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No bench players out played starters for the last ½ of the 23-24 season, but I always thought Gallo deserved to start during the time he came off the bench. Mainly last year and the year before. Bates had his flashes of brilliance, but got relegated to the bench the next game. Those 2 examples are the ones that come to my old, inactive mind, at this time. My point was that Woodson's stubbornness hurts the team, as evidenced by our record, and early exit from the tournaments (B1G & NCAA) Leal should have started over Cupps. Better defender, better shooter (inconsistent because of sporadic playing time IMO), and higher BBall IQ at this time. Cupps will no doubt improve, but I think Leal should have started over Cupps.

I'll always root for IU, but you can certainly color me frustrated about the inflexibility of Woodson's coaching. When something isn't working, you change it. Woodson appears to refuse to do so. If it hadn't been for injuries, the starting line up would not have changed for 2 years running. Even though some bench guys outplayed the starters. And that's only one example. There are tons more. So when next season starts, I'll be there watching, but my confidence level will be "tempered" until we start playing IU ball the way it's supposed to be played. Rant over. Go Hoosiers.

Nice caulking job, wouldn't you say ??

Moves without the ball very well. Hope our guys are taking notes.

Ostrella has the worst hands. That's about 3 muffs he's had this half.. Same outcome as a turnover

Maybe....but it sure would be fun to see Edey neutralized. And maybe even called for a foul (heaven forbid)

Even though I hope PU loses this, I'll love to see the match up between the Big from UConn against Edey. UConn big is athletic, only 2" shorter than Edey, and has just as much bulk. Edey just might get exposed big time for the slug he is.

TN is making major mistake by not fronting Edey and holding all the time. No surprise they've got a ton of fouls.

Funny...I've counted at least 4 and probably more like 6. And then there are all of the travels....

I think one of the reasons PU made a run, is because Knecht cooled off. Some on the bench, and some in the game late in the 1st half.

Too bad Fisch isn't making the call on the radio. I'm sick of Lapps incessant comments.

Sorry. Thought it was Knecht. Did we even go after Knecht?

How is the HELL did Woodson let Knecht get away??? Reports were he was ours, and then Barnes swoops in and "out closes" Woodson, the "closer"...

I certainly saw the "remnants" of a pony, or an entire herd of horses this past season. Had several thorough-breds but they under performed, save 1. I can't even imagine how bad we'll be next season if Woodson doesn't completely change his offensive playbook. He can recruit all the 5 stars he wants, but if he can't create an offensive & defensive strategy to maximize the teams talent, then we waste a ton of talent.

Admire your enthusiasm. Wish I could share it. (sigh) Until I see proof consistently on the floor, color me skeptical. Not dissing Bryson at all. I'm sure he's very good. And we'll certainly be better (but maybe not great) because of him.

Yeah, but mine is filled with red ink.

Agree that those guys improved their game. And some credit is due to the staff (I question how much actual 1:1 time Woodson spent with them), vs Jordy, Calbert, Ya, etc. But we haven't improved our game as a whole. In fact IMO it's gotten worse, much worse.

I lost the bar trivia contest last night by one point. The last question was, "Where do women have the curliest hair?" Apparently the correct answer is, Fiji.

I hope you're right. But once he gets NBA feedback, it could (not saying it will) change his mind. But maybe the portal closes before he gets that feedback. I don't keep up with all the ins and outs of the portal rules.

My concern with MM is that he gets NBA feedback and decides another school will be a better fit to get the experience he needs, vs (lets just say) what he's getting now. He wouldn't last 5 seconds in the portal before a ton of schools come begging.

Me?... Or the game? (you better say game....lol)

Better yet....copy it and use it !!

Sounds like "show me the money" !!

Just checked and what a lousy time for the IU/SC game 5 pm on Friday. Guess they don't want to interfere with the Men's games, but geeze.....