It's certainly nice that Illini basketball has started 2-0 in Big Ten play. It's a lot better than 0-2. Their win yesterday over Wisconsin was just the second time they've beaten a ranked opponent in '10-'11. (Gonzaga, exactly like the Badgers, were ranked #24 in the coaches poll, receiving votes in the AP). It was a good win, and the Illini do have a couple decent wins … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Weaknesses: Zones, Neutral Courts, and Complacency
Illinois neutral court woes
Diagnosis: Illinois
By Paul Schmidt What exactly is wrong with the Illini? Perhaps more specifically, why can't the Illinois men's basketball team play well on the road? Or in the first halves of games? Or with any degree of consistency? … [Read more...] about Diagnosis: Illinois