Written by BTN.com staff
Illinois’ Brandon Paul had a night to remember Tuesday. The junior exploded for 43 points and eight 3-pointers, both career highs, in Illinois’ upset victory over No. 5 Ohio State. He also played his share of defense, with a career-high four blocks and two steals. Basically, he was a star on both ends of the floor. Never was that more evident than on a late sequence where he hit a fadeaway 3-pointer and stuffed preseason Big Ten Player of the Year Jared Sullinger on the ensuing play. Watch the sequence now. Also, check out another one of his blocks and the Twitter reaction to his big night in this post.
Watch Paul’s block on William Buford:
Hey everyone, I'm @BP3 's roommate….haaaa!! Woo…lmao—
Sam Maniscalco (@SamManiscalco) January 11, 2012
Good thing I spent so many words describing Brandon Paul's inefficiency today. #seesselfout—
Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) January 11, 2012
Brandon Paul (@BP3) was also incredibly efficient, becoming the 1st CBB player in the last 15 years to score 43+ on 15 or fewer FG attempts.—
Brett Edgerton (@EditorEdge) January 11, 2012
Brandon Paul's 43 points were the most by a #B1G player in a game since Glenn Robinson scored 44 in 1994 #Sweet16 vs #Kansas. #Illinois #ILL—
(@BTNStatsGuy) January 11, 2012
Brandon Paul>Ron Paul—
Seth davis (@SethDavisHoops) January 11, 2012
Best big ten performance I have ever seen. Brandon Paul was unreal!—
Tim Doyle (@BTNTimDoyle) January 11, 2012
Avatar of the Day – no reason to wait. Goes to Illinois' Brandon Paul – who just went for 43 points in the win over Ohio State.—
Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanCBS) January 11, 2012
Seriously, Brandon Paul?—
Andy Glockner (@AndyGlockner) January 11, 2012
Brandon Paul (@BP3) is trending in the United States…I wonder why? #Illini—
Derrick Burson (@IlliniHoops) January 11, 2012
Really Brandon Paul!!!!! You got me over here salty but great game.—
Jantel Lavender (@jlav42) January 11, 2012
AP: Paul’s 43 help Illinois upset No. 5 Ohio State
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airbourne bp3 you did it good job best bball i can think of we were in assembly hall and you turned that game into a clinic you held your head up high and the team responded.thank,s coach weber good job,salute to lou henson. great dfense meyers,dj,joeseph b,abrams.