Cbssports.com Wire reports
30 November 2010
CHAMPAIGN, Ill--not if Tuesday night game against North Carolina is an intermediate examination Illinois, coach Bruce Weber is ready to give his team a full 40 minutes.
"B-plus, he authorized.
But 20 ranked Illini 79-67 victory against the tar heels is more impressive in the eyes of a coach Roy Williams and one player of Illinois, North Carolina Demetri McCamey, in particular.
"Demetri is something else," said Williams. "He never seemed as he felt pressure or anything. "
McCamey ends with 17 points, second teammate Mike Davis 20. but it has eight assists in the game, where five Illini scored in double figures and keyed to protect the perimeter of the difficult to Illinois (7-1) put Tar Heels (4-3) their heels at the earliest, and make them there.
"We go as goes Demetri," Davis said. "He discovered with eight points for quick and it was all downhill from there. "
Mike Tisdale had 14 points for Illinois, Jereme Richmond added until 12 and D.J. Richardson, 11.
Center of North Carolina Tyler Zeller picked up three early fouls and spent more than nine minutes of the first half of the stand until the Illini built 37 30 halftime lead.
John Henson lead tar heels with 16 points, while the Zeller ends with 10.
Illinois opened the second half with a thud of dunk by Davis, short basket of Richmond and two points in Tisdale to stretch what was seven-point halftime lead to 43-32 less than two minutes in the second half.
3-Pointer by Bill Cole, turn off the bench for the first time this season, upped Illinois lead to 56-43 with 13: 19.
Freshman Center Meyers Leonard is that less than one minute later with a good dunk off a dribble and Richardson that stretched Illinois lead to 58-43 feeding-stuffs.
Tar Heels shaved what was a 16-point lead to 66-55 with a 3-pointer from Justin Watts and two points from Hanson with 7: 21.
But McCamey and Davis pushed the lead up to 70-55 the following two domains.McCamey hit short jump shot and Davis made two of the three free throws.
Weber said Davis is particularly bad practice Monday but responded well Tuesday.
"[Davis] came back and played tonight probably as good as he played all the year," said Weber.
Soon regarded as Zeller would dominate the Illini. He found the game with easy dunk and long, smooth transition shot in the game the first 2: 11.
But fouls came quickly and without it the game Richmond Tisdale and Davis stored prior to the first half points and rebounds, matching for 16 points and 11 boards among them in the first 20 minutes.
Williams said he asked Zeller, when he picked up his second foul if it can remain in the game and play without another receipt too rapidly. Zeller said he could and Williams defeats its usual strategy, let it stay in the game.
"This is my fault," said Williams. "I have always taken [with two fouls] and let sit for one minute. "
Picked up his third Zeller with 9: 02 foul play in half, it does not return until the second half.
Illini took the lead for good in 16-14 only 11 minutes in a 3-pointer from McCamey.
Illinois has entered into a lead 37 30 off 3 in buzzer half of Richardson, his third of the first half he trotted off his Court appearance and thunderous congratulations of the sellout crowd that are usually reserved for victory.
Harrison Barnes of North Carolina campaigning, Scoring eight points and five rebounds pulling in 27 minutes at a time in the second half hear chants of "Over-rated!" from the crowd.
Williams defends its star Novak, says it may be expected to have a bad nights until he learns he criticized and ESPN and other media outlets for the achievement of the young player of the season began only to have it, a few weeks later.
"If you will anoint one and three weeks later crucify him is ridiculous," said Williams.
Overall rank: # 1Conference rating: # 1 the Atlantic Coast Conference2009-10: 35-5, 13-3 postseason 2009-10: NCAA coach: Mike KRZYZEWSKI (795-220 at Duke, 868-279) after leading NCAA Championship Duke, Kyle Singler back to try again. There are a few new faces, but with Singler back after averaging 17.7 points and 7 rebounds, hard to find another command that should be favored to cut down the nets in early April. Singler was an excellent all-around scorer and 6-8, 230-pound frame, it is almost impossible for most opponents to protect both inside and outside.Lost keys:(G) Jon Scheyer, F Lance Thomas, Brian Zoubek key newbies: Kyrie Irving might be the best freshman point guard in the country. It addition, along with fellow freshman Tyler Thornton, finally gives Blue Devils some depth. With the new found depth, especially from players like Irving and Thornton, which can handle the ball will hit more and Duke to push the ball up the floor. Irving might not even crack the starting lineup, but it is on this floor there is quite a bit. Josh Hairston is a solid 6-8, 210-pound forward which will be invited to play a few minutes up front. It is impressive how the freshman, but he would add some quality depth.Backcourt: Nolan Smith continued to star at the perimeter while adding Irving and transmission Networks Curry. Smith is currently Senior Manager of this group, and it will probably be on the floor for about 35 minutes per game. Soon leave a junior campaign in which he averaged 17.4 pixels and 4,6 helps, there's little doubt that Smith is willing to assume. Certainly will miss Jon Scheyer, but Smith can be stars backcourt and there are plenty of options to help replace Scheyer. Andre Dawkins is one of these options, although he would have trouble finding too many more minutes with the influx of talent. But Dawkins was a wonderful shot during his freshman campaign, and he can provide the Nice spark off the bench. Frontcourt: Lose Lance Thomas and Brian Zoubek may be cause for concern, but Prince should simply restart with the return of miles and Mason Plumlee. Miles has 24 contests last season and averaged 5.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. He was pretty much a RolePlayer argument last year, but certainly has the opportunity to step into a starting role and its production. This is not a team that lost Interior scorer, so if miles can on average eight points per game, this will give the gloom legitimate Interior scoring threat that they did not have in the past year. Mason has played less than his brother during his sophomore campaign, but he is solid rebounder and shot blocker and it's all in this group needs it to be. Ryan Kelly was highly touted recruit last year but was stuck behind all the talent in front of it. Now it will be able to come off the bench and is one of the major parties. Who watch: two years ago Curry led all freshmen in scoring with 20.2 points per game. Of course it was freedom against the lowest competition, compared with the ACC, but all college basketball fans know they should never be underestimated Curry. Sophomore 6-2-it's fabulous outside shooter who can attack the basket and finish in the paint. If the Duke is looking for someone to replace Scheyer's outside shooting, they need not look any further than Curry.Final forecast: coach Mike KRZYZEWSKI way set players who tend to stick around for more than one year has paid off last season. It should pay off this year with a healthy mix of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers. Smith and Singler, leading the team to compete for the title. With curry and perimeter novices add depth and Plumlee ready to intensify the Duke has their eye on another name for THE NCAA.Predictions post season tournament:NCAA forecast starting five: Nolan Smith, senior guard 17.4 ppgSeth Curry, Sharp Guard, NAM last seasonKyle Singler, senior, 17.7 ppgMiles Plumlee, Jr., 5 2 ppgMason Plumlee, sharp, 3.7 ppg
Kyle Singler Duke was in a slump of shooting to start the season, but it broke out with a set of 30 points in Oregon.
Overall rank: # 6Conference ranking: # 2, the big East Conference2009-10: 25-8, 13-5 postseason 2009-10: NCAA coach: Jay Wright (203-99 at Villanova, total 325-184) Villanova did not necessarily place last season, but they lack the depth test. In the end it was the main reason for their early departure in the NCAA tournament. The system must be the same, but now all sucking veteran sophomores freshmen and will be ready to play a much greater role than they did last season. Without Scottie Reynolds, Reggie Redding and Taylor King they will.Lost keys:F Taylor King, G Reggie Redding, G Scottie Reynolds key newbies: James Bell should be able to work their way into regular rotation, especially if the coach Jim Wright plays with small lineup. At 6-5 and 222 pounds Bell size and athleticism to hit hard glass and help command that can, for all practical purposes, the four-guard offense again. However, power forward JayVaughn Pinkston was one reason why Villanova can play much more often. Pinkston player hard interior, but also has the ability to step out and hit the long ball. It may not be ready for major minutes as a freshman, he must be capable of Player off the bench and major donor in the coming years.Backcourt: For three years, Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes took a back seat to Scottie Reynolds. Now it's time for Cory grab shows. Fisher has never disappointed and average 13.3 points 3.9 assists and 3 Steals last season. Fischer more able to assume that Reynolds did for the previous year. Stokes, consistently during his collegiate career, but he is fine outside shooter, add more of his overall game every year. As a senior, he will be prompted to add the game an average point 9.5 continue to be strong rebounder wing. Dominic Cheek is one of the many gifted sophomores who are ready to play a more prominent role. Maalik Wayns is subject to the same category. Cheek rather candidate provides a starting role makes it 6-6 frame and ability to assist at the glass but Wayns is better all-around scorer. Either way, both will see significant playing time sophomores after about 15 minutes per game as freshmen. Frontcourt: If there is more of a backcourt depth, there would be no for Cheek and Wayns how to find a spot in the starting lineup. However, Villanova should have too much talent in the frontcourt play small. Antonio Pena plays five place far more than it should, but still managed to average 10.5 points and 7 rebounds as a junior. At 6-8 and 235 pounds of new hope, foam can be moved back to his more natural forward power spot this year. A few players who could build frontcourt depth Maurice Sutton and Isaiah Armwood. Sutton has a size of play five spot and let foam for navigating through the four, but would rather just Armwood filled with the power forward position. Who watch: what is Villanova fans most excited is the emergence of Mouphtaou Yarou. 6-10, 250 Pound sophomore spent the fall slowed by disease and do not get on the floor until January. That lack of playing time is stopped in its development. Nevertheless, by March Yarou has some great games and ultimately earn eight starts in the year. If he can pick up where he left off, Rocky frontcourt is very deep and very dangerous. Final forecast: foam Yarou, Pinkston, Armwood and Sutton available this may be the deepest in the frontcourt, Villanova took a long time. Usually Rocky win games with their guards and there is a big man or two that just captures some rebounds and receives several easy buckets as the opposing defense forgets about them. That is not this year but coach Wright team enough firepower in the backcourt. This balance will catapult Villanova back towards the top of the big East Tournament table. Predictions post season tournament:NCAA forecast starting five: Corey Fisher, senior guard 13.3 ppgCorey Stokes, senior guard 9.5 ppgDominic Cheek, Sharp Guard 4.9 ppgAntonio Pena, senior, 10.5 ppgMouphtaou Yarou, sharp Centre 4.5 PPG