Don’t sleep on Jacob Grandison, we’re 11-1 since he’s been in the starting lineup, and he can hit big shots, and will be very key come tourney time. Same with Damonte Williams, that dude can lock down anyone.
Yes grandison, williams, curbello and adam miller have been the keys. When they are getting after it aggressively on both ends, can't focus on ayo and kofi
How many teams do you think contend for the conference title? I’m thinking Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio State at full potential. I think mainly Illinois and Michigan though.
Illinois has a very lethal combo that is hard to guard. A dominant physical big man who can go for 20 and 10 any given night. And a guard that is crafty and creat his own shot. As a big ten fan I thought Michigan was the dominant team but it is Illinois. They are probably my second favorite to win the whole tournament. This is coming from a badger fan who normally dislikes ant other big ten hoops team besides the badgers.
Thanks Andy, Illinois has great guard play. Baylor taught them that. Most Natl Champ teams have great guard play in college. look it up, Big men do not win most championships. Augustine was not big , but he got into foul trouble in Natl championship game, he played 2 minutes in first half. 2005 team could have beat UNC that year. This Illini team has at least 4 great guards, with AYO and Carbelo leading the way. Williams, Miller, Frazier are also great ball handlers. Oh boy can not wait for tourney to start. Illinois fans will be there.
@@pdgutierrez8784 Illinois was robbed by the refs in that game plain and simple May could do whatever he wanted with no fouls call Augustine's fouls were not fouls for a big man he couldn't even touch anybody without a foul call. Worst officiated game ever!!
@@crystalvegansmith5728 Wya? Loyola! Hahaha...Dont worry, Big Ten Champ Mich will carry the torch a represent the B10 the way its supposed to be represented! Enjoy the view...lmao
Q: What makes a boring tourney? A.) when the #1 team wins, B.) when Gonzaga is #1, C.) when a west coast team is favored, D.) all the above. Answer: you already know. Go Orange & Blue!!
Their chemistry is great right now and the way they play off one another is fun to watch. Andre Curbello is a wizard with the ball and Live watching him play
@@bpeav4347 it's a toss up really, this team is loaded more, 05 was loaded with 3 really good starters and a decent supporting cast this year has Ayo and Kofi I say again Kofi , with not a decent supporting cast but a great supporting cast.... if 05 would've had Kofi like player they wouldn't lost a game but they only had Powell and Augustine they aren't bad but not even the 2 can make 1 Kofi
@@redmac6668 gonna have to agree to disagree on this one. That team went 37-2 (37 wins ties for most wins EVER in the NCAA in a single season..nbd) and their only losses were a last second shot from a bench player in the reg season and when the ref screwed Augustine out of the chip game. Yes, Kofi is a monster and Ayo is next level but that 05 team had a chemistry that was out of this world. They’re considered one of the best college teams ever, not just in school history. And for good reason
@@bpeav4347 I didn't think Deron Williams was great until the Arizona game, I thought Head was gonna be the super star until that point. I've always thought Ayo is gonna be a superstar, but all this being said the tournament hasn't even started yet they can win it all this year that might change a few minds we will see how it plays out my friend
Die hard Illini fan. It’s easy to miss or discredit Damonte Williams and Jacob Grandison but they are our glue guys. They won’t fill up the stat sheet but they do everything. Tipping rebounds towards teammates, defending, an occasional 3pt shot, so many things. If they don’t have an impact and Ayo plays like a human, we will lose.
@@benslightom2601 love Giorgi and admire that he willingly accepted his new role when Kofi came and took up his minutes, but damn he makes some head scratching decisions sometimes. If Kofi leaves after this season we’re still in good shape with G.B. 🥳 We’re blessed with one of the best benches in NCAA. Giorgi, Damonte/Grandison, and Curbelo coming off the bench?! They’d start at most places. Coleman can ball too. Shit, even Hamlin looks good when he gets a chance to play.
Gonzaga fan here: I fear no man but this Illini scare me. Just a note, I think this is great matchup because Gonzaga really only has one post player in Drew Timme
Can’t wait till you guys play an actual defense. It’ll be fun to watch your players wonder why they aren’t shooting 50%. Then they’ll realize it’s because they’re not playing Pepperdine’s defense
@@maxton-_-4243 cool man, tell me the last team to put up 98 on Virginia. I’ll agree they play a cupcake schedule, but this team averages 92 points a game and is heating up again. Hit me with a solid argument
I think it’s a bad matchup both ways because we’ll have trouble guarding Timme and Kispert outside but neither of them can guard Kofi so it’s just gonna be about who misses less honestly
Cole “The GOAT” Adams had now made videos on Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Baylor. Where is the Gonzaga respect 😤 the only undefeated team in the NCAA🔥
The Illini are the best team I have seen at Illinois since 1971. They came together when Ayo was injured and kept the National Championship in our grasp!
I wish you mentioned Grandison and Williams! They're great 3 and D guys who hustle hard. 2 of the best glue guys in the country. They'll make themselves known come tourney time
I 100% agree I think these guys have been the difference makers in recent games, especially the Ohio State game. It's a lot of stuff that doesn't really show up on the stat sheets
I grew up watching all home football and basketball games live. Father was a uofi cop and that was the highlight of my childhood.... When Illinois does great, it just makes my day and means something because I've been there when we've been at rock bottom I don't like all the political crap the university is going through but at the end of the day I will always bleed orange and blue Long live the chief and long live the assembly hall
I grew up an Illini fan. Im as die hard as they come. As far as pros I am Tampa Bay everything. This year in all major sports that Tampa Bay represents in ...We made it to championship...NHL, MLS, MLB, NFL!!! what does this matter......well ALL my teams have made it to the big dance....except for the ILLINI...its their turn now....what a year for my teams...CMON ILLINI win it all!!!!!
That team looked unstoppable and were fun to watch. But that season alone is the reason I'm not too confident about this squad. Yeah, different roster and different coach. But it's like some programs can't ever get the monkey off their back.
They also had 2 seniors and 3 juniors on that starting squad, Imagine if Curbello had 2 more years, and Kofi 1 more year of ncaa experience under them!
The crazy thing is Illinois could return everyone for next season and most everyone the following season. We'd probably go undefeated. But ain't gonna happen. This team is more explosive offensively than 04-05 but that team was insanely good defensively. Their only kryptonite was dominate big men like Dials and May. The 2021 Illini can beat 2005 and 1989 teams if they play their best because Kofi would be a very tough matchup for the undersized teams. And Ayo would give them trouble. Man would it be fun to see these teams face off. Anyway, really hope the Illini use this disrespect as fuel to power themselves to a title. GO ILLINI!!
I love Illinois like I love my dog but I’ve seen them choke too many times to think they are going all the way this year. My guess is that they choke it in either the final four or elite eight
I just wanted to add Demonte Williams and Giorgi's name to players I mentioned earlier... Illini should get to the Final Four, at least... where it could be a rematch with Baylor...then, probably Gonzaga in the championship game. Illinois's bracket has some tough teams: Oklahoma State, Houston, West Virginia, etc..
Ayo is THE most COMPLETE player and it's not even close. Garza is great at scoring no doubt, so offensive poy for sure, but giving him an overall player award would be just as gross as his defense.
I love Ayo because he chose home team instead of going to greener pasture like Kansas. He is a true hero. If Chicago Bulls draft Ayto then I will be Bulls fan again. I haven't watched Bulls game since Michael Jordan left.
They were given a brutal draw. Loyola(Chicago) in round 2, who will match up very well against them and most like Cade Cunningham and OSU if they make the sweet 16
🥱 I’ve been saying Illinois and MSU were the best two teams since the before the season obviously I was wrong on one but not Illinois! The other team to me is Oklahoma state the winner of that game is a real threat to win it all this year imo
Illinois has a great team (no question) this year, as long as they can put it together at the right times. When MSU made the final four back in 2019 against TTU. It was unfortunate that we couldn't have battled them at full strength. Kyle Ahrens & Joshua Langford were key wings that season (similar in ways to Andre Curbelo & Trent Frazier for the Illini this season). And it sucked not having them on the floor due to big injuries. Even Nick Ward was only about 80% (at best) with a damaged hand that tourney run. I always think about that....But I give that team a whole bundle of credit for what they had accomplished that season overall, despite then being shorthanded. Izzo in March is excellence. But Brad Underwood is saavy too in the tournament, and I think he still has something up his sleeve, for what's to come. Hopefully Illinois can give it their best shot this time, as I will be rooting for them next in line like I had promised. And best of wishes to Ayo on his road to recovery!
Yes they did. Lost to Virginia there in a thriller & after craziness. Third time (at the time) that UVA was severely tested on their way to the title that season. Moreover, MSU is currently still 5-0 all time Vs Virginia. Plus, that message was coming from a Spartan fan, and I think that Illini fans needed to hear some of this. :) They're my pick for the title this year after all. And if there's anyone (besides MSU) that I personally would like to see snap this 21 year hiatus most, for the B1G in basketball, it would be Illinois.
This Illinois team is very, very good. But for those watching this video who might not have lived it....Google “Flying Illini”. Until Illinois wins a natty, that will be Illinois’ best team ever.
Hey wait. Why did Loyola-Chicago beat the team that you are pumping up? They were an #8 seed and Illinois was a #1 seed. I'm curious. How does an #8 seed beat a #1 seed by 13 points? I can't wait for the rebuttal in 1-2 years.
Don’t sleep on Michigan either. Two of their losses this year are without Eli Brooks. And the Illinois game was our worst game all year. Franz Wagner, arguably our star player couldn’t shoot to save his life that game and ended with 2 points and no one else really could score either. Michigan has beat Iowa by 30 this year, Ohio State, Split with MSU, didn’t lose to Maryland or Rutgers like Illinois. Don’t sleep on Michigan.
yessir, still a very good team despite its losses. however, we have to hope the team doesnt run into problems during the most crucial part of the season
Livers being injured really hurt Michigan. Hunter is only a freshman, wait until he is a senior, he will only get better. Illinois needs to stay healthy . get lucky, stay out of foul trouble. I think Ohio State has Young injured as well. You got to stay healthy to win this thing.
Illinois coming in tourneys with a chip on their shoulder, they want to prove to the doubters they got the best team in ncaa right now, I’d love to see 2 more ILL/ MU match ups and see who the TRUE champs are.
The chip could also be from not getting a chance last year to play in the tourney. They would've definitely been in and I think with the way they played last year a sweet 16- elite 8 was possible. If that would've happened they would've had more exposure this year.
I see some similarities between this team and the 2019 MSU final four team. Mainly with points about the star point guard and a dominant big man presence.
You’re drunk or something. Maybe (emphasis on maybe) you could make the case Georgi is more skilled, but Kofi is a better player. He’s just too dominate physically. I bet Georgi would even tell you that. Dude was a starter before Kofi came around, and there’s a reason that changed. And a reason Georgi hasn’t complained or transferred, and Underwood hasn’t been blasted for benching a starter and replacing him with a guy who isn’t as good
104 year old woman: i don’t think so
Don’t sleep on Jacob Grandison, we’re 11-1 since he’s been in the starting lineup, and he can hit big shots, and will be very key come tourney time. Same with Damonte Williams, that dude can lock down anyone.
dude hit 35 3 pointers in a row in pregame. that’s impressive and i’ve been wanting him to take more 3s in game
Michigan fan here. Your opinion is 100% correct.
🙌
Yes grandison, williams, curbello and adam miller have been the keys. When they are getting after it aggressively on both ends, can't focus on ayo and kofi
@@andreearl3258 curbello is crazy good. He’s actually probably the biggest difference between early illinois and late illinois
ive been a fighting illini fan my whole life, and seeing them actually good, really good, is a great feeling
Finally, my favorite team being covered, saw this after work and freaked out
@Isiah Thomas shutup
@Isiah Thomas lmao
Fax
Look who they lost to 😂
This aged like a fine wine
The way the beat Michigan without ayo just shows how good they are
@Isiah Thomas 76-53
How many teams do you think contend for the conference title? I’m thinking Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio State at full potential. I think mainly Illinois and Michigan though.
@Isiah Thomas but what happened
@Isiah Thomas This aged badly😂
@Isiah Thomas wya? 😂
I met Ayo at my camp really nice guy even tho I’m a Wisconsin fan I’m rooting for them
Go blue. 43-6
@@Sour129 49-11
You’re rooting for Illinois if Wisconsin gets out right?
@@jackwilcox5678 yeah
@@jackwilcox5678 at this point it’s not if it’s when
Dude Illinois is scary good. I want to see them in a matchup against Gonzaga or Baylor again. Ayo is a baller
frfr is u from IL I am
@@wubby1x186 no I'm from DC but I've watched a ton of Illinois basketball
I am an Illinois fan and am overwhelmed by our season this year. It is awesome!
I agree with everything you said
Can't play down to their opponents
Take no team for granted
Trouble is, these are college students, young men. anything can happen. Play on!
Our campus was crazy yesterday
Illinois has a very lethal combo that is hard to guard. A dominant physical big man who can go for 20 and 10 any given night. And a guard that is crafty and creat his own shot. As a big ten fan I thought Michigan was the dominant team but it is Illinois. They are probably my second favorite to win the whole tournament. This is coming from a badger fan who normally dislikes ant other big ten hoops team besides the badgers.
Illinois is the “Real” Big Ten Champs.
@@crystalvegansmith5728 Illinois won the conference but didn’t win the conference. It’s asinine
Thanks Andy, Illinois has great guard play. Baylor taught them that. Most Natl Champ teams
have great guard play in college. look it up, Big men do not win most championships.
Augustine was not big , but he got into foul trouble in Natl championship game, he played 2 minutes in first half.
2005 team could have beat UNC that year.
This Illini team has at least 4 great guards, with AYO and Carbelo leading the way.
Williams, Miller, Frazier are also great ball handlers. Oh boy can not wait for tourney
to start. Illinois fans will be there.
@@pdgutierrez8784 Illinois was robbed by the refs in that game plain and simple May could do whatever he wanted with no fouls call Augustine's fouls were not fouls for a big man he couldn't even touch anybody without a foul call. Worst officiated game ever!!
@@crystalvegansmith5728 Wya? Loyola! Hahaha...Dont worry, Big Ten Champ Mich will carry the torch a represent the B10 the way its supposed to be represented! Enjoy the view...lmao
Q: What makes a boring tourney? A.) when the #1 team wins, B.) when Gonzaga is #1, C.) when a west coast team is favored, D.) all the above. Answer: you already know. Go Orange & Blue!!
Their chemistry is great right now and the way they play off one another is fun to watch. Andre Curbello is a wizard with the ball and Live watching him play
Illinois has an ez road to the National title loyola hold my rosary
Those shirts are dope
this didn't age well
“Best team i’ve ever seen at Illinois”
Someone wasn’t watching basketball in 2005 :)
89 is probably the best Illinois team I'd put this team now as 2nd with 05 team right with em as a toss up
@@redmac6668 woah woah woah I can’t disagree with the 89 team being at the top but you’re putting this team above 05?!That’s PUSHING it
@@bpeav4347 it's a toss up really, this team is loaded more, 05 was loaded with 3 really good starters and a decent supporting cast this year has Ayo and Kofi I say again Kofi , with not a decent supporting cast but a great supporting cast.... if 05 would've had Kofi like player they wouldn't lost a game but they only had Powell and Augustine they aren't bad but not even the 2 can make 1 Kofi
@@redmac6668 gonna have to agree to disagree on this one. That team went 37-2 (37 wins ties for most wins EVER in the NCAA in a single season..nbd) and their only losses were a last second shot from a bench player in the reg season and when the ref screwed Augustine out of the chip game. Yes, Kofi is a monster and Ayo is next level but that 05 team had a chemistry that was out of this world. They’re considered one of the best college teams ever, not just in school history. And for good reason
@@bpeav4347 I didn't think Deron Williams was great until the Arizona game, I thought Head was gonna be the super star until that point. I've always thought Ayo is gonna be a superstar, but all this being said the tournament hasn't even started yet they can win it all this year that might change a few minds we will see how it plays out my friend
Die hard Illini fan. It’s easy to miss or discredit Damonte Williams and Jacob Grandison but they are our glue guys. They won’t fill up the stat sheet but they do everything. Tipping rebounds towards teammates, defending, an occasional 3pt shot, so many things. If they don’t have an impact and Ayo plays like a human, we will lose.
Don't sleep on Giorgi either! Lol
@@benslightom2601 love Giorgi and admire that he willingly accepted his new role when Kofi came and took up his minutes, but damn he makes some head scratching decisions sometimes. If Kofi leaves after this season we’re still in good shape with G.B. 🥳
We’re blessed with one of the best benches in NCAA. Giorgi, Damonte/Grandison, and Curbelo coming off the bench?! They’d start at most places. Coleman can ball too. Shit, even Hamlin looks good when he gets a chance to play.
@@Illigrown Very underrated part about Giorgi B is the emotion and energy he brings to the bench especially when there are no fans.
Gonzaga fan here: I fear no man but this Illini scare me. Just a note, I think this is great matchup because Gonzaga really only has one post player in Drew Timme
Can’t wait till you guys play an actual defense. It’ll be fun to watch your players wonder why they aren’t shooting 50%. Then they’ll realize it’s because they’re not playing Pepperdine’s defense
@@maxton-_-4243 cool man, tell me the last team to put up 98 on Virginia. I’ll agree they play a cupcake schedule, but this team averages 92 points a game and is heating up again. Hit me with a solid argument
@@maxton-_-4243 scored 98+ on Kansas and Virginia so I think they’ll do okay against good defenses
I think it’s a bad matchup both ways because we’ll have trouble guarding Timme and Kispert outside but neither of them can guard Kofi so it’s just gonna be about who misses less honestly
@@BowtiedGump Gonzaga is a powerhouse, no doubt, but have they ever considered moving to a stronger conference?
Cole “The GOAT” Adams had now made videos on Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Baylor. Where is the Gonzaga respect 😤 the only undefeated team in the NCAA🔥
he's saving them for last bc they the best
@YaBoyChubby xD conferences NEVER play games, only teams do!
OVER-RATED
Cause they play the TOUGHEST competition
The only team who hasn't played anybody good you mean?
This aged well
Lmao they got destroyed by Loyola Chicago in the 2nd Round!!!
😂🤣😂
The Illini are the best team I have seen at Illinois since 1971. They came together when Ayo was injured and kept the National Championship in our grasp!
1989....2005....?
I wish you mentioned Grandison and Williams! They're great 3 and D guys who hustle hard. 2 of the best glue guys in the country. They'll make themselves known come tourney time
Grandison has been a beast! And Monte is nails, he needs to take more shots though!
I 100% agree I think these guys have been the difference makers in recent games, especially the Ohio State game. It's a lot of stuff that doesn't really show up on the stat sheets
LAVAAAA
Imagine if we had Hutch that would be amazing.
@@LeoLewis1 facts bro...next year 🤞🏽
I grew up watching all home football and basketball games live. Father was a uofi cop and that was the highlight of my childhood....
When Illinois does great, it just makes my day and means something because I've been there when we've been at rock bottom
I don't like all the political crap the university is going through but at the end of the day I will always bleed orange and blue
Long live the chief and long live the assembly hall
I’ll say it again... Illini always do well when there’s guys from Peoria on the roster. Period.
I grew up an Illini fan. Im as die hard as they come. As far as pros I am Tampa Bay everything. This year in all major sports that Tampa Bay represents in ...We made it to championship...NHL, MLS, MLB, NFL!!! what does this matter......well ALL my teams have made it to the big dance....except for the ILLINI...its their turn now....what a year for my teams...CMON ILLINI win it all!!!!!
Now theyre the best team sitting on the couch at home watching B10 Champ MICH make a run in the tournament! Lol
Go Illinois! Still better than the professional basketball team we have!
The Bulls??
@@djtrankilo231 yeah probably
Except if they actually played the Bulls they would lose by 40.
@@crystalvegansmith5728 nah I think the Bulls could keep it within 20 points. Illinois wouldn’t blow them out that much 😉
Big ten champs let’s go
Loyola😂😂😂
This aged well🤣😭
Ayo>Garza
No, just no
Kofi Cockburn reminds me of King Kong
His Twitter handle is King Alpha 😂😂
Finally my team is good
Prectuon for final four is Michigan Illinois. Baylor and Gonzaga
Michigan is overrated I doubt they make it to the Final Four.
With respect, this is a great team, but I consider the ‘05 team slightly better than this(dee brown, deron williams, luther head)
That team looked unstoppable and were fun to watch. But that season alone is the reason I'm not too confident about this squad. Yeah, different roster and different coach. But it's like some programs can't ever get the monkey off their back.
They also had 2 seniors and 3 juniors on that starting squad, Imagine if Curbello had 2 more years, and Kofi 1 more year of ncaa experience under them!
The crazy thing is Illinois could return everyone for next season and most everyone the following season. We'd probably go undefeated. But ain't gonna happen.
This team is more explosive offensively than 04-05 but that team was insanely good defensively. Their only kryptonite was dominate big men like Dials and May. The 2021 Illini can beat 2005 and 1989 teams if they play their best because Kofi would be a very tough matchup for the undersized teams. And Ayo would give them trouble. Man would it be fun to see these teams face off. Anyway, really hope the Illini use this disrespect as fuel to power themselves to a title. GO ILLINI!!
For those of us who were around, the 89' final four Illinois team was spectacular
05 Illinois would run this current team out of the gym imo. Illinois winning the ship this season wouldn’t even change my mind
I love Illinois like I love my dog but I’ve seen them choke too many times to think they are going all the way this year. My guess is that they choke it in either the final four or elite eight
Calm down bro
Fans from the woodworks: Illinois's is a tourny favorite
Loyola: Take this L home with you
I just wanted to add Demonte Williams and Giorgi's name to players I mentioned earlier... Illini should get to the Final Four, at least... where it could be a rematch with Baylor...then, probably Gonzaga in the championship game. Illinois's bracket has some tough teams: Oklahoma State, Houston, West Virginia, etc..
Couldn't make it past the round of 32. Better luck next time Illini.
Someone on here was talking about Gonzaga being afraid of the Illini. Did I miss something? Did we beat Drexel yet? One game at a time please.
Ayo is THE most COMPLETE player and it's not even close. Garza is great at scoring no doubt, so offensive poy for sure, but giving him an overall player award would be just as gross as his defense.
Well Garza’s gonna win. He’s great for the college game, but Ayo certainly has a higher ceiling in the NBA
I love Ayo because he chose home team instead of going to greener pasture like Kansas. He is a true hero. If Chicago Bulls draft Ayto then I will be Bulls fan again. I haven't watched Bulls game since Michael Jordan left.
The best ncaab youtuber there is. Cant wait for more March madness vids. U should make one on mid major sleepers like ucsb and winthrop
This guy knows his stuff
They were given a brutal draw. Loyola(Chicago) in round 2, who will match up very well against them and most like Cade Cunningham and OSU if they make the sweet 16
Their basketball program is really good
Nice to see them in the tourney. As a fan of Urbana-Champaign university I hope for the best.
hello cole adams
Still dangerous ehh?
Illini baby !!!!!!
🥱 I’ve been saying Illinois and MSU were the best two teams since the before the season obviously I was wrong on one but not Illinois! The other team to me is Oklahoma state the winner of that game is a real threat to win it all this year imo
Who’s here after they lost to Loyola in the second round
Illinois has a great team (no question) this year, as long as they can put it together at the right times. When MSU made the final four back in 2019 against TTU. It was unfortunate that we couldn't have battled them at full strength. Kyle Ahrens & Joshua Langford were key wings that season (similar in ways to Andre Curbelo & Trent Frazier for the Illini this season). And it sucked not having them on the floor due to big injuries. Even Nick Ward was only about 80% (at best) with a damaged hand that tourney run. I always think about that....But I give that team a whole bundle of credit for what they had accomplished that season overall, despite then being shorthanded. Izzo in March is excellence. But Brad Underwood is saavy too in the tournament, and I think he still has something up his sleeve, for what's to come. Hopefully Illinois can give it their best shot this time, as I will be rooting for them next in line like I had promised. And best of wishes to Ayo on his road to recovery!
I concur, injuries can kill the Illini. got to stay healthy to win. good history about MSU. Auburn got to the
final four that year?
Yes they did. Lost to Virginia there in a thriller & after craziness. Third time (at the time) that UVA was severely tested on their way to the title that season. Moreover, MSU is currently still 5-0 all time Vs Virginia. Plus, that message was coming from a Spartan fan, and I think that Illini fans needed to hear some of this. :) They're my pick for the title this year after all. And if there's anyone (besides MSU) that I personally would like to see snap this 21 year hiatus most, for the B1G in basketball, it would be Illinois.
Arkansas is a sleeper too, late in the season. Definitely be on the lookout for them
It's all about Musselman flexing his muscles
Curbelo is the goat
I’m not much of a basketball fan, but you actually make me wanna watch the tournament this year. How do you think WVU will do?
Sweet sixteen possibly. Maybe further
They’re for sure getting to the elite 8 before choking imo
West Virginia is pretty good and almost beat Baylor taking them to overtime so I think elite eight possibly.
It has been amazing watching them this year. Just wish we could have been in State Farm Center watching instead of having to watch on TV. I-L-L!
sweet sixteen exit
Facts.. They all sleep on Illinois!
This Illinois team is very, very good. But for those watching this video who might not have lived it....Google “Flying Illini”. Until Illinois wins a natty, that will be Illinois’ best team ever.
'89 is when I got hooked, bruh! I was a Sophomore in HS. Lol Been living and dying with them ever since👍
Gonzaga going to get upset.
Oops
Bro have you watched Gonzaga play?
Best team you ever seen =I'm young
Very intriguing team. Love their jersey, although the T-Shirts aren't so bad either....Greetings from Berlin !
After they lose to Loyola...
uh oh....
Ayo and Kofi are gonna be something else in the NBA 👀
I think Cockburn is the best player on illinois he reminds me of shaq
Hey wait. Why did Loyola-Chicago beat the team that you are pumping up? They were an #8 seed and Illinois was a #1 seed. I'm curious. How does an #8 seed beat a #1 seed by 13 points? I can't wait for the rebuttal in 1-2 years.
Why this video was capping 😐😐
IMMA HUGE ILLINI FAN MY GUY
Oh i picked them to win the chip before i saw this video
Don’t sleep on Michigan either. Two of their losses this year are without Eli Brooks. And the Illinois game was our worst game all year. Franz Wagner, arguably our star player couldn’t shoot to save his life that game and ended with 2 points and no one else really could score either. Michigan has beat Iowa by 30 this year, Ohio State, Split with MSU, didn’t lose to Maryland or Rutgers like Illinois. Don’t sleep on Michigan.
yessir, still a very good team despite its losses. however, we have to hope the team doesnt run into problems during the most crucial part of the season
Great Video. Will you do a complete coverage of March madness like video about your favorite team,underrated team, overrated team, ect?
Oopsies!!!
Are you a illini fan cause I am
I know I’m boring but I don’t see how any team beats Gonzaga
Because they play in a garbage conference..
@@bpeav4347 yeah but they still beat some of the best teams in country and there roster is loaded
@@h4rry727 you’re not wrong but they haven’t played a team that’s worth a damn since like December
I'm a michigan fan rooting for them. Michigan has been dealing with injuries and it's gonna cost them whereas illinois is better than ever
Livers being injured really hurt Michigan. Hunter is only a freshman, wait until he is a senior, he will
only get better. Illinois needs to stay healthy . get lucky, stay out of foul trouble. I think
Ohio State has Young injured as well. You got to stay healthy to win this thing.
Go Illini!
Don’t sleep on Oklahoma state!
Now that they have got beaten by loyola =(
They are awesome, they should win the championship
Illinois coming in tourneys with a chip on their shoulder, they want to prove to the doubters they got the best team in ncaa right now, I’d love to see 2 more ILL/ MU match ups and see who the TRUE champs are.
The chip could also be from not getting a chance last year to play in the tourney. They would've definitely been in and I think with the way they played last year a sweet 16- elite 8 was possible. If that would've happened they would've had more exposure this year.
They haven't lost since this video!
Could you do a rise of Loyola Chicago?
Started 4-5 years ago
Ayo 10x better than Graza, We have all seen what Kofi does to Garza...... Ayo has ice in his veins when Garza gets flustered.
This didn't age well....
Go ILLINI
Welp.
Well, this didn't age well
Got this recommended after their loss. Extremely disappointing
ILLINI
Cant wait for the Mich St vid. Keep it up!
I see some similarities between this team and the 2019 MSU final four team. Mainly with points about the star point guard and a dominant big man presence.
I personally think that Georgi Bezhanishvili is better than Kofi but that’s just my opinion
You’re drunk or something.
Maybe (emphasis on maybe) you could make the case Georgi is more skilled, but Kofi is a better player. He’s just too dominate physically. I bet Georgi would even tell you that. Dude was a starter before Kofi came around, and there’s a reason that changed. And a reason Georgi hasn’t complained or transferred, and Underwood hasn’t been blasted for benching a starter and replacing him with a guy who isn’t as good
@@colejames423 yeah you right
ILL 🔶🔷