JJack Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 10:25 AM, Reacher said: Don't forget we had one of the hardest schedules in the country last year. Looking forward to an easier conference schedule this year. If IU flipped Big 10 schedules with Turdue last year I think IU gets at least a share of the title 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, kyhoosier29 said: I’m not defending Junky or agreeing with his narrative, but XJ has definitely had games where he forced shots late in games that were detrimental. You could argue he didn’t have a choice, but he’s definitely had those moments of not playing within himself. That was detrimental to the point that it "lost us the game"? IMO, no. I just don't think those possessions, two years ago when his running mate was Parker Stewart, and XJ had to create for EVERYONE (that was even before TJD was distributing well) ... should be the way we "grade" XJ. Someone has to shoot, at least if he shot Race/TJD could Oreb. I will never agree with Junkie that he is selfish, though. Makes mistakes, yes... I don't categorize him worse than others though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 43 minutes ago, btownqb said: That was detrimental to the point that it "lost us the game"? IMO, no. I just don't think those possessions, two years ago when his running mate was Parker Stewart, and XJ had to create for EVERYONE (that was even before TJD was distributing well) ... should be the way we "grade" XJ. Someone has to shoot, at least if he shot Race/TJD could Oreb. I will never agree with Junkie that he is selfish, though. Makes mistakes, yes... I don't categorize him worse than others though. I thought they were at the time, yes, but as you mentioned, I can buy the argument that it was necessary given the talent around him. I like XJ’s toughness, tenacity and am not grading him poorly, but do think he has his “out of control” moments. When he plays within himself he’s really good for us. That should be easier for him given the overall better talent this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, kyhoosier29 said: I thought they were at the time, yes, but as you mentioned, I can buy the argument that it was necessary given the talent around him. I like XJ’s toughness, tenacity and am not grading him poorly, but do think he has his “out of control” moments. When he plays within himself he’s really good for us. That should be easier for him given the overall better talent this year. Agree. Remember.. my main premise here isn't only that "I think XJ is good"... it's also "where were we weak" XJ isnt perfect, but look at the types of teams that gave us trouble-- PSU x2, NW x2, Maryland, and Miami.. thats 6 of our 12 losses were to teams that exploited our lack of ability to defend little quick guards. IMO-- we needed another distributor, and another perimeter defender. What else XJ would have given us after that would have just been gravy. Last point-- we did have one HELLUVA win vs a team with very good guards in the pre conf. Xavier was a 3 seed, they win 81% of their games at home... we beat them, so there was a pretty good example of our ceiling when we were truly healthy. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Short interview with Woody at his golf outing Tuesday... Said he feels good about the upcoming season... From what he says, he'll be with the team working today 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 I've not felt this good about an IU basketball coach in a long time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuckerkorn Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 CMW (The King of Indiana, lol) - putting with a stoagie...😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 12:04 PM, cthomas said: I've not felt this good about an IU basketball coach in a long time. I find it interesting that Self realized that he can no longer just show up with his hands in his pockets to compete with IU! He is actually having to work to try and compete! Same thing for Cal with Boogie! And yeah I know the Dukies think MM wasn’t good enough, but I’m sure the Duke staff took notice of where he ended up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) Nice interview with Woody Edited September 28, 2023 by IUFLA 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 5 hours ago, btownqb said: 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Here's my question for Woodson and staff... Why wouldn't we play some 2-3 zone with our starting lineup? That group seems to be tailored to play a zone well. 3 young defenders, two guards that cover ground, and immense length from your front court. Just an opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUProfessor Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 2 hours ago, btownqb said: Here's my question for Woodson and staff... Why wouldn't we play some 2-3 zone with our starting lineup? That group seems to be tailored to play a zone well. 3 young defenders, two guards that cover ground, and immense length from your front court. Just an opinion. I wasn't watching for it particularly closely, but I believe we did flash some zone yesterday, if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, IUProfessor said: I wasn't watching for it particularly closely, but I believe we did flash some zone yesterday, if I'm not mistaken. In the first half by chance? Just standing there could easily be mistaken for a zone I suppose. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUProfessor Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 44 minutes ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: In the first half by chance? Just standing there could easily be mistaken for a zone I suppose. Ha! Good point, and yes. I remember seeing Gunn telling someone on the baseline to cover a shooter in the corner, and was thinking that might have been a 2-3, but your take is probably more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 3 hours ago, btownqb said: Here's my question for Woodson and staff... Why wouldn't we play some 2-3 zone with our starting lineup? That group seems to be tailored to play a zone well. 3 young defenders, two guards that cover ground, and immense length from your front court. Just an opinion. Maybe he could ask Crean how to switch in the middle of the possession, so one or two guys get caught playing the wrong defense. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU247 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just play this video on a continuous loop anytime we have a recruit visiting IU 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 All of the people who took notice of Fino going in the first round, need to start acknowledging TJD’s arrival in the NBA!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU247 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Ha 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 NBC Season preview interview- Coach says NIL needs some structure or could ruin college basketball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehoosier Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, southsidehoosier said: Just awesome... You know, even if you don't think Mike Woodson can get IU back to the top on the court, you have to respect his integrity and his dedication to the kids and Indiana University... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 For those that want IU shooting a higher volume of 3s, it's coming... You just have to have the right kids taking them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU_Realist Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, IUFLA said: For those that want IU shooting a higher volume of 3s, it's coming... You just have to have the right kids taking them... see it when he isn’t just sitting in a corner. All our guards need a significant improvement . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, IU_Realist said: see it when he isn’t just sitting in a corner. All our guards need a significant improvement . Yup. We've heard this before and have had talented shooters under Woodson. Need to see we have an offense designed for it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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