IUBB vs Purdue: 2/25 @7:30 on FOX

[LamarCheeks 22,185]

Interesting dynamic for this game -- for me, anyway. 

My mom, who passed just before Christmas, was an IU grad and huge Hoosiers fan. 

My dad, who passed five-plus years ago, was from the Lafayette area, was a PU grad and huge Boilers fan. And today would've been his 92nd birthday. 

Hope they're getting along wherever they are! 

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

1 minute ago, Brass Cannon said:

Even him coming off the bench is a huge upgrade 

That’s the only way he should play if he comes back, IMO

[str8baller 7,635]

2 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

At this point, it’s best we don’t add him to the mix. He’s basically starting over and there’s zero chance he gets up to speed with 2 games. Ride JHS and TG. Sucks to think what could have been. 

Two weeks and potentially 4-5 games is enough to get a guy going. He needs to play the next game or I worry he never will at a high level for us. 

[HoosierTrav 8,339]

Just now, Brass Cannon said:

Even him coming off the bench is a huge upgrade 

IF he comes back 90-100%…. That’s a big IF. And we all know how early season XJ plays until he finds his groove. I don’t see it. Too much risk imho. 

[IU - Kaulie 2,101]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

“Hey Braden, it’s dad”

We need one of those with Galloway.  He traumatized Smith tonight.  The best part is Smith knew he had nothing against Gallo.

[HoosierTrav 8,339]

1 minute ago, str8baller said:

Two weeks and potentially 4-5 games is enough to get a guy going. He needs to play the next game or I worry he never will at a high level for us. 

Based off of what CMW said about him, I don’t see it. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 9,310]

Bench production tonight...

 

2 point, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

 

All from Malik Reneau. 

[colonel06 1,948]

Eddy will want to sleep in Sunday and Monday will be sore as hell:)

[Brass Cannon 25,478]

Just now, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Bench production tonight...

 

2 point, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

 

All from Malik Reneau. 

This is why we need Xavier back even if it’s off the bench 

[FortWayneHoosier 6,936]

 

[hoosierdogg 3,333]

20 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

We've played four games basketball games against the Toiletmakers this season.

WON. EVERY. DAMN. ONE.

How sweep it is!!!

I think the IU student managers beat the turdmakers managers the day of the game in Bloomongton, make it 5-0!

[RaceToTheTop 31,331]

Purdue need more than 33 and probably less than infinity free throws to beat us.

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

1 minute ago, str8baller said:

Two weeks and potentially 4-5 games is enough to get a guy going. He needs to play the next game or I worry he never will at a high level for us. 

My gut tells me that’s exactly what CMW was saving him for, to make his first appearance back at home and receive a standing O.  I’ve seen BK bring back players like that.  It could get X off to a good start but he needs to be in a limited reserve role if he does come back.  I still think he needs more than 3 possible games to get into game shape 

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

3 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Bench production tonight...

 

2 point, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

 

All from Malik Reneau. 

That’s a major problem!

[str8baller 7,635]

4 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

IF he comes back 90-100%…. That’s a big IF. And we all know how early season XJ plays until he finds his groove. I don’t see it. Too much risk imho. 

Oh yea…I’m not making a medical prediction. Just saying IF he would come back fully the next game I’d feel decent about his chances of being good by tourney time. 

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

1 minute ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Purdue need more than 33 and probably less than infinity free throws to beat us.

It just seems we got a lot of chippy fouls called against us

[colonel06 1,948]

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

Mike Woodson: “This is the first time I’ve ever won in Mackey. 4 years in college but this is still my first win.”

Great time and about time!

[go iu bb 9,815]

If you had told me before the game that IU would end up with 4 players with 4 fouls including TJD and 2 other starters, TJD scoring only 10 points, give up 6 steals, give up 21 more FT attempts, and getting out rebounded 46-30 (21-5 on offensive rebounds) I would doubt IU would win. I certainly wouldn't believe winning comfortably. 

Edited February 26, 2023 by go iu bb

[Alford Bailey 13,228]

Somehow the guy who couldn’t coach the college game or recruit is 3-1 against Purdue  with a 1 and done elite guard…

[str8baller 7,635]

2 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

I still think he needs more than 3 possible games to get into game shape 

Conservatively he has 2 home games next week. Let’s say we go 1-1 in the BTT. That is 4 games in two weeks. And if we’re the 3/4 seed, assuming we win that’s 5 games in about 19-20 days before he HAS to hit 100% for the toughest tourney games.
 

That’s doable. It’s cutting it close and not something I’m relying on. But technically he could do it.