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There have been multiple techs on the IU bench this year. Definitely something to address. They're playing scared right now, brutal. Want to see us dig in our heels and show some grit here

It blows my mind how awful B10 refs are. They have rabbit ears, are totally inconsistent, and sometimes even antagonizing. Half the time B10 basketball more closely resembles tackle football. I hate to blame the refs, we're playing like crap, but this is stacking the deck against us because Scirotto got his feelings hurt?

F'in Scirotto always has to steal the show

IU 68 NW 62

IMO, Scirotto is the one we have to worry about... I'm allowed to single out the Italian because I'm in Jersey ;)

Thx

Are you Race's uncle? This horse has been beat to death already man

Feels like IU always loses these kinds of games in recent memory. I'll take a win any way we can get it

Holy crap we stole that one

Interesting to see the difference between ACC and B10 reffing

We really needed that right now

Sweet and-1 JHS to TJD alley oop

IU 67 UM 66

Just once this season, I would love to catch the entire IU game on ESPN from tip off to finish. I feel like this didn't used to be such an issue?

In the end, rotations will probably end up depending on matchups (and injuries) more than anything else. Glad they've built some good momentum!

... I agree with both of you, to a degree. Race is an important part of the team, don't think anyone is disputing that. The team's ceiling, IMO, seems higher when Geronimo/Reneau play big minutes (~18-24) That doesn't mean Race shouldn't be playing at all or getting the minutes he is right now, at this moment in time. But, if we're commenting as fans after watching these past few games, I think it's fair to speculate about the best lineup that gives us a chance to win in March. Reneau seems to be getting a better grip on his foul trouble (still needs his Coach obviously). Geronimo had some solid performances before his injury, if he can find some consistency when he returns, that would be huge for us (maybe unlikely, sure). Point being, I don't think anyone was implying Woodson needs input from us on who to play in any given game. But as fans, should we not be able to speculate as to what we think would need to happen for us to go deeper come March? I think what's being discounted in this conversation is the assumption Reneau/Geronimo continue to improve to the point of earning those minutes away from Race. Maybe they haven't done that yet (don't dispute that). But do I think we'll be more than a S16 team with Race playing the bulk of the time at the 4 unless his knee and decision making both show serious improvement? No. Not trying to say Race doesn't have a big role to play come March, but Reneau particularly has shown a lot of promising stuff. Hopefully he keeps it up and wins the trust to play bigger minutes. It won't be anyone's fault if he doesn't (or at least we probably won't know enough to fairly assign blame). At this point I trust Woodson to put the team in the best position to win. ...but I do reserve the right to have an opinion. Lol

You specifically quoted just the part where I said I hope Race plays more of a reduced role. Are you really suggesting this team is at its best when Race is on the floor, playing big minutes, with his injured knee?

Sorry, I'm playing a little bit of catch up recruiting wise. In terms of the scholarship for next year, are we technically full with Newton and Cupps? I know it seems likely Duncomb may transfer, so that would potentially give us one more? Would love to see us pick up a transfer big in the offseason, seems the roster will be very small next year unless I'm missing something. Anyone in 2023 we're still keeping an eye on or is 2024 the main focus by this time of year?

What lineup do you feel most confident having in the rotation? For me, PG: JHS SG: Galloway SF: Kopp (controversial take to some I suppose) PF: Reneau C: TJD (God we are going to miss him so much) I also think you can swap Bates in for Gallo depending on the night. I hope that we continue seeing more Banks/Geronimo and Race plays more of a reduced role. Based on a few of Woody's reactions tonight, I'd like to see him play closer to 15 mins a game (if that). Don't think you can understate how much of a game-changer it will be to have XJ back in the lineup (if he isn't too rusty). Not sure what to make of his timeline, but would be great for him to get some light run before the BTT. This team has a really high ceiling IMO if the timing works out health/chemistry wise. Of course, not invincible. But games like tonight give me more confidence in our ability to grind out close ones. I'd like to see us do that at PUewww before I get too hopeful lol

We have better luck when I don't post during the game lol. Not our best showing, but a win is a win... I'll take it. Big win in terms of conference standings.

Think I'm going to bed at halftime and hoping to wake up to a pleasant surprise

6 turnovers to 0. 8 Fouls to 4. Says a lot

Lucky to only be down 4 right now. Hope Woodson gets through to them during halftime.

When Geronimo is healthy again, Race needs to play no more than 8 minutes a game, absolute maximum