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Scott Foster is not a good referee. Last night was the worst officiated game of the series. And yet, it’s still not why the Pacers lost the game. They were up 4 with 3 minutes left and proceeded to go 0-5 from the field and 1-4 from the line with a turnover thrown in. The Pacers got away from their flow offense and let the game slip away. That’s why they lost.

Doyel asked “How is it possible to not fight hard enough to win.” Siakam had the correct reaction. What a joke of a question. It’s as if Doyel doesn’t understand the human condition or how competition works.

Great win by the Pacers. They have a grit that is undeniable at this point. It really is a joy to watch them play. They are so unselfish, they have unique players that just fit together, the effort is consistent, and they are never intimidated. And it all starts with Haliburton who has a special basketball IQ that is clearly contagious. Such a fun team to root for.

Are we expecting Leal to get another year of eligibility and then hit the transfer portal? We’re still in the transfer portal thread right?

If we get desperate, I hear there is a big transferring out of Tatooine State named J.B. "Jabba" Hutt. He's got great size, but is pretty stationary. He can certainly be used to clog up the lane. but he'll need to work on his cardio if he wants to get meaningful minutes.

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I think DDV did an admirable job filling the roster with solid players that fit his style this year. I doubt we are elite, but I think we can be a competitive tournament team and hopefully get a positive glimpse of what's to come. I'm hoping with Johnson, Clark, and Adams in place we can start pulling in top tier talent next year that fits DDV system.

Most considered Oladipo a raw toolsy kid when he was recruited. Great athlete with very limited skills.

If Duke, UK, and Indiana don't bother investing in the program and are bottom dwellers for 10+ years, the fans will go away and that jersey will lose its worth. I know the comeback will be that Indiana hasn't done anything the last 20 years, but the truth is we've still had better results than roughly half the teams in the Big Ten. We've had recurring moments of hope provided by preseason expectations, or a blue chip recruit, or a new coach. It's been ugly and the administration's competence is rightly questioned, but you can't say they aren't trying. If we don't invest in NIL that would be proof positive we aren't trying, and the fans will eventually disappear.

These comparisons can be tricky, but the Greek League has historically been far superior than the German League. The Greek league is very top heavy, with 2 dominant teams (Panathinaikos and Olympiacos) that are loaded with former/future NBA players and among the best in all of Europe. The rest of the teams in that league are considered a tier below. Panathinaikos are the defending EuroLeague champions (the basketball version of the Champion's League). Since 2000, the Greeks have won seven EuroLeague Finals, more than any other country in Europe over that period. For comparison, the German League has never produced a Euroleague champion (or runner-up). It is considered to have more overall league parity for what it's worth. Neoklis Avdalas, the Greek player who has garnered interest, is under contract with Panathinaikos but currently loaned out to a mid-tier Greek competitor. Being associated with Panathinaikos would imply he's probably a good prospect. EuroLeague - Wikipedia

Looks like Reed Bailey to me. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHGxUyMWdO/?igsh=MXZqZml1eTRwY251eA==

Going after offensive rebounds comes at a cost... if you don't get them you are giving the other team an opportunity to push in transition and get an easy basket. I'm guessing since DDV values scoring in transition, he also prioritizes minimizing opponents' transition opportunities. Hence not emphasizing offensive rebounding.

Only about 1 in 3 million people are 7 feet tall, and Iceland has less than 400,000 people on the whole island. Pretty decent chance that Curtis is the tallest person in all of Iceland. So he's got that going for him.

Drake looks like the prototype of a spark plug guard off the bench. Nifty ballhandling, good quickness, and a pure shot. Shooting free throws at 86.5% this last year implies the shooting is not a fluke. He can create offense, and you can never have too many of those players. Big question is whether he can maintain his efficiency with the step up in competition. Defense will also be a question mark, especially at his size. I think we will like him.

We need to land this guy just so we can keep saying his name.