Dave from Dayton

Chippy, sloppy, whistle fest. Ugh.

Better effort in this game. At times, though, they do lose concentration. Especially when Mgbako is on the bench.

Defense loosing concentration and effort.

IU 28 rebounds, SCar 19.

IU 20 rebounds to 9 for SCar.

I can't find individual fouls. Help.

Ballo and Reneau have not scored a field goal, yet.

Coach Woody's stare seems more effective now.

Defense is looking a little better.

Finish those shots!

I looked. Texas by 10. Over.

From the link in the OP, Lamont Paris, SC's head coach, was hired in '22. SC was projected to be the bottom of the SEC last year. They won a lot and were a 6th seed in the NCAAT. Coach Paris was named the COTY for the SEC in '23. They lost some good players and gained some. They play good defense and hit free throws and get to the line. If they hit any 3's and IU blinks... Because of SC's defense, this is not going to be a pretty offense that IU has. Unless Coach Woody optimizes matchups. And gets them engaged early. I do not see IU kicking their butts. Unless Miles Rice gets 7 assists and Reneau does not get into foul trouble...and we defend well.

Game day means there needs to be some excitement! Yea! Who is with me? South Carolina will give IU a challenge. Unlike those 2 games where IU didn't try early, and Coach Woody platooned. This will be different, or else. https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/11/15/what-to-expect-indiana-vs-south-carolina/ Get the loose balls, do not let SC get comfortable shooting 3s and Malik needs to stay out of foul trouble. Miles Rice needs to make this team his.

The team with the shortest haircuts is winning.

Trayce Jackson-Davis and Zach Edey face off for the first time as professionals on Friday night at 10 ET. The Golden State Warriors vs the Memphis Grizzlies on ESPN. As far as faces go...Edey does not win that kind of contest between those two. Can TJD and the Warriors pull Edey away from the basket? "Jenkins stressed that Edey is “definitely not a finished product.” Yet, the Grizzlies (7-5) enter Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors (9-2) with tangible results that validate their clairvoyance about Edey’s trajectory. Edey has thrived as a traditional center while ranking third in his rookie class in scoring (11.3 points per game), first in rebounds (6.8) and fifth in blocks (0.9). Edey also has grown as a so-called stretch five while ranking third in his rookie class in 3-point shooting (57.1%), defending smaller guards and running in transition." Per https://athlonsports.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/zach-edey-rookie-potential It is a good article on Edey, if we even care.

Did you know that Matt Painter's middle two names are Ernest Lee?

Ohio State on the road to Aggies. Aggies favored by six. Statistics say they are about equal. Interesting road challenge for the Buckups.

By the way, as a guess, how much NIL will be available for IU basketball for '25? Thought is to compare it with this year's alleged $6 million. Jeez, we could buy a Supreme Court Justice for half of that. What's the going price for a ref? Yeah, I have a bee in my bonnet, why?

SUC 66 $6 million NIL, 6th Banner Winners 77

Towson 21, S. Carolina 34 with 4 minutes left in the first half. SC started slowly, sloppy. But warmed up and are hitting at a high clip. Turnovers by Towson are killers. SC did not hit frees in first game loss. Hitting them now. 14 fouls for Towson... At the half, 26 to 43. Towson is outclassed. Defense by SC is good. Fast break on TOs are smooth. Passing well. Stick a fork in this game.

Switched to Towson 16 vs South Carolina 28 with 6:18 remaining in first half. ESPN+ which is included in Hulu Live TV.

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