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Not really sure where else to send this since the Northwestern game thread hasn’t been created yet but does anyone know of any good bars around Welsh Ryan Arena to stop by before the game? Gonna have some time to kill between 6 and 8 pm tip off

Hoping for a win at Northwestern I'll be at the game

Oh I definitely agree we need to make the tournament we have the talent to do that and win a game or 2

True I'm hoping he ends up with the right team because that could make or break his NBA career. Teams like the Grizzlies and Spurs do such a good job of player development but then there's teams like Sacramento who can turn anything into garbage

Interesting how it can be that much different. Are there mock drafter rankings like there are for bracketologists because someone has to be way off there haha

Some of yall really need to relax lol. We're 14-5. We have an opportunity this week to put even more cushion between us and the bubble. We've had some tough losses and some great wins. Don't think anyone reasonably expected us to be competing for a 1-4 seed and a big ten title this year why are we acting surprised that in the first year of a new coach we aren't a perfect team yet??

Latest Draft Express/ESPN mock draft has Trayce going 48th overall. Obviously would love to have him back but if he's gone I really hope he gets drafted he deserves it. Would also show that Woody can take a guy that previously was not going to get drafted and help develop him into someone that does.

I know people like to freak out after a loss maybe I'm crazy but I really don't think we're a bad team lol

I don't necessarily see it as a must win, more of a can't lose lol

I wish I didn’t see it in the first place haha

For those that like to place a wager every now and again, Kofi and Curbelo are both out tonight and you can still get Michigan State moneyline at plus money +115

Feel like Kansas is the type of roster Woody is working on building. Tough guards and athletic wings.

Wow that was awesome.

Trying to focus on work all day has been next to impossible. I have been wired all day.

Amen to that. That game was a picture perfect example of why a lot of talented players go elsewhere and why this conference struggles in March. Can't play football on a basketball court in the tournament.

Oh yeah I'm sick and tired of losing to them too I think we can do it Thursday. I just think the program is in a healthier spot than it was 4 years ago even if it is Woody's first season

Difference between the team 4 years ago and now is this years team didn't get their doors blown off at home by 2 separate in state low major schools and this years team is 13-4, plays much harder, and is much more competitive. We can't do much about Purdue genetically engineering 7 footers in a lab beneath campus lol

Good win! Time for a big one Thursday the crowd should be insane.

Just win baby

I definitely agree with you that there is a PTSD factor from the last 5 years or so that's why I've been trying to be as open minded about this season as possible knowing it's a new staff and they're trying to build a whole new culture

Oh I totally agree it's frustrating and needs to improve but I also see loads of improvement in this team from the last few as well. For example these road games we're walking into while we are beating ourselves and it's super frustrating, we are still giving ourselves a chance to win even while playing terrible if we can just clean it up a little bit when we go on the road we could grab some really nice wins

I feel like there can be a happy medium with fans wanting us to get back to playing like a powerhouse program and also not being constantly negative. Way I see it is this season is all about breaking the ice with the tournament, winning 20 games, and building momentum moving forward as we continue to bring in talented players. This team as constructed was never going to be a powerhouse this season but I do think it's a team that can win 20 or so games and get into the tournament without sweating it out on selection sunday. Last night was a bad result and our other road losses were bad but it just seems like when we lose it's complete armageddon.

After a tough loss I usually just try to distract myself with a tv show. Started the new season of The Righteous Gemstones last night great show.

Wasn't trying to aim at people on this board I know it looked like that. Mainly just from people on Twitter being constantly miserable about the team even after wins

@Stuhoo Thank you! My post was more stemming from fans on Twitter than anything else so I thought I'd come here for some iubb conversation! Sometimes it seems like IU fans just don't enjoy themselves at all during the season even during wins. IU basketball has been a huge part of my life and it has always been my favorite thing/hobby and I just think as fans we should enjoy it a bit more. Obviously performances like last night are not acceptable but I get a feel with Woody and these guys that I just trust them to get it together make the necessary changes. Looking forward to more iubb talk!