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I think UConn is the only team left in the tournament that can beat Purdue…and even then it’s going to depend how the refs call it. Tennessee has nothing for them they’ve already shown that this year and Duke Nc St don’t have the size.  Hard to decide who to root for. UConn who is replacing us as a blue blood or Purdue who will make this board insufferable. I have to say probably Purdue though…that should be the slap in the face the university needs to wake up and right the ship and stop allowing them to own the state and our players.

19 minutes ago, btownqb said:

This kid is 17 years old right now!! 

I see this all the time with young players. It’s important to play them with strong veterans and strong players…that way they aren’t the needing to be the focal point of the offense when they come in with the second unit. Allows them to let the game come to them. We also lose leads and struggle to find consistent scoring off the bench…Galloway was a much better shooter and more effective player coming off the bench. He will be 18 and while I wish we had guys older and better to start…at this point the roster doesn’t have many options.

5 minutes ago, MrsStoller said:

I think UConn can beat Purdue. 

Gotta get there. But tourney really rewarded UConn and Purdue. Put them super close to home all the way to the final four…and gave them teams in their bracket that they’ve either beat before or matched up well with. It was a good draw for both. 

Your best hope is to make Edey beat you and lock down the shooters. Attack them at the rim and hit timely 3s….but you gotta attack them off the dribble. No one they’ve played yet have the players to give them issue. Sure say Alabama or some hot shooting 3 pt team could beat them but otherwise you need huge size to guard Edey 1-1 and athleticism to expose their guards.

That last play right there is how you attack Edey…get into his body…don’t shy away.

4 minutes ago, Sea Turtle said:

Purdue is going to win it all I'm afraid. They're just too strong inside and out.

Indiana should take notes on how to build a program. There is no reason why we can't be Purdue on steroids and be strong every year. 

UConn matches up well with them. Teams like UNC and Kentucky did as well. Not many do.

Just now, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Gonzaga just needed to shoot well to have a chance 

Well to obviously if someone has a hot game from 3…but Gonzaga doesn’t shoot the 3 well. I suppose if Creighton had a lights out game maybe but all things equal none in the bracket matched up well. 

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Wonder who Purdue’s opponent will be on Sunday

I didn’t see any team matching up well in their bracket. There were some other teams in the tournament that I thought could beat them but not in their bracket. They will be in the final four. Told everyone Gonzaga had no shot.

50 minutes ago, BruceDouglas said:

 

I swear the Gonzaga kids reaction was the same as Lokis… RIP #0 need to put a little cross in the paint so everyone can remember him as they drive by for a layup.

Just can’t keep having those early deficits that we have to dig out of. I think all our losses this year happened that way. But a great game and maybe the closest SC will have the rest of the way.

7 hours ago, IowaHoosierFan said:

From the videos i have seen, he doesn't look better than liam.  But that is just me.  I am going to agree with btown in that he doesn't look like a starter, but more of a 15-20min guy off the bench.  Liam was a day 1 starter level talent though.  I honestly don't think this kid is a 5* level talent from the little i have seen.  But i know nothing about anything so take for what its worth.

Personally…I’d rather start him and let him play off more skilled guys that will take the pressure off. I’d bring in Galloway off the bench to be that energy spark plug and initiate offense in the second unit who will benefit from his play making ability. Won’t happen but that’s what I would like to see.

1 minute ago, bronkonagurski said:

Good riddance to Arizona. Annoying coach, annoying team.

Totally out coached.

Could be a flash back to 1980 for Clemson/Purdue.

14 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said:

Does anyone have a breakdown of his stats over the last 2 years?  I couldn't find anything other than some USA stats.  What is his shooting percentage?  Free throws?  3pts?  Just like to see what he did recently.  

Great pick up.  He plays the 3, Mbako goes to the 4 and MR to the 5.  Pick up a CG, 2x SG and a PG and we're good

Dynamic point guard…couple shooters and back up big/rim protector.

12 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

Plus he gets more playing time because DG is a dumb dumb who wouldn’t surprise me if they traded in the offseason especially with how much Trayce has came along and Trayce isn’t a trouble maker.

Yep GS should have transitioned off Draymond and Klay and never added Paul. If they wanted another window with Steph they should have full on tore it down after their championship and definitely last year for a quick reload.

3 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

He's going to be the hidden gem from that draft, and a great example of staying that one extra year.  If he didn't come back as a senior, he wouldn't have had the ball handling skills he does now, and wouldn't have had that little bit of an edge he plays with. 

I still want to see him channel his dad and go full on 1998-power-forward for just a game or two though.  😂

It’s also about being in the right situation….playing in GS is a bigs dream….the spacing and attention that Curry, Thompson and company provide…the vision of Paul…helps him tremendously. Trayce fits the pro game much better than banging in the B1G with 7’0 280 centers night in and out playing back to basket. He plays well facing up and in space where he can use his athleticism.

On 3/26/2024 at 4:43 PM, Indykev said:

it used to be if you build it they will come, now its offer the biggest bag and they will come.

Yep…no doubt the playing time and money we could offer played a huge roll in us jumping in on this one. To me this is less about Coach Woodson and it’s purely being IU and the current empty roster that landed this kid. 

6 hours ago, KDB said:

Fundamentally pretty sound. Quick release on his three (like to know his splits), gets to his spots. Good athleticism. A bit slim so he won’t be able to back down much stronger guards next year so he is going to have to find other ways to get to his shot…but yes this is a good pickup.

5 hours ago, Maedhros said:

I graduated with about 750 or so. By the time my youngest sister graduated nine years later, her graduating class was literally double the size.

Yep…some areas have really grown fast…combine that with school consolidations plus the loss of manufacturing jobs in some areas and it’s changed a lot of the demographics. People that used to live in small urban towns to send their kids to a small local school no longer have a reason to live there…town dies when school closes and it just speeds up the process of migration.

9 minutes ago, Purdue7 said:

You know MM & MR are getting strong ass offers 💰💰💰

If you recruited the kid in HS…you already have their contacts…and you will just keep reaching out all season long. Imo this is something the B1G should put a stop to. If another B1G coach reaches out before a kid enters the portal…suspensions to the coaching staff.

On 3/25/2024 at 2:02 PM, Indykev said:

grow up its a f'ing joke

I actually think IU men’s basketball is the joke. The women’s team is very enjoyable to watch…wish I could say the same about the men.

On 3/27/2024 at 9:41 AM, btownqb said:

@IU Scott I know this goes against the myths that Ballard doesn't spend money... 

 

Ouch. Now we realize it's actually a business and these aren't pawns. 

Live in Texas with no income tax in one of the most culturally diverse large cities in America playing for a defensive minded coach or come to Indy for a little more money but probably lose it in taxes….not a tough decision. I’d pick Houston too.

18 hours ago, KDB said:

Jalen Blackmon in the portal.

Man he looked terrible vs UConn…I was interested for a minute but definitely second guessing myself.

Imo which counts for nothing….kid is super raw and would need a ton of good coaching….big project and kids like this don’t seem to stick around for that these days.

Calipari coming back so all this is moot.