Game Thread Part 2: IUBB vs BC Mega Boogaloo | 1:00PM *NOT TELEVISED*

[Hovadipo]

I’d like to take full credit for Friday’s win over the Serbs. Will gladly accept thanks via PM so as to not clog up the thread.  
 

Let’s keep Woody the winningest coach in IUBB history*!
 

 

 

 

*by winning %

[HoosierHoopster]

I was actually responsible for the win but i guess i can share some of the credit.

[Stuhoo]

Any future losses are on me.

[Dave from Dayton]

Many people are saying that I had a lot to do with Friday's win over BC Mega.  But, I am way too humble. 

But, it was with my leadership, support and ability to score that IU men's basketball team went undefeated in '76-77...the year I graduated from IU-B and got married to my IU sweetheart.  I sure scored a lot that year.  Trying to keep it going this year to help the team...you know what I mean...nudge, nudge...

Tip of ole toupee to: TJD; Tamar; Race; Kopp; Jordan; Parker; Rob; Xavier; Landers; and crew and last but not least Coach Woodson.

Watched on Twt the videos of the first half as they were playing.  Thanks mucho for that.  But was difficult for me to see plays develop.  Laughed at the audio.  I wanted to study the PG situation...but really didn't get a grasp on it.

What I want to see: Rob Phin needs to hit shots...please oh mighty Gawd of the Basketball Games...please touch Rob and make him a can't miss shooter.   I want to see Landers excel.  I want to see more of Tamar...and him helping to lead the team.  May TJD always be a great player in all aspects...and may he be healthy...no fouls in the first game for TJD...really?  Nice!    Race hitting from 18 foot out and at least one 3 a game would be wonderful.  Assists, effective playmaking, rebounds, movement on offense...yes.  Gotta hit over 70% of the FTs.  

What do you fans think of the PGs?  

I did predict that IU would get 7 3's in the first game.  I thought it would take 2 more attempts than it did.  So I predict that IU will get 9 3's in todays game...in 21 attempts.   And FTs will improve.  Landers will see more PT.  As will Parker.  Jordan with all those offensive rebounds is a great glue guy.  

 

[LIHoosier]

Today's live stats page: https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/BBFN/1911679/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

@GeneralChadwick reports Leal in game attire today.  He'll also have a halftime recap on his Twitter and expects another post-game report as well.

[lillurk]

25 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

What I want to see: Rob Phin needs to hit shots...please oh mighty Gawd of the Basketball Games...please touch Rob and make him a can't miss shooter.   I want to see Landers excel.  I want to see more of Tamar...and him helping to lead the team.  May TJD always be a great player in all aspects...and may he be healthy...no fouls in the first game for TJD...really?  Nice!    Race hitting from 18 foot out and at least one 3 a game would be wonderful.  Assists, effective playmaking, rebounds, movement on offense...yes.  Gotta hit over 70% of the FTs.  

What do you fans think of the PGs?  

I have a similar wishlist; I might expand the Race shooting wish to include TJD.

As for the PGs, I have some thoughts:

1. I’d love to see a cleaner game from X to see what he can do without foul trouble.

2. I’d like to see at least one of them have a nice shooting game from the outside.

3. I’m curious if we’ll see any lineups with two of them at once. (Bates/Stew/Kopp/Galloway and eventually Leal mean IU probably doesn’t *have* to use lineups like that, but I’m curious about them — maybe against smaller teams than Mega).

4. I found it interesting that Bates handled some of those duties while playing alongside Rob. I think that can make some sense.

5. related to #4, I’m curious if we’ll see any lineups without one of X, Rob, or Lander…e.g. Bates/Stew plus whatever frontcourt, maybe including Kopp and/or Galloway for a little extra handling.

[LIHoosier]

7 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

@GeneralChadwick reports Leal in game attire today.  He'll also have a halftime recap on his Twitter and expects another post-game report as well.

He was on Assembly Call after Friday's game and got about every player and coach on sans Woodson and Fife. 

[DWB]

Just hope the team comes out with the same energy as Friday.

"Work on defense....have fun on offense". (love that mantra)

Go Hoosiers!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Matthew Byrne Twitter:  Anthony Leal can be seen warming up. However, it is unknown whether he is available to play today. Logan Duncomb is also dressed, but again, still unconfirmed about his availability. Michael Durr is currently not dressed and most likely won't be available to play today.

[Stromboli]

One of the recent articles (ITH maybe?) on Tamar, he mentioned that Woodson has him learning the ropes at PG. Somewhat surprising with X, Lander, and Rob. My guess is that Lander and Rob just don’t provide enough right now to occupy one of the five spots on the floor. 
 

I’ve read plenty about the size of Mega. 4-1 Motion is supposed to make them pay for that. Unless these 6’10” guys can really guard 1-5. Something clicked for us Friday if their bestish player had 3 points. Fast hands, long arms from a 6’6” guy can really shrink the court for them, and Woodson seems to want to play like that. 
 

I loved seeing the win, but this is an exhibition game. And so I’d expect to see more creative lineups and more time for the guys at the end of the bench. More emphasis on running the offense as designed (I have no idea if this happened Friday). And frankly some feisty coaches trying to prepare this team to win when the games count. My hope is that the guys carry the same energy on defense and we get some great fast break highlights. 
 

The player I’ll be watching is Parker Stewart. I don’t think we have a good feel for what he’s going to be. 

Edited August 15, 2021 by Stromboli
Add the video from Clif

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Same starting 5 today.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Although they participated in pre-game warm-ups neither Duncomb nor Leal are dressed for the actual game.

[DWB]

Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Although they participated in pre-game warm-ups neither Duncomb nor Leal are dressed for the actual game.

Bummer...

[mamasa]

I’ll appreciate any updates- I’m at Colts game and can’t check as often

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

3 from Race to open the game on an assist from X!!

[DWB]

Kopp just hit another 3 according to box score. 18 min of 1st half

 

[SlamaJamaSisley]

4 minutes ago, mamasa said:

I’ll appreciate any updates- I’m at Colts game and can’t check as often

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/BBFN/1911679/pbp.html - good play by play site posted earlier by LIHoosier

[Brass Cannon]

This is getting me hopeful for this year.  We are dominating a pro team.  Could it be Woody tapped all the untapped potential these kids had. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

X with 2 assists and a blocked shot in the first 5 min. but also picked up 2 fouls and he had foul trouble in Friday's game.