#271 UMass Lowell @ #6 Indiana Game Thread

[HoosierAloha]

What are you hoping to see from the team and individual players tonight? 

OG - hoping to see him attack the rim and post up more.  I really believe after slipping on the floor several times he gave up on trying to do anything besides taking set shots.  On the other end I would like to see him defend his opponent into submission where they throw their hands in the air and walk off the floor pissed because they did squat on offense.

JBJ - keeping doing JBJ things on offense while defending at a higher level to start the game.  JBJ should be used to defend the opponents "shooter" in most games.  (opposite of Troy last season)

RoJo - attack and make good decisions while knocking down the open three when available.  Pressure defense

Newkirk - finish at the rim, it will be against weaker competition but gaining confidence will help moving forward.  Continue defensive pressure

Bryant - dunk on the whole state of Massachusetts.  Not pick up early and dumb fouls

Morgan - continue the all around game, at least 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

CuJo - that step back three ball just to make sure it wasn't a fluke.. 

Davis - run the floor and finish around the rim better.  Not much skilled size on UML but, again, gaining confidence moving forward

McSwain - ditto on the finishing around the rim

[Brass Cannon]

I feel like OG may have been conserving energy for defense. Judging how Kansas performed against Duke at least. 

[SteelerHoosier]

Go Hoosiers!

[BGleas]

I'm expecting IU to be a little sluggish tonight. Partly becuase we're coming off a huge win and partly just due to the travel/time adjustments. I'm thinking we might just be up a couple midway through the first half, and maybe up 10ish at the half, before shaking off the cobwebs and stepping on the gas in the second half. 

[OliviaPope40]

I will be at the Butler game when this is being played. 

[HoosierAloha]

I will be at the Butler game when this is being played. 

First Butler then Duke and now Butler, all on an IU board?! What are we going to do with you?

[HoosierAloha]

I'm expecting IU to be a little sluggish tonight. Partly becuase we're coming off a huge win and partly just due to the travel/time adjustments. I'm thinking we might just be up a couple midway through the first half, and maybe up 10ish at the half, before shaking off the cobwebs and stepping on the gas in the second half. 

I could definitely see that. This game could be one that the starters get off to a slow start and the reserves come in to add a boost. It will be interesting to see what kind of crowd shows up too.

[Stuhoo]

I will be at the Butler game when this is being played. 

Are we all supposed to report in on game nIghts?

I will be picking up one kid from play rehearsal, and one from soccer practice. Chicken and rice for dinner, I think.

Go Hoosiers; stay healthy and get Freddie and DeRon more in the mix.

[OliviaPope40]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Are we all supposed to report in on game nIghts?

I will be picking up one kid from play rehearsal, and one from soccer practice. Chicken and rice for dinner, I think.

Go Hoosiers; stay healthy and get Freddie and DeRon more in the mix.

No I don't expect everybody to.

[OliviaPope40]

16 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

First Butler then Duke and now Butler, all on an IU board?! What are we going to do with you?

My parents have season tickets so I don't have a choice.

[HOOSIERCHADDY]

Should be a blowout on our part, unstoppable force heading in right now!  HOO HOO HOO HOOSIERS!

 

[southsidehoosier]

My parents have season tickets so I don't have a choice.

I remember those days of my parents making me do/go places as child or teenager....school, church, the doctor, doing homework. Glad I now get to do that to my own children.


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[hurryinghoosier5]

Wondering if Morgan will start tonight. In my opinion, he should, but CTC is at practices, not me.


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[HoosierAloha]

Wondering if Morgan will start tonight. In my opinion, he should, but CTC is at practices, not me.


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If/when Hartman returns I wouldn't mind seeing JMo in the starting lineup. I don't like it but we don't have the depth right now to play three forwards for long periods of time.

[Stuhoo]

4 minutes ago, Napleshoosier said:

My prediction is pain! Mass pain!

Are you still talking about the basketball game?

 

[Miller'sTheMan]

22 minutes ago, hurryinghoosier5 said:

Wondering if Morgan will start tonight. In my opinion, he should, but CTC is at practices, not me.


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I think you stick with Newkirk, we just beat Kansas so I don't see a reason to mess with the starting 5.

[Sota Hoosier]

What I would like to see most tonight: <= 14 TOs.......please. UML apparently speeds up the game as do we but let's be more under control and sound on the offensive end against a lesser opponent.

I'd also like to see TB and OG do some work on the block and get DD, Green, and McFly some significant minutes.

[FortWayneHoosier]

Want to see more of the freshman. This will be a snoozer I'm guessing, but good for the boys to tune up a bit.


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[FortWayneHoosier]

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[Sam_Boger]

Tim Priller is warming up, I repeat, Tim Priller is warming up.