We win this game if we keep playing hard on defense and can keep them off the boards.
***** OFFICIAL NCAAT Illinois Vs Kentucky Game Thread *****
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I disagree with the CBS crew. I feel like we are a better team than Illinois.
Will we win? I don’t know.
But I feel like if we cut out the cuteness and just play basketball together, we win
Will we win? I don’t know.
But I feel like if we cut out the cuteness and just play basketball together, we win
And every time he shoots its basically a turnover....and he shoots it like he's Kobe Bryant lol.
His unearned sense of confidence on offense should be studied, its incredible
Yeah that's true. But it was also the fouls that helped them back in. It's no coincidence that when kentucky gets whistled for 3 or 4 fouls and the other team doesn't, then we give up the lead.
Either way, we should have him back for much more of the 2nd half. Although I'm sure he will get a quick 3rd. But at this point, you have to play him.
So you don’t want a guy who can play a few minutes a game who can fill it up as a spot up shooter? Like Mills did so well?
Someone let Amari know it's not against NCAA rules to dunk the basketball. 
Cats losing the boards 15-21
Are they saying we arent?! Lol
We're up 5 and forced then into a ton of turnovers. And we also did it without our best remaining scorer.. idk how someone could look at that game and think Illini looked better lol.
But winning the scoreboard by 5. Go Cats!
I’d say BBN has ptsd and is tired of spending big money to go to the tournament just to get sent home early. The program is going to have to win back a large part of the fanbase. Plus a large portion went to Nashville. **** isn’t cheap.
Damn i want to win this game. Want it bad.
Carr wasn't horrible as much as we didnt involve him enough. We got Garrison bricking jumpers instead.
Carr has been crucial in the last few games. But I can agree on Williams.
While he will do two good plays, they’ll be followed by three cute silly unserious plays.
Put the hammer down in the first five minutes of the second half
I am just tired of watching players who play like they don't care. I thought Cal was too tough and Pope appears to be at the other extreme. Players should fear the potential loss of their playing time. I hope that Pope is handling this the way he is because we don't have true competition at the 4 and 5 positions.
it’s good that chandler, brea and almanor have already hit a three. no late game pressure without reps. we’ll need a couple to pull this out.
The question is, will we want it bad enough in the second half? Gotta leave it all on the floor. Then you have a few days to rest up.
good point! I am just upset at lazy and unfocused play by this team. It looks like we got too happy about the lead we had and players started acting like the game was over.
Seems to me like Carr is playing fine , he hasn’t had offensive opportunities. Butler is taking more shots , garrison sure Hell isn’t shy , he just hasn’t got his number called much
Koby needs make them pay on the offensive end, if they are going to abuse him on the defensive side.
Williams needs to produce this second half.
Williams needs to produce this second half.
It's also a very short drive for a ton of Illinois fans.
Yep need to be better. Can’t let them come out and punch us in the mouth right out of the break.
If Oweh owns the 2nd half, we’re going to the S16.
In case everyone don't know,, we should be up 10-15 pts..
Almonor loves the corner 3.
My favorite part is how he has a look on his face that makes it obvious he thinks very highly of himself, but all that comes out of his mouth is mumbling gibberish.
It’s a lot like Chuck, only without the awareness it is a joke.
Carr
Oweh
Chandler
Brea
Butler
Ride those 5 and spell with Noah if there's foul trouble.
Oweh
Chandler
Brea
Butler
Ride those 5 and spell with Noah if there's foul trouble.
I know just not involved after such a strong start the other night. Hope it's not his back. Need him and O to get going 2nd half.
The only thing worse than his FTs is his 2 foot push shot that hits the front of the rim.
It’s almost like he doesn’t play hard unless he gets annoyed or pissed off.
Well, I really hope he gets fired up because we need him to play some inspired basketball to win this thing in the second half.
I’m not holding my breath
The NBA guys don’t start watching CBB until the tournament starts. Best not to put too much weight in their takes