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anyone got a box score? Edit: Lol the timing, Old Fart posting it while I type

Someone tell Zach to put a zoom lens on his phone, lol. But yeah, that was solid perimeter D -

Whether one’s view is positive or negative on the team’s outlook, we’re all going to enjoy watching this kid play. He has Game

So - 2 games in a row show adjustments (apparently)and strong second half play overcoming significant deficit to take the lead. Yeah, I don’t see the sky falling

Score update anyone?

If they build back in the 2nd half will you call that as you see it? don't get me wrong, not intending to call you out at all, we all have our own takes and viewpoints, it just seems like you're glossing over the good for the bad. A team that goes on what was basically a 70-point run after tinkering around in the 1st half of that game is not just fun imo, it showed how the team could score -- and defend -- when the primary lineups were tightened down and adjustments were made. These are just exhibitions, can't really draw hard conclusions good or bad, but pace, schemes and who seemed to play better with who, for me, have value.

Really would like to know if coach DeVries makes changes / adjustments in the 2nd, and what our primary lineups have been in the 1st, and what they will be in the 2nd. Is part of the 20-point down due to lineups, and some continuing testing by staff in this exhibition game, or has it been the unit(s) that played most in the 2nd half of last week's game. Let's see what happens in the 2nd...

I feel like you only have negative takes, lol. I guess the last game was just a fluke. A little optimism is good for the soul

Would be interesting to know what the lineups have looked like so far

Lineup needs work...

On an alley oop, nice

Saw that and makes sense -- of course typical for coaches to explore lineups in exhibitions, giving players and units looks to see who and what works. I hope we get a better breakdown from people there (Zach etc) of the makeup of the most used lineups and how they performed.

Mega Superbet player wet his pants...

100% What I think it's clear to state so far is the offensive schemes are showing early, with high volume outside shooting / spreading the floor, use of kickouts (reflected in game highlights clip), a running team - outlet passing and transition D, and importantly, balanced scoring with a team / system that looks to share and move the ball for better looks/shots. The balance with volume outside shooting looks great so far. On the other hand, I don't think much should be read yet into individual players, in two exhibition games. Some guys numbers/percentages are going to drop with more games and competitive level going forward, and others are going to increase, e.g., DeVries. Definite that some players are showing promise -- I'm liking what Ristic has shown in particular so far, especially given his lack of practice time with the team -- but again we're just 2 exhibition games in, so a lot to watch for going forward.

SIAP - highlights:

Ristic with 5 assists - 2 TO’s and plus 14 in 24 minutes. That’s a good sign and Wilkerson plus 24 and 7-11 (4-7 arc) in 19 min. Oh I am so looking forward to watching him light it up from the outside at IU

100%. I’d also like to know what kind of adjustments DeVries made. This was a striking turnaround from down big to dominant W.

Time will tell, but I am pretty confident DeVries will not be a failure. I don’t know how well we’ll be competing in the B1G over the next couple of seasons but I see a guy with a wealth of experience, running a modern offense, already hitting recruiting well with a very solid recruiting assistant staff, what so far looks to be team building chemistry with players who share the ball, and a guy who is both pretty hardcore and demanding by all accounts in practice and engaging publicly. I like what we’re seeing so far, jaded as we are from moronic Mike and catatonic CAM.

@Stuhoois excited about Caitlin Clark

Don't have to like her, but if you've seen what they're doing to her in the league it's far, far from normal. It's routine hitting, elbowing, shoving, throwing her to the floor, etc. That's not a big girl pants issue, it's pathetic and ridiculous, but frankly, she's been taking it and playing through it, she hasn't been whining.

I never want to hear over the hump again…

Well, we had a real live college hoops coach in CAM. But the sh!t show train wreck was in full effect lol. Thank G we finally have a real live modern system running shooting inspired coach with a demonstrated track record of improving DI programs, and with actual personality!

32 assists 33 attempted 3’s Pace Spacing The style of play and chemistry is already starting to show. So so much better strategically and skill based than we’ve since Crean’s teams.

Pace and shooting

Score etc. in these games isn’t really something to watch but schemes, leadership and how they play together is. We’re moving the ball, running actions for outside shooting and letting it fly, we have clear on ball guards, and sounds like floor leadership is already showing. That’s good stuff