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I just dont believe that this team was motivated to play anyone...you had players that moped when they wouldnt get the ball, other players that just stood around on the wing, waiting to get the ball when they had a true ability to take over a game. But the biggest issue by far was the inability to hit outside shots. You just cannot be a one dimensional team and try to be finishers when the other team knew exactly what you were gonna do, because you could do nothing else. The blueprint was set after IU's second game in the BIG. Coaches knew that they couldn't shoot, and they did exactly what the tape showed to turn IU into a one dimensional team. You cannot spread out the floor effectively if you cannot shoot. Period. You saw what the offense could do when they were making shots.

After the 12 game stretch, there was quite a bit of positive momentum. No, they did not make the tournament, and came out really flat against wichita st but they also beat some really good teams in the next set of games after that stretch. There is no substitute for a strong work ethic. I feel as though quite a few players did not have that, and with the injuries that they had, I'm suprised that they were able to beat the teams that they did. This was one of the poorest shooting teams that I can remember at IU, hands down. Virginia just showed what the ceiling is for a team that can defend and shoot. This next year's team needs improvement in shooting in the worst way, and I believe that they will get that. Archie is the guy, we need patience.....

LMAO. Don't forget to tip your waitress!

Have you ever played for a coach by the name of deez?

Can you imagine the uproar if Alford was to hypothetically bring Arkansas into the hall and beat IU? Chaos!!

He could be the greatest coach alive but no way he accomplishes anything without the whole team buying into the system he is running

So you think 3 pointers and free throws are on the coach and not more mental or based on the player....i don't. There really isnt any reason to discuss it with you any further because we will never agree on that point

Yep. Completely different coaches. One coach has shooters, the other one not so much.

That's a fine line, honestly...what does it say to future 5 star recruits if he does make him play, especially if he knows that player is gonna go pro. Maybe future recruits would pass on Indiana after seeing that. I'm not saying it would or wouldnt happen, but I could see both sides

It is effort, but the officiating is complete utter trash.

Gotcha. And probably won't if they get hurt

I thought Duke was also an option....

Whatever barrell rick says +1 point

He had to take a chance on fitzner because of his perceived shooting touch. Obviously that hasnt panned out but I truly believe archie had to have seen the deficiencies of the team from the get go. Anderson could be another really good shooter, I think phinisee will grow into a great shooter. You have to take Langford. Period. Whether he is a fit or not. I think Hunter, as somebody said above, would probably be the closest prototypical archie player. The three crean recruits that he signed, in my opinion, was because he felt it was the right thing to do. I don't believe that archie would have recruited them on his own. But I don't know. Pure speculation

In that case, IU 78 Iowa 70

Holy hell I don't even remember doing that. And i didnt party this weekend either lol. Apologies

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I picked against IU last week for the first time....so Iowa 78 IU 72

IU 75 mich st 68

Along with that reasoning, what coach in their right mind would take a job that wouldnt give them at least three years to implement a system, find the Right recruits for that system and start seeing results?

These other coaches around the league figured Indiana out. It isnt that difficult to figure out. 2 players are great finishers around the rim but pretty much the entire team has glaring deficiencies shooting the ball....that is the IU season in a nutshell, in my opinion. This team is completely and utterly one dimensional

Lmao they are playing wonderwall by oasis...

I just want to see Archie throw something

They remind me of the first time I tried to play NBA2k and couldn't get the shot stick to work