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I've said I like Gallo at the 1 as of right now previously, but in this game we really do need XJ to play well and do his thing on both sides of the ball. Everyone's got to bring their best for this one. Of the two games this week, I feel better about Purdue at home... Woody normally has them prepared for these guys. Not sure if we win but do expect and think we'll play hard. We can't get the KU game back but would be nice to get a win this time. I'm sure the energy will be through the roof!

I personally agree with Gallo as the PG. I like XJ better off ball and ideally I'd like to see him come off the bench until he starts playing better. i would like to see Gunn get some run with the starting unit to try and help his confidence, but unlikely to happen. We have no backcourt depth, we need XJ to play some quality minutes.

Regardless of how you feel about X (his play, his attitude... I am not his biggest fan necessarily/don't love everything about the guy either)... the bottom line is very simple. For this team to make the tournament, we need Xavier Johnson to play a key role. What that role looks like we all certainly have different ideas, but we can't afford for him not to play a significant amount of minutes with our current backcourt options. Root for him. Root for the team. Or don't, if you like being miserable I guess lol. Some really do enjoy having something to complain about more than a team to support.

The sad thing is I've seen more blocking out this game than any other IU game this season.

WTF FS1?! Just switched over to warmups of a big east game?!

Some of you guys act like these players aren't people. Thank GOD we have a professional coaching staff, even if some amusingly (and delusionally, I'd add) believe that "90% of this board" could do a better job coaching than Woody and co. It's downright hilarious, to be honest.

Lead down to 13 after that XJ turnover. Johnson comes out, clearly frustrated. He's in a funk. Nobody wants it, we can't afford it... neither can he. Have to hope he figures it out. Coaches have to see what they can do. Really tough situation for our season.

Guarantee you I could smoke more bowls than Red Panda.

Have no idea how some of you guys form your opinions on our staff members lol. Bit odd to me that anyone thinks they can discern anything on a meaningful level about what they're doing or not doing for the team. Or opine on their quality as coaches. Just funny to me

That's Armond Hill

I'm curious who the older white haired gentleman is that sits next to Jakai Newton every game?

I just don't like booing our own players, personally

Bardo saying Woodson would like to see more free throw time and less (phone) screen time from his guys? Just shut up dude.

Cupps reluctance to shoot is impossible to ignore. Crowd wants him to so badly, kinda feel bad for the kid.

i wish we could've taken 10 of these points and put them toward the Rutgers game. Lol

Reneau is sooo skilled

Great D by Trey

What the hell was that KW?!?! TO please.

Passing is... not Ware's strength lol

I really do feel sorry for you that you feel this way man

I know some people are resistant to the idea and some may think this is a reactionary take based on his RU incident, but I tend to agree. Since Cupps also refuses to make himself a scoring threat, the ball moves better with him on the first unit IMO. If Mgbako's defense continues to get better, CG starting with the rest of the group is doable for a short stretch before you bring in XJ. Gunn getting more run too... I just think XJ leading that second unit gives them a much clearer identity on the court and everyone plays their role more. At the end of the game you can go with your best 5 that given night.

Banks I agree needs to work on his handles some. Don't get me wrong, Gunn could definitely have a tighter handle too, but I feel like most of his ball handling mistakes are a result of his mind moving faster than his body, feel like we're still seeing him figure out the speed of the game at this level.

CJ overthinking loses the dribble, don't get a shot off. 10 point lead going into halftime. Fairly pleased overall, not going to get too up or down based on this game. Hope they close it out strong! Big stretch ahead! Nice to get some momentum behind us for them.

Really weird lineup to close this half.