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

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,927]

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,722]

Multiple sources indicate real season kicks off on Nov. 9, against Eastern Michigan.

That’s a long wait…. Let’s add JHS to the squad. Then Clowney… Then win a bunch of football games, then I’ll be ready.


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[Honkyman 1,670]

There are pro teams in Europe that would not be ranked in the top 25 of college basketball. 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

1 minute ago, Honkyman said:

There are pro teams in Europe that would not be ranked in the top 25 of college basketball. 

Your point?  This team came in second in their not too shabby league last year.  

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,722]

Parker Stewart has yet to put his imprint on the game but he’s the guy that can go 4-5 from three in a game. Besides Kopp. Trey Galloway likely seeing too many minutes. But he’s a smart team guy. I’d like to slide some of those minutes to Geronimo eventually. Our staff needs to keep Lander focused on the prize. Earn his minutes, realize better times ahead. Fans on social media need to leave it alone. No reason to put a highlighter on it.


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[cthomas 5,917]

Given the limited amount of practice time they've had and the number of new players, this went extremely well. Effort was there and more importantly, they seemed to enjoy playing together. This coach knows what he is doing and the team seems to believe in him. I'm expecting an enjoyable season.

[Honkyman 1,670]

 

Your point?  This team came in second in their not too shabby league last year.  

My point. Having watched all available film/video of the two games, in my opinion, the Serbian team IU played Friday and Sunday did not look to be a very good team irrespective of their place in their league last year. IU looked reasonably good Friday, but not so good today. I suspect Mike Woodson would agree with that assessment. I'm happy IU won both games. I'm happy the new coach and players were able to play against international competition in August. But I'm not convinced these games provide sufficient evidence of what kind of season we will have this coming year.

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[Hoosierfanyuh 1,837]

16 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

That’s a long wait…. Let’s add JHS to the squad. Then Clowney… Then win a bunch of football games, then I’ll be ready.


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Thatd be a dream come true

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

19 minutes ago, Honkyman said:

 

Your point?  This team came in second in their not too shabby league last year.  

My point. Having watched all available film/video of the two games, in my opinion, the Serbian team IU played Friday and Sunday did not look to be a very good team irrespective of their place in their league last year. IU looked reasonably good Friday, but not so good today. I suspect Mike Woodson would agree with that assessment. I'm happy IU won both games. I'm happy the new coach and players were able to play against international competition in August. But I'm not convinced these games provide sufficient evidence of what kind of season we will have this coming year.

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That’s an interesting opinion.  The facts don’t seem to agree with you. But enjoy the opinion 

[Honkyman 1,670]

Brass Cannon says: The facts don’t seem to agree with you. But enjoy the opinion \

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Actually, the facts do support my opinion. But enjoy your opinion. 

 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

Just now, Honkyman said:

Brass Cannon says: The facts don’t seem to agree with you. But enjoy the opinion \

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Actually, the facts do support my opinion. But enjoy your opinion. 

 

Your personal eye test isn’t a fact.  Any rando could say that that by the eye test the suns and bucks aren’t final level teams. That’s just a poorly formed opinion. The fact is they were final caliber teams

[Honkyman 1,670]

Brass Cannon says: The fact is they were final caliber teams.]

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A team that shoots 32% from the field, 27% from 3-point range, and 55% at the free throw line is usually not considered a very good team. But you are free to engage in your fantasy that this Serbian team was a really good team. I'm in the camp that believes it is too early to judge how good this IU team will be this coming season. You apparently think otherwise. That's fine. Enjoy your opinion.

 

[Stromboli 6,055]

Honkyman, Brass Cannon. Real cute, you two. Don’t ruin a good time with your bickering. Neither of you are making new points. Let it goooooooo. 
 

Real hard to make many snap judgments here. The team kinda met each other 8 weeks ago. We do have some players, and a coaching staff we trust. And dang, who complains about two wins??

 

You know what? Being an Indiana fan is awesome. We still have access to excellent players. We have several quality media sources. And then resources like this board (I’m basically talking about Old Fart here) providing piles of information for us. Good souls we’ve been patient. Really hoping this team gives us something to cheer for. 

[Alford Bailey 12,237]

Valuable court time but you cant base anything on a couple of exhibition games good or bad.

[Stuhoo 75,520]

Just watched the whole thing—THANK YOU SEAN CAVANAUGH FOR THE VIDEO!

My personal takeaways:

Xavier is a significant upgrade. He is made for a four out high ball screen.

Parker Stewart has old man game and excellent court vision. He took and barely missed a bunch of good shots.

Jordan Geronimo is significantly improved—rebounds out of his area and really defends.

Rob looks kinda the same, but he’s now clearly X’s backup.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

One thing that has stood out that I’m surprised by is Lander. Had really high hopes for him but looks like something is just missing.  Definitely thought he would be a bigger cog in what woody was building. 
 

Race and Geronimo are going to be pivotal for this teams success they do those little things teams need but don’t always show up on the stat sheet. 
 

Bates is going to leave a few guys responsible for game planning against him with massive headaches 

[maharkn 1,595]

Just watched the whole thing—THANK YOU SEAN CAVANAUGH FOR THE VIDEO!
My personal takeaways:
Xavier is a significant upgrade. He is made for a four out high ball screen.
Parker Stewart has old man game and excellent court vision. He took and barely missed a bunch of good shots.
Jordan Geronimo is significantly improved—rebounds out of his area and really defends.
Rob looks kinda the same, but he’s now clearly X’s backup.

One thing I noticed about Parker is his physical man defense, didn't expect that from him

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[lillurk 3,666]

Yeah I’ve come away really impressed with Stewart in spite of the shots not falling.

Fans need to cool it worrying about Lander or speculating. He’d be a frosh right now if he hadn’t reclassified. IU has two experienced 4th year PGs, and the rotations in the Bahamas were…I mean, not March-style but certainly more aimed at winning than a true exhibition platoon. Plenty of space for him to earn time.

[Stuhoo 75,520]

18 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Yeah I’ve come away really impressed with Stewart in spite of the shots not falling.

Fans need to cool it worrying about Lander or speculating. He’d be a frosh right now if he hadn’t reclassified. IU has two experienced 4th year PGs, and the rotations in the Bahamas were…I mean, not March-style but certainly more aimed at winning than a true exhibition platoon. Plenty of space for him to earn time.

Point well-made.

Woody’s rotations are far far far more similar to coach Knight’s rotations. Play the guys that are playing well the vast majority of the minutes, even when the game is in hand.

[jk34 1,105]

5 TURNOVERS!!!!