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Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
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Author:  Franky T [ Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
T-Bone wrote:
Dainja yet again. Why was this guy hidden on the bench so much?

I don't get it.

A win is a win. Win and advance.
Author:  Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries [ Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
Franky T wrote:
T-Bone wrote:
Dainja yet again. Why was this guy hidden on the bench so much?

I don't get it.


I think Underwood came out and said it; the team was scoring a lot and Dainja was slowing things down, in his opinion. I can't find the quote, but he more or less said it. He also apparently thought that Dainja was a defensive liability who couldn't make switches the way the others players could.

I don't know. He clogs up the middle and can actually score from the inside.
Author:  T-Bone [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries wrote:
Franky T wrote:
T-Bone wrote:
Dainja yet again. Why was this guy hidden on the bench so much?

I don't get it.


I think Underwood came out and said it; the team was scoring a lot and Dainja was slowing things down, in his opinion. I can't find the quote, but he more or less said it. He also apparently thought that Dainja was a defensive liability who couldn't make switches the way the others players could.

I don't know. He clogs up the middle and can actually score from the inside.


He draws fouls on the other team as well. He has nights where he’s off but last night he was the difference. If I have one issue with him is when you get him the ball down low it’s like a black hole, don’t expect him to kick it back out very often :eye:
Author:  Peter Puck [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
Dain being in the game clogs the middle making it difficult for Shannon to drive the lane or Domask back guys down.
Author:  Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:31 am ]
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Peter Puck wrote:
Dain being in the game clogs the middle making it difficult for Shannon to drive the lane or Domask back guys down.

Sure, but in most of their losses--and a few of their bad wins--they couldn't get the ball inside whatsoever.
Author:  T-Bone [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries wrote:
Peter Puck wrote:
Dain being in the game clogs the middle making it difficult for Shannon to drive the lane or Domask back guys down.

Sure, but in most of their losses--and a few of their bad wins--they couldn't get the ball inside whatsoever.


I laughed when I saw the shot chart from last night. Other than the 3 pointers, every field goal made was in the paint.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... e-illinois
Author:  T-Bone [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:30 pm ]
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It was nice to see the Illini actually pull out a close game. Hope they shoot the ball better today, they were fortunate to get through with nothing from Hawkins and Donask.
Author:  man of few opinions [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:36 pm ]
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Good to see Purdue go down. The officials in that game loved the sound of their own whistles, anyone who looked at Edey got a foul. I hope our foul-magnet Shannon gets that kind of love.
Author:  T-Bone [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:44 pm ]
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Honest question here. Do you guys see Shannon as a second or third team All-American? Is he even worthy of a possible 1st team? I thought that was a stretch.
Author:  denisdman [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:58 pm ]
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Hoi-ly. Cow
Author:  Peacock Rick [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:04 pm ]
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man of few opinions wrote:
Good to see Purdue go down.
Author:  Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries [ Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:15 pm ]
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Whew--good game. A decent win in a season with few of them.
Author:  Franky T [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
T-Bone wrote:
Honest question here. Do you guys see Shannon as a second or third team All-American? Is he even worthy of a possible 1st team? I thought that was a stretch.

He must have seen this post. :D
Author:  Nardi [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:24 pm ]
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Dammit, I completely forgot you can't bet in state on college.
Author:  Nardi [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:14 pm ]
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Raftery with an all timer. After commenting about a defensive help stunt, the PBP guy says "You know a little something about defense"

"I read my books"
Author:  Joe Orr Road Rod [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:18 pm ]
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Championship recipe:

Dainja: more minutes
Goode: less minutes

Tell Underwood.
Author:  Joe Orr Road Rod [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:23 pm ]
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What are Goode's skills? He can't guard. He can't rebound. He can't score. Why the fuck is he on the floor?
Author:  man of few opinions [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:43 pm ]
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An effectively used dainja is the difference for this team. I agree with Goode not being on the floor so much BUT he is a good extra weapon for limited stretches. He also is a determined and willing rebounder. He just is a revolving door on defense.
Author:  man of few opinions [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:48 pm ]
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Oh yeah, Ty Rodgers too. That guy is 100% energy all the time. I love it when he and dainja are on the floor together. Both of those guys are max effort players.
Author:  Peter Puck [ Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:10 pm ]
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Nardi wrote:
Dammit, I completely forgot you can't bet in state on college.


I heard you can in-person at the Wrigley Draft Kings.
Author:  T-Bone [ Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
T-Bone wrote:
Honest question here. Do you guys see Shannon as a second or third team All-American? Is he even worthy of a possible 1st team? I thought that was a stretch.


Shannon makes 3rd team All American team
Author:  man of few opinions [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
I was watching a little preview on Morehead State - it sounds like their whole defensive philosophy is not giving up 3-pointers and using very little help defense on the interior. If that is the case, Dainja and Shannon should feast. These games against unknown opponents from small conferences always worry me though, you never really know what to expect.
Author:  Joe Orr Road Rod [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:13 am ]
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man of few opinions wrote:
I was watching a little preview on Morehead State - it sounds like their whole defensive philosophy is not giving up 3-pointers and using very little help defense on the interior. If that is the case, Dainja and Shannon should feast. These games against unknown opponents from small conferences always worry me though, you never really know what to expect.



I had a dream that the Illini lost against a team whose tallest player was 6'6" and Dainja didn't play at all.
Author:  man of few opinions [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:19 am ]
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A month ago I could see the Dainja not playing part, but I think he has finally cracked into the rotation for good.
Author:  Franky T [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:59 pm ]
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Looks like everyone's darling, BYU, won't have to worry about playing on a Sunday after all.
Author:  Nardi [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:09 pm ]
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Franky T wrote:
Looks like everyone's darling, BYU, won't have to worry about playing on a Sunday after all.

Big break for Illinois.
Author:  Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:29 pm ]
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Franky T wrote:
Looks like everyone's darling, BYU, won't have to worry about playing on a Sunday after all.

I was getting sick of hearing about those Jews (or whatever).
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:32 pm ]
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Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries wrote:
Franky T wrote:
Looks like everyone's darling, BYU, won't have to worry about playing on a Sunday after all.

I was getting sick of hearing about those Jews (or whatever).


I guess they won't be climbing the ladder today...huh...right....yeah....let's go....
Author:  Franky T [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Illini 23-24 Road to Final Four
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
Thomas-Sox-WorldSeries wrote:
Franky T wrote:
Looks like everyone's darling, BYU, won't have to worry about playing on a Sunday after all.

I was getting sick of hearing about those Jews (or whatever).


I guess they won't be climbing the ladder today...huh...right....yeah....let's go....

:lol: at both
Author:  Nardi [ Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:06 pm ]
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Murray St giving them a real battle.
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