Beat writer Scott Richey poured over tape of the Illini's win against Northwestern:
LETTING IT FLY
Te’Jon Lucas’ three-point shot is a bit unorthodox. Not in his release — that’s solid — but in the leg kick he uses that is a little more pronounced now than it was when he was back in high school. Mechanically, it’s not as ideal as a straight up, straight down shot, but Lucas made 1 of 2 three-pointers against the Wildcats and is hitting at a 43 percent clip this season.
WRONG PLACE, WRONG GUY
Isolation plays on the block are not the best use of Michael Finke’s particular skill set.