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  4. Big Ten 2020-2021

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    38 minutes ago, IUJoe said:

    Is it just me, or are you guys having trouble buying Michigan State as a tournament team?  I realize they got hot for a couple weeks and got 3 wins over top 10 teams, but heck, Indiana has 2 top 10 wins.  If you look at the rest of Michigan State's resume, they have no other wins over top 35 teams except those 3.  Their NET rating is 67.  9th seed in the Big Ten.  Several bad, lopsided losses.  I think their resume is getting a better evaluation because of the name on top of it rather than its contents.

    They don't pass the eye test at all, but it seems like a lot of the bubble teams are losing, so they'll probably benefit from that.

  11. Big Ten 2020-2021

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    6 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

    I guess lately the only team Rutgers plays well against is IU.  Best us the first time on a 5 game losing streak.  This past time they came in losing 3 out of 4

    In 2021 their wins are IU twice, NW twice, MSU and Minny. Counting tonight their record is 6-9 over last 15

  13. Big Ten 2020-2021

    in General Basketball Discussion

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    Teddy Allen leaves Nebraska team

    "After a lot of thought over the last few days, I have made the decision to focus on getting fully healthy in preparation for the next step in my basketball journey," Allen said. "I will continue to stay at Nebraska for the spring semester and work toward graduation. I am looking forward to what the future holds, as I explore my options."

    https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/30984916/teddy-allen-nebraska-cornhuskers-leading-scorer-abruptly-leaves-program

     

  15. Big Ten 2020-2021

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    Went back and looked at pre-season B1G predictions from CBS Sports:

    Some notables:

    IN 7 currently 10th

    WI 3 currently 6th

    MSU 4 currently 9th

    PU 8 currently 5th

    OSU 5 currently 3rd

    And the big one MI 9 currently 1st

    Then there's these:

    Big Ten Preseason Freshman of the Year

    Khristian Lander, Indiana

    Khristian Lander just turned 18 years old two months ago. The former five-star recruit reclassified from the 2021 class to 2020, and despite his youth, figures to make an instant impact as a rookie in Bloomington. He averaged 21 points and 6 boards per game at Evansville's Francis Joseph Reitz high school last season while developing into a multi-faceted lead guard with sharp handles, a smooth stroke and speed for days. IU returns starting guards Rob Phinisee and Al Durham but with Lander's pedigree and production, the Hoosiers will have no choice but to find a way how to feature him in their backcourt.

     
    Check IU's roster, and tell me how this team doesn't finish in the top half of the league. There's too much talent for Archie Miller to not get there. The Hoosiers return Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson from their starting front line as well as Rob Phinisee and Al Durham from their backcourt, with the lone departing starter, Justin Smith, grad transferring out. Expect Trayce Jackson-Davis to again be the focus of this unit -- and expect a step forward for the second-year star.

    https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/big-ten-expert-picks-2020-21-preview-illinois-predicted-to-edge-iowa-and-luka-garza-for-conference-title/

     

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  16. '21-'22 National Hoops Scene

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    1 hour ago, rico said:

    Anytime something like this happens I always think Dan Monson and Gonzaga.  Left paradise for Minnesota.  Mark Few thanks him for that.

    But he ended back in Paradise. Has been at Cal State Long Beach since 2007. He has an overall losing record at LB including losing seasons in 7 of the past 8. One NCAAT appearance. Last conference title was 2013. Received a contract extension in 2018. This is what his AD said at the time:

    “We have a head coach who matches our culture and has proven the ability to win, proven that he cares about our student-athletes graduating, and proven to run a clean and ethical program,” said Athletic Director Andy Fee in a press release. “Coach Monson is committed to returning our program to the top of the Big West Conference.  I believe we are not far from that goal. I am committed to supporting Coach Monson and this team in our championship pursuits. We are very excited for next year’s recruiting class to arrive on campus and join ten returning student-athletes for what we believe will be a very strong season. Our program is in good hands with Coach Dan Monson guiding its direction.”

    Monson was happy with the vote of confidence from the administration.

    “I think this show that it’s a destination for me and my family. I’ve been here 11 years and to be able to say that we’re going to stay here for the foreseeable future is so exciting for all of us,” said Monson. “I think the other thing it says a lot about is who you’re working for. The people make the job. The commitment that president Conley and Andy Fee and the administration are making to the basketball program and the statement they are making with this contract is unbelievable and it lets me know I’m at the right place.”

    Ya think?

     

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  18. Braden Smith Commits to Purdue

    in Basketball Recruiting

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    1 hour ago, Billingsley99 said:

    Certain players make those around them better some for their play some for the attributes you discussed and some from the way they handle all of it.  You cannot have too many of those kind of guys in your program. You have 13 spots this kid deserves 1 of them

    Peyton Ramsey comes to mind.  But if I’m Smith I want to go somewhere and get starter minutes 

  21. Braden Smith Commits to Purdue

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    1 hour ago, Seeking6 said:

    I'm really torn. Kid has all the attributes we want in players....but size/strength to matchup with B10 guards? I don't know. Like I said. Really torn on this one.

    How would his game compare to Brody Boyd? Similar size it appears. Smith plays against higher level talent than Boyd did in HS. At Iowa, Boyd became a 10 pt, 2 assist guy by his Jr-Sr years, but never shot a high %.

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  23. '21-'22 National Hoops Scene

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    22 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

    Didn't see this before...

    10 million dollar buyout over the next 2 years too...He ain't goin nowhere...

    These buyouts are making it increasingly difficult to hire successful coaches from P5 programs. UCLA thought they had a deal with Jamie Dixon, then backed out when TCU wouldn't lower the buyout.

    Dixon’s $8-million buyout at Texas Christian became an insurmountable sticking point for both sides, according to multiple people close to the situation, with the Horned Frogs unwilling to lower the amount and the Bruins refusing to pay it even after identifying Dixon as their top candidate.

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