CauseThatsMyDJ Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 KenPom: Maryland 72-69, 40% chance of IU victory Vegas: Maryland -2 ESPN: 40% chance of IU victory Obviously the main issue preceding the game is the health of Juwan Morgan, which we reportedly will not hear about until some point tomorrow. Maryland is keyed by Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter, who both average double figures and shoot above 40% from 3 (47% for Huerter). Not allowing those two guys to go off from beyond the arc is paramount to our chances in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 PSU had 2 or 3 guys that were good 3point shooters (nothing like Huerter) and we made things difficult for them. If we can keep them from going bonkers from outside, I think we will have a chance to win.....if Morgan can play @ close to 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 57 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: KenPom: Maryland 72-69, 40% chance of IU victory Vegas: Maryland -2 ESPN: 40% chance of IU victory Obviously the main issue preceding the game is the health of Juwan Morgan, which we reportedly will not hear about until some point tomorrow. Maryland is keyed by Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter, who both average double figures and shoot above 40% from 3 (47% for Huerter). Not allowing those two guys to go off from beyond the arc is paramount to our chances in this game. Unfortunately we don't do that. One of them is going to go off big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 The first time I was Maryland play this year I had visions of Huerter going 11-13 behind the arc against us. If we don’t do a good job of defending the three it will be a long night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 No way we lose this game in Assembly Hall. We win even if Morgan is unable to play. For comparison sake, Maryland lost to MSU by 30. So, it's not like you can hold that loss against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I wouldn't say no way, but I fully expect our guys to come in particularly focused after getting embarrassed by MSU, and playing at home. If Morgan isn't playing, they will at least have had the time to prepare in advance of this game. I think we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, 5fouls said: No way we lose this game in Assembly Hall. We win even if Morgan is unable to play. For comparison sake, Maryland lost to MSU by 30. So, it's not like you can hold that loss against us. I don’t see how we have a good chance to win this game without Morgan. The offense has been absolutely atrocious every second he’s been off the court in Big Ten play. We’ll be hard pressed to break 50 points without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: I don’t see how we have a good chance to win this game without Morgan. The offense has been absolutely atrocious every second he’s been off the court in Big Ten play. We’ll be hard pressed to break 50 points without him. Secret weapon is about to be unleashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Just now, 5fouls said: Secret weapon is about to be unleashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Izzo is still a bigger butthole than Tugregon, IU wins by 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I think we win this won big if Morgan plays, small without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hopefully home court will help with or without. Can't get a good read on Maryland. Close losses to good teams, blowouts....seem to be all over the place. Are they dealing with injuries too? On a side note. Time to step up IU fans/students. Sick of seeing empty seats on TV. Get tickets to someone who will use them if not interested in going. For those headed to game from Indy please understand that just leaving work or home at 530 means you'll be late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 What bothers me about this game is the quick turnaround from Friday night, and then another even quicker one to travel to Illinois on Wednesday. If Morgan cannot play, that means one less player to spread minutes between, and less rest time for those playing. If Smith or McSwain get in quick foul trouble, you'll see guys playing extended minutes without the benefit of Archie's normal rotations. If Moore is ready, he should be the next guy up. If Priller is called upon to play any meaningful minutes, I am afraid we're in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 12 hours ago, FW_Hoosier said: Priller must show his killer moves to break their concentration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I have no idea on this one. If Smith and Moore can provide something and stay in the game and we can shoot better than we normally do and not have many turn overs we might have a chance. If we lose Smith and Moore to foul trouble and we shoot like normal I don't think we can pull it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 unfortunately without Morgan, i say we lose this one. I just don't see where the extra 16-20 points is going to come from with these guys. And he is one of our best rebounders and finishes well at the rim. I think our only hope is that RoJo has one of those 20+ shooting nights, we don't turn the ball over, and they are having an off shooting night. McBob is going to have to have a big night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonialcrester Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 IU 76-58. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Morgan is definitely out? We have no chance if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 With the news that Morgan Is out then here is my predictions Maryland 75 IU 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I haven't found anywhere that he is officially out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Dang it...where are all our on-campus members who see Morgan walking to class, etc.? We need onsite intelligence!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Dang it...where are all our on-campus members who see Morgan walking to class, etc.? We need onsite intelligence!!! Would you be willing to bet on whether he's in a boot? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 There is no official word about Morgan. Not sure where this started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: Would you be willing to bet on whether he's in a boot? haha I was picturing him in a boot when I posted. I'd say it's a given even if he's at least mostly healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: I was picturing him in a boot when I posted. I'd say it's a given even if he's at least mostly healthy. I've got a boot at the house, I'll wear it tonight for team unity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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