IUBB Starting Lineup

[Stuhoo]

 

Thought I'd break this out since it has been a frequent topic of discussion.

So far this year we have almost always gone with:

1. X 
2. Parker
3. Miller
4. Race
5. Trayce

After 'Chicago-fest' we had a one game staring lineup of:

1. Trey
2. Anthony
3. Miller
4. Race 
5. Trayce

On Woody's MSU pre-game press Q & A today, he was asked about changing the starting lineup. Previously when he was asked that, he was pretty clear that he was sticking with the usual. 

Today his answer was "I'll make a decision in terms of where I go with our starting lineup." He then changed the subject.

He was asked again as the last question specifically about Trey starting. His answer? "...coming off the bench he's been great. The other night the first time he got a crack to start he was phenomenal the whole game. It's a thought; we'll have to make that decision after today's practice to see where we are. But he's definitely played well enough to be in the lineup."

Makes it seem that it is very likely that there will be a starting lineup change at MSU, at least to include Trey Galloway.

PS; Trey is 'up' to just under 30% from three this year. Not there yet in that respect, but trending better. After starting the year 1-6 from three he's been 4-11.

 

[reconmkd]

I am hopeful that a change comes, can’t keep starting flat and playing from behind. Please just split up Stewart and Kopp! I still think we may see a different line up due to Chicago-fest (like the name). 

[HoosierAloha]

It ONLY took the suspension of 5 players, including 2 starters, for the starting lineup to change.

I don't know why Woody would talk to the media about this or tip his hand to whizzo. Shocking! I figured he'd just change it right before the game without anyone knowing.

Maybe some players are still in the doghouse or maybe they're not?! Maybe this is the opportunity Woody hardens his resolve to set the tone for the rest of the season or maybe he softens again. Maybe this is the game Kopp starts and finally reaches double digit points in a Big 1.o game, he made progress by shooting last game or maybe he puts up another gooser. Maybe this is the game we pass out... of the post and get our shooter (s?) going or maybe we watch as they stand around. Maybe this is the game we turn the opponent over or maybe lay turds all over the court. Maybe this is the game our starting wings defend 1v1 and in the PnR or maybe they continue to over help and get beat. Maybe this is the game 5 players get suspended, there are still almost 24 hours left until the game or maybe they won't.

Stay tuned for the real players of Indiana basketball as they try not to lay turds all over the Breslin Center!

[Stuhoo]

21 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

It ONLY took the suspension of 5 players, including 2 starters, for the starting lineup to change.

I don't know why Woody would talk to the media about this or tip his hand to whizzo. Shocking! I figured he'd just change it right before the game without anyone knowing.

Maybe some players are still in the doghouse or maybe they're not?! Maybe this is the opportunity Woody hardens his resolve to set the tone for the rest of the season or maybe he softens again. Maybe this is the game Kopp starts and finally reaches double digit points in a Big 1.o game, he made progress by shooting last game or maybe he puts up another gooser. Maybe this is the game we pass out... of the post and get our shooter (s?) going or maybe we watch as they stand around. Maybe this is the game we turn the opponent over or maybe lay turds all over the court. Maybe this is the game our starting wings defend 1v1 and in the PnR or maybe they continue to over help and get beat. Maybe this is the game 5 players get suspended, there are still almost 24 hours left until the game or maybe they won't.

Stay tuned for the real players of Indiana basketball as they try not to lay turds all over the Breslin Center!

I think the last time he was very close to changing the starting lineup was before the Penn State home game, but the regular starters came out on fire that game and the change was delayed.

Now, with the suspensions + Gallo playing really well it seems that the tide has finally turned.

Hallelujah! It's about time.

[RaceToTheTop]

39 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

 

Maybe some players are still in the doghouse or maybe they're not?!

Personally, if I was coaching I would like not start a player the next game after a team violation.  More as a reminder that it should be earned and is contingent on doing the right things.

[DWB]

If CMW starts the "regulars" for the MSU game, he's not near as smart as I thought he was.

Even Stevie Wonder can see that Galloway far exceeds overall contributions to the team over Kopp & Stewart (maybe combined).

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I want Kopp to be good. I like him. But he’s known as a shooter and about only that. He’s been playing extremely poorly, Almost all season. I hoped he’d be Nick Zeisloft role. But he’s a defensive liability. And wants to drive too much. He can’t.

 

I say

 

X-Lander(Phin)

Galloway-Bates

Geronimo-Stewart

Race-Kopp

Trayce-Durr

 

 

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[IUFAN1976]

Mark it down, we won’t have the same starting lineup as we have had this entire year, minus a couple games.

IMO, he’ll use the same lineup to start the game that he did against NW, but if isn’t that lineup, Trey will be starting. 

[HoosierAloha]

2 hours ago, DWB said:

If CMW starts the "regulars" for the MSU game, he's not near as smart as I thought he was.

Even Stevie Wonder can see that Galloway far exceeds overall contributions to the team over Kopp & Stewart (maybe combined).

It's more than them starting. If they're going to start, hopefully JUST one of them, you actually use them.

It's like you go bow hunting after purchasing a new bow but instead of using the bow you chase after the pig with a hammer.

[HoosierAloha]

2 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I want Kopp to be good. I like him. But he’s known as a shooter and about only that. He’s been playing extremely poorly, Almost all season. I hoped he’d be Nick Zeisloft role. But he’s a defensive liability. And wants to drive too much. He can’t.

 

I say

 

X-Lander(Phin)

Galloway-Bates

Geronimo-Stewart

Race-Kopp

Trayce-Durr

 

 

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I think everyone has wanted him to be good. We could have really used a shooter. I don't think he really had that good of numbers before arriving in Bloomington. I guess some would say it was being on a bad NW team. If you like him don't look at his advanced stats this season, especially in Big 1.o games. It's even worse that he's played the fourth most conference minutes for us...

[coonhounds]

If trey isn't in the starting lineup I give up on Woodson in fact since he hasn't already been it's a crime. He isn't a great player but he definitely make a team better and should have been starting since the Ohio St game imo.

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[coonhounds]

If trey isn't in the starting lineup I give up on Woodson in fact since he hasn't already been it's a crime. He isn't a great player but he definitely make a team better and should have been starting since the Ohio St game imo.

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Please don't take the giving up on Woodson to strong I won't give up over that lol

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[HoosierAloha]

18 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

If trey isn't in the starting lineup I give up on Woodson in fact since he hasn't already been it's a crime. He isn't a great player but he definitely make a team better and should have been starting since the Ohio St game imo.

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We'll probably get a starting lineup of X, Gallo, Kopp, Race, and Trayce. We'll be utterly shocked when Gabe Brown goes for 30 in the first half against Kopp.

[HoosierAloha]

40 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

Mark it down, we won’t have the same starting lineup as we have had this entire year, minus a couple games.

IMO, he’ll use the same lineup to start the game that he did against NW, but if isn’t that lineup, Trey will be starting. 

[MikeRoberts]

14 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

We'll probably get a starting lineup of X, Gallo, Kopp, Race, and Trayce. We'll be utterly shocked when Gabe Brown goes for 30 in the first half against Kopp.

I have no idea what he sees in Kopp. If he was knocking down shots that would be one thing but he isn’t and because he is subpar at really everything else he has been a huge negative.

geronimo does almost everything better than him including being able to stay in front of his man on defense, rebound, protect the rim etc 

and Galloway, his pure energy, leadership and ability to create for others is a must 

[IU Scott]

1 hour ago, MikeRoberts said:

I have no idea what he sees in Kopp. If he was knocking down shots that would be one thing but he isn’t and because he is subpar at really everything else he has been a huge negative.

geronimo does almost everything better than him including being able to stay in front of his man on defense, rebound, protect the rim etc 

and Galloway, his pure energy, leadership and ability to create for others is a must 

Geronimo and Kopp plays different position.

[IUFAN1976]

9 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Geronimo and Kopp plays different position.

But it doesn’t mean you can’t start Geronimo in place of Kopp

[HoosierAloha]

17 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Geronimo and Kopp plays different position.

They're both wings, everything Kopp can do Geronimo does better outside of a slight difference in 3PT%. We as fans, and the coaching staff, have this image Kopp brings something to the lineup that others don't. I guess he does bring experience, on mostly losing teams. Glad he hasn't been in trouble and is a good student, his little vlog or whatever is pretty funny too. (sucks that we have to make this differential, AGAIN)

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, HoosierAloha said:

They're both wings, everything Kopp can do Geronimo does better outside of a slight difference in 3PT%. We as fans, and the coaching staff, have this image Kopp brings something to the lineup that others don't. I guess he does bring experience, on mostly losing teams. Glad he hasn't been in trouble and is a good student, his little vlog or whatever is pretty funny too. (sucks that we have to make this differential, AGAIN)

100%

For me it doesn’t even have to be a knock on Kopp— it’s mainly that Geronimo has been getting really good.

[HoosierHoopster]

7 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

100%

For me it doesn’t even have to be a knock on Kopp— it’s mainly that Geronimo has been getting really good.

Agree, yet Kopp still starts. I believe in Woodson, but he does appear to be stubborn and slow to acknowledge when things aren’t working.