Illini Zip

Remember when Scott couldn’t make a layup without it getting blocked. He is playing awesome.

So many guys stepped up. Nate, Amani, Tavari, Marvin and Wilson come to mind.

I hate Toledo. So glad we pulled this one out.

Zips Win!!

Nate is having a game. Playing like he wants to be the go-to guy.

Let’s finish this smart guys!!

Flop.

Now it’s a game. Let’s go!!

Nate with the steal and the 2 handed dunk!! Much needed.

Tavari inbounding the basketball is going to give me an ulcer.

I don’t know if we will play better in the second half, but I have a feeling Groce is lighting a fire in the locker room right now.

Marvin and Tavari with a little 2 man game. Nice!!

We’re a little sleepy. Wake up guys!!

I really like this writer’s presentation.

I agree, but this was a road game. The refs tried their best to make this game interesting, especially in the first 5 minutes of the second half. But to the Zips credit they pushed right through it. That’s a great sign. What was the foul shot differential? I bet they barely sniff 60 points without all of those opportunities from the line. Edit: To my surprise the box score shows we actually shot more free throws. We were 22 of 26 to their 16 of 22. I still think they got plenty of home cooking, but I am probably off a bit.

ROAD KILL!!!

Okonkwo is shooting much better from the line.

Ok, Marvin!! 👀

Did they give us the points for that goaltend?

Ypsilanti sounds like someplace where groundhogs should see their shadow in Spring.

C’mon, Amani. Smart defense.

Good energy early.

I read that about Harris, but I’m still not optimistic for a return. I would love to be wrong. I think he’s 6-7, but plays much bigger. We could really use him. I can’t believe he has missed 7 games already.

I am just thinking about the players Groce has had at Akron. And what hurts the most about losing Harris is I’m afraid we are going to be just too small. I long for a complete team without glaring holes. Last year it was our shooting. Can you imagine this roster? LCJ Castaneda Cheese Young Tribble Banks Dawson (healthy) Ivey Ali Xerius Freeman Riak Aziz Walk ons: Reese, Marshall, Harris, Nate and Tavari.

I liked reading that Seth had six rebounds. We need that as much as his made threes.