Hoosier987 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 This looks to be our toughest opponent to date. Louisiana Tech is out of the Conference USA. They are currently 3-1 with their lone loss at Creighton, 82-72. They are currently # 91 in the KenPom...which is higher than some high major programs such as UCLA, Wake Forest, Northwestern, Nebraska and dare I say Evansville.... We seem to be improving each game and I hope we continue this trajectory on Monday. I'm predicting 6-0 come Monday night...but we need to stay focused and not overlook them. Any thoughts or is anyone familiar with Louisiana Tech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Sounds like they are a very good defensive team and limits your 2pt FG%. does not sound like they are a great shooting team which should help us defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 School is often referred to as LaTech. Located in Ruston, Louisiana. 2010 population was a shade over 21,000. There is a long list of notable alumni, in all walks of life. Perhaps the most famous athlete is Terry Bradshaw. On the BB side...Karl Malone. List of Louisiana Tech University people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoshenFan84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Louisiana Tech plays North Alabama Friday night and IU beat North Alabama 91-65 on 11/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 IU has moved up two slots on Ken Pom. From 31 to 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 32 minutes ago, milehiiu said: School is often referred to as LaTech. Located in Ruston, Louisiana. 2010 population was a shade over 21,000. There is a long list of notable alumni, in all walks of life. Perhaps the most famous athlete is Terry Bradshaw. On the BB side...Karl Malone. List of Louisiana Tech University people I would say their most famous athlete is Phil Robertson. Nobody knew who he was until about 10 years ago, but boy do they now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, 3Ballin said: I would say their most famous athlete is Phil Robertson. Nobody knew who he was until about 10 years ago, but boy do they now!!! Didn't he actually back up Bradshaw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Didn't he actually back up Bradshaw? I think he actually was the starter, and then he decided that duck hunting was more important, so he blew the coaches, and practice off. Eventually came back, and at that point became the backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, 3Ballin said: I would say their most famous athlete is Phil Robertson. Nobody knew who he was until about 10 years ago, but boy do they now!!! I will confess. Had no idea who he was. Had to look him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I will confess. Had no idea who he was. Had to look him up. Interesting that Phil Robertson is on that list under arts and entertainment, rather than football. That's just ducky (LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Whoa, we think we play a lot of guys. They have 6 players that average over 20 minutes per game, 9 over 15 per, and 11 over 10 per. But they don't have much height. Scoring is spread out with 2 players averaging 11 per game. Look to definitely be guard oriented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Whoa, we think we play a lot of guys. They have 6 players that average over 20 minutes per game, 9 over 15 per, and 11 over 10 per. But they don't have much height. Scoring is spread out with 2 players averaging 11 per game. Look to definitely be guard oriented. Going to be interesting to see how much, and how effectively, our 'big' lineup plays vs. playing with a wing or three-guard group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 I know you just have to get wins but I just heard our SOS is around 345. Not a good look IMO but missing the tournament isn't either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Just now, Billingsley99 said: I know you just have to get wins but I just heard our SOS is around 345. Not a good look IMO but missing the tournament isn't either The question is how deep the B1G will be. Generally the SOS should significantly jump with B1G conference play. Do have some concerns that the B1G may not be as good or deep as anticipated. Our guys need to avoid 'bad' losses, and get good W's during conference play, regardless, that's the path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I know you just have to get wins but I just heard our SOS is around 345. Not a good look IMO but missing the tournament isn't either Like in real life, I like cupcakes, but I've about had my fill. After the Troy game I was ready to play a P5 team and measure from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: The question is how deep the B1G will be. Generally the SOS should significantly jump with B1G conference play. Do have some concerns that the B1G may not be as good or deep as anticipated. Our guys need to avoid 'bad' losses, and get good W's during conference play, regardless, that's the path. For me personally I feel that only having around 10 teams in all D1 with a weaker schedule is embarrassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inequality Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 I like Rob, Devonte, Al, Trace, Joey to put ‘em on their heels early. That’s 6’-1”, 6’-3”, 6’-4”, 6’-9”, 6’-11”. I guess that makes 6’-4” Al the 3? I’m confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 We have exactly the type of schedule we needed for this season. We simply moved the usual 2-3 December cupcakes to November. Very few, if any, Power 5 schools will have as solid a December slate as we do. Not a cupcake in the bunch. How many other schools will be able to say that Nebraska was their weakest December opponent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Billingsley99 said: I know you just have to get wins but I just heard our SOS is around 345. Not a good look IMO but missing the tournament isn't either Not worried. SOS will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Crawl before you walk. Walk before you run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Crawl before you walk. Walk before you run. My Purdue buddy said that about 8 years ago with Boilermakers. I feel much better now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoshenFan84 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Crawl before you walk. Walk before you run. I don't mind this schedule. Sure, it looks bad after the first few games, but then it's LaTech (91 Kenpom), FSU (14), UConn (77), Notre Dame (52), and Arkansas (24). Throw in Wisconsin (38) and that's 6 top 100 Kenpom games before the bulk of B1G play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, GoshenFan84 said: I don't mind this schedule. Sure, it looks bad after the first few games, but then it's LaTech (91 Kenpom), FSU (14), UConn (77), Notre Dame (52), and Arkansas (24). Throw in Wisconsin (38) and that's 6 top 100 Kenpom games before the bulk of B1G play. That's why I am not concerned about our current SOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf50 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 IU by a lot!! Go Hoosiers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 14 hours ago, GoshenFan84 said: I don't mind this schedule. Sure, it looks bad after the first few games, but then it's LaTech (91 Kenpom), FSU (14), UConn (77), Notre Dame (52), and Arkansas (24). Throw in Wisconsin (38) and that's 6 top 100 Kenpom games before the bulk of B1G play. Yep. All day long. Perfect schedule for this team given new players meshing with old. Honestly the way the NCAA Tourney Committee prioritized wins over schedule strength wins last year.....I'll take 8-9 cupcakes every single year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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