IUBB vs. Marquette 11/14 at 8:30 ET

[Stromboli]

Let's get this rolling!

 

IndianaHQ with a good rundown:  

https://www.indianahq.com/read/5be876ef1409b80013207895

 

 

Marquette will be a good team.  They can definitely score.  Last year their defense was awful, but I would expect they've been working on that.  Let's hope Assembly Hall is rocking.

[HoosierHoops1]

13 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

Let's get this rolling!

 

IndianaHQ with a good rundown:  

https://www.indianahq.com/read/5be876ef1409b80013207895

 

 

Marquette will be a good team.  They can definitely score.  Last year their defense was awful, but I would expect they've been working on that.  Let's hope Assembly Hall is rocking.

I'd say it'll be about the same as the home UNC, Penn State and Kansas State  crowds.

Combined.

[Baltimore Hoosier]

I was probably the only guy talking about Wojo as a potential head coaching candidate before Archie was hired, but I love the guy. Some of my first basketball memories (nightmares) were him coming down the floor for Duke and slapping the paint on defense. He will have this team prepared to play tomorrow night. Very similar player to Archie back in college. Tough nosed ACC point guard noted more for defense and ball movement than scoring.

As far as the game, I think this team will be energized and ready to play at home, on national TV, against another borderline top 25 team. Howard is the X-factor. If the IU defense is as stingy as they look, and can keep him around his average and not let him go off for 40, I am thinking a 6-8 point W.  

[MikeRoberts]

IU by 14. I think this team is under rated and will prove it with two smack downs against Marquette and Arkansas


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Game Trivia from Mike Miller

A couple Indiana-Marquette tidbits:   Marquette leading scorer Markus Howard's father, Chuck, played RB at IU in the 1980s, lettering in '83 and '84.  Chuck is a Ben Davis grad.   Former IU assistant Rob Judson is in his 2nd year on Steve Wojciechowski's staff.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

From Archie's radio show last night, recaps from various sources.  Lots of overlap but not totally identical.

https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2018/11/highlights-from-archie-millers-weekly-radio-show-5/

https://www.insidethehall.com/2018/11/13/news-and-notes-from-archie-millers-radio-show-15/

Wednesday night game will be televised on FS1

Radio

Live Stats

And since there is an Indiana connection to Marquette's star Markus Howard, a good read on him including some comments from Archie.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/marquette-guard-markus-howard-presents-a-major-challenge-for-indiana/

[coonhounds]

We're dealing with alot of injuries per archie radio show hope that and free throws dont bite us. Would hate for fans enthusiasm be sucked out second week of season.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Bits and pieces from today's presser

On nonconference schedule, ahead of tough week: "Our hope would be at the end of nonconference that everyone looks at us and says those guys tried like crazy to build a really tough resume. And I think we’ve done that."

"You have to test yourself to know where you're at" -- Archie Miller on what this coming week and how it helps with the early Big Ten start.

Says the most important thing is defending in transition so you're not giving up 3's on advance passes or to trailers. Then you make sure the ball is defended well and you're well positioned.

On Jerome Hunter -- "He's dealing with a leg condition. No definite answers but he's going to be out an indefinite period of time. Hoping to get some answers here in the next 24 to 48 hours."

Zach McRoberts and Devonte Green are gametime decisions for Marquette game. "They haven't done much since our last game."

On De'Ron Davis: "Without question, depending on how things are going in the game, he could see his minutes being elevated now from this point."

 

 

[Red1]

I read Race is dealing with Concussion like symptoms from practice this week?? Any word on how he's doing?

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Nick Baumgart -  IU points per possession, per Synergy Sports (through 2 games): 1)Fitzner 1.82 PPP   2)Phinisee 1.28 PPP    3)Smith 1.25 PPP   4)Langford 1.15 PPP   5)Morgan 1.10 PPP   [*minimum 10 possessions]

[cthomas]

Our inexperience, injuries to important guys, and their experience and depth have me concerned about this game.

[Stromboli]

A great Gavitt Games synopsis by u/kdiuro13 on reddit.

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The 2018 Gavitt Tipoff Games are a week long B1G-Big East challenge that features 8 games between the conferences on FS1 and BTN.

The event is named for the late Dave Gavitt, former athletic director at Providence College and the first commissioner of the Big East Conference.

The series is on an 8 year contract and this will be year 4.

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2018's matchups:

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Tuesday Nov. 13:

Georgetown vs. Illinois 6:30PM, FS1

Notes: It's a battle of Year 2 rebuilds as Patrick Ewing meets Brad Underwood in Champaign. Both sides had notably weak non-conference strengths of schedule last year Illinois (#260/351), and Georgetown (#351/351) and will be trying to get a power conference win for an early boost. Both programs have a long history of success and want to get back toward the top of their conference soon.

Wisconsin vs. Xavier 8:30PM, FS1

Notes: A fiery matchup last year at the Kohl Center led to a Xavier win and a very notable clash between the Wisconsin student section and JP Macura. Rematch this year at Cintas features a rookie coach in Travis Steele taking on Wisconsin trying to make it back to the tournament after snapping a 19 year NCAA Tournament streak last season. Friends of the program will note the first major appearance this year of Buzzcut Brad himself, Brad Davidson.

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Wednesday Nov. 14:

#18 Michigan vs. #8 Villanova 6:30PM, FS1

Notes: A national championship rematch, which hasn't occurred in college basketball since December 2009 when UNC met Michigan State. Michigan will be out for revenge, whereas it's the first big game at the newly renovated Finneran Pavilion for Villanova. Probably the must-see game of the Tipoff Games. This is a once a decade kind of rematch.

Seton Hall vs. Nebraska 7:30PM, BTN

Notes: Nebraska has been pounded in both its Gavitt Games appearances so far and is looking to get on the board for the B1G in the challenge. Meanwhile Seton Hall off a big win over IU last year makes the trip out to Lincoln to try and go 3-0 all time in the challenge.

#24 Marquette vs. Indiana FS1

Notes: A matchup that was nearly ranked vs. ranked and is still #24 vs. "#27" in the AP Poll. Romeo Langford vs. Markus Howard will make this must watch television as both teams may break the 80-90 point mark easily in this one.

Thursday Nov. 15

Ohio State vs. Creighton 7:00PM, FS1

Notes: A matchup of two teams picked way low in their respective preseason conference polls, both would like a power conference win to start off a rebuilding year strong in 2018-2019. Creighton's head coach Greg McDermott turned down the Ohio State job in 2017, opening a pathway for then Butler HC Chris Holtmann to take the job. Both programs are likely very happy with how that coaching search ended up.

Penn State vs. Depaul 9:00PM, FS1

Notes: The hot seat matchup of the Games. Dave Leitao's 2nd stint at Depaul has yielded little and with solid recruits now trickling in and a new arena to show off, will administration keep Leitao if results don't show? At Penn State, does winning the NIT give momentum into next season? Results are mixed but for Pat Chambers and his coaching position, he hopes so. 7 years, 0 tournament appearances, and that needs to change fast.

Friday Nov. 16

St. John's vs. Rutgers 7:00PM, FS1

Notes: Another former player turned rebuilding coach here, as Chris Mullins is touting Shamorie Ponds and Mustapha Heron as the frontcourt to beat in the Big East. First though they'll have to conquer the RAC as Rutgers is still looking to end the longest streak without a tournament appearance in the 6 major conferences (1991) and the longest streak of being the 14 seed in the B1G Tournament (4...out of 4).

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Past Results

2015: Tied 4-4

Notes: Maryland wins the battle of DC 75-71 over Georgetown, the Big East puts together a few close wins, and Xavier upsets Michigan on the road to clinch the 4-4 tie in the inaugural games.

2016: Tied 4-4

Notes: Defending champs Villanova survive Mackey Arena and Purdue, the Big East goes full Warriors and blows a 3-1 lead, and Minnesota beats back St. John's to bring the 2nd contest to a tie.

2017: Tied 4-4

Notes: Minnesota, Purdue, and Maryland best their Big East foes, but this time the B1G blows the 3-1 lead as Butler uses some Hinkle magic to upset Northwestern, JP Macura gator chomps Wisconsin to take a 4-3 lead back, but on the final day the B1G again claws back to a 4-4 tie as Illinois beats Depaul.

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Three straight ties have left both conference wanting a resolution in this series and some wide open matchups this year have led to hopes on both sides for a big victory. Let's go!

[coonhounds]

I read Race is dealing with Concussion like symptoms from practice this week?? Any word on how he's doing?

No word today but on radio show yesterday archie said he was knocked out in practice sunday in a Collison.

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[HoosierRobbie]

Id say If we were full strength that we would win running away, the injuries have me kinda worried tho.

Marquette is a good team.


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[BGVille Hoosierfan]

IU opens as 5.5 point favorites.


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[BGVille Hoosierfan]

I think unless Markus Howard has a ridiculous shooting night like he had the other night, we should win this by 12-15.


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[BGVille Hoosierfan]

If anyone is going to the game please do us all a favor and record the pregame intro video and post it. Features a speech from Oladipo and will give you chills and get you jacked at the same time. Really wish I would've recorded last game. I can't find it anywhere online. IU multimedia team has been unbelievable this year!

 

 

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[Alford Bailey]

Injuries have me worried as well.  Gotta play D and hit FTs.

[Whoozhers]

I like our chances Wednesday and Sunday. We are developing a team that has deep depth as Yogi would say.....


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[Red1]

2 hours ago, coonhounds said:

No word today but on radio show yesterday archie said he was knocked out in practice sunday in a Collison.

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Sure hope he's ok soon. Tough for a young man to go through.