Illinois Preview and Game Thread -- 3-21-2021

[Blers]

What a game. Excellent game plan and execution. Dang.

A lot of talk about this teams experience in the tournament being huge, which is clear with Krutwig and Lucas... but how about the play of Braden in the post season? Scoring, defense, distributing....he's been outstanding. Marquise has really elevated his play as well; great freaking hustle. Awesome to see Hutty come in and perform in spot minutes and Keith is just a winner... On to Oregon State!

[AMDG]

Agreed. Norris has really grown up in the past month. GT gave him as much trouble as any team could possible give and he still handled it well. If the seniors leave, the guard position will be in good hands with Norris and Kennedy.

Unfortunately they will be a little smaller than we are used to for defensive purposes.

[swellafelon]

Where is the team now? Are they staying in Indianapolis all week or did they bus back to campus?

[ahunte1]

Where is the team now? Are they staying in Indianapolis all week or did they bus back to campus?

Staying in Indy. Can't leave there and can't have contact with anyone outside of their group.

[swellafelon]

Where is the team now? Are they staying in Indianapolis all week or did they bus back to campus?

Staying in Indy. Can't leave there...

Doesn't that raise some 8th Amendment issues?

[ahunte1]

Where is the team now? Are they staying in Indianapolis all week or did they bus back to campus?

Staying in Indy. Can't leave there...

Doesn't that raise some 8th Amendment issues?

I'm not a lawyer but as long as they're still playing, I think they're probably happy to be there.

[natetheskate]

Just finished watching the game
1. great execution of a great game plan
2. I dont think Underwood ever thought he was going to be behind,,,,made few adjustments
3. I dont expect OS to run a lot of pick and rolls on us.....expect them to isolate
4. I think I saw Donte Ingrams dad dancing away in the stands.....How great that he still supports the program
5. Two players who have really developed over the year contributed big time, HUtson and Marquis Kennedy....Kennedy has soooo much athletic ability and know starting to make few or no mistakes
6. Porter is getting tons of well deserved kuddos....but do not forget Steve Watson in this, who has managed to help put supporting features like the practice gym, and increased budget etc...while also making our other programs all be competitive in the Valley
7. LU never blinked , never doubted and played full bore the whole game.....I always thought we had Michigan in that F4 game but with about 10 minutes to go they blinked....started thinking about what was about to happen.
still got room on my Sr.Jean prayer candle for four games.

[swellafelon]

Nate, are you saying you didn't watch on Sunday?

[RamblerPup63]

Anyone know where one can rewatch the game broadcast? I'm striking out on YouTube, and would love to watch again and hear the commentary.

[swellafelon]

Anyone know where one can rewatch the game broadcast? I'm striking out on YouTube, and would love to watch again and hear the commentary.

This is a pretty comprehensive 8 minute highlight reel of the game, complete with the original sound:


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