IUBB @ Illinois - Saturday, 01.27.24 @ 3:00 ET on Fox TV

[LIHoosier 27,249]

Just now, DChoosier said:

One guy ??

1st guy I saw was Leal, then I started a head count and was pleasantly surprised.

[str8baller 6,414]

Leal, first sub off the bench. 
 

Also we can’t rebound

[LamarCheeks 20,894]

If Malik could develop a quick spin move to his left with his back to the basket ... 

Instead, he just drives across the lane and bangs with the defender. 

[str8baller 6,414]

Nice work cupps to reneau!

[spe317 716]

This lineup with no starting guards is bad. And that close out on the 3 was half arse from MR. 

[HoosierHoopster 7,637]

Yes, X should start 

[LIHoosier 27,249]

What in blazes is Trey doing shooting behind that line?!? Its so far away!

[kreigh8 2,111]

The IU lack of 3pt shooting conversation seems more appropriate when IU is down 15 or so, not up 6 on the road against a top 15 team

[Whoozhers 3,761]

MM rebounding MACHINE!

[monskisprodigy 2,205]

Mgbako has really stepped up his effort. Turning into a great rebounder. 

[HoosierHoopster 7,637]

Bako already has 6 boards - nice start for him on the glass

[FortWayneHoosier 6,481]

Somehow winning. Still waiting for the Illinois run….

[monskisprodigy 2,205]

Leal has to look to get himself open off ball for a shot. It’s serviceable enough for him to get a couple up a game. 

[RoadRage 2,707]

Do I dare say it....this is the best we have looked on defense all season!

[OliviaPope40 7,103]

3 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

What in blazes is Trey doing shooting behind that line?!? Its so far away!

[HoosierHoopster 7,637]

Just now, FortWayneHoosier said:

Somehow winning. Still waiting for the Illinois run….

I reserve the right to change my pre-game prediction

[Whoozhers 3,761]

Off subject Q….. I love “Quisty’” voice in the hardware commercial.

Anybody ever seen her? 

[Demo 21,815]

Just now, HoosierHoopster said:

Bako already has 6 boards - nice start for him on the glass

He’s been really active. And yet, since Sparks has entered he’s got more touches in the offense than Mgbako has. Why? I really, really, don’t know. 

[LamarCheeks 20,894]

I'm rather skeptical Rodgers made that without traveling! 

[str8baller 6,414]

I know our defense stinks, but i find our offense worse. We should be up double digits but we can’t score. When the Illini offense wakes up we’re toast