IUFLA Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) When: Saturday, January 28th 8:00 pm EST Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana TV: Fox The Buckeyes come into Assembley Hall having lost 6 of their last 7 and sit at 11-9 overall and 3-6 in Big 10 action, Chris Holtmann is in his 6th year at OSU (183-118) Brice Sensabaugh might be OSU's second straight Big 10 Freshman of the year. He's a 3 level scorer that just has a knack for finding the basket. He's shooting 49% from 3 in conference play. Decent rebounder too, but not a good defender. Oklahoma State Transfer Issac Likekele who has has started the last two games, is not much of an outside threat, but a stout defender. Zed Key mans the middle, and is a good post scorer and has developed somewhat of an outside game, but he's a bumper and grinder that has been hindered by a shoulder ailment. West Virginia transfer Sean McNeil is another oustside threat shooting 40% from 3. Freshman Bruce Thornton is the PG and also shoots over 40% from the arc. Off the bench the Buckeyes have Justice Sueing back after missing all of last year with an injury, but he's not the same player he was 2 years ago.. Wright State transfer Tanner Holden is a 50% 3 point shooter who was a volume scorer for the Raiders. Freshmen Roddy Gayle and Felix Okpara see double digit minutes off the bench as well. Ohio State is 1st in the conference in 3 point % at 42%. 3rd in ORtg and 7th in DRtg. They do have a dynamic offense that moves the ball well when they're on, but I sensed some chemistry issues in their loss at Nebraska, where Sensabaugh missed his first 8 shots and the Buckeyes had to dig out of a hole. There was some bad body language by the upper classmen during that one. Very winnable game for us, but as we've seen any team in the Big 10 can beat you. Ohio State is 1-4 on the road in the Big 10, and Sensabaugh hasn't been quite as effective on the road as he has been at home. Play our D, go to Trayce A LOT as he dominated Key in our first meeting with the Bucks last year. Hopefully our outside shooting comes back a little and we can come out with a home win... Edited January 26, 2023 by IUFLA 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 1901’s unofficial Injury/Depth report OSU at least plays about 9 deep in their games from what I’ve seen. While they are 11-9, they are talented and a lot of their losses have been moderately close in their 6 out of 7 skid (Largest loss was to Illinois by 9). But what I have seen from them, they are not a lay over. Sensabaugh is such a talented player and will be tough to go up against, Thornton is shooting 42% from the 3, Likekele will likely start again, McNeil is known as a knock down shooter, Key has had his moments, but is completely banged up. Sueing can provide a spark off the bench, but is prone to fouls a lot. Some other guys are G Holden, G Gayle, and C Okpara Injury report: F/C Zed Key is probable to play, although is recovering from an injury and recent a Knee injury from Iowa. His mobility was very limited in the Illinois game. C Felix Okpara is currently questionable for Saturday, as he was seen in a boot after OSU’s loss to Illinois Edited January 26, 2023 by Hoosierfan1901 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 Should be a win, but they have enough talent no to take them lightly. Especially since they have that cornered, wounded animal thing going on. This is a great opportunity to get two games above 0.500 in conference as well as to get back in the top 25. In spite of their recent slide, OSU has a decent NET ranking too so it would be a good win in that regard as well. The Assembly Hall should be rocking and I look for them to come out with a fire and focus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 Currently, a win would be considered as a Q1 win, since OSU is 27 in the NET rankings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Hoosier Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Currently, a win would be considered as a Q1 win, since OSU is 27 in the NET rankings It would be nice if they started winning a little and stayed in that category edit: AFTER we beat them, of course Edited January 26, 2023 by 02Hoosier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 About time @IUFLA. The natives were getting restless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: About time @IUFLA. The natives were getting restless. Short turnaround hurts everybody 🙂 Edited January 27, 2023 by IUFLA 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawatchHoosier Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: Ohio State is 1st in the conference in 3 point % at 42%. Thanks for the detailed writeup! As you said this is a very winnable game but every time I read a stat like this the I get the Heebie-jeebies. Edited January 27, 2023 by SawatchHoosier 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawatchHoosier Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Currently, a win would be considered as a Q1 win, since OSU is 27 in the NET rankings Based on Kenpom and NET rankings Ohio State will probably leap frog Indiana after losing by 20. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Kenpom OSU 20, IU 23. We are a 3 point favorite at home. Do not sleep on OSU. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euroclydon Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 OSU is vulnerable but IU has to give a better effort overall than what they put up against Minny. The home crowd will be important. Biggest concern - TJD will eventually have just a good game and not dominate as he has of late. The idea of a fifth straight conference win seemed impossible just weeks ago. Go IU! Feel better Coach Woodson. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 This is a must game. Lose it and momentum stalls heading on the road to face Maryland, who is playing pretty good ball lately. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Rebounding and the inside game are really key here...Ohio State has been getting killed on the boards in their last 2 games (Illinois loss and Iowa win) . In our game last year at IU, TJD went for 27 points and 12 rebounds (and threw the ball off Joey Brunk's head!) while Key had 2 points, and 3 boards...We have to hit the open looks we get from 3 as well... Figuring the matchups... JHS-Thornton Trey-McNeil Kopp-Likekele Race-Sensabaugh TJD-Key Not sure about the Sensabaugh or Likekele matchups...Sensabaugh is pretty quick for a big kid, and Race's height advantage might be a factor...But can Race guard him on the perimeter and dribble/drive? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Admittedly I have no clue what the Covid rules are down in Monroe County but does Coach have a chance to be back for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Admittedly I have no clue what the Covid rules are down in Monroe County but does Coach have a chance to be back for this one? Coach identifies as living in Jackson Co.... he's good to go. 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Admittedly I have no clue what the Covid rules are down in Monroe County but does Coach have a chance to be back for this one? There aren't really any steadfast rules anymore. Just guidelines. IU recommends isolating for 5 days. I would imagine he'll be back as long as he's feeling like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, btownqb said: Coach identifies as living in Jackson Co.... he's good to go. Interesting.... he said his home is in Bloomington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 30 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Rebounding and the inside game are really key here...Ohio State has been getting killed on the boards in their last 2 games (Illinois loss and Iowa win) . In our game last year at IU, TJD went for 27 points and 12 rebounds (and threw the ball off Joey Brunk's head!) while Key had 2 points, and 3 boards...We have to hit the open looks we get from 3 as well... Figuring the matchups... JHS-Thornton Trey-McNeil Kopp-Likekele Race-Sensabaugh TJD-Key Not sure about the Sensabaugh or Likekele matchups...Sensabaugh is pretty quick for a big kid, and Race's height advantage might be a factor...But can Race guard him on the perimeter and dribble/drive? https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-basketball/2023/01/137099/ohio-state-rebounding-deficits-becoming-more-frequent-amid-rough-stretch-through-january 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said: Interesting.... he said his home is in Bloomington. I think this buzzed right over your head man. zooom. lol "identifies" as. It made me spit my coffee a little. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: I think this buzzed right over your head man. zooom. lol "identifies" as. It made me spit my coffee a little. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 I liked Thornton when Archie recruited him. Tough kid with a good game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I liked Thornton when Archie recruited him. Tough kid with a good game. Lotta good freshmen point guards this year in the Big 10... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) No letdown! Last game was a letdown and we escaped. Show up like we have recently, no excuses. OSU has no business beating us at home. And only favored by 3. Give me the Hoosiers. Edited January 27, 2023 by kyhoosier29 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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