CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 When: Saturday, 2/17, 2pm ET on ESPN (Dan Dakich on the call) KenPom: Essentially a toss up, predicts Iowa 77-76 with a 47% chance for an IU win ESPN: 42% chance of an IU victory Vegas: IU -1 HTD's censured crystal ball: Iowa 81 IU 70 Iowa has not been an easy out at home recently. Since getting crushed by Purdue, they beat Wisconsin 85-67, Minnesota 94-80, and only lost to MSU 96-93. They have four guys averaging double figures, with Tyler Cook leading the way at 15. No one on the team averages more than 7 rebounds. They have some 3 point shooters, as Jordan Bohannon shoots 44%, and Miashe Dailey and Brady Ellingson both shoot 40%. Four Factors IU Iowa We are now the #1 defense in the B1G, conference games only considered. Meanwhile, Iowa is the WORST defense in the B1G, only considering conference games. They don't force turnovers and struggle to keep teams off the offensive glass. They also turn the ball over worse than everybody but Illinois, and we are the second best team in the league at turning the other team over. They are the best offensive rebounding team in the league, so Morgan, McSwain and Smith have their work cut out for them on the defensive glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Big game in terms of momentum down the stretch here, especially with the last two being tough games. Would be great to head into that Nebraska game with a good deal of momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohete15 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I expect a pretty good showing from us. Iowa is going to see a completely different team than they saw earlier this year at AH when we beat them handily. Not only from a performance standpoint, but from a personnel standpoint. Justin Smith played 7 minutes. McSwain played 4 and McRoberts played 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I will be at this game again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: I will be at this game again. Here's hoping you see a good outcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Before the season (and healthy) I was hoping for a split between this one and Nebraska. I would love it if that happened. I expect a back and forth game. Probably something in the 78-74 range. Not sure who wins. Hate needing road wins but to keep our momentum going (and before we play at Nebraska) this is almost a must win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Anybody heard anything about Green and how his leg is? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosiertildeath Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 UNFORTUNATELY , My new crystal Ball predicts IOWA 81 IU 70 !! For what it is worth , IOWA has always been a hard place for IU to win [ on the road] !! I hope that censured Crystal Ball is WRONG !! Go Hoosiers , Make MY Crystal Ball Look silly !! P.S. I see this as a MUST WIN GAME only in the sense that if IU is to make the "Big Dance" this season They need to win ALL of their remainINg Conference games to finish 11 & 7 in the conference race !! I see that as the ONLY way IU makes the Big Dance this season , UNLESS IU wins the post season BIG TEN TOURNAMENT and gets an automatic BID for winning the B10 Tournament ! I don't really see either scenario playing out that way , BUT that is why we play the GAME baby !! Go Hoosiers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 IU opens -1 in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Well, it shouldn't be hard to cover the spread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I am hoping to see a bounce back game for Green. I really think a large part of our improved play can be tied to his improved play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Actually I think a large part of our improved play has to do with Freddie. He’s not all anything, but he covers a world of sins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Actually I think a large part of our improved play has to do with Freddie. He’s not all anything, but he covers a world of sins! I agree that he is a large part too. The more mature Green we have seen has added som much needed additional scoring punch. Freddie has been solid rebounding and playing defense. It’s nice to have multiple guys stepping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: I agree that he is a large part too. The more mature Green we have seen has added som much needed additional scoring punch. Freddie has been solid rebounding and playing defense. It’s nice to have multiple guys stepping up. Absolutely agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 I should also say Green has been doing a good job of getting the ball to guys in position to score as well. He has helped our offense in multiple ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/02/16/ius-defensive-improvement-no-fluke-but-archie-miller-wants-more/344801002/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 IU wins. Dakich is annoying. Priller will not play. Fran will act bat-s-crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, 5fouls said: IU wins. Dakich is annoying. Priller will not play. Fran will act bat-s-crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: IU wins. Dakich is annoying. Priller will not play. Fran will act bat-s-crazy. If I watch it, DD will be on mute and I'll listen to Fisher using the link Snowling provided....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 We can win this one but honestly I think we have a much better chance to win on senior day against OSU than we do tomorrow. Hopefully we beat OSU and split one of the road games to get to 10-8. I'd be pretty happy with that all things considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohete15 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 4 hours ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/02/16/ius-defensive-improvement-no-fluke-but-archie-miller-wants-more/344801002/ “Pomeroy’s projections figured the Hoosiers would lose 15 of their final 16 conference games” Wow. Good call, KenPom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerHoosier Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 I see Archie starting to mould Green. His plays and passing have become more mature. Yes he still makes mistakes but his passing can be awesome sometimes which in turn helps the team. Him getting more run time has helped his confidence which in turn has helped his shooting. I also love to watch when his guy starts to out play him he tries to take it personal. Freddie playing and stepping up has been really good too. I just wished he would hit free throws at like a 70% clip rather than a 50% clip. At least that is what it feels like. You can see guys coming together and making their separate parts become a whole. Also it does seem like Archie likes his mobiles to be quick and mobile because of the major hedging going on then the recovery of the hedger and helper. Hope this trend keeps up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 9 hours ago, cohete15 said: “Pomeroy’s projections figured the Hoosiers would lose 15 of their final 16 conference games” Wow. Good call, KenPom. A testament to Archie vastly improving this team as the season has worn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Good guys win 73-57. I think our confidence is high and if we continue to get after it defensively, we earn a comfortable win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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