any better since then

BYU is scary but only an issue if we lose our spot in St. Louis.

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First name I saw was Wisconsin. So yeah. That will be against a good team.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Yeah I figured Wisconsin would move up, but I just meant that caliber-ish

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 12:42:12, in reply to "Wisconsin should be at least a 5 now, there are some encouraging things about the 6 seeds…"

I actually forgot UNC lost their star. That would be a gift.

I’d be terrified of Louisville honestly. Brown is the exact guard who would murder us.

BYU 50/50. They lost Saunders but they’ve shown themselves to be good.

I assume we wouldn’t rematch with Tennessee so it would be those 3. None would be easy, but give me UNC because I also think Hubert stinks. I most want to avoid Louisville.

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First name I saw was Wisconsin. So yeah. That will be against a good team.

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Brown has been out with a back injury so at minimum he’d be somewhat limited.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 12:46:48, in reply to "Yeah I figured Wisconsin would move up, but I just meant that caliber-ish"

Agree he’s the type of guy we want to avoid though. But if he does end up being out, Louisville may not even get past the 11 seed.

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First name I saw was Wisconsin. So yeah. That will be against a good team.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

i'll buy him being somewhat limited when I see it

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 13:20:14, in reply to "Brown has been out with a back injury so at minimum he’d be somewhat limited."

but if he is, then yeah.

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Agree he’s the type of guy we want to avoid though. But if he does end up being out, Louisville may not even get past the 11 seed.

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First name I saw was Wisconsin. So yeah. That will be against a good team.

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“Can lose to any other tournament team”. Get a grip, man.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 7:05:06, in reply to "I don’t think we’re the same team that won 10 straight. "

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Yeah, we’re gonna win our first round game by 30+ points. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 7:10:14, in reply to "“Can lose to any other tournament team”. Get a grip, man.*"

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I don’t disagree. But the impact of the last month on our guys can’t be quantified in a spreadsheet

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:05:24, in reply to "I’ll say this here but it can apply anywhere below: Guys need to take a breadth."

We’ve been losing close. A lot.

When was the last time this group of players felt really good? Or confident? USC? That was February 18th.

Maybe the vibes turnaround this week, but I’m worried about the mindset of our guys. It’s been a rough month.

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For reference ...
Wisconsin is 8-7 and 6-4 against those same metrics. Michigan State is 10-6 and 6-6.

Our floor is very high but our ceiling is leaky.

You dig more into the numbers and the margins are so razor thin

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:38:22, in reply to "I don’t disagree. But the impact of the last month on our guys can’t be quantified in a spreadsheet"

We've shot .443 from the floor in our 12 games against top 8 seeds. In our last five (all losses), the average is .441.

Our opponents' shooting is equally consistent, .465 across all 12 games and .463 in the last five.

Our three-point shooting is .338 in those 12 games and dips to .327 in the last five, but our opponents were .359 overall and .344 in the same period, so the shooting results infinitesimally a net positive.

On the glass we've outrebounded our opponents by 24 in those 12 games, but only by four total in the last five. Our offensive rebounding is +20 in the 12 games but only +5 in the last five.

As mentioned all over the game thread, we are really one rebound, made FT, foul not called, etc. from having won many of these games. It's just that because we haven't (and worse we've blown healthy leads in four of them), it all compounds and feels like something else. The stats say it's bad luck and over time it'd start to even out. But we have no time left. It has to be now.

Awesome info. Just feel the way it’s played out has to have our guys perma rattled.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 9:01:19, in reply to "You dig more into the numbers and the margins are so razor thin"

Especially if underwood is railing on them about a rebound here or singular mistake there as being the reason we lost a game.

They’ve got to be majorly in their own heads about it, and that’s the opposite of where you want to be going into the NCAA tourney. That’s playing scared and not confident.

As much of an ass that Boyd was for Wisconsin last night, I’d take a Boyd (attitude wise) on our team right now. That dude believes. And we need some of that.

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It feels like FT shooting has been the difference in a bunch of our close losses*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 8:04:00, in reply to "You dig more into the numbers and the margins are so razor thin"

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That's really great stuff and good perspective. Thanks

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:42:52, in reply to "You dig more into the numbers and the margins are so razor thin"

Do you mind if I share this?

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The inverse stats aren't as illuminating to me

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 8:06:31, in reply to "That's really great stuff and good perspective. Thanks"

Beyond the fact that we murder mediocre or bad teams.

Our shooting percentage jumps to .474 and .352, and opponents slip to .376 and .284. Those are huge swings but there's a lot of bad teams in that data set. We're also +283 in rebounding and +77 on the offensive glass.

We murder decent to bad teams because we overwhelm them on the glass, and our size enables us to take/make better shots. I think the only other notable takeaway is we're still not a great 3PT shooting team, even then. We just volume smaller teams to death.

Of course. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 7:10:27, in reply to "That's really great stuff and good perspective. Thanks"

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Do you mind if I share this?

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We shrink from big moments and have zero killer instinct *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:01:36, in reply to "I’ll say this here but it can apply anywhere below: Guys need to take a breadth."

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For reference ...
Wisconsin is 8-7 and 6-4 against those same metrics. Michigan State is 10-6 and 6-6.

Our floor is very high but our ceiling is leaky.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

I think giving up 15 point leads in almost all of those exacerbates it

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 22:40:47, in reply to "I’ll say this here but it can apply anywhere below: Guys need to take a breadth."

There’s something missing right now. It’s not the missed shots, it’s not the athleticism, it’s not the overall talent. It’s something else a little less tangible. A mental or physical toughness maybe. We shrink. We lapse. We don’t make the final play when needed.

It’s hard to put my finger on it. But it’s something.

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For reference ...
Wisconsin is 8-7 and 6-4 against those same metrics. Michigan State is 10-6 and 6-6.

Our floor is very high but our ceiling is leaky.

The record we ended up with is like a bottom 5th percentile outcome based on our play

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 22:39:39, in reply to "I’ll say this here but it can apply anywhere below: Guys need to take a breadth."

Purdue is quite literally the only win we have the whole year where we didn’t control the game throughout.

And other than Michigan and UConn, every other loss came down to the final seconds. And we didn’t win a single win of those games.

In a way it’s what makes the whole thing so damn frustrating. This is a razor thin margin from being our best season in 20 years. But we’ve lost damn near every close game.

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For reference ...
Wisconsin is 8-7 and 6-4 against those same metrics. Michigan State is 10-6 and 6-6.

Our floor is very high but our ceiling is leaky.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Watching the smaller, twitchy guards get to the basket at will in these other games…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 21:35:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

I’d be lying if it didn’t have me thinking that I’d gladly take DGL back next year.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And MSU, the epitome of the team we aren’t athletically, can’t keep Dent out of the lane at all

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 21:48:53, in reply to "Watching the smaller, twitchy guards get to the basket at will in these other games…"

Talking myself into the fact that the Big Ten might just have a bunch of really great guards.

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I’d be lying if it didn’t have me thinking that I’d gladly take DGL back next year.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

we’re 1-8 in ot over the last 2 years? that’s almost impossible.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 20:44:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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And something like 10-4 in the 3 years before that. Doesn’t really mean anything*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 20:46:16, in reply to "we’re 1-8 in ot over the last 2 years? that’s almost impossible.*"

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It means with Terrence Shannon and without him *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:05:33, in reply to "And something like 10-4 in the 3 years before that. Doesn’t really mean anything*"

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

And the 4-1 in OT games from 20-22 without Shannon?*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:37:11, in reply to "It means with Terrence Shannon and without him *"

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Ayo?*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:47:53, in reply to "And the 4-1 in OT games from 20-22 without Shannon?*"

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Probably

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:51:30, in reply to "Ayo?*"

Though if memory serves, there were a couple of OT wins where he fouled out.

But this also speaks to the weird thing our fanbase does (not pointing the finger at you) where when we do good things, it's because the players are awesome, and when things go wrong, it's Brad's fault.

Good in OT games? Ayo and Shannon!

Bad in OT games? BRAD.

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Only 3 of those wins were with Terrance Shannon*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:33:35, in reply to "It means with Terrence Shannon and without him *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It means something. Not necessarily coaching though*

Posted by CoronaTheirAss <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CoronaTheirAss' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 21:31:28, in reply to "And something like 10-4 in the 3 years before that. Doesn’t really mean anything*"

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Man. Just....man. Talk about limping your ass into the NCAA's.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:03:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Would imagine the team is pretty mentally broken right now. Not sure how you get that turned around in a week. Or take any confidence into close games late...do these guys believe that they can even pull those out at this point? Obviously we've won close ones too, but lately...

Woof.

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As a white Sox fan, I can say our only World Series in my lifetime was limping even worse

Posted by CoronaTheirAss <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CoronaTheirAss' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 21:32:49, in reply to "Man. Just....man. Talk about limping your ass into the NCAA's."

Than this*

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For those who remember The Sporting News... Sox were predicted to have the least chance to win. *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 17:05:17, in reply to "As a white Sox fan, I can say our only World Series in my lifetime was limping even worse"

Best I've felt all day!! Great memories...

(Today's Sox and Illini 2026 come to mind...)

Oh well. We'll always have Paris.

Freddy Garcia is not walking through that door!*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:35:36, in reply to "As a white Sox fan, I can say our only World Series in my lifetime was limping even worse"

Sweaty Freddie !!! LOLOL. Haven't thought about him in a while.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 17:01:37, in reply to "Freddy Garcia is not walking through that door!*"

They have to be smarter and more aggressive. You’ve got to go hard

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 21:10:07, in reply to "Man. Just....man. Talk about limping your ass into the NCAA's."

on defense in OT and cannot just hope they miss. Give up 4-5 consecutive points in OT and it’s tough to overcome.

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3 of our 5 starters can’t jump more than 10 inches

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:00:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:06:52, in reply to "3 of our 5 starters can’t jump more than 10 inches"

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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He's been vastly exposed over the last month. And yet his draft stock keeps rising

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:32:19, in reply to "Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*"

Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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It’s gotten to the point where I feel better when the ball is out of his hands *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:08:12, in reply to "He's been vastly exposed over the last month. And yet his draft stock keeps rising "

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

lmfuckingao*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:10:18, in reply to "It’s gotten to the point where I feel better when the ball is out of his hands *"

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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Laugh all you want, he’s a different player since USC. 7/29 from 3 *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:21:36, in reply to "lmfuckingao*"

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

He had 19 and 8 today

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:27:03, in reply to "Laugh all you want, he’s a different player since USC. 7/29 from 3 *"

Yes, outside shooting has cratered, which is probably either being banged up or fatigue, or both.

But he got everywhere he wanted on the floor, shot 7/12 from 2, and had a game high 8 assists.

To say you feel better without the ball in his hands is absolutely insane.

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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On 18 FGA *

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

yes, he wasn't efficient. I acknowledged the outside shooting was poor

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 0:07:27, in reply to "On 18 FGA *"

Everything else I said was true.

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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He just stopped making shots. The rest is all being overstated. He’s the same player otherwise

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:48:39, in reply to "He's been vastly exposed over the last month. And yet his draft stock keeps rising "

Being asked to dictate every possession for the best offense in the country while having the entire defense focused on him, and doing so to a degree that would never be expected of a true freshman.

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Seems I keep seeing more and more mock drafts like every other week or so, where he's at worst like a 6 or 7th pick.

In this talent-rich draft year, that's quite something.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I disagree on that, his feel for the game and positional size is what they’re going to look for.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:28:09, in reply to "Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*"

Only way he drops out of the lottery is if teams think his recent shooting is more indicative of what he is as a shooter than what the first 3 months were.

He’s really young too and clearly hasn’t fully developed physically, they’re drafting the guy they think he’s going to be after a couple years in an NBA weight room. He’s a much better prospect than KJ was.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I just don’t know who he guards. The 1-2-3 positions in the NBA are so athletic

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:36:27, in reply to "I disagree on that, his feel for the game and positional size is what they’re going to look for."

I’m just not sure who he guards. But as you said he has such a good feel for the game that he has a chance to be successful, but man the nba is full of athletes.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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I understand why but we as Illinois fans have become a bit too obsessed with the idea of athleticism

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:43:27, in reply to "I just don’t know who he guards. The 1-2-3 positions in the NBA are so athletic "

He’s never going to be a great vertical athlete but there’s no reason he can’t defend at the next level once he adds strength. And his ability to finish through a lot of contact in the paint is one thing that talent evaluators have been highlighting as a strength, which bodes well for how he’ll be able to adjust to physicality.

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I’m just not sure who he guards. But as you said he has such a good feel for the game that he has a chance to be successful, but man the nba is full of athletes.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I don’t see how he scores from so far below the rim. He’s not even close to being

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:34:03, in reply to "I understand why but we as Illinois fans have become a bit too obsessed with the idea of athleticism"

at the rim when he lets most of his finishes go. He’s incredibly crafty, but his drives are on the slower side and seem to run out of steam as he gets closer to the hoop. Which ends up in very low shots. I think he gets swatted a ton at the next level.

I just don’t see him being a lottery type player in the NBA. I think it’s more like Ayo-lite.

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I’m just not sure who he guards. But as you said he has such a good feel for the game that he has a chance to be successful, but man the nba is full of athletes.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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I think the last month of play and the workouts/combine will drop his stock significantly

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:19:25, in reply to "Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*"

If he’s mocked first round or late lottery he should still go—another year will just expose more flaws.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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And before I get shit on too much, I’ll say go the record that I love the kid and

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:15:57, in reply to "Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*"

he’s very fun to watch. On my list of Illini favorites.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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Agree love the kid. One of my favorites.*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:37:25, in reply to "And before I get shit on too much, I’ll say go the record that I love the kid and"

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he’s very fun to watch. On my list of Illini favorites.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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Same. His lack of athleticism will get exposed at that level.

Posted by Kajagoogoo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Kajagoogoo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:10:04, in reply to "Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*"

nope. and i love the kid, but hes not coming and being an impact nba player

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:09:35, in reply to "Not popular opinion: I wouldn’t touch him as a lottery pick.*"

hard to tell him to come back to school when someone might take him top 15. but if i am an nba gm, i sure as heck wouldnt

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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If Jake is starting, it’s probably 4/5*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:01:51, in reply to "3 of our 5 starters can’t jump more than 10 inches"

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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True, although he looks *ever* so slightly more bouncy than Tomi, mirk, and Keaton

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:04:00, in reply to "If Jake is starting, it’s probably 4/5*"

All 3 of which literally cannot get off the floor.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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There’s got to be some explosive training Keaton can do, right?

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:21:00, in reply to "True, although he looks *ever* so slightly more bouncy than Tomi, mirk, and Keaton"

Ayo was pretty vertically challenged too his freshman year and plays above the rim now.

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All 3 of which literally cannot get off the floor.

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One of them happens to be a lottery pick, but still.

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98.5% win expectancy in the 2nd half too.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:53:34, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Boyd draws 7 fouls. Wagler draws 7 fouls. And a plus-minus surprise

Posted by LWillhite <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LWillhite' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:33:15, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Wagler goes 2-for-3 at the line. Boyd goes 10-for-10 better.

Guess who had the game's best-minus for either team? That's right...Frank Stallone.

Actually, it was scoreless Ben Humrichous at +10. Z (+4) was the only other Illini to the good.

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Will we make the tournament?*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:22:46, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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This game broke Werner. He looks/sounds defeated on the postgame pod*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:18:09, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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This has been an incredibly frustrating 4-5 weeks. 4 losses that were really tough to stomach.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:23:13, in reply to "This game broke Werner. He looks/sounds defeated on the postgame pod*"

And they happened right on the heels of us clearly looking like we were one of the 5 best teams in the country.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Not sure how anyone can trust this team at this point*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:59:58, in reply to "This has been an incredibly frustrating 4-5 weeks. 4 losses that were really tough to stomach."

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And they happened right on the heels of us clearly looking like we were one of the 5 best teams in the country.

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Greg Gard is on a portal evaluation heater

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:57:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

3 straight seasons that he’s brought in a fairly under the radar transfer and turned them into an All Big Ten player in year 1.

AJ Storr
John Tonje
Nick Boyd

And he also was the other guy who really wanted Domask.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He really wanted Petrovic too*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:12:50, in reply to "Greg Gard is on a portal evaluation heater"

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We haven’t beaten a tournament team since Feb 1*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:42:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

I have 2006 4 seed flashbacks*

Posted by ab75 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ab75' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:41:57, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Also: why did we go away from Andrej in the second half? He was unstoppable in the first*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:38:32, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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This team is no longer fun to watch. No lead is safe*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:24:25, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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DWS a little slow on the dump button in the postgame*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:22:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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no silver lining you needed to beat those clowns

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:13:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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And he was two for eight behind the arc

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:15:18, in reply to "no silver lining you needed to beat those clowns"

Can't even contest a 6-3 guard when he's driving. Terrible.

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Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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I’d ask Brad why there was no effort to maybe try BLee on him for a bit. Anything to stop the kid

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:18:05, in reply to "And he was two for eight behind the arc"

From constantly killing us…but I know what his answer would be.

So we know our kryptonite to be fast penetrating guards. We have a week to come up with a plan for the tourney when we face one. I’m sure we’ll get that fixed.

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Can't even contest a 6-3 guard when he's driving. Terrible.

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Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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It's our bigs not protecting the rim

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:19:04, in reply to "I’d ask Brad why there was no effort to maybe try BLee on him for a bit. Anything to stop the kid "

They should have watched Washington yesterday or Ohio State today.

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Can't even contest a 6-3 guard when he's driving. Terrible.

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Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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Yeah, Tomi is a complete sieve and for whatever reason Z has lost his shot blocking mojo*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:38:06, in reply to "It's our bigs not protecting the rim"

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They should have watched Washington yesterday or Ohio State today.

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Can't even contest a 6-3 guard when he's driving. Terrible.

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Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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2 rebounds for Tomi tonight also *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 23:11:14, in reply to "Yeah, Tomi is a complete sieve and for whatever reason Z has lost his shot blocking mojo*"

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They should have watched Washington yesterday or Ohio State today.

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Can't even contest a 6-3 guard when he's driving. Terrible.

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Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Maybe Tomi needs to be relegated to a five hard fouls role then*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:39:55, in reply to "Yeah, Tomi is a complete sieve and for whatever reason Z has lost his shot blocking mojo*"

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They should have watched Washington yesterday or Ohio State today.

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Can't even contest a 6-3 guard when he's driving. Terrible.

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Offensive rebounds, missed shots blah blah blah, you couldn't let boyd go off and you did. At least blackwell had to work for his.

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We lost at free throw line.

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:04:34, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

That’s the bottom line

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And rebounding*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:05:41, in reply to "We lost at free throw line. "

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That’s the bottom line

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1 rebound disparity. All statistics we were better except that

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 18:27:49, in reply to "And rebounding*"

But the free throws made the different to a great extent

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That’s the bottom line

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ooo

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:13:54, in reply to "And rebounding*"

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1773438973.html

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That’s the bottom line

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Yep*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:15:24, in reply to "ooo"

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https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1773438973.html

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That’s the bottom line

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huge one at the end of regulation.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:06:56, in reply to "And rebounding*"

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That’s the bottom line

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The tallest team in the country lost battle of boards 37-36.

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:13:35, in reply to "huge one at the end of regulation.*"

Soft and sad and brads been beating that drum for weeks.

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That’s the bottom line

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Greenberg asks the Sturdy question to Brad

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:01:49, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Did not get shut down, got a real answer.

Which of course was that we've won a lot of close games as well like Purdue. Which is true of course, but still....

My after the dust has settled coping mechanisms…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:57:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

1) Reminding myself that what I’m pissed about right now is falling to a 3 seed. Doesn’t mean I don’t want us to be better than that, but this SHOULD still be a fun time of year with the week that is ahead of us.

2) How you end the season really has no strong correlation to how you perform when you get to next weekend. For example I fully expect Purdue to go to the sweet 16 despite all their recent issues. Go win 2 games that you’ll be favored in next weekend and the season is a success.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

3. We look like a team that could use the rest.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:00:39, in reply to "My after the dust has settled coping mechanisms…"

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Yeah I mean some were saying we shouldn’t have even suited up Wagler this weekend.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:06:13, in reply to "3. We look like a team that could use the rest.*"

I still obviously wanted to win, but once we blew the 2nd half 15 point lead (sad that I have to specify which one), the idea of getting back out there tomorrow morning to deal with the physicality of Michigan wasn’t the most exciting proposition.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I was in that camp*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:58:44, in reply to "Yeah I mean some were saying we shouldn’t have even suited up Wagler this weekend."

I think so too, however we've also only had 4 games in the last three weeks

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:02:43, in reply to "3. We look like a team that could use the rest.*"

and just had 5 days off.

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Agree with all of that*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:59:40, in reply to "My after the dust has settled coping mechanisms…"

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Brad lamenting defense, offensive rebounding effort in the postgame*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:56:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Elite analysis*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:01:35, in reply to "Brad lamenting defense, offensive rebounding effort in the postgame*"

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Just saw the score. One comment

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:52:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

You dumb fucks

Recrudescence

So frustrating. At least more time off and don't have to get killed by michigan again.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 13, 2026, 16:35:23, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Yep. This is the silver lining we are stuck with. Let’s go make a sweet 16 and see what happens from

there.

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My confidence in making the 2nd weekend has plummeted. The last month

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:54:53, in reply to "Yep. This is the silver lining we are stuck with. Let’s go make a sweet 16 and see what happens from"

Has broken my spirit with this team that was sky high before the msu game. Obviously the team can beat anyone, but the mojo is just gone.

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there.

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Assuming we fall to the 3 but still get St. Louis

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:16:06, in reply to "My confidence in making the 2nd weekend has plummeted. The last month"

Looking at the matrix that would leave us with with either Tennessee or Louisville, neither of whom scare me much.

BYU is terrifying, but as long as we're in St. Louis, we can't play them. Wisconsin is the other 6 so we couldn't play them, though seems like they may bump up to the 5.

And for all of the well deserved angst we have about how this team is playing right now, at no point this year have they struggled with bad opponents. Never say never, but I feel ok about the 3/14.

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Has broken my spirit with this team that was sky high before the msu game. Obviously the team can beat anyone, but the mojo is just gone.

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there.

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Valid. Mostly wishful thinking on my part. But I tend towards irrational optimism*

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Has broken my spirit with this team that was sky high before the msu game. Obviously the team can beat anyone, but the mojo is just gone.

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there.

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Stay optimistic. I wish I could*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:14:11, in reply to "Valid. Mostly wishful thinking on my part. But I tend towards irrational optimism*"

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Has broken my spirit with this team that was sky high before the msu game. Obviously the team can beat anyone, but the mojo is just gone.

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there.

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Every winning streak starts with one game.

Of course so does every losing streak.

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Has broken my spirit with this team that was sky high before the msu game. Obviously the team can beat anyone, but the mojo is just gone.

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there.

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Yeah, we are going to be a very popular upset pick and with good reason.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 13, 2026, 16:55:57, in reply to "My confidence in making the 2nd weekend has plummeted. The last month"

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Has broken my spirit with this team that was sky high before the msu game. Obviously the team can beat anyone, but the mojo is just gone.

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there.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

While Tomi has been truly horrendous the last month or so, on the season

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:29:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

He's more or less the same player he was last year. Slightly down in most areas but not substantially so, and a lot of that is probably the result of lower usage.

The point being, while he's a shell of himself at this moment, that really hasn't been the case over the entire year. We more or less (slightly less) got the player we paid for.

Which raises the question of why we went all in on Tomi. And some of this is a hindsight thing--my recollection is that the fanbase thought this was the right move too. But looking at his numbers last year, they weren't insanely good then either, especially his shooting numbers.

One shudders to think where we'd be if Keaton and Mirk hadn't turned out to be the surprises they have been, and really raises a lot of red flags about this roster build--it really seems the staff completely lucked into this. 3 or our 4 top targets have more or less been busts, or at best replacement level guys.

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I think like jdl says, they were expecting a second season improvement and / or were hoping that

late season / NCAA tourney Tomi would be the Tomi they’d get most of this year. Narrarator…

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I think we were hoping for a second season leap a la TSJ

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:36:29, in reply to "While Tomi has been truly horrendous the last month or so, on the season"

And Tomi was not healthy for much of last year with the mono + ankle sprain. Of course he then isn't fully healthy again to start this season....

Plus you got Z when Tomi came back.

Definitely a strange season compared to what we though it'd be.

That is a thing. We’re seeing it with Ben. And I’d bet we’d see it with Andrej.

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:44:30, in reply to "I think we were hoping for a second season leap a la TSJ"

But Tomi’s physical traits really limit him. His temperament doesn’t help. Plus he’s hurt more than two David Seguis and his conditioning is fickle, to put it politely.

You just can’t have the program we want with a starting 5 who’s only genuine strength is passing.

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Brad took a shot with Tomi. Chose him over Morez. It was a mistake. But you move on.

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:33:58, in reply to "While Tomi has been truly horrendous the last month or so, on the season"

This fanbase will never forgive him for it. But whatever.

Like Bert says, player removal is a thing. We must do that with Tomi.

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We'll always wonder what would have happened if we had gone all in on Morez

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:35:21, in reply to "Brad took a shot with Tomi. Chose him over Morez. It was a mistake. But you move on."

I'm not convinced he still doesn't leave for a bigger bag. But who knows.

And I think the staff really believed they could keep both. Obviously a disastrous misread, which is on them, even if Morez was always going to leave.

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This fanbase will never forgive him for it. But whatever.

Like Bert says, player removal is a thing. We must do that with Tomi.

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Wagler regressing HARD to the mean isn’t helping either*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:31:31, in reply to "While Tomi has been truly horrendous the last month or so, on the season"

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Imagine if KW got the same whistle Boyd just got*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:37:36, in reply to "Wagler regressing HARD to the mean isn’t helping either*"

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yeah, some of that seems to be fatigue/wear and tear/banged up

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:34:03, in reply to "Wagler regressing HARD to the mean isn’t helping either*"

Some of it the scout is out.

He was actually really good today, though. Didn't hit his threes, but that seems to be a foregone conclusion at this point. Dead legs.

But more or less got where he wanted, drew fouls, and created for others.

He certainly wasn't the problem today. But part of what made this the best offense ever was how ridiculously efficient he was. In retrospect, that obviously wasn't sustainable.

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Z just missed another wiiiiiiide open 3 *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:25:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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wisconsin had to love every one he took despite making one.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:39:26, in reply to "Z just missed another wiiiiiiide open 3 *"

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We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:16:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I wouldn’t expect it to be materially different.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:32:09, in reply to "We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Do you think it's a budget thing? That we're just always going to be hamstrung

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:37:33, in reply to "I wouldn’t expect it to be materially different.*"

and will perpetually have to try and moneyball this thing and win the margins?

Because while what Brad has done with maximizing resources is admirable, you have to be able to make up the difference in other areas. And you can't keep repeatedly getting pantsed with in game decisions.

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Who really knows what budgets even are?

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:05:27, in reply to "Do you think it's a budget thing? That we're just always going to be hamstrung"

We do know Brad likes to change things and pivot schemes, etc pretty often. He got beat by Houston's tall athletes and wanted to do that so we got Ty and Rez. Then it's size and shooting.

He does seem to do some attempted recruiting in areas where he thinks there's some advantage, I.e. going all in with the 1 year Covid guys in 2024 and now the Balkans.

I've always said he's kind of a hoops mad scientist, just concocting away in the lab. And it seems to work for the most part but is there really any long term plan? Is that even possible in today's world?

I just want some modicum of attention to thinking about defense

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:13:23, in reply to "Who really knows what budgets even are?"

It's a consistent Brad problem across his entire career. Assistants, rosters, schemes all change, but it's just Brad and pretty mediocre defense.

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I mean, he still has managed to have mostly top 40 defenses

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:17:42, in reply to "I just want some modicum of attention to thinking about defense"

And I think 2024 would have been as well had Coleman's knees not given him so much trouble.

I do think he's correct in favoring offense over defense, too.

But I do agree it probably limits the ceiling in getting the program over the hump.

Very much agreed about offense over defense

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:35:52, in reply to "I mean, he still has managed to have mostly top 40 defenses"

But top 40 just isn't going to cut it. I don't think it's too much to ask for top 25. And there's some pretty bad defenses mixed in there too, even if you throw out the first two rebuilding years here.

The Coleman year is a case in point. We played drop that entire year, which was nonsensical. If there ever was a roster built to hedge and recover, that was the one.

We either switch or play drop, neither of which are ever going to provide much resistance against good guards in ball screens. And we largely have to do that because of the current roster builds prioritizing bigs who shoot.

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We didn't play drop until Coleman had knee issues

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 17:56:55, in reply to "Very much agreed about offense over defense"

We started off playing more trapping, aggressive D but couldn't do that when he couldn't move.

Huh, I have no recollection of that

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:23:56, in reply to "We didn't play drop until Coleman had knee issues"

Not saying you’re wrong—I believe you. Just don’t remember it

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We started off playing more trapping, aggressive D but couldn't do that when he couldn't move.

Well I am going off memory as well so could be wrong

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 14, 2026, 7:53:48, in reply to "Huh, I have no recollection of that "

Coleman had to sit out a few games to let his knees get some rest. Towards the end of the year he really couldn't do much and the D was terrible.

(no subject)

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:49:31, in reply to "Do you think it's a budget thing? That we're just always going to be hamstrung"

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Some of that, because it means we’re going to keep going the Euro route. But also…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:44:25, in reply to "Do you think it's a budget thing? That we're just always going to be hamstrung"

- the core guys they’re likely to be bringing back are Mirk, Davis, and one of the Ivisic bros. So you’re not talking about a ton of physicality from the start.

- People seem to think they’ll bring in 1 or 2 more Euros.

- The freshmen we’ve signed so far aren’t great athletes, and they are likely going hard after the Coleman kid who is more in the Wagler mold.

I would hope they’d try to find a more athletic wing and at least a backup big with that profile, but it seems unlikely that the profile of the team will shift that much.

And honestly I'm not sure how much it needs to. We just went 0-4 in overtime games against tournament teams in a little over a month, if we just go 1-3 in those we are a 2 seed. And we did that without it ever seeming to fully come together this year, so is this really a sign that it doesn’t work?

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I think the big picture question right now is what caused the late season fade

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:58:40, in reply to "Some of that, because it means we’re going to keep going the Euro route. But also…"

And maybe that's premature and something flips next week and we go on a run.

We chalk up all the OT losses to essentially coin flips, but the metrics tell us there has been a substantial drop off in play the last month. This is not same team it was in January.

Maybe that's injuries, maybe fatigue, maybe regression to the mean. Maybe other teams scouted us and figured it out.

But is there a ceiling to this kind of roster build? This isn't the first time we've seen Underwood teams hit a wall in February and fell below where they were playing in early January--I would argue this has happened to 4 of the last 5 teams (22, 23, 25, 26).

Hopefully they come out next week rejuvenated and make this all look silly.

I'm also in a bad place mentally at the moment, so much of this is probably unhinged game thread stuff.

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It's a brave new world. We lost in basketball to Wisco's athleticism. :-O Eh.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:26:28, in reply to "We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*"

I wish we held onto to Tre*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:19:14, in reply to "We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*"

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With Underwood at the helm, it won’t matter.

Posted by Kajagoogoo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Kajagoogoo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:18:55, in reply to "We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*"

But they need to be talented too. NBA players basically.*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:17:34, in reply to "We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*"

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100%. It has killed us as we hit the harder part of our schedule

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:17:33, in reply to "We need to upgrade the athleticism next year*"

And the truth is, even during our run in January, the big wins we had (Purdue, Nebraska) were against the least athletic teams in the top half of the conference

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12+ point leads are this teams’ kryptonite. Consistency of losing big leads is the hallmark

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:12:36, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Of this team.

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Was just trying to tally up how many double digit leads we've given up, even in wins

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:15:57, in reply to "12+ point leads are this teams’ kryptonite. Consistency of losing big leads is the hallmark "

Alabama? (not sure--were we up 10+ in the first half?)
Texas Tech
Penn St.
Iowa
Michigan St
Wisconsin
UCLA
Wisconsin

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Of this team.

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It feels like every game since MSU*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:20:09, in reply to "Was just trying to tally up how many double digit leads we've given up, even in wins"

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Alabama? (not sure--were we up 10+ in the first half?)
Texas Tech
Penn St.
Iowa
Michigan St
Wisconsin
UCLA
Wisconsin

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Of this team.

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Bc we get a big lead then play really foolishly*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:15:03, in reply to "12+ point leads are this teams’ kryptonite. Consistency of losing big leads is the hallmark "

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Of this team.

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ooo

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:13:46, in reply to "12+ point leads are this teams’ kryptonite. Consistency of losing big leads is the hallmark "

Two times this game Illinois extended to a 15 point lead. Wisconsin responded with a 12-0 run and a 9-0 run. #Illini
— Tyler Cottingham (@TylerCott) March 13, 2026

I don’t think Drej deserved them but the calls they got weren’t much better*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:12:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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23 min for Ben and 0 pts. Just don't play him at all.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:12:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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tomi was a way bigger issue today.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:21:07, in reply to "23 min for Ben and 0 pts. Just don't play him at all.* "

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This is crazy, he’s been a super important player all season.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:14:01, in reply to "23 min for Ben and 0 pts. Just don't play him at all.* "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

i would love to see morez chokeslam boyd into the 4th row*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:11:30, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

He was really something today. What an ass. Still, wrote his check and cashed it.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 19:07:27, in reply to "i would love to see morez chokeslam boyd into the 4th row*"

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I was told that having Andrej and Kylan out is why we couldn't stop Boyd/Blackwell

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:10:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

The legend of Kylan's defense.

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right up there with jamar. he was no match today.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:20:19, in reply to "I was told that having Andrej and Kylan out is why we couldn't stop Boyd/Blackwell"

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The legend of Kylan's defense.

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TBF Kylan missed a lot of time with foul trouble

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:11:17, in reply to "I was told that having Andrej and Kylan out is why we couldn't stop Boyd/Blackwell"

He had 2 fouls a minute into the game which cost us bigly imo

He did. And Boyd probably goes for 30 either way

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:13:23, in reply to "TBF Kylan missed a lot of time with foul trouble"

But I would love to see the alternative universe where Kylan doesn't get in his face after the first possession, which seemed to immediately put Boyd in killer mode.

Also trying to figure out why the staff sat Kylan for the final 2 minutes when he picked up his 4th and then the first 3 minutes of overtime.

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He had 2 fouls a minute into the game which cost us bigly imo

It also forced the refs to call the game closer imo*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:19:57, in reply to "He did. And Boyd probably goes for 30 either way"

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He had 2 fouls a minute into the game which cost us bigly imo

Agreed, though that officiating was atrocious

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:31:52, in reply to "It also forced the refs to call the game closer imo*"

Not at all why we lost this game, but man as bad of a job as I can recall in some time.

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He had 2 fouls a minute into the game which cost us bigly imo

9-15 from the line with two critical missed front ends fairly late*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:10:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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don’t forget the missed rebound late either.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:10:50, in reply to "9-15 from the line with two critical missed front ends fairly late*"

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Ultimately those are the little things that make the difference between winning and losing*

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I didn't watch but am mad. Put it in the paper.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 13, 2026, 16:09:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

MSU game goes to OT after a lane violation cost us a point. Today we get the Boswell toe on the line

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:09:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Obviously a lot happened after that, but the little shit that keeps causing all these games go to OT is pissing me off.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

If Andrej just blocks out Blackwell. Even when we got stops we couldn't get the damned rebound*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:40:57, in reply to "MSU game goes to OT after a lane violation cost us a point. Today we get the Boswell toe on the line"

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Obviously a lot happened after that, but the little shit that keeps causing all these games go to OT is pissing me off.

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make fts and guard Boyd*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:12:04, in reply to "MSU game goes to OT after a lane violation cost us a point. Today we get the Boswell toe on the line"

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Obviously a lot happened after that, but the little shit that keeps causing all these games go to OT is pissing me off.

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Or don’t miss three front ends of the 1 and 1*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:10:24, in reply to "MSU game goes to OT after a lane violation cost us a point. Today we get the Boswell toe on the line"

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Obviously a lot happened after that, but the little shit that keeps causing all these games go to OT is pissing me off.

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Or just make FTs*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:09:33, in reply to "MSU game goes to OT after a lane violation cost us a point. Today we get the Boswell toe on the line"

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Obviously a lot happened after that, but the little shit that keeps causing all these games go to OT is pissing me off.

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Both times when we went ahead by 13, 6 of our next 7 shots were 3 pointers. We missed all of them

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:09:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Coaching malpractice.

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the z 3s were maddening.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:22:46, in reply to "Both times when we went ahead by 13, 6 of our next 7 shots were 3 pointers. We missed all of them "

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Coaching malpractice.

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They still getting put in the STL games or nah? *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:08:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

so how many times has a team basically blown 15 point leads in each half?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:08:27, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Out toughed and out coached*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:07:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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a better look than i expected. that could have very easily gone down*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:07:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

This Illinois defense gave up 61 points in the second half. 61.*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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outrebounded 37-35..inexcusable *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Friday tailgates suck. People have jobs and school."

and the huge one at the end of regulation.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:23:17, in reply to "outrebounded 37-35..inexcusable *"

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Exactly*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:34, in reply to "outrebounded 37-35..inexcusable *"

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nice fake rally here. just like the old days.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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hello me not dead*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:05:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

I’ve seen enough. You can’t win when you are this ground bound and soft unless you

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:05:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

shoot the lights out.

Cooked. Would not be surprised with a first round exit.

Brad needs to inject some athleticism into his Bo Ryan model.

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100% lock Illinois is the trendy 3/14 upset pick*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:50, in reply to "I’ve seen enough. You can’t win when you are this ground bound and soft unless you"

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shoot the lights out.

Cooked. Would not be surprised with a first round exit.

Brad needs to inject some athleticism into his Bo Ryan model.

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Tournament feels more like dread than excitement. *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:05:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

We’ve got Brad, though. We’re good*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:17:21, in reply to "Tournament feels more like dread than excitement. *"

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autofill?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:08:04, in reply to "Tournament feels more like dread than excitement. *"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

You always want to be playing your best basketball heading into March!

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:04:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

*long wet fart*

Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Have we ever given up two 30 point scorers before?*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:03:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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probably*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:03:44, in reply to "Have we ever given up two 30 point scorers before?*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

wtf was that offense?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:03:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

lol at that long 2. so dumb.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:03:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I love the kid but no fucking way would I pick Wagler in the top 10*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:02:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I’ve been thinking this for a while now. He won’t be able to do any of this in the NBA.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:36, in reply to "I love the kid but no fucking way would I pick Wagler in the top 10*"

He really can’t jump and play above the rim at all.

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We can talk about softness and athleticism, but 8/28 is once again the story.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:02:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

The tradeoff on physicality and athleticism is fine but only if the skill is actually countering it as intended.

If we’re shooting below 30% on mostly wide open 3’s every game, then we are going to struggle overcome those other issues against good teams.

Just shoot 30% and we win this one regardless of our defensive struggles, just as was the case in several of our other losses.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

There were a whole lot of step into, wide open ones.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:06:03, in reply to "We can talk about softness and athleticism, but 8/28 is once again the story."

Just not good enough.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

In no world should we be shooting this volume of three pointers. We aren’t good shooters

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:04:05, in reply to "We can talk about softness and athleticism, but 8/28 is once again the story."

Stop the high volume.

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game thread mrap FTW *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:15:18, in reply to "In no world should we be shooting this volume of three pointers. We aren’t good shooters "

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Stop the high volume.

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Yes we should. We need to make more of them.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:08:02, in reply to "In no world should we be shooting this volume of three pointers. We aren’t good shooters "

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Stop the high volume.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

We’ve got four guys 37% or higher, two above 40%*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:07:06, in reply to "In no world should we be shooting this volume of three pointers. We aren’t good shooters "

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Stop the high volume.

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When you go with “shooting and positional size”, you actually have to land the shooting part*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:03:45, in reply to "We can talk about softness and athleticism, but 8/28 is once again the story."

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Since there seems to be an underwood’s fault contingent, I’m gonna go ahead and put my vote in the

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:57, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Player’s column.

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I’m in the this is a roster construction problem contingent

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:04:52, in reply to "Since there seems to be an underwood’s fault contingent, I’m gonna go ahead and put my vote in the"

Which is a Brad problem.

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Player’s column.

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Yeah I’m there too*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:05:52, in reply to "I’m in the this is a roster construction problem contingent "

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Which is a Brad problem.

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Player’s column.

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Winter out and we still can't own the boards

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Can't make FTs, can't get calls, we got nothing left

Really horrendous*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:02:00, in reply to "Winter out and we still can't own the boards"

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Can't make FTs, can't get calls, we got nothing left

we played like pussies, but holy shit these refs really did swing it*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:25, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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We were up 15. They were awful but we gave it away. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:22, in reply to "we played like pussies, but holy shit these refs really did swing it*"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

see: "pussies"*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:57, in reply to "We were up 15. They were awful but we gave it away. *"

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Fair*

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Again*

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:53, in reply to "We were up 15. They were awful but we gave it away. *"

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Now Brad calls a timeout*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Coaching*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Lol*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:03:52, in reply to "Coaching*"

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Embarrassing loss*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:59:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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The in game coaching in this game was absolutely dreadful. Brad should run a lap*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:21, in reply to "Embarrassing loss*"

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So awful*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:19, in reply to "The in game coaching in this game was absolutely dreadful. Brad should run a lap*"

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Total and complete failure *

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

did we just lose our 2 seed*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:57, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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It’s not even a discussion*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:02, in reply to "did we just lose our 2 seed*"

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bamm “who cares?” bamm*

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lmao ya think? I think that’s safe to say*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:59:53, in reply to "did we just lose our 2 seed*"

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Absolutely*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:59:35, in reply to "did we just lose our 2 seed*"

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i'd be shocked if we're a 2*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:59:22, in reply to "did we just lose our 2 seed*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Yep*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:59:11, in reply to "did we just lose our 2 seed*"

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it's a good thing we didnt let boyd and blackwell beat us*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:32, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

-12 in ftm and counting.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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We fire 3 pointers, they attack the rim.*

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Lmao*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:01:43, in reply to "We fire 3 pointers, they attack the rim.*"

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They’ve shot 13 more threes but don’t let facts get in the way*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:39, in reply to "We fire 3 pointers, they attack the rim.*"

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and they make their fts.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:34, in reply to "We fire 3 pointers, they attack the rim.*"

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That is complete bullshit *

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:00:26, in reply to "We fire 3 pointers, they attack the rim.*"

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We didn’t win this game. But my god, did the refs give a ton of phantom / weak calls to Boyd and

Blackwell*

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get a rebound, make fts and it doesn’t matter.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:59, in reply to "We didn’t win this game. But my god, did the refs give a ton of phantom / weak calls to Boyd and"

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Blackwell*

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I do think refs hate Brad*

Posted by ab75 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ab75' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Saw it wasn’t going in. Blew the whistle*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Five seed. Lose to #12

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:02, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Or four, lose in 2nd round

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(for rent)

lol. We’ll still be a three

But no confidence we’re getting out of the first weekend

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Or four, lose in 2nd round

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That double tech at the start was the best thing to happen to UW. Refs called all their bs*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:54, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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That’s insane. Insane*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Fuck off with that bullshit!*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Skilled. Fun at times. But hard to remember a softer group*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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12 months ago?*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:59:18, in reply to "Skilled. Fun at times. But hard to remember a softer group*"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Criminal. Boz held o. Rebound, phantom foul in drej*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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monstrous call, basically ended the game*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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That's not a foul*

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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They’ve beaten us and earned this but these whistles are unbelievable. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Instead of commenting let;'s move on LOLOLOL *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Yeah that was some BS*

Posted by T Mac <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=T+Mac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:57:49, in reply to "Instead of commenting let;'s move on LOLOLOL *"

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Another phantom call in Bucky’s favor*

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Foul on 22*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

WHERE'S THE FUCKING FOUL?!!?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Where was the foul? Rinse repeat. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:41, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

This fucking team*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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(for rent)

Didn't want to get stunted on by Rez again anyway *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:55:36, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Valid*

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Good call*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:06, in reply to "Didn't want to get stunted on by Rez again anyway *"

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Our FT shooting in close games is gross*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:55:25, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Just a mentally soft team across the board*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:19:23, in reply to "Our FT shooting in close games is gross*"

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Round of 32 team if I’ve ever seen one*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:55:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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never know... maybe our round one opponent will have a couple of quick guards.

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:18, in reply to "Round of 32 team if I’ve ever seen one*"

and we can lose that one!

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Not an unrealistic take. This team is broken. Ain’t getting fixed this year.

Posted by Kajagoogoo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Kajagoogoo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:08, in reply to "never know... maybe our round one opponent will have a couple of quick guards. "

Coaching malpractice by Brad this game*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:46, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Autofill?*

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more. missed. FTs*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:45, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

what happened to our ft shooting*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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A really good season that is terribly marred by an insane amount of close, disheartening losses*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This team is cooked. Find a way to get to the second weekend somehow

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:55:02, in reply to "A really good season that is terribly marred by an insane amount of close, disheartening losses*"

Salvage something

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rebounds and fts.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:54:35, in reply to "A really good season that is terribly marred by an insane amount of close, disheartening losses*"

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In which we've consistently blown 2nd half leads*

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:54:12, in reply to "A really good season that is terribly marred by an insane amount of close, disheartening losses*"

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So how many double digit leads did we blow this year?

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:56:59, in reply to "In which we've consistently blown 2nd half leads*"

Wins and losses, approaching double digits I think

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Just tell me which 6 seed we lose to and get on with it*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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about right*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:35, in reply to "Just tell me which 6 seed we lose to and get on with it*"

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lol, Tomi. This team is dead.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:50, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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We are a really low iq team*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:49, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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this is not the wagler of a month ago. too bad*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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tomi midrange ayfkm?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Game over. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

CALL A FUCKING TIMEOUT BRAD*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Why would he do that?*

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you're funny*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:53:12, in reply to "CALL A FUCKING TIMEOUT BRAD*"

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Rapp kills us again with a late 3*

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Bad tomi *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

awful shot*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

fuckk*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Game*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:05, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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ivisic was fouled*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:51:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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just pissing it away at the ft line.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:51:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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That’s been an issue in several of our losses*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:52:34, in reply to "just pissing it away at the ft line.*"

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OMG free throws*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:50:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Mirk. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:50:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

FINALLY got a call*

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it's good when a rim protector

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:50:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

You know, protects the rim.

We kinda quit doing that.

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MERC*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:50:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

if that were boyd on that mirk drive, there would have been a flagrant 2 called*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:49:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Can Not Get A Call.*

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LETS GO!!!!!!!!

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:48:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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The legend of Kylan Boswell’s defense*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:48:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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empty the bench - put in all the walk-ins for OT. fuck this*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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both teams should be embarrassed by those last possessions *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:41, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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no worries, guys. we're great in OT*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:29, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

i don’t like your question. next question.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:48:06, in reply to "no worries, guys. we're great in OT*"

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I can’t believe we went zone on the final possession. Yeesh*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:22, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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They 100% get a layup or FTs if he drives. Thanks Greg. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Nice of Boyd and Blackwell to not drive those last two possessions so the refs couldn’t give them a

call

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TIMEOUT*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

We never learn*

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last thing we need: an OT game in the B1G tournament*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:52, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Meh just win today. We’re going to get crushed by Michigan tomorrow either way.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:35, in reply to "last thing we need: an OT game in the B1G tournament*"

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no time out?!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I've stopped bothering to ask*

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God*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:47, in reply to "no time out?!*"

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wow that was a bad shot. i'm done. this is over*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:12, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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terrible. just like at the of the first half.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:51, in reply to "wow that was a bad shot. i'm done. this is over*"

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Could be another game lost on a missed final minute box out. Would be at least 3 times*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:46:02, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And Jake's FTs *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:48:09, in reply to "Could be another game lost on a missed final minute box out. Would be at least 3 times*"

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true that.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:47:09, in reply to "Could be another game lost on a missed final minute box out. Would be at least 3 times*"

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Aghhhg, block out*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:45:23, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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No one came close to putting a body on Blackwell. Oof*

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These guys are blowing the whistle no matter what. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:45:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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1 stop boys*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:44:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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So close.*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:45:27, in reply to "1 stop boys*"

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Nah*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:45:07, in reply to "1 stop boys*"

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we've lost this game 4 times this year already?

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:44:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Stop Boyd just once

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That contact on Andrej’s drive has been called all game*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:44:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Boyd would have gotten an And 1 on that drive by Andrej*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:43:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Jinx*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:44:12, in reply to "Boyd would have gotten an And 1 on that drive by Andrej*"

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brad shouldn't even talk to the team here. he should just work the refs about boyd's flopping

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:43:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

he's going to go right to it here

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great aggressiveness stoja*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:43:09, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Nice take, drej*

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Could have and maybe should have been an And-1*

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would have been for them.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:44:15, in reply to "Could have and maybe should have been an And-1*"

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WOuld have been for Boyd *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:44:07, in reply to "Could have and maybe should have been an And-1*"

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2 missed 1-1s. come the fuck on.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:42:41, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Nice board, Jake. *

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For all the crap we get for having "pros" on our roster, Boyd is almost 25*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:41:55, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

and a complete baby back bitch*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:43:37, in reply to "For all the crap we get for having "pros" on our roster, Boyd is almost 25*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

they e destroyed this game*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:41:33, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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These refs are AWFUL*

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:54, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Just cannot get a single stop and they won’t miss a free throw. Never even hitting the rim*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:50, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Fuuuuuuccccckkkk that*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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a carry and a flop*

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At least I get to be a crabby shithead on Friday night rather than tomorrow.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:58:55, in reply to "a carry and a flop*"

that wasn't a foul either*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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they’re now +9 in ftm.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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holy shit that was a dive*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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SOFT *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Flop. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Literally right where they cleaned the floor. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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he dove*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:41, in reply to "Literally right where they cleaned the floor. *"

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This continues to be a fuckjob*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

you have got to be shitting my dick off with that call*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:40:01, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Complete dive by Boyd knowing he’d get the call*

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gard asked rapp to call the timeout. ref granted the timeout on gard requesting it.

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:39:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

rapp didn't ask for the timeout until after the ball was out.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

These refs are an absolute joke.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:39:58, in reply to "gard asked rapp to call the timeout. ref granted the timeout on gard requesting it. "

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rapp didn't ask for the timeout until after the ball was out.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Ball was lost before Rapp signaled timeout, but the ref stopped watching the play.*

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Gard going to call the “Boyd gets FTs” play*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:39:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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gard did call that before*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:38:28, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

But he can’t *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:39:27, in reply to "gard did call that before* "

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

This has turned into a fuckjob *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:37:52, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

wow*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:37:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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whistle after boyd lost it*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:37:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

lmao. Fuck these refs man*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:37:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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we are afraid to play physical now... with good reason*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:37:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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These refs are clueless *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:35:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

LOL at these refs*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:35:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

hook and hold*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:35:15, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Yep. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:36:01, in reply to "hook and hold*"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

He looks like he wants to hug the ref... like 'Thank you' *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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At least McClean is calling the referees out +

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:33, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Total bullshit.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Complete fucking garbage.*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Yep. Bullshit call. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:24, in reply to "Complete fucking garbage.*"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

these fouls... total shit*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Make anyone other tha Boyd and Blackwell shoot*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:32:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Right!!!!? This gameplan was atrocious*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:33:00, in reply to "Make anyone other tha Boyd and Blackwell shoot*"

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We’re either switching or in drop, both are food for Blackwell/Boyd

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:44, in reply to "Right!!!!? This gameplan was atrocious*"

Have to get the ball out of their hands

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Tiny guards eat us alive. We absolutely have no answer. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:32:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Not like other teams do either with Boyd/Blackwell. Scored 53 on MSU and 48 on UM*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:34:01, in reply to "Tiny guards eat us alive. We absolutely have no answer. *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Boyd flops and flails and gets a call every time.*

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The whistle is getting ridiculous*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:32:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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No consistency whatsoever*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:32:35, in reply to "The whistle is getting ridiculous*"

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total bailout to boot.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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boyd is hate-able*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

disgusting *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:43, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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floppy btich *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

fucking SGA flop*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Andre for 3. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

We’re right back where we were in November*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Wow … sad*

Posted by ab75 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ab75' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I feel like we’re just flopping all over the place. And not in a good way.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I don’t understand what we’re doing with our screen navigation*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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why did boswell give that up to pitch to our worst 3 pt shooter??*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

lol. he just told me to shut the fuck up*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:31:23, in reply to "why did boswell give that up to pitch to our worst 3 pt shooter??*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

About time they called Boyd for a carry. It’s egregious.*

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Andrej mugged. No call.*

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And no foul called on Andre’s drive. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:29:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Keaton not being able to jump has really been exposed over the last month or so.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:29:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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boyd and blackwell have 54.pts

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:28:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

We can blow any lead

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The shit eating grins by Blackwell and Boyd when they bait a weak call are just maddening*

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So Boyd LITERALLY tackles Keaton... Foul on Keaton *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:28:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Sigh, this really sucks*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:28:37, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Why does Keaton keep falling down so much*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:28:33, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Nick Boyd is a cunt*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:28:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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God Boyd annoys me*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:28:15, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

*rage rising* nm

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:26:15, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

wtf are we doing*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:26:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Jake for 3. Saved that stretch…for now. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:26:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Big shot, Jake*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:26:09, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Keatong shoot that instead of giving it to Z *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:26:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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no more z 3s please.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:25:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Why are their fans louder *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:25:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Team coming back from down 15 more excited than team blowing a 15 point lead*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:27:32, in reply to "Why are their fans louder *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Because ours are scared by what they’ve been seeing lately / not given much to cheer about*

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because we keep giving up huge runs?*

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If the refs had any guts they’d call a carry on Boyd.*

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Ask and ye shall receive.*

Posted by MojoJojo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MojoJojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:12, in reply to "If the refs had any guts they’d call a carry on Boyd.*"

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*bump*

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:30:05, in reply to "If the refs had any guts they’d call a carry on Boyd.*"

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Our endgame strategy is an absolute disaster*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:24:55, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Gonna blow this one*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:24:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Sigh. We’re so soft. Mentally and physically*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I was just coming to post that we have no resiliency at all.*

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:24:24, in reply to "Sigh. We’re so soft. Mentally and physically*"

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Yep. My takeaway as well.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:24:08, in reply to "Sigh. We’re so soft. Mentally and physically*"

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That was Lebron-esque *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:45, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Blackwell knows they’re buying what he is selling +

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

What an awful turn of events there, god dammit.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:41, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Flop as fuck*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Blackwell was climbing Wagler’s back there too*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:25:40, in reply to "Flop as fuck*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

This is awful *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:22, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

god this sucks ass*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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We are falling apart. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

F*CK unreal*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:34, in reply to "We are falling apart. *"

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Blackwell throws a forearm "THAT'S how you create space!" *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:22:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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quite the break there*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:22:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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well nvm*

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Jesus Tomi. What would ya say ya do here*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:22:12, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Not a great result out of that timeout. Come on, guys.*

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I thought this Wisky Team was fun... now I want Utah ST to whomp them or something *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:21:52, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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ffs.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:21:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I hope we get that Italian or Spanish kid because I can’t stomach another season of Tomi*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:19:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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His inability to be any sort of rim protector at that size is crazy*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:20:56, in reply to "I hope we get that Italian or Spanish kid because I can’t stomach another season of Tomi*"

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He’s an empty uniform on that end*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:23:03, in reply to "His inability to be any sort of rim protector at that size is crazy*"

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Refs with some make up calls *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:18:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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If only they weren’t inconsequential non-shooting calls on Bucky nobodies*

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Big shot by Boz. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:17:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Was he on the line?

I'm at the game, couldn't tell.

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He was*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:18:44, in reply to "Was he on the line?"

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I'm at the game, couldn't tell.

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The inconsistency is maddening*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:17:36, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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And now some ticky tack makeup calls on Wiscy big men. So inconsistent.*

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Just atrocious officiating*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:19:24, in reply to "And now some ticky tack makeup calls on Wiscy big men. So inconsistent.*"

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ooo

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:13:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1773431874.html

Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Nick Boyd is allowed to do anything he wants*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:13:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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he’s been begging to be called for fouls all game long.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:15:12, in reply to "Nick Boyd is allowed to do anything he wants*"

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Jesus this is ridiculous*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:12:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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still scared of boyd and blackwell*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:12:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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The calls here are criminal*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:12:43, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Awful call on Keaton on the Wisc screen. Come on.*

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The Wisc guy was literally moving to bump Keaton off*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:14:20, in reply to "Awful call on Keaton on the Wisc screen. Come on.*"

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yes and bent over like an olineman.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:15:53, in reply to "The Wisc guy was literally moving to bump Keaton off*"

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And then no call when he gets mugged and Wisc gets the “steal”*

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I think Keaton ran into Ben there*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:14:58, in reply to "And then no call when he gets mugged and Wisc gets the “steal”*"

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At least 6 points directly due to this nonsense*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:14:37, in reply to "And then no call when he gets mugged and Wisc gets the “steal”*"

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The last two minutes have been bullshit by the stripes*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:12:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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No call on Andrej and then he gets the foul on the other end. G. T. F. O.*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:11:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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We are up 15 getting hosed by the officials this half*

Posted by Desert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Desert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:12:08, in reply to "No call on Andrej and then he gets the foul on the other end. G. T. F. O.*"

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These refs are absolutely keeping Wisky in it*

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:11:46, in reply to "No call on Andrej and then he gets the foul on the other end. G. T. F. O.*"

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Quite the swing*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:11:45, in reply to "No call on Andrej and then he gets the foul on the other end. G. T. F. O.*"

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Keaton got a call!*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:10:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Z bringing it today*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:09:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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This 4K is glorious. *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:07:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

16 Oz. Corona is $19.25 at United Center. Fire Reinsdorf*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:06:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Friday tailgates suck. People have jobs and school."

Arthur Blank insists on inexpensive concessions at the Benz

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:09:04, in reply to "16 Oz. Corona is $19.25 at United Center. Fire Reinsdorf*"

Has a rule similar to the Costco hot dog rule

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Nice D that possession *

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:05:23, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Very good by Jake not to bite on Blackwell’s fakes

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:06:01, in reply to "Nice D that possession *"

Set up everything else

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Keaton’s three isn’t falling, but the rest of his game is there today*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:04:20, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Woot. Alley to Z. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 15:02:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Tomi had his best 90 seconds in about 3 weeks that last sequence. More of that please*

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Missed 3s bounce funny; some weak calls and good tomi minutes

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:58:45, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Boyd is starting to just go down and drive/fire. It's working a little bit.

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crazy how different these drives are being called.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:58:28, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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third phantom foul in a row?*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:58:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Fucking ridiculous reffing. Unbelievable*

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:58:53, in reply to "third phantom foul in a row?*"

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christ...giving up the long ORB is killer. And we're getting no favors from the stripes.*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:57:57, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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That last one was frustrating because Mirk had the weak contest

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:59:15, in reply to "christ...giving up the long ORB is killer. And we're getting no favors from the stripes.*"

and then kept going instead of checking back for the rebound

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david gave up on the play.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:58:50, in reply to "christ...giving up the long ORB is killer. And we're getting no favors from the stripes.*"

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Jinx*

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Nobody breathe on Nick Boyd*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:57:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I find this Boyd gentleman to be quite vexing *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:57:54, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Death Star offense back this half*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:57:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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"was it talked about in the locker room - hey guys let's go to our off hand" - LOL*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:57:50, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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That is a ridiculous foul on bos *

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:55:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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did I miss the foul again?*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:54:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Man, those 2 and 1s were weak*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:54:13, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Compare Wagler contact at the rim*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:54:51, in reply to "Man, those 2 and 1s were weak*"

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all season*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:55:34, in reply to "Compare Wagler contact at the rim*"

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Not a foul*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:54:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Tomi!*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:53:16, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Tomi!!!!!!*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:53:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Go Tomi. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:53:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

c'mon Jake. be smarter*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:52:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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forget it. phantom foul*

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foul where?*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:52:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Did Jake even touch him?*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:52:40, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Mirk flat footed*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:51:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Brutal possession there. Get a damned rebound*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:51:25, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Rebound please*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:51:14, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Atrocious effort *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:50:55, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

get a dang board*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:51:22, in reply to "Atrocious effort *"

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This won't happen, but I'd like to see Brad call some early plays for Tomi down low to see

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:48:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

if we can light a spark and get him going.

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The outside shooting is REALLY getting frustrating.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:43:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Ivisicii 1/6, everyone else 3/8

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:47:44, in reply to "The outside shooting is REALLY getting frustrating.*"

Mirk 0/2 is surprising, but it’s really just a Z/T problem at this point

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Z with 6 boards so far and they are terrified of him at the rim.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:43:03, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Wisconsin fans around me are very confused why their team keeps driving and not shooting.

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Bos, KW, Andrej, Mirk and Z the rest of the way

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:43:55, in reply to "Z with 6 boards so far and they are terrified of him at the rim."

Get to the rim

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Wisconsin fans around me are very confused why their team keeps driving and not shooting.

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Both teams are killing it inside the arc. 9/14 for us and 7/11 for them*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:39:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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I thought we got decent shots and guarded well

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:36:29, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

We missed too many of them and stopped getting every rebound. Don't let boyd take the game over and we will be fine.

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I thought they also had a lot of great looks on kick out 3s they missed during our run*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:40:33, in reply to "I thought we got decent shots and guarded well"

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We missed too many of them and stopped getting every rebound. Don't let boyd take the game over and we will be fine.

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correct.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:42:55, in reply to "I thought they also had a lot of great looks on kick out 3s they missed during our run*"

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We missed too many of them and stopped getting every rebound. Don't let boyd take the game over and we will be fine.

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I wish getting decent shots had any affect on our shooting percentage*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:38:10, in reply to "I thought we got decent shots and guarded well"

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We missed too many of them and stopped getting every rebound. Don't let boyd take the game over and we will be fine.

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I feel like Ben and Jake are better at making contested threes than wide open ones*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:41:30, in reply to "I wish getting decent shots had any affect on our shooting percentage*"

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We missed too many of them and stopped getting every rebound. Don't let boyd take the game over and we will be fine.

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Agreed on Ben, nosign on Jake*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:42:50, in reply to "I feel like Ben and Jake are better at making contested threes than wide open ones*"

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We missed too many of them and stopped getting every rebound. Don't let boyd take the game over and we will be fine.

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8 points over the last 9:14. Letting them hang around*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:34:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Well we’re officially in live and die with every shot season

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:34:30, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

And I don’t like it.

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I missed the first few mins. What happened with Boswell?*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:33:08, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

2 quick fouls*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:34:12, in reply to "I missed the first few mins. What happened with Boswell?*"

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2 fouls in the first 4 minutes *

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:34:12, in reply to "I missed the first few mins. What happened with Boswell?*"

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one being a lame double t.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:35:16, in reply to "2 fouls in the first 4 minutes *"

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This is my actual question: why did Boswell get a T?*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:45:04, in reply to "one being a lame double t.*"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Did the DaMonte/Iowa guy thing with Boyd *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:59:11, in reply to "This is my actual question: why did Boswell get a T?*"

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Jawing w Boyd. Double Ts*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:46:35, in reply to "This is my actual question: why did Boswell get a T?*"

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Getting anything positive from Tomi would be helpful*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:33:00, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Brad leaves another timeout on the board

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:32:44, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Could have used that during the Wisconsin run.

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get andrej the fucking ball!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:32:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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tomi on a 2-19 and 0-8 run.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:29:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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The last 8 minutes have been atrocious. Woof*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:28:24, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Get it out of our systems. Need KW to be more aggressive*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:29:38, in reply to "The last 8 minutes have been atrocious. Woof*"

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I fear he’s hit the wall and this is just what he’s going to be*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:35:59, in reply to "Get it out of our systems. Need KW to be more aggressive*"

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Combo of that and probably a young kid shrinking a little under all the media coverage.

Posted by Kajagoogoo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Kajagoogoo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:37:43, in reply to "I fear he’s hit the wall and this is just what he’s going to be*"

These refs are all over the place

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:26:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Also, we have to stop falling asleep out there.

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Just let them walk*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:26:10, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Fucking awful*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:25:43, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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travel, over the back, bueller?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:25:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Jesus Ben. Get a board*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:25:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Keaton needs to be a little more aggressive*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:23:31, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Tomi minutes are getting excruciating*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:21:54, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Ivisic for Three. Short.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:25:18, in reply to "Tomi minutes are getting excruciating*"

all 0s and 1 foul.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:22:40, in reply to "Tomi minutes are getting excruciating*"

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The rare 8 trillion so far*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:28:12, in reply to "all 0s and 1 foul.*"

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That one time Illinois fans were on their feet*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:21:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Down to -7.5 now. Might be a good bet. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:21:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Z just has to play all the minutes he can handle. Tomi is a complete liability at this point.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:21:12, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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He's just out there getting cardio so far*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:22:15, in reply to "Z just has to play all the minutes he can handle. Tomi is a complete liability at this point.*"

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Tomi's bricks are absolute killers*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:21:06, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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lol...made that one after the foul call*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:21:53, in reply to "Tomi's bricks are absolute killers*"

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we can go cold with the best of them

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:20:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

And not taking bad shots

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No more threes from Tomi thanks*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:20:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Stop playing like assholes *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:20:51, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

*sigh**

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:20:17, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Need a run here. Let them creep back in it*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:17:50, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Prays for Tomi slump buster

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:16:49, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

No change

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so broke.*

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No change

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The non call tackle is one of the more wild things I’ve seen. In front of everyone*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:13:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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need to get andrej back in there too.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:12:30, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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*takes out ben's legs*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:10:23, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

ridiculous. meanwhile boyd is begging for a 2nd foul.*

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Wild no call on that play*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:11:34, in reply to "*takes out ben's legs* "

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That’s some shit*

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Unreal. Absolutely momentum changing*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:12:44, in reply to "That’s some shit*"

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Z is back baby *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:08:41, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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This BTN production is excellent. Cameras from every angle*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:06:59, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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One of my buddies is on the upper middle camera. UI alum*

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killshot

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:05:33, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

is 23-3 a functional avalanche?*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:09:54, in reply to "killshot"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

This is more like it *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:04:42, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Big Z with the euro step for the slam. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:04:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

they can't guard stojokacic

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:02:38, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

And this is a great matchup for him.

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Spam it*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:05:40, in reply to "they can't guard stojokacic"

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And this is a great matchup for him.

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He is playing well so far today. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:04:15, in reply to "they can't guard stojokacic"

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And this is a great matchup for him.

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Andrej really does look like he lost weight*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:01:47, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Keaton looks a bit quicker, more active*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:59:07, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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They can’t check at all and have no rim protection. Take it to the hoop*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 14:00:30, in reply to "Keaton looks a bit quicker, more active*"

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Pretty dumb getting a technical foul 20 seconds into a game. Lesson learned hopefully.*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:58:43, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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First to 90 wins*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:57:49, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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God dammit Kylan, getting Boyd juiced up was exactly what not to do*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:56:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Burning that incense again *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:58:19, in reply to "God dammit Kylan, getting Boyd juiced up was exactly what not to do*"

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Does Boswell have 2 fouls?*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:53:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Great job by the announcers there*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:54:07, in reply to "Does Boswell have 2 fouls?*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

yes*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:53:51, in reply to "Does Boswell have 2 fouls?*"

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I’ll take that trade on the double T’s*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:51:30, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Ok not if he’s going to immediately get a 2nd*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:53:08, in reply to "I’ll take that trade on the double T’s*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Tomi with the porn stache!*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:48:35, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Tomi shaved. Maybe more aerodynamic now*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:48:22, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Game is in 4K if you have the access *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:44:53, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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all whites today.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:44:11, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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that doesn't seem like the best strategy*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:47:07, in reply to "all whites today.*"

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Nobody will get deported at least *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:48:07, in reply to "that doesn't seem like the best strategy*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Do we have a more accurate tip time yet?*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:24:57, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Tip-off countdown as I hit post on this says 21 minutes from now.*

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Thanks!

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:28:53, in reply to "Tip-off countdown as I hit post on this says 21 minutes from now.*"

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at least no carstensen or pfeiffer.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 12:29:56, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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knees?*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 12:35:41, in reply to "at least no carstensen or pfeiffer.*"

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no!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 13:43:49, in reply to "knees?*"

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my boss decided to move his monthly staff meeting to today at 1

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 9:12:04, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

should I submit my resignation now or wait until the meeting starts?

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I have grading to do, but I think I'll put the game up on the big screen projector in my office

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 10:10:36, in reply to "my boss decided to move his monthly staff meeting to today at 1"

while I work.

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should I submit my resignation now or wait until the meeting starts?

I could write you a doctor's note for a medical excuse.

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 9:18:26, in reply to "my boss decided to move his monthly staff meeting to today at 1"

I could make that a business and make some $$ on the side

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should I submit my resignation now or wait until the meeting starts?

LFG!!!!!*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 8:06:18, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Woke up feeling awesome and confident with this game. LFG, indeed!*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 8:42:02, in reply to "LFG!!!!!*"

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Lunardi flipped us with Iowa St tonight

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 20:57:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Good thing he sucks. Still has us in StL

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This is the time of year I always get sick of the B12 knob slobbering.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 22:11:52, in reply to "Lunardi flipped us with Iowa St tonight "

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Good thing he sucks. Still has us in StL

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It's a pretty fun league this year*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 8:26:09, in reply to "This is the time of year I always get sick of the B12 knob slobbering.*"

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Good thing he sucks. Still has us in StL

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That was the lock of all locks knowing how he operates*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 21:26:06, in reply to "Lunardi flipped us with Iowa St tonight "

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Good thing he sucks. Still has us in StL

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

ui -8.5.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 18:20:58, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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down to 7.5.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 5:48:38, in reply to "ui -8.5.*"

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Wrong. It’s 9.5. Sorry*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 9:52:10, in reply to "down to 7.5.*"

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Looks to be back to 9.5. Seems too much, twss*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 9:21:40, in reply to "down to 7.5.*"

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You would think we’re an underdog based on posts here*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 20:28:53, in reply to "ui -8.5.*"

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They’re the only team that has beaten Michigan, MSU, Purdue, and us.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 20:57:50, in reply to "You would think we’re an underdog based on posts here*"

I think we’ll exact some revenge tomorrow, but acting like everybody here should somehow be brimming with massive confidence is a little cocky, methinks.

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I’m not suggesting anything of the sort. It’s not a coin toss game

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 22:20:24, in reply to "They’re the only team that has beaten Michigan, MSU, Purdue, and us."

We should beat them 7 of 10 times

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I think we’ll exact some revenge tomorrow, but acting like everybody here should somehow be brimming with massive confidence is a little cocky, methinks.

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Sure, I'll take that. Not negating being without Bos and Dre in the first game.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 22:56:24, in reply to "I’m not suggesting anything of the sort. It’s not a coin toss game"

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We should beat them 7 of 10 times

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I think we’ll exact some revenge tomorrow, but acting like everybody here should somehow be brimming with massive confidence is a little cocky, methinks.

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Agree. Should win. Could lose*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 21:00:08, in reply to "They’re the only team that has beaten Michigan, MSU, Purdue, and us."

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I think we’ll exact some revenge tomorrow, but acting like everybody here should somehow be brimming with massive confidence is a little cocky, methinks.

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We were favored by 10.5 in the first game*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 20:44:40, in reply to "You would think we’re an underdog based on posts here*"

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Andrej was a game time scratch*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 22:21:05, in reply to "We were favored by 10.5 in the first game*"

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If we win tomorrow do we know what time we'll play Saturday?*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 17:44:21, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Noon Central*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 17:45:47, in reply to "If we win tomorrow do we know what time we'll play Saturday?* "

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

We made the BTT? That’s a positive in my mind*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 16:09:19, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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it was close, but we got there.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 17:33:27, in reply to "We made the BTT? That’s a positive in my mind*"

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Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:08:48, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

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Hell yeah good job Washington*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 16:26:31, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

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Damn, so close*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:45:11, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

What a mess by Washington on D there.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:41:29, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

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Instead of fouling the 81% shooter, let 9 seconds run off the clock and foul the 76% guy.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:42:18, in reply to "What a mess by Washington on D there.*"

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Was thinking the same thing. A lot easier to get a decent 3 with 17s left than with 8.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:44:07, in reply to "Instead of fouling the 81% shooter, let 9 seconds run off the clock and foul the 76% guy.*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Wisconsin plays absolutely no defense, but Boyd and Blackwell are a problem*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:40:04, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

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I know they can't guard us, I'm pretty sure we can't guard them*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:40:56, in reply to "Wisconsin plays absolutely no defense, but Boyd and Blackwell are a problem*"

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It's a terrible, terrible matchup for us

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:47:54, in reply to "I know they can't guard us, I'm pretty sure we can't guard them*"

We ask teams to shoot over us and give up 3s, and they've got 4 guys who will bomb away at 40%.

Hope they have an off night and we clean up on the boards. We should be able to dominate inside if Winter is still out. Just don't let Rapp get hot again.

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We had Hummer and Jake Davis guarding Boyd and Blackwell

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 17:30:41, in reply to "It's a terrible, terrible matchup for us"

We’ll be fine

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Narrator.....*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 16:21:39, in reply to "We had Hummer and Jake Davis guarding Boyd and Blackwell"

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We’ll be fine

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In theory, I agree

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 20:54:56, in reply to "We had Hummer and Jake Davis guarding Boyd and Blackwell"

In practice, I’m concerned

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We’ll be fine

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The matchup itself doesn’t worry me too much. As a more general point beyond Wisconsin…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 22:29:59, in reply to "In theory, I agree"

I’ve just started to lose confidence in our ability to actually make enough shots. Really need to see a good shooting game before I’ll be super confident about any game against a good team.

I do think we’ll win tomorrow, but it’s weird to feel this way about the offense when I know how much of a strength it really is. But we’re doing all the hard stuff incredibly well and just not converting on enough of the open shots that we generate.

Our 3PT% in the last 6 games…

23%
45% (USC)
31%
31%
28%
21%

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In practice, I’m concerned

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We’ll be fine

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’m with you

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 23:47:09, in reply to "The matchup itself doesn’t worry me too much. As a more general point beyond Wisconsin…"

I think Keaton, Kylan, and Andrej are all banged up from their various injuries and/or cumulative fatigue and unlikely to return to early/mid-season form, and that the Ivisicii are mostly useless at this point (as shooters).

The good news is Mirk seems to be peaking and Ben/Jake are consistent.

Maybe the lighter schedule of the last few weeks will help give us what we need for the final stretch, but I can’t shake the feeling that we might have hit a wall at exactly the wrong time.

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In practice, I’m concerned

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We’ll be fine

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I know “this is what we do on D now”, but I’d prefer we be able to emphasize guarding twos vs threes

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 16:03:25, in reply to "It's a terrible, terrible matchup for us"

depending on what team we are playing. Maybe that’s too hard a transition, I don’t know.

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We ask teams to shoot over us and give up 3s, and they've got 4 guys who will bomb away at 40%.

Hope they have an off night and we clean up on the boards.

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Depends what we get out of them, but we'll have Kylan and Andrej*

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:52:15, in reply to "It's a terrible, terrible matchup for us"

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We ask teams to shoot over us and give up 3s, and they've got 4 guys who will bomb away at 40%.

Hope they have an off night and we clean up on the boards.

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That should hopefully be a big difference

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:54:39, in reply to "Depends what we get out of them, but we'll have Kylan and Andrej*"

But we had them both against UCLA and Maryland too and still couldn't keep anyone in front of us.

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We ask teams to shoot over us and give up 3s, and they've got 4 guys who will bomb away at 40%.

Hope they have an off night and we clean up on the boards.

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We also need Mirk to show up

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 16:05:13, in reply to "That should hopefully be a big difference"

He was a non-factor in the first meeting and that usually means an L.

They certainly can't guard him*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 16:40:38, in reply to "We also need Mirk to show up"

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He was a non-factor in the first meeting and that usually means an L.

We need to do better on the boards

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:42:36, in reply to "I know they can't guard us, I'm pretty sure we can't guard them*"

Getting only 3 more boards than them last time is not the way to go.

No Winter is a huge help, if he's still out tomorrow. He's their best rebounder*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:44:18, in reply to "We need to do better on the boards"

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Getting only 3 more boards than them last time is not the way to go.

On the telecast there were saying Wisconsin believed he would be back for the NCAA Tournament

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 18:49:28, in reply to "No Winter is a huge help, if he's still out tomorrow. He's their best rebounder*"

The implication was clearly he is out for the BTT

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Getting only 3 more boards than them last time is not the way to go.

this should be a 20 point game

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:24:59, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

It's 7

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Not your father's wisconsin

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:37:06, in reply to "this should be a 20 point game"

Loose, fast and kinda dumb

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Wash forced Wisc into a terrible shot but they made it

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:40:06, in reply to "Not your father's wisconsin"

And Washington dumbly went for a three instead of trying to get an easy 2 or a foul call.

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Loose, fast and kinda dumb

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It's 7

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

2!*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:34:59, in reply to "this should be a 20 point game"

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It's 7

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

1!*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:35:58, in reply to "2!*"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

kinda reminds me of watching our Wisconsin/Michigan St/UCLA games TBF*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:36:34, in reply to "1!* "

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It's 7

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

"is this what bleeding to death feels like?"*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:37:43, in reply to "kinda reminds me of watching our Wisconsin/Michigan St/UCLA games TBF*"

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It's 7

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

4 Go DAWGS *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:32:49, in reply to "this should be a 20 point game"

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now 4*

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Wisconsin runs no offense

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:21:52, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

Just runs up the floor and takes the first open shot. Works great when they make them.

Washington is not good.

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I hope we put them on their ass tomorrow.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 15:06:59, in reply to "Wisconsin runs no offense "

They've earned the right to be cocky, but Blackwell and Boyd need to be humbled.

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Just runs up the floor and takes the first open shot. Works great when they make them.

Washington is not good.

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Wouldn’t quit on them, they battle pretty hard based on the few times I’ve watched them.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:21:15, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

They have talent and really should be better.*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:14:06, in reply to "Not gonna get any help from Washington making Wisconsin work. Washington is bad*"

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A lot of that talent is on the bench in street clothes *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:16:06, in reply to "They have talent and really should be better.*"

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Steinbach, Yates, Diallo, Somerville all playing. *

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:17:52, in reply to "A lot of that talent is on the bench in street clothes *"

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Somerville missed a big chunk of the season

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 14:22:54, in reply to "Steinbach, Yates, Diallo, Somerville all playing. *"

Claude, Kepnang, Tucker and a couple other guys are out

Tidbits from Brad's Wednesday press conference (long).

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 11:58:26, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

Opening Statement: Happy with the Maryland win...good team that figured some things out...Maryland was "a handful". We did some things well..exploited their coverages with the 5 way switching and got it to Mirk. Their focus on Keaton opened up opportunities. Made plays and got stops when we needed. They had a hot hand but were making hard shots that we wanted them to take. Won when we didn't shoot great from the 3, but played with good efficiency. Nice to put a bow on the end of the regular season. Took two days off, which is nice to have a separation from regular season to conference tourney. Got some rest. Win or go home. We'll see who our opponent is. 3 games in 3 days if we do well. Feels we're in a great spot.

On the impact of having 2 days off: huge mental break. There is a grind to the regular season, groundhog day to an extent. There is a physical and mental opponent.

On challenge of playing a team that already played the prior day: Not sure. Most people want to play Friday...the rest is valuable. This league is loaded...you'll have to play hard to win.

On "shift" in mindset to conference tourney play: You want an excitement, want the team to have fun. Understand winning in the margins...we have to be carefree and confident, but toughest/hardest-playing team out there each night.

On BT accolades for Illini players: Obvious that Keaton should be BT freshman of the year, and Mirk's spot was earned also. They've both played beyond their years. Keaton should also get some national awards. Kylan all defense is well deserved...versatile defender/problem-solver. This is an honor in a good defensive league.

On how everybody is feeling after the flu: Brad is better, Dre threw up after the Maryland game, that has stopped. Fletch helping with controlling weight/hydration. Keaton's back is better...some spasms, continual treatment...the days off have been good for Keation.

On development and how that leads to BT honors: It's all about the development and that's due to everybody in the building and the players. We're not getting McD AA's...not our MO. We get guys that want to work hard, hear the truth, and we put them in a style of play that allows them to succeed. It's not one person, it's everybody. Tribute to coaches in evaluation process that we are hitting homeruns for guys that "fit us." The other part is winning, otherwise you don't make all-league considerations.

On are we ready to play our best basketball now: We've gotten acclimated back with Dre and Kylan. Had to guard Andre the other night because he was sick with low energy. Taking what defenses give us. Getting back to forcing people into the shots we want on defense. Brad is excited for the post-season.

On does the bigger BT and good teams make the BTT better: College basketball has never been better. NIL keeps great players in the game. Players are great, and the Big Ten has great teams. If you make all-league, you're an amazing player.

On reflecting on regular season: Consistency is starting to happen in all facets of the program. Ticket sales, recruiting, people who are calling us, scheduling. Brad takes some feelgood from 7 good years of consistent winning, and knowing we're headed in the right direction and what Brad wanted when he took the job. National stage, top 10 level, competing for Natties.

On who drives the tourney mindset...coaches or players: Coaches job is to help, have the kids be loose and free and go have fun, find the inner motivation to have every gameday be a great day. Talk about it all year. We'll have fun...this team has that. Knowing we're good and want to be great and it's all about effort and mindset, and every game is going to be the highest level. You have to be sharp. "If that doesn't pique their attention, then there's a rec center over here that they can play at."

On veterans and telling new guys what to expect: We lean on our vets. Last year had a great night in night 1 of the NCAA's last year, off night in 2nd game. Didn't play great in BTT last year. Gotta have our vets convey the lessons in that. Nothing better than peers leading. Last year we had a lot of new guys. But now they understand...they have a lot invested in this program in terms of time and sweat equity. They don't want it to end.

On what percentage of this week is focus on BTT vs. looking ahead to NCAA tourney: Absolutely. We're in BTT to win it. If we're gonna play, we're going to try to win. Big question for NCAA tourney is how to value post-tourney play. Big conferences get chances at Q1 games, while lower conferences don't. Feels most brackets will be done by Friday or close to it. Will always try to win the BTT...if that's not the approach, time to hang it up and "go put my toes in the sand."

On where we start next year (couldn't really understand what the reporter asked...maybe about a pre-season tourney that's being talked about?): Anything is possible. We'll pursue any high quality game. Not afraid to go anywhere. Still need to have some good home games. We've had two days of meetings every day about recruiting stuff for next year and moving forward with new recruiting schedule. Your staff always has an eye on what's out there...that's the new world. Time has helped navigate the portal. We'll see as contracts become more rigid and structured. Timing will help. We should not detract from NCAA's tournament time...it's the best time of year for college basketball...the new schedule helps maintain that.

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In a vacuum I'd say we're a 2 unless Nebraska wins the BTT

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 11:53:39, in reply to "Illini Basketball vs. Wisconsin/Washington Pre-game and Game Thread (Fri 1:30pm CST on BTN)"

but I don't know if the committee is going to fuck with the bracket that much (if at all) after Saturday

more importantly I think we're pretty much a lock for STL

I don't think they can even pass ISU on the S curve*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 13:01:13, in reply to "In a vacuum I'd say we're a 2 unless Nebraska wins the BTT"

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but I don't know if the committee is going to fuck with the bracket that much (if at all) after Saturday

more importantly I think we're pretty much a lock for STL

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Irrelevant*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 12, 2026, 11:56:37, in reply to "In a vacuum I'd say we're a 2 unless Nebraska wins the BTT"

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but I don't know if the committee is going to fuck with the bracket that much (if at all) after Saturday

more importantly I think we're pretty much a lock for STL

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