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DoctorDoctorDoctor

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  1. DoctorDoctorDoctor

    Game Thread: Indiana at Nebraska 9est BTN

    I think its is as simple as terrible hands... He can't collect a rebound and he rarely gathers an inlet pass cleanly... Its maddening. But when you're Nebraska, you have to take risks on these types of players. When it doesn't work out, you get a likely 17 minutes a game reserve in Jordy. When it does work out, you get a raw talent like Roby who is on the verge of become a 1st Round draft pick.
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    Game Thread: Indiana at Nebraska 9est BTN

    Man.. you don't have to be a Hoosier fan to hate Haarms... He easily is the most punchable player in the Big Ten... And I can understand why you would hate Tim Miles... Crean struggled to beat him and had ZERO business losing to any of Timmy's teams. Tim Miles is funny as **** though. His sarcasm makes him hate able... I get it.
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    Game Thread: Indiana at Nebraska 9est BTN

    Husker fan checking in here: Roby, the former Illinois HS superstar, is the catalyst- He's the most talented Husker since Tyron Lue or Mikki Moore. His versatility is tremendous and he can play on the perimeter, play the point, shoot the three, and dominate in the paint. But he's also a freakish shot blocker because of his wing span. James Palmer is the All Big 10 player who can take over a game, and if he gets to the free throw line, you're screwed. He's a 6'6 two guard with like a 7 foot wing span. That's what makes him such a tough matchup. Copeland is one of the smoothest players in the Big Ten. If The former 5-Star and top 30 player gets the ball with the chance to spot up, he's deadly, but he's a defensive liability on a player like Morgan. He can also disappear in stretches because the Huskers are a true distributing point guard away from being a legit top 25 team. Watson seems to be struggling with the uptick in talent around him. He has had a difficult time moving from a scorer to a guy who has pieces around him. The Huskers were really in command with about 8 minutes left in the Illinois game and Watson then almost lost the game by himself. he proceeded to force foolish shots instead of allowing his teammates create. Miles sat him as a punishment, but the back up point guard, true frosh Thomas Allen, a 4-star and top 100 player in his own right, isn't quite ready for the back court pressure bigger and older players can apply. Anton Gill, the Louisville transfer, was almost a money 55% three point shooter for the first half of the season, but he's been almost awful since Tim Mile moved him into the starting lineup. he is really good in transition though, and Nebraska is making a run at the tourney because they've been able to turn outstanding defense into points in transition. Huskers played their worst game of the season at Illinois on Sunday. It will be interesting to see how they respond. Huskers are 14-1 at home with the only loss coming off a last second 3 pointer to Kansas. The Arena is awesome, and the Husker fans are great. Its surrounded by a massive Bar district and everyone is hammered. It makes for a fun atmosphere. It used to be a "bronx cheer crowd" that showed up anyway and rooted in pity... With an actual good team on the floor, it makes for a tough place to play. Hoosiers have a great shot to get a win because there is absolutely zero pressure on them. Huskers have been in a win or go home mode for the last 3 weeks. They really choked at Illinois and you have to wonder if that pressure is starting to mount on them. As a 30+ year Husker basketball fan I'm like a Unicorn. Its rare but fun to be excited about basketball in Late February. Can't wait for the game. I wish Crean was still coaching.. :)
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