Hoosier4Life53

We might have an outside chance for the tournament, if we win three in the BTT, and get to the championship game.  We’d finish 21-14 and that just might do it (wishful thinking)….at worst, we’re definitely in the NIT.

6 minutes ago, dgambill said:

Does Jalen Blackman have eligibility?? Couldn’t we use his shooting?

He had 43 today in the ASUN championship game…5-9 from three.

He should be a no brainer, if he hits the portal. 

Great win despite only 8 pts from our guards. Let me say that again…8 pts!

Well, this is the season in a nutshell….up by 17, and then blow it with turnovers and poor defense.

Anybody going to guard the 3 pt line?

What is it with this team trying to close out a half on a positive note?

3 hours ago, Hoosier4Life53 said:

This is the type of guy that transfers to Wisconsin, Illinois or Iowa, and absolutely kills us.

I may be wrong, but I think part of the problem with our recruiting is that we focus too much on 5 stars, and ignore guys like this. Maybe we’ll get to the point again where we have our pick of the “elite” talent, but we’re nowhere near that right now.

2 hours ago, BGleas said:

 

 

This is the type of guy that transfers to Wisconsin, Illinois or Iowa, and absolutely kills us.

1 minute ago, FritzIam4IU said:

Maybe. It will depend on what other projected 4/5 seeds do this week. The Iowa w should help.

Won’t matter, if Holmes isn’t healthy and at full strength. 

They were lost without Holmes, and played with zero confidence, but the right decision to save her for the NCAA tournament. 

1 minute ago, HoosierDom said:

I don't mean to defend him too much, but what was he supposed to do with this team? Have Cupps score 20 a night? X? There just weren't options. Certainly the roster is his fault, but he at least tried to get guys like Love and Knecht.

As disappointing as this is, I’m more concerned that we may have a mass exodus once the season’s over. I hope I’m wrong, but this could just be the beginning of a complete rebuild.

31 minutes ago, MoyeCowbell said:

What stinks for me as a fan is the fact that buying players for the now eliminates the (potential) joy of seeing some develop and grow in their careers. Some players don't get it until they're upperclassmen. Watching Victor Oladipo become Victor OLADIPO!! took time, and it was a wonderful thing to see. His blossoming was enjoyable because of where he started and where he ended up.

It's highly unlikely Kaleb Banks or CJ Gunn return -- and I mean this with the utmost sincerity -- it sucks that we won't get the chance to see their possible growth. Of course they are responsible for their own effort, but the downside to constantly buying players is that we eliminate the chances of seeing the next Haston, Wilmont, Evans, Coverdale, etc. growing and succeeding (and truly becoming) Indiana Hoosiers.

It does suck, but that’s the world we live in today, and it isn’t going to get any better, so we have to adapt. I hate it, but there’s no going back, and the days of developing players will be the exception not the rule. 

5 minutes ago, Inequality said:

Makes complete sense. Beef up NIL funds to buy the best players available in order to keep Woodson. Not surprising

Like it or not, that’s the reality (NIL/Portal) of college basketball in today’s world regardless of the coach…get used to it. Nick Saban came out this week, and basically said that’s why he retired. 

3 hours ago, IUFLA said:

I'm so happy for this kid... 

It doesn’t get much better than watching the Hoosiers win at Minnesota, and then tune into the Warriors game and watch TJD have an unreal performance!

2 minutes ago, 3Ballin said:

Ok, Banks hasnt played in weeks but gets garbage time tonight??  🤔🤷‍♂️

He’s gone 

1 minute ago, Euroclydon said:

X has to be drunk, high or both. 

He’s been so bad tonight!

41 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

Sorry on the requote. I'll just add this. Complain all you want about play, missed recruits, losing record, style of play,etc.....but some of the amateur hour stuff going on in our fanbase has me as disappointed as I've ever been.

All in the name of defending a position or a side. It's sophomoric and amateur hour....and the people who like or support some of this stuff shows their colors as well. 

Again. Constructive criticism sure....but some of the stuff all over IU Basketball right now is just straight bush league.

Thank you!

One thing that hasn’t really been discussed is if the players still support Coach Woodson…any inside information on that? 

7 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said:

I just don’t see them pulling the plug unless there’s a lot behind the scenes that isn’t public knowledge. As much as I’m convinced it was a bad hire, I’ve remained in the camp that there was zero chance he’d be fired this year. 

Agree

What difference a team makes when you get 33 pts from your guards!

Here comes the blowout…I’m switching to the women’s game on Peacock.

I can’t remember one game the entire season where we closed out the 1st half on a strong note.

2 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

I wonder if there are more than 5 people who aren't a fan of these two teams watching? This is rough. 

It’s sad☹️

2 minutes ago, DWB said:

I've intentionally stayed out of this discussion because I figured one of you more seasoned observers would bring it up, but so far I haven't seen it.

First off, I REALLY wanted Woody to succeed. No reservations about it. But...he hasn't.

And I have a theory, and it's just that...a theory. The vast majority of Woody's life has been in the NBA. Only 4 years @ IU, and 30+ years in the league. They play (or used to) 82 games a year. No NBA team EVER comes close to an undefeated season. And in Woody's tenure, he became "accustomed" to losing. The question was how many?

To me, he just seems all too comfortable with losing, and "gotta keep working" and moving on to the next game, almost like there are an infinite number of games to make it work.  His reluctance to make adjustments to starting lineups is frustrating to me, always has been. Even when a bench player far exceeds a starter's production, he sometimes doesn't even get into the next game, much less get a starting position, or major minutes.

Our fundamentals stink, offense is in slow-mo most of the time, and no real leadership IMO.

Now I'm sure Woody has forgotten more about the game, than I'll ever know. But in life, some things are obvious, even to casual observers.

Good point about the NBA….with a schedule of 82 games, a loss here and there is no big deal, so you move on to the next game. Unfortunately, you don’t have that luxury in college, and that may affect his decision making. We’ll see if he adapts next year assuming he’s back.

2 hours ago, Euroclydon said:

Defense and rebounding.

If IU wants to win this game (any game) and have hope of a potential run in the conf tourney, they have to become a defensive brick wall and a rebounding force.

Mindset change. Focus change. Tempo change. Lineup change. Whatever it takes. The goal has to be holding their opponent to 60 points. That's really their best chance when you can't count on your own shooting and scoring.

X is back. He may not score but he has to defend. Trey has to be Trey. The bigs have to defend and limit their fouls. Everyone has to rebound.

But somebody has to make 3s for us to win!