Hoosierinbham

Malik's 3 point shooting and ability to handle the ball were considerably better last season. There were times our guards were pressured full court that Malik ended up bringing the ball up the court. If he continues to improve those areas of his game, he might compliment Ballo better than we think. Imagine if Ballo's man helps out on Malik or tries to block his shot. Ballo will be free for lobs or put backs. That's exactly Ballo's game.

I see where you're coming from, but Leal usually seems hesitant to pull the trigger. Essegian, when healthy, seems more like a sniper ready to let it fly. Just my impression.

I like your odds on the first part, not sure about the second until we see who we get in the portal, and who UK gets as coach. I certainly hope YOU win!

I've seen some think they have a legit shot at Hurley. Stranger things have happened, but I just don't see it. I've also heard from down here that Oats has told them no at least twice.

B1G needs to put an end to rugby-ball. Purdue had their fun, but let's put an end to camping in the lane, then elbowing your way to an easy layup. Wisky seems like they're moving away from the overt physicality. Painter seems to have doubled down with his future centers. Now's the time, with our west coast additions, to send out a memo to all schools that the B1G is serious about playing modern basketball. That's the only way the B1G can start competing again.

Best team vs best player. Team always wins. Wasn't close.

I honestly don't know why people respond to that guy. Weak act.

The Edey elbows getting it a little less embarrassing.

Not sure we didn't play UConn better.

Absolutely. Edey is a stud. I don't agree with what he gets away with, but he is a generational player.

Purdue is completely outmatched

Although I didn't specify a specific pg, I was referencing an experienced, proven pg from the portal such as Rice or Carlyle. Cupps shouldn't have played more than 5-10 minutes per game last season; he wasn't ready for more than that. If we had filled our open scholarship with a proven combo guard last season, Cupps sits and learns. He doesn't come close to meeting my criteria.

Correct.

Spot on. It brought the dirty recruiting a little more above board. Cal double down on his previously successful recruiting philosophy of focusing on the 1 and done. As someone mentioned in regards to going after Boogie Fland, I'll take an experienced pg over his draft "potential" all day.

There's the knockdown shooter we need. He looks more athletic, and drives to the basket better than I was expecting. It would be nice to have someone that can make opponents pay for going under screens. That would also open up the lane for Malik. Hope we get him to come home.

The Brown Hotel, home of the Kentucky Hot Brown. Delicious!

Shot is a little flat, but has a very quick release. The highlights showed most of his pull-ups were from 10-15 feet, not the CJ Gunn 18-20 footers. Also really like his ability to create his own shot, and drive with either hand.

Need them to continue the SEC misery.

SEC-ya later!!

Terrible call that decided the game. Sad.

I think you're on to something. We'll know for sure within a week or 2 of the Final Four. IF Woodson can't land enough top portal players to build a competitive team, AND Dolson has a proven power 4 coach that wants the job, a change could be made. Seems like there may be too many egos involved for that to occur, but I guess we'll see.

100%. Plus basketball will ALWAYS be a distant second, if not third, priority to Auburn and their fans. (My BIL played baseball there) People were barely engaged for most of the season. They got excited for the SEC tournament, but if they lose in the sweet 16, most of their fans will forget quickly and move on to spring football practice and baseball. Bruce would embrace the spotlight of being the Indiana head coach the way no coach has since RMK.

If we could steal him, no brainer. The guy was building transfer teams years before the portal. Add in some Indiana recruits, and he'd kill it here.

Exactly. And X is a very good on-ball defender with a ton of experience. Tominaga schooled Cupps with his movement, cuts, and overall savvy. As long as X stays out of foul trouble, he should give Tominaga problems.

Well said. Waiting around for this IU administration, especially with QB as board chairman, to make a wise decision is beyond risky. We could squeak into the tournament as one of the last 4 in the next several years, and Woodson will be retained. That's not a risk with my career or finances I would be willing to take. If he kills it and wants to come home, pull a Roy Williams and do it then.