Gametime is 6PM. Same channel. CBSSN.
Here's a look at our keys for tonight.
1. Can the Illini bounce back on the 2nd day? - Tough to play 2 days in a row, and with guys like Nunn, Tate and Black coming back from injury it will be tough to have their legs two days in a row. The good news is that Iowa State only plays 7 guys, they don't have much depth.
2. Transition Defense - Iowa State gets up and down. They will push it and take the first open look. Illinois has to get back on defense. Colorado slowed them down by getting back on defense and not allowing them quick and easy looks.
3. Push and Attack - Virginia Tech attacked the basket and had some success, especially in transition, but you have to be careful and not force bad shots, as they will take advantage on the other end of the floor. Getting McKay or Niang in foul trouble would be huge.
Great to have Nunn, Black and Tate back, but this is a tough game. I'll be surprised if they pull this on off. I'm betting 78-70 or something like that.
Here's a look at our keys for tonight.
1. Can the Illini bounce back on the 2nd day? - Tough to play 2 days in a row, and with guys like Nunn, Tate and Black coming back from injury it will be tough to have their legs two days in a row. The good news is that Iowa State only plays 7 guys, they don't have much depth.
2. Transition Defense - Iowa State gets up and down. They will push it and take the first open look. Illinois has to get back on defense. Colorado slowed them down by getting back on defense and not allowing them quick and easy looks.
3. Push and Attack - Virginia Tech attacked the basket and had some success, especially in transition, but you have to be careful and not force bad shots, as they will take advantage on the other end of the floor. Getting McKay or Niang in foul trouble would be huge.
Great to have Nunn, Black and Tate back, but this is a tough game. I'll be surprised if they pull this on off. I'm betting 78-70 or something like that.
