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TJD chiming in...

Seems weird, if accurate. IU desperately needs a point guard to be better than our current point guards. I'd be encouraging any point guard we're recruiting to come in and show me you can be "the man".

I have no idea what Armond Hill's role is in terms of in-game coaching or practices. What I can tell you having worked with Hill at the Celtics for 3 years, IU players are better people for having Hill around them. The guys is as first class as they come.

I think what that graphic really shows is how important Ware is. Surround Ware with smart, steady guys that play hard and you're going to be in games typically. Even last night, once he went out OSU took control of the game. When he came back in the 2nd half IU got back in it.

Not sure. I don't think we've heard anything definitive on either Leal or Galloway. I'd love to have them both back, though there would definitely need to be other backcourt/wing changes around them.

And probably need at least one of those wins to be at Purdue or vs Wisconsin. We're going to need a signature win to be taken seriously.

Yeah, you could almost see Galloway realizing in real time during that 2nd half that he needed to be the one to lead this group. Really good to see him step up and have a good game on the road. Hopefully his leadership becomes a constant.

I think an interesting note with Leal playing more is that in the Iowa game Leal and Galloway combined for 14 rebounds and last night they combined for 12. In both games we outrebounded our opponents. It takes so much pressure off both the defense and offense when you hold teams to just 1 shot. Something to keep watching as Leal most likely continues to play more.

Largest comeback in over 25 years!

Yup, and some of what IU has been missing. We need some guys in the rotation that get what Indiana is supposed to be about. I think his rebounding has been a big impact too. The defense looks better when you're not giving up 2nd chance opportunities. I'll admit I was wrong on Leal. I had said in the offseason that I couldn't see him ever really being in the rotation.

As @KDB said, can we not derail this thread? We're all trying to enjoy this win.

Leal's rebounding has been huge in the PSU game and this game.

I wouldn't call him "extremely limited". He's a really good player. He's not the best shooter, but he's solid to really good at most other aspecs of the game.

Galloway, Reneau, Leal and Ware!

Hope Ware is OK! With that said, what a play by Leal to keep hustling to get the offensive rebound. Winning plays!

Leal!!!!!!!

Absolutely! Hate the "call it so we can review it" thing.

Gotta get that rebound.

Reneau has to shoot that. When Galloway drove, I initially thought it was Mgbako spotting up there.

Really could go either way, so not sure how you can overturn it.