IUFLA Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) When: Sunday, January 22nd 12:00 pm EST Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana TV: CBS The 13-6 Spartans (5-3 in Big 10 play) come into Assembly Hall off a home win over a tough Rutgers team Izzo has been starting Jaden Akins, AJ Hoggard, Mady Sissoko, Joey Hauser, and Tyson Walker, but after last nights performance, I expect to see freshman Jaxon Kohler get a lot of minutes at the 5, if not the start over Sissoko. The 3 guard, 2 big lineup sets up well for us. They'll almost have to double, as Sissoko was getting abused by Cliff Omoyuri when they tried to single cover him. If they do, our shooters have to deliver. Michigan State will play hard, and has a good veteran core in Hoggard, Walker, and Hauser. They had Purdue all but beaten at home on Monday, but let it slip away. I'd expect to see... Sissoko-TJD Hauser-Geronimo Walker-Galloway Akins-Kopp Hoggard-JHS Those last two might flip, and we might see more of Bates and Gunn Sunday because of the 3 guard alignment...Pierre Brooks and Tre Holloman get minutes off the bench along with Kohler... Sparty is another tough opponent. They're 3rd in 3 point %, and are the best at guarding the 3 limiting opponents to 28%. Great FT shooting team at 80%. 9th in the conference in both offensive and defensive rating. They have the most difficult strength of schedule in our league and 4th in the country. They currently sit at #35 in KenPom, while IU is #20. Let's get back to .500 in conference and go from there! Edited January 20, 2023 by IUFLA 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadToZion Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Assembly Hall. Noon. CBS. MSU comes to town. Fans better be going ape shit. A win here and our season is back on track. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Michigan state is going to want a rock fight. We better come to fight. They are a make it ugly team. We don't want them gaining any confidence. Throw hard from the start. Continue to bring relentless d. Don't let anyone gain an inch to get steaky hot. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) One of the smaller MSU teams I can remember. I didn't realize Hoggard was just 6'3 **listed 6'4 on their program.... I was assuming he was 6'5+ Edited January 20, 2023 by btownqb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuthruandthru Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 I think it’s still important for us as fans to keep our expectations reasonable, even after these 2 solid wins. So I say IU wins by 57 in a close one 😂 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Another huge game. We can't afford another loss at home after the NW debacle. A win here puts us back at 0.500 in B1G play with a stretch coming up where we could put ourselves multiple games over that mark. Heck if we win this, with three straight quality wins we might be sniffing the top 25 again. Edited January 20, 2023 by Parakeet Jones 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Cautiously optimistic after the last two. No let ups! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euroclydon Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 MSU will not play like Wisconsin or Illinois. They will double TJD, crash the boards, and push to score in transition every chance they get. It's going to take a big effort by all because they won't sit back and let TJD dominate one-on-one matchups. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: When: Sunday, January 22nd 12:00 pm EST Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana TV: CBS The 13-6 Spartans (5-3 in Big 10 play) come into Assembly Hall off a home win over a tough Rutgers team Izzo has been starting Jaden Akins, AJ Hoggard, Mady Sissoko, Joey Hauser, and Tyson Walker, but after last nights performance, I expect to see freshman Jaxon Kohler get a lot of minutes at the 5, if not the start over Sissoko. The 3 guard, 2 big lineup sets up well for us. They'll almost have to double, as Sissoko was getting abused by Cliff Omoyuri when they tried to single cover him. If they do, our shooters have to deliver. Michigan State will play hard, and has a good veteran core in Hoggard, Walker, and Hauser. They had Purdue all but beaten at home on Monday, but let it slip away. I'd expect to see... Sissoko-TJD Hauser-Geronimo Walker-Galloway Akins-Kopp Hoggard-JHS Those last two might flip, and we might see more of Bates and Gunn Sunday because of the 3 guard alignment...Pierre Brooks and Tre Holloman get minutes off the bench along with Kohler... Sparty is another tough opponent. They're 3rd in 3 point %, and are the best at guarding the 3 limiting opponents to 28%. Great FT shooting team at 80%. 9th in the conference in both offensive and defensive rating. They have the most difficult strength of schedule in our league and 4th in the country. They currently sit at #35 in KenPom, while IU is #20. Let's get back to .500 in conference and go from there! You better believe Izzo is DEFINITELY going to double team TJD! Michigan State was doubling Rutgers' center, Omoruyi last night on and off. He finished with 12 pts and 12 rb's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) @IUFLA Love the pregame analysis, also would like to point out that Malik Hall won’t play, aka one of the best defenders (I think) Edited January 20, 2023 by Hoosierfan1901 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: @IUFLA Love the pregame analysis, also would like to point out that Malik Hall will won’t play, aka one of the best defenders (I think) Yeah, I put an article over in the IUBB thread where Izzo said he'd be out a while longer...should have hung it here...Thanks... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Hard to respect a team that lost to Northwestern at home. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 We just need to get another can out for Sparty. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euroclydon Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 One place where IU misses Race that we don't think about is his ability to bring the ball up against whatever big is guarding him. More often than not IU could get him the ball and let him bring it up while the guards head up court. And he was good being the pressure release if they threw it up court to him. To this point, IU has struggled to figure out even a decent press. It highlights the fact they don't have anyone who is truly strong with the dribble while X is on the bench. JHS and Galloway are decent at best right now and both picked up their dribble and turned their back to the press. Its going to cost IU again if they can't figure it out. You don't have to be the fastest but you have to be strong with your dribble, know where the press is coming from, and have teammates that move to open spots to receive the pass. Damon Bailey personally destroyed uk's press in '93(?) against elite athletes. It can be done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Euroclydon said: One place where IU misses Race that we don't think about is his ability to bring the ball up against whatever big is guarding him. More often than not IU could get him the ball and let him bring it up while the guards head up court. And he was good being the pressure release if they threw it up court to him. To this point, IU has struggled to figure out even a decent press. It highlights the fact they don't have anyone who is truly strong with the dribble while X is on the bench. JHS and Galloway are decent at best right now and both picked up their dribble and turned their back to the press. Its going to cost IU again if they can't figure it out. You don't have to be the fastest but you have to be strong with your dribble, know where the press is coming from, and have teammates that move to open spots to receive the pass. Damon Bailey personally destroyed uk's press in '93(?) against elite athletes. It can be done. Yeah, Gallo was especially bad about picking up his dribble in the corner as soon as he crossed half court. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Euroclydon said: One place where IU misses Race that we don't think about is his ability to bring the ball up against whatever big is guarding him. More often than not IU could get him the ball and let him bring it up while the guards head up court. And he was good being the pressure release if they threw it up court to him. To this point, IU has struggled to figure out even a decent press. It highlights the fact they don't have anyone who is truly strong with the dribble while X is on the bench. JHS and Galloway are decent at best right now and both picked up their dribble and turned their back to the press. Its going to cost IU again if they can't figure it out. You don't have to be the fastest but you have to be strong with your dribble, know where the press is coming from, and have teammates that move to open spots to receive the pass. Damon Bailey personally destroyed uk's press in '93(?) against elite athletes. It can be done. I am sure Woody will be addressing handling the press. I have faith he will get the fellas tuned in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, rico said: I am sure Woody will be addressing handling the press. I have faith he will get the fellas tuned in. I thought Tamar handled the press better than Trey... We didn't get a whole lot out of Tamar yesterday, but that was one semi-bright spot... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 So any suggestions as to what Spartan forum I should troll? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Bring this over from the other thread... Re Malik Hall's availability... From Jan 17th “I've tried to stay out of the medical side of it, but I do believe that he has a chance to play,” Izzo said. “Is it in a week? I doubt it. Is it in two weeks? Maybe. Is it in three weeks? Possibly. And then you restart the whole process of getting him back and getting him in.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Bring this over from the other thread... Re Malik Hall's availability... From Jan 17th “I've tried to stay out of the medical side of it, but I do believe that he has a chance to play,” Izzo said. “Is it in a week? I doubt it. Is it in two weeks? Maybe. Is it in three weeks? Possibly. And then you restart the whole process of getting him back and getting him in.” Believe they are expecting him to be out until like late February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: I'd expect to see... Sissoko-TJD Hauser-Geronimo Walker-Galloway Akins-Kopp Hoggard-JHS As good as Geronimo has been playing, I'm not sure I like him matched up on Hauser. I wonder about putting Bates in to start (instead of Geronimo) and putting Gallo on Hauser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 42 minutes ago, rico said: So any suggestions as to what Spartan forum I should troll? Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, tdhoosier said: As good as Geronimo has been playing, I'm not sure I like him matched up on Hauser. I wonder about putting Bates in to start (instead of Geronimo) and putting Gallo on Hauser. I don't know...I think Hauser is perfect for Geronimo...Not a real dribble drive guy...Not overly athletic...Not a great post up guy...He's a spot up shooter, good rebounder, and is excellent from the FT line... Geronimo is going to start...I've watched Woody too much to think he's going to bend to counter the other team...I know Geronimo looked a bit gimpy (hip?) during some of the game, but he was in there at the end... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, rico said: Bump I''ve been looking, but a bunch of them are pay sites...Greedy bastiges... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, IUFLA said: I don't know...I think Hauser is perfect for Geronimo...Not a real dribble drive guy...Not overly athletic...Not a great post up guy...He's a spot up shooter, good rebounder, and is excellent from the FT line... Geronimo is going to start...I've watched Woody too much to think he's going to bend to counter the other team...I know Geronimo looked a bit gimpy (hip?) during some of the game, but he was in there at the end... If I was betting, I definitely think Woody starts Geronimo. lol. My concern is that Hauser moves well without the ball and Geronimo has a tendency to get lost. Overall though, I think we match up pretty well against MSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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