The Champaign Room - House of ‘PaignA Fighting Illini community since 2012https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48193/tcr-fave.png2020-07-10T17:03:24-05:00http://www.thechampaignroom.com/rss/stream/210207902020-07-10T17:03:24-05:002020-07-10T17:03:24-05:00House of ‘Paign’s debut TBT run ends against Red Scare
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<p>HoP will be back next year. </p> <p id="M8NVMF">COLUMBUS, Ohio — Red Scare got a scare in the Elam Ending. </p>
<p id="liuhXp">The best Ohio team in The Basketball Tournament may have not been the top-seeded defending champion hosting the field. </p>
<p id="xP9Nbm">Instead, it was the team of Dayton alums, including a few who had a chance at top seed in the 2020 NCAA Tournament ripped away from them. </p>
<p id="TfBNVz">After demolishing War Tampa in the first round and skating by Carmen’s Crew in the Round of 16, the Illini alums and Co. ran out of gas. House of ‘Paign’s cinderella run in its debut TBT came to an end Friday afternoon with a 83-76 loss to No. 8 Red Scare. </p>
<p id="pfoqUp">Red Scare kept up the defensive intensity throughout the first half, but HoP didn’t do itself any favors en route to a 38-32 deficit at the break. House of ‘Paign turned the ball over 10 times in the first half, but more critically only shot 1-of-8 from behind the arc. </p>
<p id="tGHeAA">In potentially his final game with House of ‘Paign, Mike Daum put on a show again. The NBA prospect scored 12 points and had four rebounds, and was arguably the best player on the court once again. The South Dakota State alum was a terrific pickup by Mike LaTulip in House of ‘Paign’s first tournament, even if he was limited in HoP’s lone loss. Former DePaul star Billy Garrett, Jr. had 13 points for HoP. </p>
<p id="Q6ZHEv">Former Illini Andres Feliz and Malcolm Hill never were able to get it going in their third game in seven days, but Michael Finke, who ended his career at Grand Canyon, had a pair of corner threes and finished with eight points. Feliz grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds and had 17 points, most of them coming late and in the Elam Ending. </p>
<h2 id="7itirr"><strong>MOMENTS THAT MATTERED</strong></h2>
<p id="85zpP0"><strong>SLOPPY START: </strong>House of ‘Paign’s bad first quarter was highlighted by a ton of turnovers, including three from Andres Feliz. It allowed Red Scare to get into transition and build an early 22-17 lead. </p>
<p id="eJDp5v"><strong>THE GROCE QUARTER: </strong>Did you miss watching John Groce basketball? Although his style of play worked this season in the MAC, it would’ve been hard to tell if he wasn’t on the sideline during the second quarter when HoP couldn’t get a bucket to fall or work its way toward the rim, falling behind by as many as 10 points. </p>
<p id="Ynkx85"><strong>ELAM ENDING: </strong>HoP was down by a ton of points (74-55) entering the Elam Ending, but that didn’t matter. The Illini guys kept fighting back once Red Scare got to 80 to give themselves a shot. </p>
<h2 id="gCPcYM"><strong>YOU GOTTA SEE THIS</strong></h2>
<p id="IXqaxH">This move isn’t even fair. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Daum is an NBA PLAYER‼️‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/dauminator24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dauminator24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IlliniTBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IlliniTBT</a> <a href="https://t.co/BzZyCdb4B1">pic.twitter.com/BzZyCdb4B1</a></p>— TBT (@thetournament) <a href="https://twitter.com/thetournament/status/1281685162246406144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a>
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<h2 id="ySw4so"><strong>TWEET OF THE GAME</strong></h2>
<p id="ncKXbN">This tweet isn’t from this game, but it rings true. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">*Illinois alum misses a shot*<br><br>That’s okay it’ll fall next time!<br><br>*Billy Garrett misses a shot*<br><br>You selfish son of a bitch!!!!!</p>— Bob Zuppke (@BobZuppke) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobZuppke/status/1280960085225766912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<h2 id="Ahy3kM"><strong>SOUND SMART</strong></h2>
<p id="j0PIJO">Next year’s TBT will likely have a $2 million cash prize, assuming TBT is back to 64 teams. </p>
<p id="AKhDLG">$2 million > $1 million (this year’s winnings). </p>
<h2 id="D9XNz9"><strong>UP NEXT</strong></h2>
<p id="MhDHUt">Red Scare now advances to TBT’s Final Four on Sunday to play Golden Eagles (Marquette alumni). </p>
<p id="PCnLWu">House of ‘Paign is expected to return next year in 2021 — and definitely have aspirations to win a championship. </p>
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/10/21320272/house-of-paigns-cinderella-tbt-run-ends-against-red-scare-illinois-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-tenStephen Cohn2020-07-10T08:05:00-05:002020-07-10T08:05:00-05:00How to Watch House of ‘Paign vs. Red Scare: Game Time, TV Channel and Online Streaming
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<p>Can our guys advance to TBT’s Final Four? </p> <h1 id="SGsRan"><strong>No. 16 House of ‘Paign vs. No. 8 Red Scare</strong></h1>
<p id="clHrmk">Game Time: 3 p.m. CT</p>
<p id="i1btWG">TV: ESPN</p>
<p id="NwgF9Q">Online Streaming: ESPN3</p>
<p id="QVr9uu">Location: Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) </p>
<h1 id="NdBetl"><strong>Quick Hits:</strong></h1>
<h1 id="TtxbJ9">House of ‘Paign </h1>
<p id="NOlmB3">Alum Team: <a href="https://www.thechampaignroom.com/">Illinois Fighting Illini</a> </p>
<p id="DVpnet">Head Coach/GM: <span>Mike LaTulip</span> (1st season)</p>
<p id="kRCZYC">2019 TBT: DNP</p>
<p id="yLvaHL">2020 TBT: Defeated No. 17 War Tampa, 76-53, in Round of 24; Defeated No. 1 Carmen’s Crew, 76-68, in Round of 16</p>
<aside id="G5SFVf"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"House of ‘Paign knock off top-seeded Carmen’s Crew, clinch quarterfinals berth","url":"https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/8/21317533/house-of-paign-knocks-off-top-seeded-carmens-crew-clinch-quarterfinals-berth"}]}'></div></aside><h1 id="Mncvda">Red Scare </h1>
<p id="y2q1J1">Alum Team: <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/teams/dayton-flyers">Dayton Flyers</a></p>
<p id="1vKPdX">Head Coach/GM: <span>Joey Gruden</span> (son of Oakland Raiders head coach Jon <span>Gruden</span>)</p>
<p id="nHx1La">2019 TBT: Lost in Round of 16 to Carmen’s Crew </p>
<p id="IUVngE">2020 TBT: Defeated No. 9 Big X, 77-68, in Round of 16</p>
<p id="qgkSFH">Notable Round of 16 Stats: </p>
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<span>Darrell Davis</span>: 15 points (3-5 from three), 4 assists, 3 rebounds</li>
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<span>Kyle Davis</span>: 6 points (2-8 shooting)</li>
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<span>Trevor Thompson</span> (OSU alum): 12 points (5-6 shooting), 7 rebounds </li>
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<span>Ryan Mikesell</span>: 14 points (4-7 from three)</li>
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<aside id="vBKqp2"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Red Scare ready for its moment on the TBT’s big stage","url":"https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/red-scare-ready-for-its-moment-the-tbt-big-stage/uz5Xw0nqAyPaDnKfhS7AML/"}]}'></div></aside><h1 id="9a0c4X"><strong>What’s Next </strong></h1>
<p id="3Bkxqo">Final Four vs. Golden Eagles/Brotherly Love </p>
<p id="SYRJRk">When: Sunday, July 12 at 3 p.m.</p>
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https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/10/21318210/how-to-watch-house-of-paign-vs-red-scare-game-time-tv-channel-and-online-streaming-illinois-illiniStephen Cohn2020-07-08T17:03:23-05:002020-07-08T17:03:23-05:00This little July tournament means something to these Illini
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<p>They’re playing for more than money. </p> <p id="ycVPS2">Eight guys, who all, in their own way, were outcasts or forgotten about. Broken toys, incomplete. </p>
<p id="FZocUX">Kyle Vinales. Can you even name Central Connecticut State’s mascot off the top of your head? </p>
<p id="uzBc0l">Billy Garrett, Jr. A memorable career at DePaul. A cup of coffee with the Knicks. (I’d rather play for the Blue Demons.) </p>
<p id="KdHfTt">Leron Black. Mr. Tennessee Basketball, and a great Illinois career. Never got to experience a tournament, didn’t have his coming out party until his final season. </p>
<p id="B970Cl">Michael Finke. The pride of Champaign, but ended at Grand Canyon with his brother. Never played in a tourney, always had beautiful hair. </p>
<p id="GEseCb">Nnanna Egwu. Didn’t have it all in college. Now always going to be remembered as the guy who blocked shots, even if he can make threes. </p>
<p id="3KxdMI">Mike Daum. Played at South Dakota State. A historic NCAA career, and just itching and clawing at the chance to play in the Association. </p>
<p id="qtUqmv">Malcolm Hill. Maybe one of the most beloved Illinois Basketball players <em>ever</em>, but never got a tournament, never was a winner, just an incredibly hard worker. As he ‘gets up there in age,’ this may be his last chance to get a chance at the NBA. </p>
<p id="PicvWH">Mike LaTulip. A walk-on with a coach’s mind. And now a GM too, I guess? </p>
<p id="WEtPJk">And Andres Feliz. </p>
<p id="MEB0tJ">The bulldog. Our guy. And our hearts broke for him in March. </p>
<p id="GvfSZl">But now, they’re all winners — together. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE THAT BRACKET <a href="https://twitter.com/IlliniTBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IlliniTBT</a> is on to the quarterfinals!!!! <a href="https://t.co/YAMjqMKtGh">pic.twitter.com/YAMjqMKtGh</a></p>— TBT (@thetournament) <a href="https://twitter.com/thetournament/status/1280983275851395072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="PN7QfO">A little sweet it came against tOSU guys. </p>
<p id="tcoUw8">Hate to see them lose. Ha. </p>
<p id="zCGoAZ">If it’s not obvious, this tournament is so much more than just pick-up basketball, or the $1 million prize. It’s about the pieces coming together and shocking everyone on a Wednesday afternoon in July. </p>
<p id="VrbNlt">And we’re proud, even if they’re not all Illini. </p>
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/8/21317973/this-little-july-tournament-means-something-to-these-illini-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-tenStephen Cohn2020-07-08T16:45:14-05:002020-07-08T16:45:14-05:00House of ‘Paign knock off top-seeded Carmen’s Crew, clinch quarterfinals berth
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<p>Back again on Friday.</p> <p id="62lTeH">COLUMBUS, Ohio — It shouldn’t be legal to have these flurries of emotion in July.</p>
<p id="9ZBzTH">The Illin— err, House of ‘Paign waltzed into Columbus, Ohio and dethroned the reigning champs — this year’s TBT No. 1 seed — Carmen’s Crew, 76-68, in dramatic fashion on Wednesday afternoon.</p>
<p id="BWAVb5">Despite a slow start for both House of ‘Paign and Carmen’s Crew, it was evident from the jump that this wasn’t going to be your typical 1 vs. 16 matchup. HoP took a 10-9 lead into the first media timeout thanks to a pair of <span>Malcolm Hill</span> & Nnanna (yes, Nnanna) Egwu threes, but neither team seemed was settled in. <span>Mike LaTulip</span>’s squad put together a solid run to bust open a multi-possession lead right before the end of the first quarter, 19-15.</p>
<p id="xyGXCr">HoP kept the hot shooting alive in the second with Andres Feliz (15 points, 8 rebounds) and Central Connecticut alum Kyle Vinales also cashing in from deep. They would build a lead as large as 11 before Carmen’s Crew went on a 24-8 run to end the half. The ever-pesky Jon Diebler spearheaded the turn of the tide with a solo six-point possession, and former Illini and Carmen’s Crew reserve Demetri McCamey knocking down a couple three-pointers of his own.</p>
<p id="DjKkyh">In a back-and-forth third quarter, it was productive bench minutes from Michael Finke and Kyle Vinales (16 points) that proved to be the difference. LaTulip made it a priority to get to the rim because HoP ramped up the aggressiveness and took a 58-56 edge into the final quarter.</p>
<p id="9ANxt5">Trailing by one with a minute until the Elam Ending, HoP followed up with a Hill layup and Mike Daum (23 points, 8 rebounds) three to jump ahead 68-64 and give this Round of 16 matchup a target score of 76. It was all HoP from that point out. Vinales added six in stoppage time, Daum hammered one home baseline, and then, it was Vinales again that gave House of ‘Paign the game-winning floater and moved the Illinois alumni onto the next round, 76-68.</p>
<h2 id="iw9keL"><strong>MOMENTS THAT MATTERED</strong></h2>
<p id="AGvFYy"><strong>THE ENTIRE THIRD QUARTER: </strong>After getting off to that big lead early in the first half, HoP went into the ‘locker rooms’ trailing. But House of ‘Paign went on a 15-2 run in third, carrying a lead into the fourth. </p>
<p id="5AULXW"><strong>DAUMINATION</strong>: Down 64-63 with about five minutes left, House of ‘Paign turned to its big guns to take the lead into the Elam Ending. Andres Feliz led a transition bucket by Malcolm Hill, and Mike Daum hit a three-pointer right before the 4-minute mark to give HoP a 68-64 lead.</p>
<h2 id="eoUsIk"><strong>YOU GOTTA SEE THIS</strong></h2>
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Andrés Feliz <a href="https://t.co/LtjoSoypm6">pic.twitter.com/LtjoSoypm6</a></p>— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/IllinoisLoyalty/status/1280963529512804352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Andrés Feliz <a href="https://t.co/816pjA9Aku">pic.twitter.com/816pjA9Aku</a></p>— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/IllinoisLoyalty/status/1280964210697084929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Andrés Feliz <a href="https://t.co/otqmHtBgKR">pic.twitter.com/otqmHtBgKR</a></p>— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/IllinoisLoyalty/status/1280968136926400529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Andrés Feliz <a href="https://t.co/aWFohbLj4f">pic.twitter.com/aWFohbLj4f</a></p>— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/IllinoisLoyalty/status/1280972180205867009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<h2 id="b5uoGb"><strong>TWEET OF THE GAME</strong></h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andres Feliz sending Aaron Craft into retirement just moved him up a notch in my all-time Illini rankings.</p>— Bezhanishviliville (@breitwieser) <a href="https://twitter.com/breitwieser/status/1280981293879250950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Classic ESPN anti-Illini slant talking to Thad Matta through Illinois’ scoring run and then giving their full attention to the game during the Ohio State scoring run</p>— Matty (@matt1all) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt1all/status/1280965342437806085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2020</a>
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<h2 id="HpLqYU"><strong>SOUND SMART </strong></h2>
<p id="uItFuY">Andres Feliz scored at least 17 points only twice in Big Ten play during his senior season for Illinois. In two TBT games, Feliz has passed that mark twice. </p>
<h2 id="PYgXYw"><strong>UP NEXT</strong></h2>
<p id="k3WmmG">After knocking off The Basketball Tournament’s top seed, House of ‘Paign has No. 8 Red Scare coming up Friday afternoon, with a trip to Sunday’s Final Four on the line. </p>
<p id="6woPug">Red Scare is composed of mostly Dayton University alumni, a program that would have been a No. 1 seed in the 2020 NCAA Tournament. </p>
<p id="Xo1QsH">Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT on ESPN. </p>
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/8/21317533/house-of-paign-knocks-off-top-seeded-carmens-crew-clinch-quarterfinals-berthStephen CohnTristen Kissack2020-07-08T08:05:00-05:002020-07-08T08:05:00-05:00How to Watch House of ‘Paign vs. Carmen’s Crew: Game Time, TV Channel and Online Streaming
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<p>A trip to the quarters is on the line. </p> <h1 id="SGsRan"><strong>No. 16 House of ‘Paign vs. No. 1 Carmen’s Crew</strong></h1>
<p id="clHrmk">Game Time: 3 p.m. CT</p>
<p id="i1btWG">TV: ESPN</p>
<p id="NwgF9Q">Online Streaming: ESPN3</p>
<p id="QVr9uu">Location: Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) </p>
<h1 id="NdBetl"><strong>Quick Hits:</strong></h1>
<h1 id="TtxbJ9">House of ‘Paign </h1>
<p id="NOlmB3">Alum Team: <a href="https://www.thechampaignroom.com/">Illinois Fighting Illini</a> </p>
<p id="DVpnet">Head Coach/GM: <span>Mike LaTulip</span> (1st season)</p>
<p id="kRCZYC">2019 TBT: DNP</p>
<p id="yLvaHL">2020 TBT: Defeated No. 17 War Tampa, 76-53, in Round of 24</p>
<aside id="G5SFVf"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"PODCAST:Oskee Talk Episode 127 - House of ‘Paign brings the pain","url":"https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/6/21314330/podcast-oskee-talk-episode-127-house-of-paign-brings-the-pain"}]}'></div></aside><h1 id="Mncvda">Carmen’s Crew</h1>
<p id="y2q1J1">Alum Team: Ohio State</p>
<p id="1vKPdX">Head Coach/GM: <span>Jared Sullinger</span></p>
<p id="nHx1La">2019 TBT: TBT champions</p>
<p id="IUVngE">2020 TBT: First game </p>
<p id="Axj5aq">Notable Names: Aaron Craft, <span>Jon Diebler</span>, <span>Demetri McCamey</span>, DeShaun Thomas </p>
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<p id="3Bkxqo">Quarterfinals vs. Red Scare OR Big X</p>
<p id="SYRJRk">When: Friday, July 10 at 3 p.m.</p>
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https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/8/21314544/how-to-watch-house-of-paign-vs-carmens-crew-game-time-tv-channel-online-streaming-illini-illinoisStephen Cohn2020-07-07T13:22:11-05:002020-07-07T13:22:11-05:00TBT Scouting Report: Carmen’s Crew
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<p>House of ‘Paign has The Tournament’s defending champs — and many familiar faces — up next.</p> <p id="hVvSpA">House of ‘Paign advanced to the second round of The Basketball Tournament after Saturday night’s resounding 76-53 win over War Tampa. Former Illini Malcolm Hill & <span>Andres Feliz</span> shined for HoP, but it was non-Illini <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/players/253215/mike-daum?_ga=2.133775566.1921049700.1594072336-454083860.1556068040">Mike Daum</a> who was clearly the best player on the floor. The South Dakota State alum tallied 21 points and 13 boards for HoP and demonstrated why he was one of the best college players of his era. </p>
<aside id="Alk4GA"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"House of ‘Paign dominates in TBT debut, advances to second round","url":"https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/4/21313575/house-of-paign-dominates-in-tbt-debut-advances-to-second-round-illinois-fighting-illini"}]}'></div></aside><p id="k9ei9n">Next up, the round of 16 and No. 1 seed Carmen’s Crew. This is a loaded squad consisting mainly of former Ohio State Buckeye stars of the past decade, with one very notable exception — more on that in a sec. At least we won’t have any Matt Sylvester flashbacks.</p>
<h2 id="tQZcUo"><strong>Who Are They?</strong></h2>
<p id="zC8QUw">Carmen’s Crew is named after “Carmen Ohio,” a song first performed by the Ohio State men’s glee club in 1903. Led by Head Coach Jared Sullinger, Carmen’s Crew upset 4-time defending TBT champions Overseas Elite to win The Basketball Tournament in 2019. </p>
<p id="DcurJu">As a result of that victory Carmen’s Crew received the top seed in this year’s field, a first-round bye, and the right to play on their home court in Columbus (which also worked out as a terrific place to hold a fully quarantined tournament in a bubble). </p>
<p id="8eZsYP">Sullinger is back this summer as the team’s Head Coach/GM.</p>
<h2 id="KjXh1q"><strong>Key Players</strong></h2>
<p id="BhVuwS"><span>William Buford</span> donned a Buckeye uniform from 2008-12 and was one of the most consistent performers of the Thad Matta era. Buford finished his career 10 points shy of 2,000 and averaged 38.5% from three-point distance. The Basketball Tournament named Buford as its MVP in 2019.</p>
<p id="U68X8k">Aaron Craft played in 148 games during his four seasons in Columbus. Only four? Can’t be true...</p>
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<p id="qxlHdx">Craft is a tenacious defender — he made the Big Ten All-Defensive Team each season and was twice the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year — and a highly intelligent player who always seemed to make the right play at the right time for the Buckeyes. Craft is Ohio State’s all-time leader in steals (337) and was named to Big Ten Network’s All-Decade Team. He’s the archetype of the guy you love having on your team but hate playing against. Craft was playing in Italy before COVID-19 suspended the season.</p>
<p id="LS3WlZ"><span>Jon Diebler</span> was a teammate of both Buford & Craft and also a member of Carmen’s Crew in 2019. The 6-foot-6 wing was a marksman from long range, sinking nearly 42% of his three-point shots during his days with the Buckeyes, including an astonishing 50.2% (114-of-227) in 2010-11. Diebler made 374 triples at Ohio State...and only <em>attempted </em>209 two-point shots. House of ‘Paign absolutely need to keep tabs on Diebler throughout this game. </p>
<p id="EAHoMS">One of the most underappreciated Illini players of recent memory, it will be jarring to see <span>Demetri McCamey</span> squaring off <em>against</em> the Orange & Blue. The Chicago-area native finished seventh in Illini history with 1,718 points, and fifth all-time in threes with 236. We also know that McCamey can dish the ball — his 733 assists are second only to Bruce Douglas (765) in program history. </p>
<p id="5YVXGA">McCamey’s Ohio State connection? In addition to playing with Carmen’s Crew last season, he was also a high school teammate of former Buckeye & 2010 National Player of the Year Evan Turner. </p>
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<p id="g9zwPe">And in only three seasons with Ohio State, <span>Deshaun Thomas</span> registered the ninth-most points in school history (1,628). The 6-foot-7 forward averaged nearly 20 ppg during the 2012-13 campaign, and Thomas’ 731 points is the the third-best single-season total for a Buckeye. Thomas was chosen by san Antonio in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft but failed to make the active roster. He’s spent most of his pro career overseas, including the past two seasons with Greek club Panathinaikos BC.</p>
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<p id="sXq8mD">No team has had a larger margin of victory so far in TBT than House of ‘Paign last week, but they’ll need to be even better if they want to score the upset here. </p>
<p id="5r96Q4">Carmen’s Crew is loaded. It’s an experienced, tournament-tested group that has played a lot together. HoP needs to keep up the intensity, play smart, and — most importantly — make buckets to keep this game competitive. </p>
<p id="202IXo">Carmen’s Crew are rightfully the favorites and have most of last year’s title team intact. House of ‘Paign will have its hands full. </p>
<p id="j2swiG">Let’s hope Mike LaTulip has prepared a great gameplan; he’ll likely need one.</p>
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/7/21315332/tbt-scouting-report-carmens-crew-house-of-paign-aaron-craft-demetri-mccamey-andres-felizDrew Pastorek2020-07-06T07:00:00-05:002020-07-06T07:00:00-05:00PODCAST:Oskee Talk Episode 127 - House of ‘Paign brings the pain
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<p>We recap House of ‘Paign’s victory over War Tampa.</p> <p id="qjgfXK">On this episode of Oskee Talk, we recap House of ‘Paign win over War Tampa. We talk about Mike LaTulip’s performance coaching. We finish the episode with a score prediction for House of ‘Paign’s next game against Carmen’s Crew.</p>
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<p>Thank you, House of ‘Paign. </p> <p id="95eYyA">If you told me on New Year’s Day that one of the most fun nights I would have in 2020 by July 4 would come while I sit on my couch watching a basketball team coached by Mike LaTulip, not really sure how I would respond. That sounds ridiculous. </p>
<p id="anoKWe">But 2020 has been a ridiculous year in so many ways — and you would’ve been right. </p>
<p id="e7b8J5">It’s been nearly four months since the coronavirus pandemic became something really real for all of us in the United States, putting most of our life on hold for an indefinite amount of time. And as we’ve all worked to adjust, I’ve had good days, but I wouldn’t say life has been full of <em>fun. </em></p>
<p id="pYhJ0f">Except for Saturday night, which happened to be Independence Day. And typically I’d be out and about and watching fireworks and doing literally anything except watching whatever mid-summer programming ESPN is showing. But this year, in our ‘new normal,’ that was exactly the case, and thankfully we had a rooting interest. </p>
<p id="uWz8Bt">That’s all I really have to say. It’s hard to put happiness into words sometimes, especially in a time like now. But there’s something nostalgic about seeing Malcolm and Leron again on the court. And to see Andres Feliz get one more shot at this after his team never got the chance in March. And to be able to root for someone new, like Mike Daum. And seeing them survive and advance, it’s just fun, in a time when there isn’t too much fun to go around. </p>
<p id="Lh0eI2">So, thank you to House of ‘Paign for participating. Thank you to Mike LaTulip for putting it together. Thank you to the guys for playing out for the Orange and Blue. And thank you to Illini Nation for appreciating the moment and what we’re watching and enjoying it. </p>
<p id="65sSVQ">One day we will all be back together in Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center. Brad Underwood, according to Dan Dakich, will weigh 26 fewer pounds. And we will put our arms around each other for the Alma Mater and clap along to the Three In One. </p>
<p id="fPnIZW">That day isn’t today. It’s not tomorrow. And it likely isn’t very soon at all. </p>
<p id="ZrfnLU">Doesn’t really matter right now, though.</p>
<p id="gZNtAE">As long as we have House of ‘Paign, I think we’ll be able to have some fun. </p>
<p id="j4laps"><em>If you want to chip in and financially support their team, you can find a link to their GoFundMe </em><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/illinois-basketball-tbt?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tip"><em>here</em></a><em>. </em></p>
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2020/7/4/21313635/that-was-the-most-fun-ive-had-in-a-while-illinois-fighting-illini-basketball-tournamentStephen Cohn