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I can’t help but be amazed at how much better these teams are than ours. Our guys have a LONG way to go.

The answer to this question is, and always has been: Pearl. Discuss…

1 hour ago, FKIM01 said:

We'll see if those sources really know anything or are just guessing as usual...

My “sources” have informed me that their “sources” are other Twitter posts 😂

2 hours ago, FKIM01 said:

That has to be one of the worst non-adjustments I've seen in awhile.  Woodson crushed Underwear in this game.

+1. It's been demonstrated time and again that we struggle when TJD is doubled. Additionally, there was a play late in the 1st (i believe) in which Trayce was wide open going to his right, but hesitated on his turn. He eventually turned to his right, but forced a shot directly into the defender with his left hand; one of the few poor decisions he made tonight. If I noticed this, one would assume that a top coaching staff would pick up on it.

Great team win. So very proud of these Hoosiers.

6 minutes ago, Hoosier82 said:

Anybody happen to know what pace JHS plays at???

His own, apparently. 😂

Hot take: The performances (so far) of our top reserves from last year just illustrates the talent gap that we had on the floor last season. Makes Woodson’s first season even more impressive, imo.

1 minute ago, Hippopotamo said:

Illinois losing would be so funny. 

I live in Illinois. I will never, ever root for them to win. The worst fan base in sports.

2 hours ago, BobSaccamanno said:

I couldn't agree more on Bates.  I like the skill set and think he can get a lot better.  But Woody needs to really get through to him.  I agree with all you said. I would add that he puts his head down and wants to shoot like a total black hole.  He did that at least 2-3 times last night.  It's not winning basketball.  Bates seems like a good kid who is coachable.  Woody is used to the black hole guys from the NBA.  Maybe he can reason with him. 

Master Bates also has to get a lot stronger and be able to work in traffic with more strength.  He has very good potential but he has a ton to work on.  I hope he gets there, because there is considerable ability there.  The problem is that all the natural talent in the world won't matter if you don't play winning basketball.

There is no way I go into next season putting him down as a starter in ink.  Would love to see him earn it.  But we have to protect ourselves by getting a transfer who can start at SG.  

Woody said last night in the postgame that we needed defense on the wing and shooting.  Hopefully we add a starting caliber player for the spot.

Master Bates. I see what you did there😂

This might be a stupid question, but: is it assumed that Lander is already gone?

I hope that CMW has reminded the team that the second coming of Magic Johnson is not playing his fifth year at Wyoming. These analysts are annoying.

Go Hoosiers!

I turned off the TV about 3 minutes into the second half. I dropped by my favorite site (this one) to commiserate and complain with my peers. I honestly thought someone was being sarcastic with the thread name! 

Just for reference: I believe that 7 players were caught smoking weed in Alaska in 78. 3 seldom-used reserves were kicked off the team; 4 others (including Tolbert and Woodson) were given “probation”. I only bring this up to illustrate that neither weed nor hypocrisy are new to IU basketball. 

This assistant producer charged with finding attractive females at the fake assembly hall had a tough job. He did his best, I’m sure. 

45 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Talk about get old stay old. UW starting five averages 23.2 years old and the Bulls average age is 21.7

How old are they when you factor in the refs?