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Remember the last time @AyoDos_11 played a game for the Illini? Here's a breakdown thread of that 40 minute, 17 pt, 7 reb, 8 ast performance vs. #18 Iowa...
He comes off the ball screen, draws Garza away from the basket and delivers a beautiful lob to @kxng_alpha who puts Kriener on a poster
Here's an example of Ayo's basketball IQ and how he always does the little things right. Watch the way he immediately clears out to the other side of the court after delivering the ball to Giorgi. This forces Wieskamp to follow and leaves Giorgi 1 on 1 with room to operate
Good vision from @DAWilliams14 . The ball is delivered a bit high, but Ayo calmly sets himself and knocks down the contested shot
Another subtle play from Ayo that highlights his IQ. He recognizes Trent driving baseline and hustles to the corner to create a passing lane. He misses the shot but sticks with the play and comes up with the 50/50 ball. Probes for the open pull up. These are plays that win games
He's really reading ball screens well here. Draws the double team, but there's good help defense on his first option Giorgi. Ayo recognizes the 2 v 1 mismatch to right. McCaffery cheats up, Kipper sets a great screen and Ayo finds an open Da'Monte for the triple
Great court vision and recognition again here from Ayo. Heads up, draws 3 defenders, and delivers the no look pass on the money to Feliz
This is a play that has NBA scouts salivating. Ayo skies for a weakside rebound and turns to push in transition. Notice how he starts up the middle of the floor but inside outs to create spacing on the break. Delivers a perfect pass to @_Trentfrazier1 and an early celebration
Draws another triple team here and finds the open man for 3. Clockwork
Starts the fast break. Blazing speed paired with incredible body control. Smooth euro step around the B1G PoY to send the State Farm Center into a frenzy
Quick first step to blow past Kriener. Draws help from Garza and dishes a quick shovel pass at the last second to create an easy bucket for Kofi
Ayo actually makes the wrong read here. Both defenders key on him in transition, leaving Griffin open at the rim. He also has Feliz wide open across the court...BUT when you're hot, you're hot. Knocks down the shot anyway from his favorite spot on the floor
This is elite vision and passing from Ayo. He's seeing the game in slow motion. Draws two defenders, recognizes an open lane for Giorgi, and delivers the pass where only his man can catch it. That's a basket Giorgi simply needs to finish this season
Very next trip down the court, the defense doesn't adjust so he makes the same play and read. This time Giorgi finishes strong
Ayo recognizes the shot clock winding down and crashes the offensive glass. He uses his length to come up with the 50/50 ball and helps the Illini bleed off another important 20 secs of clock. This is another play that wins your team basketball games
Great defensive possession from Ayo. He sees Giorgi leave his feet and immediately shows help to force a pass. Then he chops his feet to recover on Wieskamp. Fights hard through the ball screen and passes off his man to Giorgi. Would like to see him box out when the shot goes up
He gets back to his favorite spot and knocks down a tough jump shot during crunch time
Great defensive awareness here...sees the loose ball from across the floor. Without any hesitation, he dives and manages to keep the ball inbounds. He's making impact plays on both ends of the floor
Look familiar? Gets back to his favorite spot one more time for the game winner. Arguably his most complete performance to date. There's a reason this man is a Preseason First Team All-American
