I’ve watched this block from Sencire Harris 47 times. Might have been the turning point of the game. #Illini
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Tyler Cottingham
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Tyler Cottingham
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Played 3 minutes of D-1 college basketball. Senior Writer - IlliniBoard.com
Joined October 2010
- #Illini coach Brad Underwood was on 🔥 today about Trent Frazier being left off the Naismith college DPOY watch list. This award is usually skewed towards blocks & steals but as Underwood notes it’s usually “a night off” for the guy Trent is checking. Let’s dive into that… (1/7)
00:00 - Pat Chambers was constantly telling his guys that Ayo wants to go right. What does Ayo do at closing time? Juke right and go left with a NASTY cross on Myles Dread to get into the middle of the floor. Ball game.
- I got two more I-L-L’s on the way back to the train and the Merchandise Mart was lit up orange. The second half tonight will be the easiest thing to forget from an unforgettable season. My #Illini heart remains full tonight.
- For the “Underwood never adjusts!!” crowd - Chris Collins is giving full credit to the #Illini for completely changing their offensive game plan in the second half.
- This is crazy. Illinois’ record through 20 games in the last 4 seasons: 2020: 15-5 2021: 15-5 2022: 15-5 2023: 14-6 Brad Underwood is nothing if not remarkably consistent. The #Illini closed at 6-5 in ‘20, 8-1 in ‘21, and 7-3 in ‘22. Predictions on the final 11 games this year?
- One thing I’ve come to accept as an absolute when watching #Illini basketball is at some point in every game I will hear this: “Wow - Brick McClankinrim came into this game having made just 2 of his last 27 threes - and he’s made three tonight alone!”
- Marcus Carr now 0-4 against Illinois. You hate to see it. #Illini
- Skyy Clark committed the 17th #Illini turnover with 9:39 left in the second half. That was the last Illinois turnover of the night.
- Brad Underwood and Illinois were responsible for 11% of Juwan Howard’s 72 losses at Michigan.BREAKING NEWS: U-M Director of Athletics Warde Manuel has announced that a leadership change would be made in basketball with Juwan Howard not returning next season. Release | myumi.ch/G41Ab #GoBlue
- Brad Underwood PSA to the future SFC crowds against Michigan and Purdue - which will be without Orange Krush: “You better get your rowdy on.”
- How about Justin Harmon today. After being called out for his poor defense at Penn State and not getting in the game until the 3:00 mark of the first half - he responds with 12 points, 4 rebounds and an eye popping +23 in just 19 minutes. #Illini
- Sencire Harris was a +16 in 10 minutes of game time. #Illini
