Hoosierhoopster Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Is getting due recognition in the post game thread but man, he deserves his own thread. In the words of Pat Chambers after the game, “I thought his job late on Lamar was fantastic” - it was. Lamar btw took 27 shots and 8 FT’s to get to 29. So Race finished with 8, 4 and a block — but that’s only a little reflective of his contributions. When he was brought back in the energy level changed, he plays really well with TJD, and we got the lead back. The toughness this kid brings, the energy and fight, is infectious too. Just look at the way Smith was fighting today — itself great to see — Race, who missed the game at PSU, I think is probably right up there in the most important player discussion right now. Way to go Race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I love Race...he is a gamer for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 When I first saw Race play this year, I thought he'd get very limited minutes to give another big a blow. But now...he's earned a starting spot and every minute his body will allow. The kid does anything and everything you ask, and more... (And I think his offense is starting to come around big time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, IDontWannaLargeFarva2 said: Brunk has served his role. He bridged the gap until Race was ready to play big minutes. Now we need to move forward with Brunk as our 1st big off the bench. The mobility and versatility with Race in the lineup, gives us something we haven’t had yet in the Miller era. Not to mention he gets his hand on seemingly every ball when rebounding and playing defense. If you look at Archie’s Dayton teams, they were filled with players like Race who did nothing but crash the boards and attack the rim. All of them 6’5- 6’9 hybrids that didn’t have a true position but knew how to draw fouls, play defense and go balls to the wall. Brunk still has an important part to play...but some teams he doesn’t match up well against. Purdue will be a big game for Brunk, teams like OSU with Wesson. But teams with more athletic bigs Race is the guy the rest of the way. Him and Trayce are active and hard working. We will still face a few teams that employ those traditional bigs and need Brunk but the emergence of Race has me feeling better about this year...next and the next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 45 minutes ago, rico said: I love Race...he is a gamer for sure. Indeed...makes me less nervous about our bigs going into 2022. We may lose Trayce but Race is going to be a load for other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaloisGroupe Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I've been waiting for a thread on Race for awhile... I can't help but notice that when he is fully healthy we tend to win more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, GaloisGroupe said: I've been waiting for a thread on Race for awhile... I can't help but notice that when he is fully healthy we tend to win more He even has ate into some of Justin’s minutes too and it doesn’t seem that Smith has been anything but a supportive teammate. Actually Trayce, Smith, and Race along with Rob and Al have been our best defenders and one of our best units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUwins0708 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Two Words for him=Game Changer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 29 minutes ago, dgambill said: Brunk still has an important part to play...but some teams he doesn’t match up well against. Purdue will be a big game for Brunk, teams like OSU with Wesson. But teams with more athletic bigs Race is the guy the rest of the way. Him and Trayce are active and hard working. We will still face a few teams that employ those traditional bigs and need Brunk but the emergence of Race has me feeling better about this year...next and the next! Agreed. Race and Trayce will no doubt have starring roles down the stretch, but Deron and Joey still have their own contributions coming. And, we’ll need every bit of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1215 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I love how Trayce, Race, and Justin rebounded today with authority. I love seeing them rip them down aggressively. I also know he didn’t play a ton, but I love hunters demeanor on the court. Every time I see him he either has a “bring it” look or he’s smiling. I like seeing the guys having fun out there. Big difference the last couple games! Justin and Race D on Stephens was as good as it’s gonna be without a double team. He’s a hell of a player and made some tough shots, but wasn’t from bad defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 let me say again... i was wrong about Race Thompson and happy to admit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: let me say again... i was wrong about Race Thompson and happy to admit it! Hopefully you can say the same about Hunter as he comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, rico said: I love Race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierfan615 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Love Race! He does all the intangibles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Donny Marshall said twice during the game that Race is one of his favorite players in all of college basketball. This program hasn’t had a player like him in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: Hopefully you can say the same about Hunter as he comes around. i actually already have, but starting to question it a little again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Race Thompson reminds me of a typical Izzo/MSU 4 over the years. A tough, hard-nosed defender/rebounder that gets minutes his first few years, but then by his junior/senior years is killing people on both ends. Will even more if by his senior year he adds a reliable spot-up 3 to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbp4IU Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Race Thompson starts next year... And if he takes the Juwan leap.... Him and TJD will be lethal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H00sier Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Shame he got hurt earlier when he was coming on, we wouldn’t be talking about hot seats and bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Race is exactly the type of big Archie needs in his system. Can bang down low and get out and guard on the perimeter. The TJD, Race, Smith lineup is so much better defensively than the Brunk, TJD, Smith lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, 5fouls said: Race is the only guy I approve to date my daughter. Just seems like the perfect hard working young man every IU fan dad dreams of lol! Too bad my daughter just turned 1...but hopefully there will be a similar man out there like in 20 some years lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iufaninand Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Races play also inspired Justin to play harder at the end of the game. Don’t know if it’s because of the fact he doesn’t want to lose his spot, or it motivated him. I dont care, just hope it continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiveoutofsix Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, BGleas said: Race Thompson reminds me of a typical Izzo/MSU 4 over the years. A tough, hard-nosed defender/rebounder that gets minutes his first few years, but then by his junior/senior years is killing people on both ends. Will even more if by his senior year he adds a reliable spot-up 3 to go with it. True! If Race can work on his conditioning his future is "starter" bright on a real good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I love the energy and smarts Race brings to this team. He is going to be special the next couple seasons. Keep up the great work Race!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Race Thompson is now my favorite "Race". Sorry Bannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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