I hope Illinois at least makes it to the final four. Scratch that, let's win this thing. 😔I really thought Illinois was goung to pull through but it is what it is folks. Now let's see if Loyola can to do what they did back in 2018. Maybe even more.
He is an All-American level player for sure, but yeah he's a major liability at the line. Will make it hard for him to get into the NBA unless he improves, especially since his size won't be as impressive there.
@@Connoriscool. Yeah, they almost lost to Ohio State, but they didn't. They beat them twice in two weeks. What they did do, however, was whoop Michigan like they were nothing.
Incredible SPEED (fastest transitions with controlled lay-ups), irresistible POWER (Kofi), refined SKILL (start at 6:45 with Curbello's pass between defender's legs; then at 8:30 for Grandison's phenomenal save of an imperfect Ayo pass). Still, without defense, even Drexel, shooting 25%, stayed within 6 pts til close of first half.
Yeah it’s kind of wild how loaded that team was looking back. 2 all Americans, a couple extremely talented freshman, a couple really steady, smart veteran guards plus a starting caliber big man off the bench. Among others. Wildly talented team, but March is flukey anyway. That Loyola squad was good in its own right too, but they lose 7 or 8 time out of 10 I’d think.
Coach Underwood great job of coaching these guys on Defense Defense Defense! Blowouts can only happen when you stop the other guys from scoring. Because of your potent fast break attack the defense/rebounding become the beginning of the offense. Your players are “score first”players and should remain so but because they are mixing in sharing the ball, the team is deadly. Opponents do not know who to guard - the ball handler, the roller, the kick out, or the cutter. Players do not focus on W’s. Instead focus on gaining your opponents respect. You will end up winning because to earn respect you got to play tough til the end no matter if the game is tight or a blowout. There’s no quit in you. Earn their respect and you will come out on top!
@@pp3k3jamail They are big 10 champions. They have an overall record of 24-7. Two seasons ago they were 12-21. Massive improvement. And things will get even better.
As I said, Illinois is my pick to win it all. I called it mid-season and Ayo is now a top 8 pick. Kofi will land somewhere at the 27th pick and that will put him squarely in line with the Nets. Who are looking at him as their possible pick in 2021.
Illinois all the way! We got this! Of course I respect Drexel for doing their thing! Good game boys, hold your heads up high. That Butler kid could ball a little too!
Shut down Krutwig (Kofi, that's your assignment) -- let the guard play take care of the rest (Ayo, Trent, Andre, DeMonte, your assignment). Let's go Illini !!!!! 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
Ihowbilni olayed. Was embarrising they didnt score for. 3:03 minutes like of that wouldve. Been. Loyal chicago or. Someone. Else. They wouldve lost. Why when you a miss match against kofi you give to him they shouldve scored. 100! Pouns easlily in shouldve had 50 points at halftime they play like that sunday they are out
Credit to Drexel for making it to the tournament. Illinois looks primed for a deep run!
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@@billyroscher3417 hindsight is 20-20 🤷♂️ Now I can finally root for Loyola! :)
@@burgersmoothhighlights1937 I wanna c OKST vs Loyola.
Spoke to soon
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I hope Illinois at least makes it to the final four. Scratch that, let's win this thing.
😔I really thought Illinois was goung to pull through but it is what it is folks. Now let's see if Loyola can to do what they did back in 2018. Maybe even more.
Hell2YeaH!!!!!!
I want that Championship!!!!!
This also didn’t age well
Feels good illinois winning something
That Illinois Center is a monster. Wit a Jumpshot n make at least 70% of free throws he will be a problem
He is an All-American level player for sure, but yeah he's a major liability at the line. Will make it hard for him to get into the NBA unless he improves, especially since his size won't be as impressive there.
Curbelo the best
He’s been shooting around 50 at the FT like soo we’ll take 70
Yep. Just the power in his slams. Now, we'll need to talk about that 70%... Thankful to have him.
@@connorbradby765 Curbelo is just a freshment
Ayo dusunmu is top ten pick to me.
Harden jr?
He was named #1 in the country by AP in USA TODAY 2 days ago
He’s a beast, I don’t know where NBA scouts are putting him but he definitely benefited from coming back to Illinois this season
Him n Lavine
Ayo and Kofi are top ten picks without a doubt
as an Illinois fan I accept this stomping
The one handed down by Loyola? Yep!
i miss this team, our first good team in 15 years and we dont even make the sweet 16. just pain.
Absolute domination...If Illinois doesn’t go all the way this year it will genuinely be shocking to me, they look too dominant
I got Illinois winning it all but Ohio State is definitely trash.
@@Connoriscool. but they didnt and beat them twice in 2 weeks ✔️
@@Connoriscool. Yeah, they almost lost to Ohio State, but they didn't. They beat them twice in two weeks. What they did do, however, was whoop Michigan like they were nothing.
I have them to my finals if they lose I will be heated
Connoriscool Ohio state beat Michigan and Illinois beat them twice in a row lol
Might be the biggest blowout of the tournament. What a beating.
Nah
Yeah, like the one Illinois got from Loyola - a mid-major program? 🤣
kofi looking like shaq out there
7:00 dirty smooth. Brings back memories. That's the Illinois we know
Okay . Next mission Loyola Chicago.
I got Illinois for it all this year
This didn’t age well
I knew Illinois was overrated
Incredible SPEED (fastest transitions with controlled lay-ups), irresistible POWER (Kofi), refined SKILL (start at 6:45 with Curbello's pass between defender's legs; then at 8:30 for Grandison's phenomenal save of an imperfect Ayo pass). Still, without defense, even Drexel, shooting 25%, stayed within 6 pts til close of first half.
That between-the-legs pass was spontaneous.
First also let’s go Illini
Illiniii let's gooo
Can the videos please not say which team advances in the frame pic
What a stacked team: dosunmu, miller, frazier, curbelo, grandison, cockburn, etc etc still can’t believe they lost to that fluke Loyola team
Yeah it’s kind of wild how loaded that team was looking back. 2 all Americans, a couple extremely talented freshman, a couple really steady, smart veteran guards plus a starting caliber big man off the bench. Among others.
Wildly talented team, but March is flukey anyway. That Loyola squad was good in its own right too, but they lose 7 or 8 time out of 10 I’d think.
Proud illini!
Lets go Illinois lets go all the way
what a fun team
Illini all the way baby🏀
Coach Underwood great job of coaching these guys on Defense Defense Defense! Blowouts can only happen when you stop the other guys from scoring.
Because of your potent fast break attack the defense/rebounding become the beginning of the offense.
Your players are “score first”players and should remain so but because they are mixing in sharing the ball, the team is deadly.
Opponents do not know who to guard - the ball handler, the roller, the kick out, or the cutter.
Players do not focus on W’s. Instead focus on gaining your opponents respect. You will end up winning because to earn respect you got to play tough til the end no matter if the game is tight or a blowout. There’s no quit in you. Earn their respect and you will come out on top!
I knew Illinois was overrated
@@pp3k3jamail They are big 10 champions. They have an overall record of 24-7. Two seasons ago they were 12-21. Massive improvement. And things will get even better.
2:30
6:47
Whoo hoo! Go Illini!!!
Pretty much unstoppable. GO ILLINI!
The Dragons knelt during the National Anthem. The basketball gods were not impressed.
Next year, someone please remind me to never bet March Madness again
Can’t wait to see Illinois vs Oklahoma state
Myself as well- Ayo & Cade on the same court. Pure fun
@@mikerichardson4618 well nvm ig 😭
We gonna win this time bois!!!
P from Chi Town gotta love it go ILLINOIS
Illinois boy for life
bro...they completely dominated this game! Its getting scary....
I knew Illinois was overrated
Curbelo can be a NBA Player in the future
I think he’ll make it, he only gonna get better
kevin harlan who commentated from NBA on TNT what date will be back from NBA on TNT is presented by state farm?
i kinda don’t like how they putting the scores in the thumbnail, it’s like don’t spoil it man
Keep chopping wood Illini. This was just the first step.
Plenty of wood to chop now that they’re home watching the tourney! 🤣
ILL!!!!!
I-N-I
INI
Make a tournament, then we'll talk ok!! Lol
As I said, Illinois is my pick to win it all. I called it mid-season and Ayo is now a top 8 pick. Kofi will land somewhere at the 27th pick and that will put him squarely in line with the Nets. Who are looking at him as their possible pick in 2021.
Yikes
Never heard of Drexel before till the tournament
Julia Letlow
The Chief!
Illinois all the way! We got this! Of course I respect Drexel for doing their thing! Good game boys, hold your heads up high. That Butler kid could ball a little too!
I knew Illinois was overrated
I'm a big time Illini fan. But this by far is not there best team they ever had.
Yea abt that
@Richard Hutchison Nope, 2005 easily, we should’ve went all the way that year
I really see an easy path to the Sweet 16 for Illinois
yikes
I knew Illinois was overrated
Houston vs I in the midwest with Houston winning. Don't @ me bruh
T.j i need u to start sending shots
Curbelo!!
Let's 🚦🚦🚦🚦🔥🔥🔥🔥 GGGGGOOOOOO
Let’s get it
I knew Illinois was overrated
Go Illinois
I don't get this. Up by 30, 2mins to go and you still keep Ayo on the court. What's the point? Only thing he can get at that moment is a dumb injury.
Not gonna lie.. I really wanted the dragons to put up a game, but props to them for making the tournament! Not everyone can be like Umbc ;)
someone give me the timestamp for ayos dunk
GO ILLINI!
Surprising proportion of the highlight reel given to the losing team (by 30)...
Extended highlights show every scoring play, so proportion is equal to field goals made.
Watch out for loyola. They look good
Loyola's center is very good but he is in for a lesson in power basketball when he meets Kofi. Illinois 72 - Loyola 60
I guess I was right lol
@Hammeryourmomma 100times I warned ya man
@@mikerichardson4618 Your prediction aged like milk
@Hammeryourmomma 100times Your prediction aged like milk
Goodbye Ohio State 😞😞😞
Goodbye Illinois
*CAN SOMBODY TELL THE CLOWN PUTTING THESE TOEGTHER TO NOT PUT THE RESULT IN THE THUMBNAILS*
I think illinois might be the best team in the country. If Gonzaga is better it's not by much. At all.
Looks like we’ll be waiting another 8 years to see them in the tourney again...
Woohoo! ILL! INI!
5 more to go you have no Idea how much more intense games are going to be
@@paulsoxl7739 I knew Illinois was overrated
I knew Illinois was overrated
@@pp3k3jamail No Loyola was underrated, Illinois beats them 8 out 10 times but that’s not how the tournament works
Anyone think Villanova can beat Illinois?
Not I
Nope
@@mikerichardson4618 Illinois couldn't even beat Loyola of Chicago let alone Villanova.
@@Starrynova Illinois couldn't even beat Loyola of Chicago let alone Villanova.
I like the Illini, but let’s not get too excited. They’re suppose to clobber a 16 seed
29 points isn’t clobbered?😂
@@tristanharrison3136 his point was that this result is what was expected. Loyola will still be a tough out. With that said Go Illini!
@@tristanharrison3136 What is clobbered ? 30 points ?
This is no normal big ten team. These guys look big ten tough but duke (normally) talented.
#ILL🧡💙🔶🥶🤩☄️💪🏾🏀🏆👀🟧#INI
drexel in 5
Shut down Krutwig (Kofi, that's your assignment) -- let the guard play take care of the rest (Ayo, Trent, Andre, DeMonte, your assignment).
Let's go Illini !!!!! 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
Um, nah...
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Illinois going to the dance
I knew Illinois was overrated
Kofi is probably the worst Illini player in terms of footwork. Now imagine if he was much more improved.
Really ????
His drop step is awesome and his defensive footwork has improved light years over last season
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It not over let's go play with your heart ♥ Go Illinois one down!