IUBB vs U of Southern Indiana (Exhibition) - Thurs., 11/1

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

1 hour ago, tyappleg said:

I'm just here for the overreactions. 

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

I had a blast at AH tonight! All the freshmen who played looked legit. Romeo looks as special as advertised. Rob is smooth and spends a lot of time in the air around the basket, which pays dividends. Damezi can flat out shoot.

Justin Smith is terrifying, and Juwan is still Juwan.

[Brass Cannon 24,068]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

How refreshing is it that our PG played 28 minutes without fouling or turning it over.  Be interested in his individual D from people that watched the game

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

9 hours ago, bringbackcoverdale said:

When is the replay?


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11:00 pm ET tonight (Friday) on the basic BTN channel

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McRoberts has a beautiful and efficient shot. Green light for McRoberts. He needs to let it fly! Fitzner looks good as well.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

Several different post-game articles

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/11/01/iu-basketball-shows-depth-defensive-improvement-exhibition-opener-vs-southern-indiana-romeo-langford/1853903002/

https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2018/11/phinisee-makes-case-at-point-guard-in-exhibition-win-over-usi/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2018/11/1/mens-basketball-hoosiers-take-down-southern-indiana-96-62-in-exhibition-game.aspx

https://www.insidethehall.com/2018/11/02/notebook-phinisee-thrives-in-indianas-exhibition-win/

[HoosierFan1994 4,631]

Awesome time last night at the game! A few thoughts from being at the game:

1) I thought the student section was great for an exhibition game. I hope this year they show up like that for every game. 

2) This team has depth-as we already knew. Devonte and Al were banged up but Rob and Damezi stepped up! This team has so many lineups that they can use. 

3) If McRoberts can consitently hit two or three three pointers a game this team is going to have even more options offensively. 

4) Romeo can play some defense..that was his "weakness"

5) Really wanted to see Jerome play. Hope it is just a minor injury. 

6) If Rob Phinisee plays even close to this level during the regular season he will be your starting PG. I still think Devonte will be starting but that all depends on how long he is out. But he is on a short leash. 

Yes it is only an exhibition game but I saw a lot of positives. I hope this is a special year on the horizon. 

[BGVille Hoosierfan 2,884]

Awesome time last night at the game! A few thoughts from being at the game:

1) I thought the student section was great for an exhibition game. I hope this year they show up like that for every game. 

2) This team has depth-as we already knew. Devonte and Al were banged up but Rob and Damezi stepped up! This team has so many lineups that they can use. 

3) If McRoberts can consitently hit two or three three pointers a game this team is going to have even more options offensively. 

4) Romeo can play some defense..that was his "weakness"

5) Really wanted to see Jerome play. Hope it is just a minor injury. 

6) If Rob Phinisee plays even close to this level during the regular season he will be your starting PG. I still think Devonte will be starting but that all depends on how long he is out. But he is on a short leash. 

Yes it is only an exhibition game but I saw a lot of positives. I hope this is a special year on the horizon. 

I don't think Devonte is ever starting again (unless Rob is banged up). Rob is our next Yogi folks and is a 4 year floor leader. Starting Green over Rob would be like starting Peyton Ramsey over Michael Penix for the simple fact he has more experience....and we know how that's playing out.

 

 

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I love our bench play.  This will be the difference in the B1G late in the season.

[Old Friend 8,389]

Y'all are gonna' love Rob Phinisee.  I've been on his bandwagon for a few years now; and he'll ultimately be at least as important as a recruit as Romeo was.   You ain't seen nothin' yet.

[Stuhoo 75,741]

9 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

Y'all are gonna' love Rob Phinisee.  I've been on his bandwagon for a few years now; and he'll ultimately be at least as important as a recruit as Romeo was.   You ain't seen nothin' yet.

 

Yes you have. And while you routinely have some strong opinions, anyone would be hard-pressed to call you a sunshine pumper!

No one really argued or disagreed with you, but most (myself included) were more of the mindset of "I hope you're right." No one jumped in with all ten toes to the extent you did. 

Old Friend..."I hope you're right" has now morphed into "Sure looks like it's real."

Kudos, and man o man that is some good news.

 

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2 hours ago, jbell833 said:

I don't think Devonte is ever starting again (unless Rob is banged up). Rob is our next Yogi folks and is a 4 year floor leader. Starting Green over Rob would be like starting Peyton Ramsey over Michael Penix for the simple fact he has more experience....and we know how that's playing out.

 

 

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The difference here is that Phinisee looked good when he got a chance, while Penix did not. 

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Yes you have. And while you routinely have some strong opinions, anyone would be hard-pressed to call you a sunshine pumper!
No one really argued or disagreed with you, but most (myself included) were more of the mindset of "I hope you're right." No one jumped in with all ten toes to the extent you did. 
Old Friend..."I hope you're right" has now morphed into "Sure looks like it's real."
Kudos, and man o man that is some good news.
 

Couple others did as well Old Fart being one of them. Dig up RPs old thread and go to right before he committed. Fun stuff to go look back at. Kid is a winner. Leading his team to the state finals as a sophomore was when he got my attention.


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[Brass Cannon 24,068]

9 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Couple others did as well Old Fart being one of them. Dig up RPs old thread and go to right before he committed. Fun stuff to go look back at. Kid is a winner. Leading his team to the state finals as a sophomore was when he got my attention.


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I think OF has been beating that drum for 3 years or so and has never wavered. 

May this point I think you gotta run with RP unless Devonte really has taken a leap forward. 

[Stuhoo 75,741]

 

Patience and context, y'all: 

For me?

• Damezi is a good shooter, but his game last night was likely fool's gold. 
• While it was good to see DeRon out there, I kinda think that Race Thompson will be our primary backup at the 5 spot.

 

[NRT137 316]

I think everyone is sleeping on deron Davis. Romeo, Morgan and Davis on the floor should lead to good defense due to length, and Davis can play the post. He’s just not conditioned, but that will definitely improve over the season


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,110]

Any updates on Al and Deron's injuries? I haven't seen any.

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36 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Patience and context, y'all: 

For me?

• Damezi's is a good shooter, but his game last night was likely fool's gold. 
• While it was good to see DeRon out there, I kinda think that Race Thompson will be our primary backup at the 5 spot.

 

Agreed, except I think Fitzner will be our “5” backup, with Race getting spot minutes. Could change depending on play

[Stuhoo 75,741]

After last night:

My current opinion of likely rotation players:

1. Juwan
2. Romeo
3. McBob
4. Justin
5. Rob
6. DeVonte
7. Al
8. Fitz
9. Race
10. Jerome

That leaves Damezi, DeRon, Jake,, and Clifton as staying on the bench most nights.