Eli Brooks in Boot

Submitted by We'll be Champions on January 16th, 2021 at 12:49 PM

Per the twitters and confirmed by Josh Henschke over 24/7. Questionable for today’s game.

Jordan2323

January 16th, 2021 at 1:09 PM ^

Zeb will definitely need some run, we can’t shorten the bench too much because we have a game against Maryland in 3 days and another one @ Purdue 3 days after that. Chaundee will obviously start but we will need to rotate some guard play because most of our rotation players are 3,4 and 5’s. 

Streetchemist

January 16th, 2021 at 1:40 PM ^

As expected, Brown will take his spot in the starting lineup. Defensively I don’t see much of a drop off but missing another reliable ball handler on offense could be an issue. 

bfeeavveerr

January 16th, 2021 at 1:48 PM ^

Give Wagner some minutes at SG. Put Zeb into the fire a little bit. I have confidence in this team. They will get it done.

Go Blue in MN

January 16th, 2021 at 1:58 PM ^

This was going to be a tough game even with Eli.  The Gophers haven't lost at home and will be hungry today for a W.  We'll miss Eli both as a defender on Carr and as the secondary ballhandler/backup PG.

Chaundee should pick up most of his minutes, with Zeb coming in only when Smith rests.  I could see Johns picking up some additional minutes as well when we go big.

Go Blue!

 

My Name is LEGIONS

January 16th, 2021 at 3:27 PM ^

Maybe now,  Brooks will get the deserved appreciation from the fanbase, which up to this point hasn't been there.  He is an elite defender.

MFun

January 16th, 2021 at 11:34 PM ^

Eli is totally underappreciated on this board. 

He is an excellent player both ends of the floor. Has carried the team at times and just a GREAT energy guy. 

When I turned on the game and heard the news he was not playing, I really thought that would be the difference in the game.... and it was a factor, but MN played great defense today. Deserved the win. :{ - }