HoosierFan1994

No kidding. I hope the NFL doesn't cancel free agency. That's probably the only thing we may even hear about.

Give me IU 80-65. I think they take care of business. TJD goes back to his normal self. Rob plays well. No reason this team can't get to Friday.

Super nice guy too. I met him at Cook Hall before a game once. He's done a nice job at Bradley. I just think he gets it. The next AD has to do a better job on the basketball side than Fred did. 5 tournaments in 12 years is awful.

That's kind of my thinking. Not saying he's Fred but I don't think it would hurt getting a new face in. All three are IU guys. I will say I think Fred was an average AD. He did some good things. But at IU you have to make the tournament more than four maybe 5 times in your 12 years as AD. He made a big mistake by extending Crean before the 2012-2013 season had even started. IU could've canned him in 2015 instead of 2017. 2016 year was good but 2017-2019 have been awful.

They just did interviews. It's between Scott Dolson, Pat Kraft, and Chris Reynolds. I think all three would do just fine however I'd take Kraft or Reynolds over Dolson.

Yup. Take care of business against Nebraska and they will be in.

I just looked this up...the last time IU wont multiple games in the BTT was 2003. In fact...2001 was the only other year they won multiple games. I'm not a big conference tournament fan but that is unacceptable. That can very well change this year.

And that will probably cost them in the tournament. They will make the second weekend I think. It all depends on the matchups.

I disagree. Not saying they would be 29-2 and ranked #2 in the country but they would be a top 4 team in the Big Ten this year. They've made at least the Sweet 16 five years in a row. Pretty sure they are the only program right now that can say that. They made the Elite 8 in 2015 and 2019. Were the Runner ups in 2017. That being said, they are playing really bad right now against San Fran. If they lose tonight that should cost them a 1 seed. However, if they end up winning they will probably lock up the 1 seed since they would play BYU or St. Mary's. Both teams are in the tournament so even with a loss it wouldn't be bad. Now, I think Dayton and San Diego State would be just another team in the Big Ten. Both teams are good, but not 1 or 2 seed good...

I think so too. It's a lot like the TJD and Leal recruitment to me. Strong IU lean but they will take their time.

https://btn.com/2020/03/09/here-are-the-2020-big-ten-basketball-award-winner-and-all-big-ten-teams/ Just curious...what is your All-Big Ten Team? For me.. 1st Team Cassius Winston Michigan State Sr Anthony Cowan Maryland Sr Xavier Tillman Michigan State Jr Jalen Smith Maryland So Luke Garza Iowa Jr 2nd Team Zavier Simpson Michigan Sr Ayo Dosunmo Illinois So Trayce Jackson-Davis Indiana Fr Lamar Stevens Penn State Sr Daniel Oturu Minnesota So 3rd Team Ron Harper Jr Rutgers So Joe Wieskamp Iowa So Nate Reuvers Wisconsin Jr Kaleb Wesson Ohio State Jr Kofi Cockburn Illinois Fr Awards MVP Luke Garza COY Greg Gard Wisconsin FOY Trayce Jackson-Davis

I thought the exact same thing...doesn't make sense.

Basically teasing "really cool coverage" that they have coming this week. I like Peegs. They have some good stuff. If you don't mind paying $$ it's not bad.

I still feel if they beat Nebraska that they are in. Not that it's a big win or anything, I just don't see many teams passing them. A loss should worry everyone though.

If IU beats Nebraska and then Penn State I think they get a 9 seed. Bracket Matrix has Arizona State, Oklahoma, Rutgers, and USC ahead of IU. Each of those teams have tough matchups and could lose their first conference tournament game. If IU beats Nebraska but loses to to Penn State they stay a 10 seed. If they lose to Nebraska it will be close. I say 11 seed play in game.

Let's go ETSU. I think St. Mary's and BYU both get in regardless.

Al Durham should not be playing 27 minutes a game like he has the last two years. He's more in the 15-20 range. However, I guess Archie didn't have a choice. I'll take Phinisee and Lander over him. Maybe Leal or Franklin will pass Al. Nothing against him-he seems like a good guy, but he is playing way too much.

Outside of the NFL/College postseason (Thanksgiving to Super Bowl) this is my favorite sports time of the year. I love that games are on all day. It's much better when IU is playing that's for sure.

Not a bad rule. I do wish that more players stuck around. That's why I like the Big Ten. It's fun watching guys like Cassius Winston or Juwan Morgan grow over 4 years. I would say if you aren't a lottery pick your freshman year, you should stay. If you are a sophomore and aren't at least a 1st round pick you should stay. I just feel players can really grow their junior/senior year. I don't mind what Troy and JBJ did at IU, but they left an opportunity on the table. If they had stayed who knows what could've happened.

Right. Everyone killed James but he is the kind of player this team lacks right now. Troy probably should have stayed for his senior year. I know he played in the NBA some but he didn't pan out. It worked out for Thomas though. He's getting big minutes right now. I think it kind of depends on the kid. I think Troy was just done with college. He had his degree and he wanted to make money. Same with James I don't blame them. However, they were not on any draft boards. If he would have stayed you never know the type of year he could have had. Victor wasn't on any draft boards after his sophomore year. One year later he was the number 2-should have been number 1-pick in the draft. I just think these kids have a major opportunity to stay all four years if they aren't on any draft boards.

For IU I'd say James Blackmon Jr and Troy Williams. Maybe Bracey Wright. I'll never blame a kid for going pro if they are going to get drafted-especially if early.

Seymour Regional could be fun. Championship could be Bloomington South vs. Evansville Reitz. I went two years ago. Crazy that I saw Langford, TJD, and Leal all play. Very possible that is three straight Mr. Basketballs.

Yeah I feel like he will too. I felt that way about Swanigan from Purdue. How much better can he get? Garza gets 24 10 and 2 blocks. Can't do much better at the college level.

Right now I am loving Wisconsin and Virginia. I think both could go very far in the tournament.

Penn State has lost 5/6. Couldn't have been better for IU. I would be very happy with two wins.