How do you lose to Nebrasketball without Tominaga hitting a single 3? More to the point... how do you get him to go 0-4 in a game, asking for a friend.
There were mentions on the homeboard that he was sick the last few days. He looked lethargic.
As weird as it seems for Nebraska to pull off a big win with Tominaga not being a factor, I don't believe his offense is the key to Nebraska's success. Its all about Rienk Mast.
In Nebraska's 6 losses, Mast is averaging 6.2 ppg and less than an assist per game.
In their 16 wins he's scoring 17.2 ppg, with 4 assists per game.
Dude is an incredibly skilled big man who can shoot the three and handle the ball while possessing a plethora of low post moves near the hoop.
But despite his size, he's not very athletic. Shot blockers give him fits near the hoop and make him pretty one dimensional.
Its more than a coincidence that his 3 worst games of the season came against Maryland, Minnesota, and Rutgers. Those teams are the 3 best shot blocking teams in the Big Ten.
Illinois is a very good shot blocking team, and Nebraska plays like a middle school team on the road.
Bet the God Damn farm on Illinois to cover Sunday in Champaign. Illini will win that one by 17.