Your #13 Fighting Illini Just Curb Stomped Unranked Minnesota 92-65

Alright we don't have to spend a lot of time on this one for obvious reasons but at the same time you better believe we're talking about 27-point conference wins. Especially coming off an uninspired loss to our little nonconference brother Mizzou. We needed a big game tonight and holy fuck did we get it from King Kofi. Just a small sample of his 33 points, almost all of which came with some kind of terrifying authority

He wastes no time transitioning from the catch to the dunk. No pussy footing around. Literally the ball goes in his hands and you're fucked. Even when there's a brief hesitation, it's a head fake that sends you into the 3rd row. The guy is literally unstoppable when he gets into a rhythm in his offensive sets. 

It's nights like this that let Ayo go for 10 points on 5/14 shooting without even the slightest thought that you're getting upset. Our guards were 13/35 from the field and we still won by 27. I'm not saying you Lose when you go 13/35 from your perimeter players. I'm saying you normally don't win by 27 in conference. That's atypical. 

So is Curbelo. I know he's going to kill me one day but this is the kinda stuff I'm signed up for with him. Don't tell me he's an NBA prospect either. I have my brain penciled in for 4 years and 35 minutes a night from this guy. 

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Overall just an awesome win from a phenomenal college basketball team. These kind of wins have not been common the last couple years. And if I've learned anything in this position, it's that you have to completely and utterly savor each and ever victory no matter how small. The way things are going Brad Underwood could be coaching the Lakers next year so literally do not take one day or win for granted. Right now things are good and I'm holding on for dear life. You're more than welcome to join me. 

Rutgers you're next. I'm looking at you TJ.