Why didn't Sparks play against Illinois?

[McNutt76]

I think he could have really helped us in the paint. Is he hurt, sick or in trouble?

 

[T.M.P.]

I think he could have really helped us in the paint. Is he hurt, sick or in trouble?

When Sparks is paired with Reneau that lineup is in the worst 2% in efficiency nationally. Appx 356th ...

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Looks like Tim Garl forgot the Midol for the team again today.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

I think he could have really helped us in the paint. Is he hurt, sick or in trouble?

Hawkins would’ve killed him. If Danja would’ve played then maybe sub him in and rest Malik.

 

[jacksback]

I think he could have really helped us in the paint. Is he hurt, sick or in trouble?

He just stinks. You are clueless if you think he would have helped.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

He played. Not long but he played

 

[Victorbmyboy]

He just stinks. You are clueless if you think he would have helped.

He was a bad match up for us with Illinois too.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

He played. Not long but he played

They didn’t play Danja much either. For the same reason we didn’t use Sparks

 

[papawboog]

Hawkins would’ve killed him. If Danja would’ve played then maybe sub him in and rest Malik.

Agreed, Illinois's offense is based on quickness. No way could Sparks keep up

 

[Stuffshot]

Agreed, Illinois's offense is based on quickness. No way could Sparks keep up

Illinois isn't that good. We should have beaten them today even without Ware.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Illinois isn't that good. We should have beaten them today even without Ware.

Has nothing to do with not playing sparks.

 

[TomEric4756]

Illinois isn't that good. We should have beaten them today even without Ware.

Probably not: going 0-9 from 3, and missing way too many FTs were perhaps too much.

62-62 with one minute was priceless and a lost opportunity… UI made shorts and FTs In the final minute… IU didn’t.

IU didn’t play like a KenPom 90 ranking … need to see more of that or a losing Big Ten record is on the table.

UI was ranked 10th and started the game cold.

 

[SRThoosier]

Sparks should have stayed in the MAC.