Illinois vs. Missouri Full Game Recap!

[@champsnike]

11 games into this.....the patience needed with this Illinois team is not something Carter and Greg can manage, especially with a hot takes podcast. Just relax. The team is going to get better as the season goes on. We are exactly where we have been with Brad at the helm the last 5 years. Use the break to take a step forward, and win the Big Ten.

[@TroyVlogs-c4g]

Literally, if you go back to the past 5 years we have been good the records are identical

[@abarrett4260]

I’d go a step further. Boswell won us that game.

[@toddlash4782]

The heart of the team in every way. Warrior.

[@Gee2deDubya]

Loving that junkyard dog defense he seems to be embracing lately. Imo, he's lately approaching defense in a way that far exceeds my preseason expectations.

[@christianhopkins8666]

@@Gee2deDubya his defense makes me think of trent frazier

[@AlexLohnes1]

Greg’s favorite thing to do after an Illinois game win or lose is talk about how the Illini fail in whatever narrative of the day. That’s the schtick. I mean after the Tennessee game the recap is 80% this Illini team is awful and at the end Greg and Carter said “Illini fans there is nothing to worry about.” Oh before that, Tre White was the problem with this team… and before that KJ wasn’t a good player and all hail Egor, how did the Illini miss out on Egor and have to take a mediocre player like KJ. Greg, especially, is very bias against the Illini so everyone remember that when watching these entertaining videos. It’s just entertainment and Greg’s takes on the Illini are closer to the Mendoza line than being a hall of fame player.

[@jayboek2854]

Refs were absolute 🗑 in this game. Keeping Missouri in the game.

[@k.j.uptegrove3876]

THEY HANDED Illinios the game

[@AlexLohnes1]

Bro, the Tigers shot 14 more free throws than the Illini.

[@christianhopkins8666]

@@k.j.uptegrove3876 2 illinois players fouled out when morez should have only had 2 maybe 3 plus morez literally getting thrown to the ground when coach gates got that technical for going on the court please tell me the game was handed to illinois

[@ryanalexander6366]

@@k.j.uptegrove3876what game did you watch? The refs definitely helped missou in this game.

[@k.j.uptegrove3876]

@@ryanalexander6366 tamar bates was fouled going for a ball that would have allowed Mizzou to extend it's lead in all likelihood

[@johnbellessa]

Mike LaTulip has some pretty good stories about the Braggin' Rights games from his time at Illinois. It's definitely a heated rivalry. It was extra bitter early in Underwood's tenure because Javon Pickett and Jeremiah Tilmon decommitted from Illinois and went to Mizzou instead after Groce was fired. Then Mark Smith transfered to Mizzou after 1 season because Trent Frazier was way better than him.

[@ConnorWebster521]

I think I’ve watched every Illinois recap and Greg shits on them every single time even if it’s a win… you’d think they were 0-12 based on how he talks

[@WesleyTBarber]

He’s a Michigan fan

[@tylershumaker2605]

Tony Perkins is a bum and purposely kept the game ball from ivisic, but that’s ok because we got the braggin rights again!

[@JKretz13]

Teammate shooting struggles continue to really impact his assist totals. I remember you mentioning it earlier in the year also when he had 8-10 assists but was only shooting 3-5 times per game. It still doesn’t make up for his lackadaisical turnovers but it definitely plays into the Ast/TO ratio.

[@KevoUptownChicago]

Will Riley should be a senior right now, is biggest issue is he doesn't have the strength and that won't change this year. He gets to the rim but just isn't strong enough to finish through contact

[@TroyVlogs-c4g]

Doesn’t matter who illini beats bro y’all talk about them like they lost😂

[@frankmance7922]

KJ is 18 years old. That’s why

[@k.j.uptegrove3876]

aww thanks man

[@Gee2deDubya]

It's hard to remember sometimes, given his readiness to play and overall consistency, isn't it, lol? If he's still doing this come March, I'll gladly have the conversation, but like you said, he's 18.

[@Cat-cl8dt]

I can’t watch Ben anymore. With as tall as he is, he can’t rebound or defend? Give more minutes to Morez and Booth. I’d rather see DGL guard post players than Ben, no joke.

[@abideasthat]

Unfortunately Brad sees someone in Ben that nobody else sees.

[@ajr2k815]

@@abideasthatIk man 😭😭 he says he’s a good defender but he gets buried under the basket everytime his man gets the ball 😭😭

[@terrencelspain6681]

Missouri game wasn’t only game KJ played well in. He had 19pts, 6 assists, 4 rebounds against Wisconsin, against Arkansas he had 18pts, 6 assists, 4 Reb.

[@kylebaumann10]

The Illinois vs Mizzou lore is actually pretty cool. Surprised yall haven't tapped into it before regardless of how good the teams are.

[@thehappyhermit01]

Greg, Because he's a Freshman. Freshmen do things that make u wanna pull your hair out, even great ones like KJ. Relax.

[@lance3198]

I agree with Tommy needing to be more in the end game, but it's his key buckets at the end of this game that actually helped them win, but that isn't enough data to say that they're featuring him at the end of the game like they should like you're saying

[@aaronweeks1347]

Team is inconsistent at about everything. This was a big win for seeding and securing an NCAA tournament bid altogether. The entire season is about working towards consistency and getting better, hopefully, they get to that point before February. I think the hope here is to be good enough to avoid the 8/9 game and then be playing their best in March.

[@adamstrzelczyk3213]

Why are we acting like Illinois was championship favorites going into the season. We have exceeded expectations by a lot so far

[@Johnnycash12]

I love how transparent you guys are on KJ. We all realize he is great but there is definitely room for growth. Illinois fan here, ready for the ride that this season is.

[@mbfinancial]

Greg still mad about Michigan Oklahoma. 😂

[@IlliniDave-fp2eh]

1) no one finds more things to complain about after a win than Greg. Proof in every other recap video following Illinois win 2) several of the KJ, and rest of teams, “fouls” were not fouls. Twice in the last 4 min we sent a mizzou player to the line with zero contact made. Yes, KJ turns the ball over, the rest of his bag makes it worth it.

[@taholmbo]

AP 24 Kenpom 23 Torvik 10 Haslametrics 18... Greg Waddell: "...are they (Illinois) the 50th best team in the country?" lol

[@JoshWeger]

Braggin’ Rights game must have chippiness and end game shenanigans. It’s required.

[@toddlash4782]

Totally right on Brad not using Tomi. We rarely hit the roller and had one pick and pop last game.

[@travisjones9071]

Kylan's best game was easily against Wisco, I'd take the 5 less boards in exchange for him clamping Tonje and shooting 45/33/100. This game was probably a close second. We were just fooled by the Tre White legacy performance we saw.

[@benjoselyn4268]

I think Tre is gonna be big for us.

[@markwalters6964]

You're forgetting KJ is 18 and a freshman....he's making freshman mistakes. If he's still doing that in March, it's an issue.

[@bishopmontel2]

That needs to be fixed before March

[@samthomas3383]

Two tournament teams. Hope we get the rematch in march in a 7/10

[@justlogan6979]

Will can be a late first round pick who isn’t ready to play at the NBA level from day 1 or he can come back, get a full offseason, bulk up and put himself in position to be a lottery pick

[@acealexander3121]

Loved playing through kylan a bit at the end. Kylan with those refs downhill was the right call.

[@popcornislifedad7482]

It's not where's Waldo. It's where's will riley?

[@ajr2k815]

A freshman that is adding strength is struggling hitting his shot?? Wow this never happens. You must not watch any of the games. After the first few defenses saw all they need to do is get into him bc he isn’t strong enough yet. Know ball before yapping.

[@popcornislifedad7482]

Been illinois fan since 74.

[@ajr2k815]

@@popcornislifedad7482 I would have kept that to myself bc you should know better than anyone being an old head that freshman struggle. You have seen more freshman than me but couldn’t come to that conclusion yourself?? Lmao 😂

[@DuaneShort]

Look guys… Riley is in an aggressive body shaping program. He is gaining weight, adding muscle, and strength. To expect his shot to not be impacted is crazy. I’ve done scientific research in the field of motor control (neuromuscular physiology). It may not happen this season, but Riley will get his shot back. He’s barely 18. Would it be serendipity if the focus on his physique caused him to stay at Illinois? Or would it be the result of a great strategy by team Illini?

[@samhicks5135]

I can't speak for all Illini fanbase but as early as I can remember maybe the age of 4 years old (I am currently 63) the bragging right game has always been a much coveted game of the season the history is long and deep and steeped in hard fought games, heated battles and in this game no matter what each teams record are each year the game itself is usually one of the most important games of the year for most Illini fans. No matter how good or bad our teams record is each year this rivalry is the one game of the year Illini fans expect our team to show up for or else your going to tick off your whole fan base and if players that come into don't realize how import this game is to our fanbase they will afterwards if they don't show up to play. Like I said I can't speak for everyone else but it has been my observation over the years that as fanbase this is one of or maybe the most important game of the year some years anyway and if your coming to play for Illini basketball you may want to do your research and know something about the how important the game is to our fanbase. For me personally it is one of the games I look forward to the most every year. I even get a little irritated when I see our plays before a game being interviewed and don't seems to know anything about how import the game is to this to our fanbase and are so casual about it. I would say if you loose any game of the year it better not be that one or at lease you better have battled your butt off show a little remorse if you do loose or else you will probably hear it from the fanbase. We want that bragging right trophy brought back home! This game is called the bragging right game for a reason and it has nothing to do with seasonal records but it is about playing for the pride of the game and to get the prize of the trophy and another year of feeling that sense of pride as we watch our warriors of the hardwood battle it out and bring home the plunder and spoils of the game.

[@MLMcCallum]

Riley is a freshman too, and he needs to gain some muscle. My suspicion is that he is getting tired as not used to this level of playing. there are a lot of players that look worse freshman year.

[@zacharybrink5088]

And he should be playing high school kids . He’s going to be unlocked soon .

[@stacyehmen9915]

Morez is the bomb!🧡💙

[@lexwaldez]

LOL I really like how you said that... "I like a sprinkle of negativity in a rivalry." Exactly. It's fun. We don't like each other. And that's okay. I look forward to the next game. Mizzou and Illinois had a battle. That battle was with the zebras but there was a battle nonetheless.

[@justlogan6979]

People can get upset about the takes but that’s the nature of shows like this. Live entirely in the moment and just assume it’s already a finished product

[@JimsIrish76]

true i mean everything mentioned is correct, agree with its a young team, can they get past it in march. Young loaded team approach has been tried a lot since the portal and older players deep runs are tough. The ceiling ability though….emergence of white/morez more min brickhouse and riley works to get better. riley is not a spot up shooter, but has other ways of scoring and brings effort on d. He missed alot of inside shots as he gets stronger and adapts he will be better

[@MLMcCallum]

He is a freshman, regardless of his experience in Europe. Also, I'm not convinced some of his throw aways are him. It seems like sometimes, one of the other freshman (or others) did not actually rotate into their position leading to a ball sent nowhere. having said that, your not being harsh!

[@colincrane3125]

Morez should be on the floor more

[@colincrane3125]

This team is good and still figuring out how to play together

[@toddlash4782]

KJ does care about making mistakes. That is why he was in the gym until 2am after the Tennessee game. He is not AFRAID to make mistakes. Kid is so young and is a winner. Also, why is it so hard to understand that an 18 yo, 9 games in is going to make silly mistakes in a high-pressure game? "He'll play great basketball for 30 minutes and lose his mind for 5." That is youth. Greg, you are drunk. Go home.

[@zacharybrink5088]

Imagine if #TyRodgers was grabbing minutes from some of these guys that aren’t exactly performing. He could grab 15-20 minutes a game . I thought he was a team guy ? That disappoints me knowing he’s in the bench . He bowed out because he wasn’t gonna start or get the minutes he wanted . The team will get better. Kylan needs to handle the ball more .

[@aaronweeks1347]

Biggest trophy in height in sports for this game.

[@MattLomax-y8j]

Will is rushing his shot and not getting his feet set on the 3s. That is the problem

[@sdmarathe]

this is on Underwood because I feel his turnovers are because he gets tired playing the entire game!!

[@lukecrimmins2198]

According to you guys I'm sure Demin and Braden Smith are still better than Kasparas... 🤣

[@jordanhoffman935]

morez will not start he is the second and only other center getting playing time . I like when both are on the floor but we have a fouling issue at the moment

[@Deuces22]

Heck the announcers were pro Missouri the lead guy was a grad had to turn the sound off.

[@dave0051]

He is not Dalton Knecht. He is not nearly athletic enough or as explosive.

[@frankmarsico5809]

He’s not Dalton Knecht when Knecht was a freshman - or during Knecht’s last two college seasons.?

[@hart2heart]

Will will turn it down

[@williamkash7162]

Greg should be grateful for KJ's mistake; it gives him an excuse to go off on one of his characteristically histrionic over-the-top rants.

[@sleepersmedia]

Merry Christmas, Williamkash

[@zacharybrink5088]

I love this team . I am willing to watch them grow and develop into a great team. They got a little bit of everything. I just with #TYRODGERS would come fill in the gaps that we need him for and quit with this red shirt stuff . There’s minutes for him .

[@randpherigo9724]

KJ makes just as many mistakes as he does shots made.. just watch him..

[@colincrane3125]

Where is Booth

[@dylantroyer9842]

Clutchest player In the game missed a free throw to go ahead against the #1 team in the country

[@colincrane3125]

Riley and Ban are the same player

[@aaronweeks1347]

This game has been intense since the mid 80s. Henson vs Stewart made it the rivalry it is today. One of the best non conference rivalries in college basketball. Definitely a rivalry that has had streaks when one of the teams is dominate for long periods of time. It has had some historic games. For Greg’s pleasure, here is the best one, that the best Illini team in modern history had to comeback to beat one of the best Missouri teams ever. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnEoGl4ZrSSmMUsi=2_4Lr54DS32CjrT2

[@aaronweeks1347]

This one is the best finish. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIK9n5SZep2Wqqssi=D4g4V9MSs24C2HqN

[@aaronweeks1347]

Team is inconsistent at about everything. This was a big win for seeding and securing an NCAA tournament bid altogether. The entire season is about working towards consistency and getting better, hopefully, they get to that point before February. I think the hope here is to be good enough to avoid the 8/9 game and then be playing their best in March.