Not much hope requiredI'm not too upset that we lost. We had one of the best seasons in school history. But I am upset that we lost to a team that I hate. I hope UCONN destroys Illinois.
Not much hope requiredI'm not too upset that we lost. We had one of the best seasons in school history. But I am upset that we lost to a team that I hate. I hope UCONN destroys Illinois.
Not happy with the outcome, but think it’s important to keep it in perspective. ISU’s coaching staff and this team exceeded most everyone’s expectations. Illinois had a much bigger and athletic lineup. Shannon was a breast and ISU didn’t have anyone who was as remotely good. Still, this team fought and the three guard tandem of Lipsey, Gilbert, and Jones are likely to return. Consequently, next year is likely to be even better.
Greg Gard? I like the philosophy but he’s the last guy who should be using that example. Haha
By that account, we missed more bunnies than they did FTs.Not if you take into account that Illinois shot well below their FT average. We lost the game in the first half when we could buy a bucket outside of Curtis.
I'm telling you guys. If tj gets another big man and a shooter. Nobody is beating us. Next year could be our best team ever.Teams like FAU, VCU, Loyola and George Mason have made the final four. There’s absolutely no reason we can’t get there.
When we won that 50 50 ball with 3 mins left with diving onthe floor...that was the time I was most hopeful we'd win.Especially in first half, it seemed Illinois got EVERY 50/50 ball, either by luck or hustle. We got a few in second half but still 75/25 Illinois instead of 50/50.
Yeah, UCONN looks like a team that would have beaten any team other team playing tonight by 30+.Not much hope required
Seeing teams like Clemson, NC State, FAU, Loyola Chicago etc make these deep runs and us just never getting that high just doesn’t make sense. You’d figure a deep run would happen SOMETIME
Teams like FAU, VCU, Loyola and George Mason have made the final four. There’s absolutely no reason we can’t get there.
I'm telling you guys. If tj gets another big man and a shooter. Nobody is beating us. Next year could be our best team ever.
Need a shooter, and either a real post or a stretch 4. I get it, but if it's dine right we can do this.
Exhibit A: Mad FranTournament records are worse than anybody realizes since everybody finishes with a loss.
There are probably not a lot of teams that are better than 4-3 in the past 3 years. Maybe 10 max if I had to guess.
I’ve posted before, but I honestly can only think of two obvious plays that should have been points. Gilbert’s layup after the steal and King missed bunny towards end of the game when he had time to catch it and go go back up.By that account, we missed more bunnies than they did FTs.
Illinois has a punchers chance, but likely get blown out.Yeah, UCONN looks like a team that would have beaten any team other team playing tonight by 30+.
I am hoping Hamilton will be special next year.I'm telling you guys. If tj gets another big man and a shooter. Nobody is beating us. Next year could be our best team ever.
Need a shooter, and either a real post or a stretch 4. I get it, but if it's dine right we can do this.
I disagreeWe played better 2nd half by not doubling and just playing hard nosed one on one defense. We can learn from this next year when our trap is not working against teams that are consistently breaking it.