IUFLA Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 When: Saturday, February 18th 12:00 pm EST Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana TV: ESPN The Fighting Illini come into Bloomington fresh off another pounding by Penn State on Tuesday 93-81 in Happy Valley. Before that, Illinois had been 3-1 with a postponed game vs Minnesota Box Score from the first meeting in Champaign Illinois is led by Texas Tech transfer Terrance Shannon Jr. who is 6th in the Big 10 at 17 ppg. A three level scorer who is one of the better dribble/drive guys in the conference, and shoots 34% from 3. Dain Danja, Jayden Epps, Matt Mayer (who was sick the first time we played them, even though he did play in the game) and Coleman Hawkins have been the starters for the past 6 games with Epps supplanting Sencire Harris since we last met. Zacharie Perrin, who had a cameo against us in the first game, has left the team. Freshmen Harris and Ty Rodgers get double digit minutes off the bench. RJ Melendez, who has been a major disappointment this year, has been averaging 20 minutes per game, but was suspended for the Rutgers game, and only played 3 minutes vs Penn State for a violation of team rules. The biggest addition has been the return of Indiana native Luke Goode. This will be Goode's 3rd game back coming off of a fractured foot. He's played limited minutes, but he is a sharpshooter from outside, connecting on 37% of this 3 point tries last year. Illinois is 7th in ORtg and 2nd in DRtg. Big Game for both teams. A loss here, and we go back into the pack tied for 4th. Illinois will come to play. Hopefully we can have the same offensive output we had in the first game, and our defense shows up... Go Hoosiers! 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Thank you IUFLA…. I really need a reboot! I’m sitting here drinking a Sam Adams IPA after a long day at school with HS kids. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Unofficial injury/depth report Illinois really needs this game bad, but we shall see which Illinois team shows up in Assembly Hall. Their starting 5 consists of 6’6 215 G Terrance Shannon Jr from Texas Tech (Leading scorer, best player, can get streaky quick), 6’9 225 Matthew Mayer (Team’s 3-point specialist shooting at 37%), 6’2 190 G Jordan Epps (Averaging 10 PPG, started the last 6 games), 6’10 225 F Coleman Hawkins (I think we all know him by know) and finally 6’9 270 PF/C Dain Dainja (Averaging 10 PPG, 2nd in rebounds, and team’s best blocker). This starting lineup has gone 4-2 when they all play together, only losing against Iowa and Penn State. In terms of minute distributions, seems like the last couple of games have shown the starters are logging heavy minutes, with some starters playing 33+ minutes. They average about 13.4 TPG and average about 17 fouls per game. In terms of rotation, they like to play anywhere between 7-8 players in quality minutes. Some of the main names I see coming off the bench is 6’7 205 G RJ Melendez (Had 10 points against us at Illinois), 6’4 190 G Sean Harris (Was benched for Epps) and 6’6 200 G Ty Rodgers (Career high of 11 points at PSU, minutes have increased). 6’7 210 G Luke Goode has finally returned back for Illinois, however, is slowly getting back and nursing in playing time, but had 10 minutes against Penn State. 7’0 225 C Brandon Lieb hasn’t played in about a month. Injury/out report- Skyy Clark and now recently Zach Perrin have left the program 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) With two tough road games to follow, we really need to pick up the win here. I look for IU to come out determined and pull out a win. Edited February 17, 2023 by Parakeet Jones 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IU Scott Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Who are going to be the refs for this game 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Who are going to be the refs for this game That info doesn’t come out until like an hour before game usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Surprised Bardo isn’t doing our game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUskim Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Surprised Bardo isn’t doing our game Probably the only reason is it’s an ESPN game. I think he only does fox and BTN held games. Otherwise I’m sure it would be him. Although he went to the wrong school I actually enjoy Hummel calling games. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: Who are going to be the refs for this game Ted Valentine, Bo Boroski, and the ghost of Lou Henson. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Surprised Bardo isn’t doing our game No the league only lets graduates of one of the schools playing referee the game 🙄 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Brian is the least impressive Custer since George... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: Who are going to be the refs for this game We should have on over/under if Scrotum is the head ref this time. Personally, I have no doubt. He'll probably call a tech on the crowd when he walks onto the floor and gets booed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Ted Valentine, Bo Boroski, and the ghost of Lou Henson. I was flipping through the channels and turned the UNC Asheville and Radford game and TV Teddy was doing the game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 43 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I was flipping through the channels and turned the UNC Asheville and Radford game and TV Teddy was doing the game. Oh how the mighty have fallen... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Only 5 points separated us from being 12-3…sigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawatchHoosier Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Oh how the mighty have fallen... TBF, he probably enjoys being able to screw up Big South basketball and not have any consequences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 I’ll be going to only my third ever game at IU Saturday and my first in 5 1/2 years. I’m so freaking pumped… if anyone wants to meet up Friday night please shoot me an IM or wants to meet up before the game on Saturday also shoot me an IM. Gonna come Friday afternoon to get souvenirs and I’m a big guy. What would be best souvenir shop for big guy IU gear? I also need stuff for a 9 month old and a very tall 6 year old. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Can we just have a comfortable 20 point win? Paleeze. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, rico said: Can we just have a comfortable 20 point win? Paleeze. You don't like an adrenaline rush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 minute ago, IUFLA said: You don't like an adrenaline rush? Be nice to get a break from those. Am I askin' too much? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, rico said: Be nice to get a break from those. Am I askin' too much? lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Must win given the two that follow. Win out our home games and I think 4-5 seed is a given. Steal another on the road and win a couple in the Big10 tourney and I think we can snag a 3. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Illinois is 3-4 on the road in the Big 10. Wins Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Losses Maryland Northwestern Iowa Penn State 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 51 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Illinois is 3-4 on the road in the Big 10. Wins Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Losses Maryland Northwestern Iowa Penn State Looks promising. I just hope we don't take them for granted and come in overconfident. Need intensity and focus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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