Artesian_86 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Sounds like Kansas fans think this is an horrific matchup for them Kansas message board... soapboxstew Posted on 20 hrs, , User Since 168 months ago, User Post Count: 11154 20 hrs 168 months 11154 Indiana is basically the polar opposite of Mizzou. Whereas Mizzou was a fantastic matchup for us- Indiana is a horrific matchup for us. It all starts with KJ having to check Indiana’s Senior, pre-season AA, B1G 10 POY, 1st team All Defense, Trayce Jackson-Davis. JD is an elite post scorer with a freakishly long frame and and a once in a generation second jump (as Bill Self said, his second jump is only comparable to Wiggins in his entire time coaching). Meaning he is a downright extraordinary offensive rebounder- especially off his own misses. His length and quick step also make him a great shot blocker; and the shots he doesn’t block, he alters. So we’ll labor at the rim. We’ll labor for defensive rebounds- and in turn give up offensive rebounds. JD may well be the worst big for us to go against in all of college basketball. Look for us to double every time he gets the ball in the post. Which should speed them up a bit and keep our own defense active and tuned up for tipped balls. Hopefully, we can force a boatload of turnovers and run; because we will have to hunt easy offense. In the half court on offense, we will have all kinds of issues scoring at the rim. It’s not like we’ll be able to middle screen them to death like we did to Mizzou. JD will not be face guarding KJ. In fact, I don’t see Indiana doing much help defense at all outside of JD blocking shots right at the rim. KJ will be swallowed up and taken out of the game completely, and we won’t be able to dump it off to him if JD challenges the driver because of JD’s second jump; and KJ is not near big or strong enough to body JD out of the way of our drivers. So, we have to shoot 3s. We need points from Grady (in both halves) and from McCullar from the perimeter. We need Janlen to hit a few as well and take any open 15-18ft jumpers he gets. We’ll have a better chance at offensive rebounds from longer shots. I like like the way we matchup with their guards on both ends, even though they don’t turn it over much. They have a sharp shooter in Kopp, who doesn’t get enough minutes for some reason. This will be a homecoming for Tamar Bates (who is from KC), and as a 16% 3pt shooter, look for him to hit his first 5 in a row.. All-in-all, we can win this one in Allen. But we will be facing a bad matchup. We’ve had more than a week (going back to before Mizzou) to practice the double team down low that we will see in this game- and it could be the missing ingredient to our season. But gamblers, stay away from this one. I can honestly see just about any outcome. Both teams haven’t played in a week. Indiana will be coming in hungry; we’re at home. Anything can happen. I just want to see if we can muster an effective double team. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 I wonder if this guy even knows who our coach is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inequality Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 28 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I wonder if this guy even knows who our coach is? He’s pretty much spot on though. The last 4 years, opposing teams only had to double down on Trace. Maybe even piss off the IU guards early with some cheap shot fouls and take their head out of the game. Force IU build a brick wall with their terrible shooting. Rebound, rebound, rebound. Defense has to lead to offense. Trace has to be on point with his bunnies and some shots dropping in from someone would be helpful to have a chance at leaving Allen field house with a dub. Fight, scratch and claw if you want it as this one won’t be easy. Hopefully Jalen can play. Go Hoosiers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inequality Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnet550 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Inequality said: Probably reading too much into it but interesting they'd start the video with JHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zville Hoosier Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 KU a 6 point favorite. I get the home court advantage but 6 seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 34 minutes ago, Zville Hoosier said: KU a 6 point favorite. I get the home court advantage but 6 seems Seems low! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, kyhoosier29 said: Seems low! Probably because KU is on break 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zville Hoosier Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 hours ago, kyhoosier29 said: Seems low! I forgot to finish my thought but I guess I thought it seemed a tad high, was thinking 4-4.5. I just feel we match up much better than vs AZ but that was neutral court. Guess we’ll find out in 14 hours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Seems like IU fans are flooding Kansas! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippopotamo Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 I’ve seen tons of IU fans here in Lawrence. A bunch at the hotel we’re staying at and quite a few out and about last night. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Someone posted a video last night on twitter to me is the key to game. Kansas likes to double block so how quickly TJD can A)get the basket or B)get the ball out of his hands to either open 3 or a cutter is key for us I believe. Hopefully we come out strong. Don't want to spot a great team 15 point lead like we did vs Zona. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 55 minutes ago, Hippopotamo said: I’ve seen tons of IU fans here in Lawrence. A bunch at the hotel we’re staying at and quite a few out and about last night. That's great to hear. Hope they are rewarded with a win! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Seems JHS is a go. Line fell to +5.5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippopotamo Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Saw Dick Vitale at the hotel breakfast. Also 99% were Hoosier fans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Really hope this team can rebound (north on the boards and after the loss) to get the win. Kansas is a very good team, but if IU can stay focused on defense, it will keep them in any game. Hope TJD and JHS are healthy, and have a collective group effort get the win. Just want a hard fought competitive game. Hope for a Hoosier win, but just keep it close and fight hard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between2Halls Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 JHS gets the start! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: JHS gets the start! That’s a good sign! And if there are enough IU fans there to lessen the roar of the KU crowd, that will help as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Did I just hear that in 20 years at KU Self has only lost 18 home games. wow. Great opportunities for our Hoosiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe_Hoopsier Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Did I just hear that in 20 years at KU Self has only lost 18 home games. wow. Great opportunities for our Hoosiers. DF said 16. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: DF said 16. Crazy impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Nice to see the shooting has improved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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