Pregame: Illinois at Nebraska, Tuesday, January 10th, 8:00pm CT, BTN

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hodgesonfire
Illinois has 1 main weakness: mental lapses. The result shows up as lots of wide open shots for the opponent, turnovers or an insane free throw differential. If the team can control the mental aspect of the game they match everyone in the country in physical ability. The question is, how does a team maintain mental focus? To me it's mental preparation and character. The coaches are high character and seem prepared. The team needs to be compliant enough to put in the mental work and strong enough to follow the plan in a calm thoughtful way. I see it happening just need total buy in.
 
#29      
illini80
Nebraska is a pretty poor team overall. However they did take Purdue to OT and beat Iowa so we need to show up. It’s a game we should and need to win to keep this season moving forward. I’m curious to see how we play and if we can continue to be mentally sharp. I expect a win regardless, but I’ll feel a lot better if we can build on the Wisconsin momentum.
 
#30      
New Creation
Watching ESPN right now. And they have basketball rankings scrolling in the back ground #1 Houston and #17 Illini.
 
#32      
illinitiger
hodgesonfire said:
Illinois has 1 main weakness: mental lapses. The result shows up as lots of wide open shots for the opponent, turnovers or an insane free throw differential. If the team can control the mental aspect of the game they match everyone in the country in physical ability. The question is, how does a team maintain mental focus? To me it's mental preparation and character. The coaches are high character and seem prepared. The team needs to be compliant enough to put in the mental work and strong enough to follow the plan in a calm thoughtful way. I see it happening just need total buy in.
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I know Pru is this board's "mentalist".... but who is the team's mentalist?
 
#34      
Birdus
I like the way that Coleman was used yesterday. He wasn't in the center of the key making as many outlets. He drifted out more and got some open 3's. I would assume that it was more of a spread. Seemed like he played much looser.
 
#35      
Birdus
alaskaillini said:
If we finish 19-12(10-10), and win at least 1 game in the B1G tourney, I would give us a 98% chance of making the NCAA tourney with our resume.
There could be 5 teams that finish 10-10 and only 4 or 5 with a better record. We would have the best non-con wins (and no bad losses - unless MZ collapses which is looking unlikely). With the exception of Purdue on the plus side and Minnesota on the losing side, every game in the B1G isn't far from a toss-up. Unless the B!G gets a historic low number of teams in, I think a 10-10 record with our remaining resume would be enough, especially with the parity we are seeing this year.
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They are very good at projecting but we could hit a streak and win 6 straight and then split the remainder of our games and wind up at say 13-7. I would not surprised at that either. If we do win 3 or 4 straight, this will change dramatically.
 
#36      
pruman91
I've watched parts of 4-5 games that nebby has played this year..
This is gonna be a tougher game than previous years.
Their center Walker is playing better than ever and they have a blonde headed freshman who is a good all around player....
I hope the yesterday team play Illini show up instead of the psu/ mildcat game Illini mentality......
LETS GO ILLINI !!!!!
 
#37      
amillini#2
727ill said:
Offensive execution always looks better when you make shots. I was encouraged but I’d like to see us stack good games.
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Agreed. While the shot selection was better, making 50% makes it look betterer (yeah, it’s not a word, I know). Felt like getting in the paint opened it up, but, later in game felt like they settled for some threes from deep while they were hot to show off to the NBA scouts rather than running real O. Those instincts are a little worrisome
 
#46      
Illinifan47
Vinegarben said:
Nebraska 65-Illini 57
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#47      
kyillinifan
Walker vs Dane. Who will get two quick fouls. Harris has stay on the court? Watch for foul disparity tomorrow.
 
#49      
jrichisamazing
Nebraska is good enough to win 4 or 5 conference games at home. They already beat Iowa, and really should've beat Purdue. With the conference so tight, a win in Lincoln could be the difference between a 4 seed and a 12 seed.

This is one of those games where you don't care how good it looks...just get it done.
 
#50      
USAFILLINI
Kinkyfish said:
My prediction…Hawkins 1-7 from 3……Illini win 76-72
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Ill take this because at bare minimum it will mean he is looking for his shot. We are a better team when CH is looking to score
 
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