monskisprodigy

A lot of open seats in that stadium. That wide camera angle is ugly.

Huskies - 84 Hoosiers - 69

Definitely not saying that has to be our forever mentality and totally agree defense is a team game. It's apparent they need time, just unfortunate we don't have a lot of it until we play some big boys.

I guess I am seeing something different, but will watch more intently on Sunday. I agree switching and rotation is inevitable, but I see a lot of passive switching when its not needed, i.e., soft screens, hand offs, soft cuts, etc. and over helping everywhere. I think its creating confusion on rotations and if they should be switching or not in certain circumstances (which we have seen with Mgbako several times) and IMO, by nature it allows you to relax/be less aggressive, with the expectation that your teammate is switching on vs. you being forced to stick to his butt like glue. Are we a switch everything defensive model under Woody?

Thanks for reminding me...nightmares incoming until then haha.

Had this same conversation with a friend...I had suggested a zone and his rebuttal was that if they can't handle a switch heavy defense, what makes you think they can rotate appropriately for an effective zone. What is the downside to telling these kids you are going to play basic man to man? Get in a stance, Stick to your guy, fight through screens, play defense and if he scores it's on you - not your teammate who you are expecting to bail you out. Ware and Reneau are more than athletic enough to hedge a ball screen and recover. Fight through it, get a hand up, contest and freaking compete. If they aren't getting it, why continue to complicate it? Go back to the basics, and see who wants to compete on the defensive end. I say all that as a guy who hasn't played competitive basketball since highschool, and I know the game has changed, but it just doesn't seem like it should be this difficult.

He looked very uncomfortable at the line last night. Looked like he was pushing the ball vs. shooting it. The first miss his demeanor was down immediately and he was upset. Gunn calmed him down with a pep talk, and he sunk one after which was good to see. One thing I do know, we will be very happy we have Sparks against teams with bruiser bigs. I am hopeful Ware can hold his own, but tossing a big body in there to be physical and give Ware some breathers is going to be crucial against the Edey's, etc., IMO. The pieces are there, this team just needs time.

Definitely happens, and it’s unfortunate.

I was just typing this exact thing in response to this haha. “I mean, I really do want Mgbako to play to his potential this year…but there also is a part of me that wouldn’t mind a year 2 alongside Liam haha

Bates with a couple nice buckets here early.

He’s got bricks for feet right now… I don’t remember hearing anything about that as a recruit. Cliff Marshall has some work to do with his lateral quickness.

Painful to say…but Mgbako can’t be on the floor right now. He’s not doing enough on offense to make up for being completely lost on defense. I know he has to play to develop, but it’s very tough to watch.

Hmm…I’m positive we can find him more than 6 minutes if he wants haha.

I’ve stated my thoughts, going to move on.

Completely agree, and on the coaches. It’s concerning.

Im not saying they did. He made that comment in the middle of an answer, I think trying to add something positive…not worded the best, And as a stand alone comment it looks bad. But watch the press conference and tell me you think Woodson really believes that….he made plenty of other comments not quoted stating how he felt about our play. Soloing that comment out, and not giving context of any other criticism Woodson provided of the game is unfair.

Dumb. Woodson included that in the middle of a quote, trying to feed something positive in. Does anyone really believe he thinks we played well, only beating a horrible Army team by 8. Give me a break. Im frustrated with Woody, but those guys can kick rocks for tweeting it like that.

I watched the press conference, and I think Woody was just trying to not be all negative with that quote…He said they stunk, called guys out, etc. he does not think we played well. IMO that’s Goodman trying to make Woody look bad.

I appreciate that honesty, and it’s very concerning.

Forget a throat punch, does he want to come play for us? I’ll take 5 of him over what we’ve shown tonight .

Mgbako is a defensive liability. Just no effort to close out.

Love our offense. Dribble handle of 3-4 times and then do nothing. Beautiful.

I thought Mgbako would be a little more ready.

This is…ugly

I’ve been here for 30+ years, drowning in the misery that is IUFB…and will be here for another 30+ because I can’t help myself. I love the university, even with all its frustrations. All time high was a little dramatic, I admit…the emotions talking there. But I do have family who are long time season ticket holders considering if they should continue…some are reaching that point. Apathy is high.