NotIThatLives Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just looked at Kenpom and realized we finished 26th in defensive efficiency. We are almost in championship territory with the required defensive component. IIRC only one champion in the last 20 years did not have a top 25 d. IU d eff last year 32. CAM's first year 65. End of year computer rankings Kenpom 34 sos 23 Bpi 35 SOS 17 we can stop the belly aching net 56 sagarin 34 rpi 60 masseys composite 39 Bring back a healthy Rob, stronger Armaan, very experienced Al, d stopper Justin Smith, stronger Jerome, strong Trayce, still hungry Brunk, toughness personified Race. Need some scoring punch but the defense is there. I think we are going to enjoy Indiana basketball in the near futures boys and girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: Just looked at Kenpom and realized we finished 26th in defensive efficiency. We are almost in championship territory with the required defensive component. IIRC only one champion in the last 20 years did not have a top 25 d. IU d eff last year 32. CAM's first year 65. End of year computer rankings Kenpom 34 sos 23 Bpi 35 SOS 17 we can stop the belly aching net 56 sagarin 34 rpi 60 masseys composite 39 Bring back a healthy Rob, stronger Armaan, very experienced Al, d stopper Justin Smith, stronger Jerome, strong Trayce, still hungry Brunk, toughness personified Race. Need some scoring punch but the defense is there. I think we are going to enjoy Indiana basketball in the near futures boys and girls. And add 5-star Lander, assuming reclass, that's immediate scoring / shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 I'm pretty high on this team for next year with our returning guys and Leal/Galloway joining them. The possible addition of Lander would be killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 20 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: And add 5-star Lander, assuming reclass, that's immediate scoring / shooting. Yes. Just one more three point scoring threat and I'm going to feel like anything can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 5 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Yes. Just one more three point scoring threat and I'm going to feel like anything can happen. Probably needs to be a 6'6-6'9 3/4 tweener. Just a smidge thin up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 55 minutes ago, btownqb said: Probably needs to be a 6'6-6'9 3/4 tweener. Just a smidge thin up front. I've been saying start now B1G ready wing. Point is covered. Playing Justin Smith at the 3 is not the best fit for anyone. I'll take a 3. Not sure we need more front court depth for the new season with Trayce, Smith, Race, Brunk and I'm not opposed to Hunter grabbing 5 mins a game at the 4 to open things up big time for Trayce when we desperately need bucket. With 80 mins to give, we have Trayce and Justin getting 30 and 31 in conference, Race at 15. Sure Smith played out of position a lot, hoepfully he either hits 700+ plus 3s all summer or he just plays a more natural four spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 11 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: I've been saying start now B1G ready wing. Point is covered. Playing Justin Smith at the 3 is not the best fit for anyone. I'll take a 3. Not sure we need more front court depth for the new season with Trayce, Smith, Race, Brunk and I'm not opposed to Hunter grabbing 5 mins a game at the 4 to open things up big time for Trayce when we desperately need bucket. With 80 mins to give, we have Trayce and Justin getting 30 and 31 in conference, Race at 15. Sure Smith played out of position a lot, hoepfully he either hits 700+ plus 3s (per day) all summer or he just plays a more natural four spot. Fixed that for ya....😁👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankShot Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 19 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Just looked at Kenpom and realized we finished 26th in defensive efficiency. We are almost in championship territory with the required defensive component. IIRC only one champion in the last 20 years did not have a top 25 d. IU d eff last year 32. CAM's first year 65. End of year computer rankings Kenpom 34 sos 23 Bpi 35 SOS 17 we can stop the belly aching net 56 sagarin 34 rpi 60 masseys composite 39 Bring back a healthy Rob, stronger Armaan, very experienced Al, d stopper Justin Smith, stronger Jerome, strong Trayce, still hungry Brunk, toughness personified Race. Need some scoring punch but the defense is there. I think we are going to enjoy Indiana basketball in the near futures boys and girls. Thanks for the summary/comparison(s). I had not seen any post season statistical wrap up kind of info yet. I was pleased with the CAM hire when it happened thinking that Indiana might have finally hired its best coach in years, based on his philosophical approach to the game and possible in-game acumen. The droughts, losing streaks, and sometimes troubling on court execution have generated some uncertainty, but I do think we may have a bright future ahead. Hopefully, next season will be one where we begin to see what we've been longing for. Defense is absolutely key to this. Wasn't it said (by CAM?) at one point that it could take 3 years to adequately or fully implement his defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 6 hours ago, 3Ballin said: Fixed that for ya....😁👍 Oops yep that's what I meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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