Illinois Post Game Thread

[Tenspro2002]

FINAL FOUR, BABY!!!

First time in the last 30 years for a defending national champion to get this far, Absolutely dominating performance. Men against boys.

lol wait what, Florida went back to back 17 years ago

 

[Hunt for 7]

That give-and-go play with 8:50 left between Spencer and Clingan, wow. Special.

That was a Walton like pass. It reminded me of UCLA when they were dominant. I remember the games slightly as I was between 5-7 yrs old when played at UCLA but that pass just from highlights I have seen it was very Waltonesque pass and Walton may have been one of the best passers ever for a center. Clingan and Castle are only improving their stock value.

We have the best coaching staff in the country. We go 3-17 from three and throttle a good team. If we get to the championship game I would like to see us play Purdue but would not mind Dook

A Clingan-Edey match up would be good for ratings. Clingan is going to be fun to watch at the next level. Van Gundy called it right when he said Clingan has great quick twitch muscles he covers way more space than Eddy. That is what will translate at the next level and why Clingan is rated so much higher. I am not going to get into comparisons but if Clingan commits himself to getting in crazy good shape he can be a difference maker at the next level.

He dominated the game today. Took Illinois and made them feel small. They almost through the ball over the backboard a few times.

We are so lucky to be UConn fans.

Thank you Danny!!

 

[djct1999]

 

[TheHorde]

 

[JohnnyJr]

I don't know how much of it was the buy in. I think Castle and Clingan's injuries really set them back. Once they both got healthy and into proper shape we saw who they really are.

Wasn’t Hurley saying preseason that he had to get Castle hungry/committed on defense? To go from that to our best perimeter defender is insane

 

[Classof87]

That is just the best

 

[BugsyCT]

Truer words could not be spoken.

 

[aceboon]

Dauster was talking about Hawkins like he was Wemby or something, his pre-game pod he said that he would be the 2nd most talented player on the floor behind Shannon. Guy did nothing on offense and destroyed by Clingan on defense.

 

[TheHorde]

Truer words could not be spoken.

And we are proud of it

 

[MilliniumPrince]

On second thought..

 

[selles]

I can't believe they stook with it so long. It was coaching malpractice. His post game presser isn't helping his case

I'm not sure I've ever had more appreciation for Hurley after listening to and reading his comments

Underwood didn't cover himself with glory but let's be fair. The only thing Brad Underwood could have done to prevent that buzzsaw was forfeit at halftime.

 

[Waquoit]

The crazy part is I feel that was our C game

Defense is 50% of the game. The #2 offense scored 23 points in the first 27 minutes of the game. Then UConn took their foot off the gas. That's not C game basketball.

 

[my2cents]

The best part of the 30-0 run was that it shut up Van Gundy and Bonner.

 

[Dibbie]

So strange as I’ve been a fan for 40+ years, but Castle is one of my favorite players ever. Love just how he quietly goes about his business and does whatever his team needs. His demeanor and game are both amazing.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Going to need some “Obnoxious as s—-“ shirts to go with the “Spoiled and arrogant” ones.

 

[Huskyforlife]

The best part of the 30-0 run was that it shut up Van Gundy and Bonner.

Van Gundys hate was weird.

 

[Waquoit]

Maybe something, maybe nothing but when he talked about being a target he said "the UConn target, the national champs target..." I like that UConn came first and that it wasn't an accident.

 

[Dandy]

âï¸ Didn't Expect That

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[husky429]

#1 offense
#4 defense

 

[TheRealKBuks]

Dauster was talking about Hawkins like he was Wemby or something, his pre-game pod he said that he would be the 2nd most talented player on the floor behind Shannon. Guy did nothing on offense and destroyed by Clingan on defense.

We all know that he tries to sound impartial and unbiased and I respect him for that... but last year and this year are the worst years to try and play that game. Look at Nick Wright repping KC Chiefs, Dauster should've been doing the same thing. He'll look back with regret IMO. This is a legendary 2 year run.

 

[tzznandrew]

Held the #2 offense in the country to 0.75 points per possession. Iconic.

Turned the #2 offense into the #4 offense in one night.

 

[formerlurker]

Probably already mentioned here but we won by 25 and our 1st Team All-American point guard had 5 points and our Big East Freshman of the Year/NBA Lottery pick guard had 2 points.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Illinois' Domask literally bumps, bangs and elbows defenders to create space for his shots. WTHeck ? How much contact is he allowed to get away with? All game long. NFL WR's don't get that much leeway. Thinking if that's how the game is gonna be called, take an expendable off the bench and have him put a shoulder into him so hard it knocks him on his back.

 

[jostar1]

 

[jostar1]