IUFLA Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 If anyone is wondering where we're improving... This year we rank 79th in 3 point shooting percentage (37%)... Last year we were 216th (33%) and the year before that 245th (32%) In our last 5 games (two of them losses) we're at 39% 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Big stakes for the Iowa game….. as a win by IU will put them in the 1900 wins club! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Shep Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 does any other major conference team have a 13 day gap between games over the holidays? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Coach Shep said: does any other major conference team have a 13 day gap between games over the holidays? XJ's fault? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Some of the press is starting to overlook us... We're not in the ESPN Power Rankings even though Xavier is in the waiting room... Didn't we beat them at their place? And 2 of the teams that beat us check in at #2 (Arizona) and #5 (Kansas)... And last night during the Ohio St-Northwestern game, Bardo and Kugler we're saying that Purdue and Wisconsin had "separated themselves" from the rest of the Big 10, and we're opining as to which team was #3... IU wasn't mentioned until pretty far along in the conversation when Bardo said we were "banged up" and losing XJ was too big a blow to overcome... Ok, overlook us at your peril... I hope we can serve a nice dish of crow later... Edited January 2, 2023 by IUFLA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Some of the press is starting to overlook us... We're not in the ESPN Power Rankings even though Xavier is in the waiting room... Even though we beat them at their place... And 2 of the teams that beat us check in at #2 (Arizona) and #5 (Kansas)... And last night during the Ohio St-Northwestern game, Bardo and Kugler we're saying that Purdue and Wisconsin had "separated themselves" from the rest of the Big 10, and we're opining as to which team was #3... IU wasn't mentioned until pretty far along in the conversation when Bardo said we were "banged up" and losing XJ was too big a blow to overcome... Ok, overlook us at your peril... I hope we can serve a nice dish of crow later... Other than our two games (Rutgers and Nebraska) and a couple of 5-minute stretches watching Purdue, I've not seen much of the Big Ten, so I can't really judge whether their observations are on target or not. That said, I'm not confident with how we are playing. We were truly non-competitive versus Kansas and Arizona. And, if not our most important player, X most certainly is in the top 2. As of right now, if we are in the running for the 3rd best team in conference, then the conference is way down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Other than our two games (Rutgers and Nebraska) and a couple of 5-minute stretches watching Purdue, I've not seen much of the Big Ten, so I can't really judge whether their observations are on target or not. That said, I'm not confident with how we are playing. We were truly non-competitive versus Kansas and Arizona. And, if not our most important player, X most certainly is in the top 2. As of right now, if we are in the running for the 3rd best team in conference, then the conference is way down. I wouldn't say we got "beat" at Rutgers, AZ, & KU. I'd say we got anililated. We didn't show up. That's a comment from Woody tonite on the radio show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Some of the press is starting to overlook us... We're not in the ESPN Power Rankings even though Xavier is in the waiting room... Didn't we beat them at their place? XJ had 23 and 7 in that game. Not sure we’d get that win right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: XJ had 23 and 7 in that game. Not sure we’d get that win right now. I guess we'll never know... But it is in the win column... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, IUFLA said: I guess we'll never know... But it is in the win column... And a very big one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94hoosier Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Not sure we are as good as we thought. But better than most are giving us credit for. Our 3 loses don’t look bad now. I know the scores were bad. It the Arizona game was closer than the score. Also have to like the way Bates is starting to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: Some of the press is starting to overlook us... We're not in the ESPN Power Rankings even though Xavier is in the waiting room... Didn't we beat them at their place? And 2 of the teams that beat us check in at #2 (Arizona) and #5 (Kansas)... And last night during the Ohio St-Northwestern game, Bardo and Kugler we're saying that Purdue and Wisconsin had "separated themselves" from the rest of the Big 10, and we're opining as to which team was #3... IU wasn't mentioned until pretty far along in the conversation when Bardo said we were "banged up" and losing XJ was too big a blow to overcome... Ok, overlook us at your peril... I hope we can serve a nice dish of crow later... Andy Katz ranks our win at Xavier 3rd best of the season so far. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/ranking-the-11-best-road-wins-so-far-and-how-they-could-matter-in-march Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Reacher said: Andy Katz ranks our win at Xavier 3rd best of the season so far. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/ranking-the-11-best-road-wins-so-far-and-how-they-could-matter-in-march Probably just went to #4, but it’s a big win 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Bates into the starting lineup, Galloway back to the bench. I think that is the right move for both players, and for the team. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 48 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: Bates into the starting lineup, Galloway back to the bench. I think that is the right move for both players, and for the team. Yep. I hope Tamar grabs that ring. Galloway is, IMO, best used as an energy guy to come in fresh and give opponents hell. If Tamar can channel his inner Calbert Cheaney, look out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Yep. I hope Tamar grabs that ring. Galloway is, IMO, best used as an energy guy to come in fresh and give opponents hell. If Tamar can channel his inner Calbert Cheaney, look out. I feel pretty comfortable saying Tamar has taken a step this season, but if he has another step or two to take with this opportunity that could really raise the ceiling for this team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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13th&Jackson Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 10 hours ago, KoB2011 said: Bates into the starting lineup, Galloway back to the bench. I think that is the right move for both players, and for the team. 10 hours ago, FKIM01 said: Yep. I hope Tamar grabs that ring. Galloway is, IMO, best used as an energy guy to come in fresh and give opponents hell. If Tamar can channel his inner Calbert Cheaney, look out. 9 hours ago, KoB2011 said: I feel pretty comfortable saying Tamar has taken a step this season, but if he has another step or two to take with this opportunity that could really raise the ceiling for this team. Health issues aside, this will go along way toward determining how the rest of this season plays out. If Tamar can consistently provide scoring and the perimeter shooting he's shown at times (especially if he can improve on the road, where he's struggled - combined for 7 points against Xav, Rutgers & KS), it could change the scouting report for this team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 34 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: Health issues aside, this will go along way toward determining how the rest of this season plays out. If Tamar can consistently provide scoring and the perimeter shooting he's shown at times (especially if he can improve on the road, where he's struggled - combined for 7 points against Xav, Rutgers & KS), it could change the scouting report for this team. 100%. I mean the talent level is there in the starting 5: JHS - 5 star recruit Bates - 5 star recruit Kopp - Top 100 5th year senior Race - 4 star 6th year senior TJD - 5 star senior We've got an obvious hole in our perimeter depth without X, but if we don't get anymore injuries we still have plenty of talent in the guys we do have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo123 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Where are you guys seeing progress? You list all the stats and for what ever reason a ranking of 15. The proof is in the pudding. We are still soft. When team is aggressive we fold. If we miss our first shot, heads drop? The five stars are not working for us. We need to those hard nose lunch pail punch you in the nose if you touch my food kind of players. You know the ones that dont really give a shit about an NIL deal. Attitude is not everything, but it's huge. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: 100%. I mean the talent level is there in the starting 5: JHS - 5 star recruit Bates - 5 star recruit Kopp - Top 100 5th year senior Race - 4 star 6th year senior TJD - 5 star senior We've got an obvious hole in our perimeter depth without X, but if we don't get anymore injuries we still have plenty of talent in the guys we do have. No doubt, but here's the frustrating part. Here's Rutgers roster: Omoruyi 4 star, #51 Mulcahy 3 star, #156 Mag 3 star, #212 Simpson, 3 star, #245 McConnell 3 star, #335 Spencer, unranked Those guys own IU and Purdue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdue7 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Such a bizarre game. Iowa is a dumpster fire 🔥 IU just had a month off Why do I get the feeling someone comes out with intensity and trucks the opponent…. Time for the 5 stars to step up and lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo123 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: No doubt, but here's the frustrating part. Here's Rutgers roster: Omoruyi 4 star, #51 Mulcahy 3 star, #156 Mag 3 star, #212 Simpson, 3 star, #245 McConnell 3 star, #335 Spencer, unranked Those guys own IU and Purdue. What this shows is. We still don't have the right players or coach. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, jojo123 said: What this shows is. We still don't have the right players or coach. Funny how CTC and CAM were at least given three years to bring in and develop their players and team, and you won’t give CMW 1 1/2 years?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Funny how CTC and CAM were at least given three years to bring in and develop their players and team, and you won’t give CMW 1 1/2 years?? We have only played 1 game against "real" competition this year at full strength (@Xavier) and we won. TJD has lost his explosiveness with the back issue, JHS sat for a few of the big games, we lost X in the middle of one of the big games. That is arguably our top 3 players being banged up, hobbled, or out. That is tough, I don't care who you are or what kind of coach you are, having 1-3 of your top 3 players out at any given time is hard to make up for on the fly. My biggest concern at the moment was that they didn't seem super confident on TJD being back. He has had the better part of a month with no games. I am hoping that is a bit of gamesmanship, if it isn't, this could be a more serious nagging problem that can/will hurt us in conference. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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