IUBB @ Penn State - 01/02/22 @ 4:00 on BTN

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,509]

Hopefully we play a game against the Nittany Lions (5-5) (0-2). 

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On his Zoom presser this morning Woody said Galloway would not play Sunday but was hopeful he'd be available for O$U on the 6th.

His response to tightening the rotation:  "It all depends. It's going to be based on the game and who plays well. I'd like to play 9, 10 guys. That would be great for our ball club."

Woodson says he would like to IU to 40% shooting from three. He cites that they're at 37% right now.

Woodson asked if he'd play Trayce Jackson-Davis and Michael Durr together. "You might," but said he's never played two centers together on a consistent basis even in the NBA. Said the Hoosiers still need to get Durr in better shape, but he will play more in the Big Ten.

Woodson on Tamar Bates: “We’re going to need Tamar because he has shown he can make plays and do things for us from an offensive standpoint. We got to get him better from a defensive standpoint. Being able to defend the ball. Not giving up dribble penetration so quickly.”

[HoosierHoopster 6,687]

Agree with the 9-10 guys. When healthy we have the depth to throw at teams, should use it

[str8baller 4,965]

I’m pumped. I know we played UW already but this feels like the start of conference to me. 

[str8baller 4,965]

On 12/31/2021 at 10:37 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Woodson on Tamar Bates: “We’re going to need Tamar because he has shown he can make plays and do things for us from an offensive standpoint. We got to get him better from a defensive standpoint. Being able to defend the ball. Not giving up dribble penetration so quickly.”

I’m a little surprised by this. I find Bates to be ok on the ball (for a frosh), but he gets caught out of position away from the ball (not surprising for a frosh). Maybe Woody sees a lot this in practice.  
 

Either way, I think this team is in its final form when Bates can push Stewart or Kopp to the second unit. This would increase or shooting on the second unit, and improve or dynamism on the first unit. From a decision making standpoint I can see why Woody doesn’t want X and Bates playing together a lot right now. 
 

Either way, starting with this game I hope to see Bates get some more run with the first unit. 

[Honkyman 1,670]

Bates won't be starting over Stewart or Kopp. He's not ready for starter time.  He's been too inconsistent and conference play will be more challenging for him. He's got great potential and shows flashes of things to come. Hopefully he will be contributing with consistency by the tournament time.

[Stuhoo 79,288]

Anthony Leal is a plus shooter, an excellent passer, can guard, and ALWAYS plays his @$$ off.

If Parker Stewart doesn’t start, Anthony will.

 

[yogisballin 2,293]

idgaf who starts. I just want to see us compete and play our @$$ off for 40 minutes

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,576]

I like Leal starting. He does the little things on offense. Quick passes, doesn't hold the ball for very long. Swings the ball. Movers without the ball. Things that help an offense break down a defense that'll never show up in a box score or be praised much. 

[RaceToTheTop 24,788]

54 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

I like Leal starting. He does the little things on offense. Quick passes, doesn't hold the ball for very long. Swings the ball. Movers without the ball. Things that help an offense break down a defense that'll never show up in a box score or be praised much. 

I'm fine with either Stewart or Leal.  Stewart can still flat out shoot it.  Wish he looked more for his shot.

[HoosierHoopster 6,687]

Don’t think Leal starting over P is in play. P got benched the 1st half of 1 game, that was why Leal started, not because he suddenly outplayed P. No reason for P to suddenly be playing off the bench.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,576]

12 hours ago, brumdog45 said:

I'm fine with either Stewart or Leal.  Stewart can still flat out shoot it.  Wish he looked more for his shot.

That shooting would be much needed off the bench I think. Defensively, it don't think either is ahead of the other. Leal is definitely a physically stronger guy which helps when he gets caught in the post. I think his court IQ is a bit higher as well. I'd consider it to be a good "problem" to have. But maybe, just maybe, Stewart could tap back into his scoring ability coming off the bench. 

[NOLA Hoosier 1,267]

I predict:

1 amazing half and 1 mind-boggling half. 

X gets 4 or 5 fouls.

TJD dunks. 

Stewart makes some trés.

We win by single digits.

 

[Uspshoosier 44,859]

These game have been close.   10 of the last 11 games were 1 possession games in the last minute 

[Josh 12,507]

3 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

These game have been close.   10 of the last 11 games were 1 possession games in the last minute 

Archie's dead.  We good.

[Josh 12,507]

Your Stanley Cup Champion Lightning are playing right now, Colts in 15 minutes, then IU basketball.  This couch is going to get a big dent in it today

[Demo 19,411]

 

[Uspshoosier 44,859]

34 minutes ago, Josh said:

Archie's dead.  We good.

Archie was only here for 5 of the 11 games in question.    This series has been  closer then IU fans would want to think it should be and has been that way for awhile now regardless of coach 

[MikeRoberts 6,914]

2 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Archie was only here for 5 of the 11 games in question.    This series has been  closer then IU fans would want to think it should be and has been that way for awhile now regardless of coach 

Where was he the other games we played PSU when he was our coach?

[Uspshoosier 44,859]

3 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Where was he the other games we played PSU when he was our coach?

He has only played Penn St 5 times as coach and was 4-1.   The other games in the 10 out of 11 games would of been Crean 

[Josh 12,507]

9 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Archie was only here for 5 of the 11 games in question.    This series has been  closer then IU fans would want to think it should be and has been that way for awhile now regardless of coach 

Stop dismissing my agenda with this stuff!