Wow, that was a well-played game by the Illini today. It generally makes me more optimistic about the team's chances for the remainder of the season, even though the victory slipped away. Box Score
Almost everyone played well today, except Shaun Pruitt, who ironically has been the most consistent player until this game. Though our front line had some foul problems in the first half, the bench came through with some solid minutes and the rotation used by Weber looked good most of the game. The Illini had some height advantages against Indiana (Carter and Randle to be specific), but could have capitalized on this more it seemed. And the lack of a basket down the stretch kept the Illini from closing out the game. And who would have expected Marcus Arnold to shoot and defend so well, and Carlwell to get the dunk at the buzzer. If they only would have had Carter take some interior jump shots down the stretch instead of those three point shots by McBride..........
Well, I had this one as a "L" anyway, but when you have it set up down the stretch, it hurts to finish that way.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
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When your point guards (Chet and Trent) dont have 1 single point you will rarely win a game. Illinois played solid without them scoring but that isnt going to get it done. Chet was scared to take anything from deep and well Trent never even put up a shot. Also Chet missed all of his free throws. I dont think Illinois lost this game because of Chet, but you have to get some scoring production from the pg spot.
On the other hand, Freshman Armon Bassett from Terre Haute played a good game. He had at least 15 points, including IU's last bucket. Armon wanted very much to go to Illinois. He reffed many games at the Boys and Girls club in Terre Haute and made it clear that was his first choice. He did not get the offer so he went to Prep school for a year.
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