Reacher Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Things seem to have fallen in place for him. I can Green battling him for the scoring leader. Al would be in the mix too. I see that group leading the way. Could Justin come out on top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 No....but very happy for him to have a game like this out of the gate tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Just now, Seeking6 said: No....but very happy for him to have a game like this out of the gate tonight. I consider the exhibition his out of the gate game. Tonight the start of a pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 If Smith is our leading scorer, we will be in a whole lota trouble. I think he will have some holy $h1t nights where he goes off like MSU last year, but overall I think he will be better as garlic bread rather than the lasagna. But we need him to be REALLY GOOD garlic bread!!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 From Fischer's call of the game, it did NOT sound like Justin forced anything. He let the game come to him. And it also sounded like Justin hustled more tonite than he did all last year. If he continues to do that, he'll be dangerous to the opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1215 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 I expect 15-20 pts a game when he can physically dominate the competition. But a drop off to about 10 against better opponents. If he averages 12-15 a game this year that’s what I’m expecting. Which to me would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JugRox Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Smith is easily the most improved player on the team and the best all around at this point. Will that change? Probably... But he dominated on both ends of the floor tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 FINALLY Stopped listening to his dad. And started to listening to his coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, JugRox said: Smith is easily the most improved player on the team and the best all around at this point. Will that change? Probably... But he dominated on both ends of the floor tonight. How many times have I read posters in this forum thinking/hoping Smith would transfer...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, milehiiu said: FINALLY Stopped listening to his dad. And started to listening to his coach. Or there was another issue that is no longer here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeze106 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Whoa whoa... not so fast We’ve played two garbage opponents. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. While I am also excited about what I’ve heard/seen out of Smith so far, we as a fan base should know by now not to let our expectations get out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maud'Dib Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: How many times have I read posters in this forum thinking/hoping Smith would transfer...? Seems like we need a scapegoat to beat on every year, and last year he was it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU878176 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 I would bet on Green. Not to detract from Smith’s performance, in any way, but sometimes a player that is more athletic than any of the competition can play very well against less athletic players (like tonight) but their primary advantage is neutralized vs longer/bigger/athletic players. Very glad that it sounds as though Smith looked good (did not see the game), improved his handle, hit a three, sounds like he is on a good trajectory, etc but until the competition ramps up it is too early to wave a victory flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, milehiiu said: FINALLY Stopped listening to his dad. And started to listening to his coach. Miles...I don’t like to be a contrarian but how do you know that?? There is nothing to suggest Justin has never not listened to Coach. He is a smart good kid. Just because people don’t like his dads comments means absolutely nothing about the kid. I mean look at Lonzo Ball...if he listened to his dad he would be one messed up kid...lots of ball players have over zealous parents...doesn’t mean they speak for them or it makes a problem for the team or anything. Justin is like most college kids up and down with focus and consistency but I suspect as he gets more mature will see growth. I do think he feasts on these less athletic/smaller opponents and he will have to step it up another level agaisnt B1G foes but happy to see him off to a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU878176 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, dgambill said: Miles...I don’t like to be a contrarian but how do you know that?? There is nothing to suggest Justin has never not listened to Coach. He is a smart good kid. Just because people don’t like his dads comments means absolutely nothing about the kid. I mean look at Lonzo Ball...if he listened to his dad he would be one messed up kid...lots of ball players have over zealous parents...doesn’t mean they speak for them or it makes a problem for the team or anything. Justin is like most college kids up and down with focus and consistency but I suspect as he gets more mature will see growth. I do think he feasts on these less athletic/smaller opponents and he will have to step it up another level agaisnt B1G foes but happy to see him off to a good start. I’m with you. Never have understood why Smith got blamed, or it was assumed that Smith had a bad attitude, because of his dads tweets/posts last year. I’m sure there are TONS of player parents that are not happy with their kids playing time, how they are used etc but those parents do not tweet or post. It’s not Smith’s fault that his dad happens to be one that does tweet/posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 As long as he plays the 3 he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 52 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: How many times have I read posters in this forum thinking/hoping Smith would transfer...? I was one and boy was I wrong on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Reacher said: Things seem to have fallen in place for him. I can Green battling him for the scoring leader. Al would be in the mix too. I see that group leading the way. Could Justin come out on top? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: As long as he plays the 3 he can. Beat me to it 😑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachv Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Maud'Dib said: Seems like we need a scapegoat to beat on every year, and last year he was it not me. always been a fan of smith. he had a pretty good debut for a guy playing out of position at the 3. help me out hoopster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachv Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Maud'Dib said: Seems like we need a scapegoat to beat on every year, and last year he was it no escapegoats this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachv Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, IU878176 said: I’m with you. Never have understood why Smith got blamed, or it was assumed that Smith had a bad attitude, because of his dads tweets/posts last year. I’m sure there are TONS of player parents that are not happy with their kids playing time, how they are used etc but those parents do not tweet or post. It’s not Smith’s fault that his dad happens to be one that does tweet/posts. true. i hate my parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Can he? Yes. Should he? TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 8 hours ago, mjeze106 said: Whoa whoa... not so fast We’ve played two garbage opponents. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. While I am also excited about what I’ve heard/seen out of Smith so far, we as a fan base should know by now not to let our expectations get out of hand. I have never been on the Smith bandwagon. Give me five or six game performances like this against quality opponents and I might become a believer. Body him up and force him to shoot from the outside and you have stopped him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Well, anybody that can put up 24 points for 5 games in a row against quality opponents is likely a lottery pick. Maybe a tad too much to expect of any player? He played well. And he brings a TON to the team defensively, even against quality opponents. Justin has had his ups and downs. BUt it sure seems a lot of IU fans assume or expect the worst from him. I also think he is paying for the signs of his father, literally. It used to be Devonte, then Justin. Just makes me wonder who we pick next as the "expect the worst" player. (Jeff, I am not speaking directly to you beyond the 1st statement. Just quoted you as a jumping off point. 😀) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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