This is a game to placed on your radar screen as a must watch game.
This classic venue dates back for many years. I can remember Lou Henson and the triple over time loss to Missouri and it killed the season.
What can I say about this game that many read today in the papers. Here is what I see.
Illinois plays better on the road then at home, don't ask me why they just do.
The seniors of Illinois have won every ACC-BIG 10 challenge game over the last 3 years but they have never beat Missouri over that time.
The one major concern I have with this game is the Tigers ability to get to the glass on both ends and limit Illinois to a one shot possession.
Illinois seems to live and die by the 3 point shot they lead the nation or close in 3 points made per game. But when the shots are not falling from afar what is Illinois to do?
It is called defense and Illinois plays the ball on both end of the court at a high pace under Coach Groce.
Illinois has the guard advantage and with the play of the wings for Illinois (Tyler Griffey) will be the difference.
This Illinois team has talent and they are being COACHED UP at the highest level.
The Head Coach John Groce of Illinois is nothing short of a Marine Corps drill instructor. Operates at a high level of intensity and it shows. He took a rag tag bunch of talent and said lets play. This team has embraced this style of leadership with a "No Quit Attitude"
Today they are ranked # 10 and that is for a reason and those of you that watch basketball you know the intangible I am talking about.
It is called Leadership and I am placing my cards on the table saying Illinois wins this game straight up.
This classic venue dates back for many years. I can remember Lou Henson and the triple over time loss to Missouri and it killed the season.
What can I say about this game that many read today in the papers. Here is what I see.
Illinois plays better on the road then at home, don't ask me why they just do.
The seniors of Illinois have won every ACC-BIG 10 challenge game over the last 3 years but they have never beat Missouri over that time.
The one major concern I have with this game is the Tigers ability to get to the glass on both ends and limit Illinois to a one shot possession.
Illinois seems to live and die by the 3 point shot they lead the nation or close in 3 points made per game. But when the shots are not falling from afar what is Illinois to do?
It is called defense and Illinois plays the ball on both end of the court at a high pace under Coach Groce.
Illinois has the guard advantage and with the play of the wings for Illinois (Tyler Griffey) will be the difference.
This Illinois team has talent and they are being COACHED UP at the highest level.
The Head Coach John Groce of Illinois is nothing short of a Marine Corps drill instructor. Operates at a high level of intensity and it shows. He took a rag tag bunch of talent and said lets play. This team has embraced this style of leadership with a "No Quit Attitude"
Today they are ranked # 10 and that is for a reason and those of you that watch basketball you know the intangible I am talking about.
It is called Leadership and I am placing my cards on the table saying Illinois wins this game straight up.
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