Game Thread: NCAA R64 vs. Kent State - 3/17 @ 10:45 pm (no lie)ET on TBS

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14 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

They shoot around 24-25 3s a game, they are like a PSU of the MAC, but with younger guys

I wouldn’t say that.  Penn State takes 27 threes per game and hits 38.7%.  Kent State takes 23 and hits 33.6%.  I would say Kent State is a very average three point shooting team.  They play better defense than Penn State, though.

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Last time we played Kent state was on the way to beating a high rated kelvin Sampson team on the way to the title game

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5 minutes ago, IUFootballEndlessMisery said:

Say what you will about the MAC, they have fans.

You must've mis-interpreted what I posted!  The announcers even said, I hate to be the team that draws Kent State!  We should beat them, but I wouldn't put money on it!

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So pumped about the late night tipoff

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29 minutes ago, FortWayneHoosier said:

I watched the whole thing. They are pretty decent. 

I also did.  We should beat them, but they will give us trouble if/when we sleepwalk!

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I'll be frank, I haven't watched a second of Kent State. I did some research about them..take this as you will....

Best player is Sincere Carry. Second best is guard Malique Jacobs. Both have a high Assist to Turnover ratio. Neither can really shoot it. I think Jared Sullinger's brother is a sophomore on this team and plays some. He is probably their best three point shooter. Miryne Thomas is probably the third option. Looks like a stretch 4 and can shoot it. Think they will try and put Hornbeak on Jackson-Davis. He is 6'9 224. They don't really have any shot blockers. Davis and Payton provide some depth. They play about 7 guys like we will. 

Again, it's important to respect this team. But, I'm not afraid of them. IU will have the two most talented players on the floor. IF Jalen plays defense as half as good as he did on Young the other night, IU wins by double digits.  We lose this game, there are some major problems. 

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1 minute ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I'll be frank, I haven't watched a second of Kent State. I did some research about them..take this as you will....

Best player is Sincere Carry. Second best is guard Malique Jacobs. Both have a high Assist to Turnover ratio. Neither can really shoot it. I think Jared Sullinger's brother is a sophomore on this team and plays some. He is probably their best three point shooter. Miryne Thomas is probably the third option. Looks like a stretch 4 and can shoot it. Think they will try and put Hornbeak on Jackson-Davis. He is 6'9 224. They don't really have any shot blockers. Davis and Payton provide some depth. They play about 7 guys like we will. 

Again, it's important to respect this team. But, I'm not afraid of them. IU will have the two most talented players on the floor. IF Jalen plays defense as half as good as he did on Young the other night, IU wins by double digits.  We lose this game, there are some major problems. 

Nephew

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22 minutes ago, Ryno6284 said:

I also did.  We should beat them, but they will give us trouble if/when we sleepwalk!

I guess, rightfully so, everyone will be waiting for that sleepwalking shoe to drop!  Hopefully they change that but I haven’t seen anything close to that lately 

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34 minutes ago, IUFootballEndlessMisery said:

Say what you will about the MAC, they have fans.

Bro that place was packed, I was shocked to see so many people there 

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2 hours ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Just a reminder, the last time JHS/Reneau were playing in a postseason tournament they won it all.

BTT?

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This hopefully will be a game TJD dominates.  Short turn times against an unfamiliar opponent gives them less time to practice and develop an advanced game plan for him

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5 minutes ago, hoopsta007 said:

This hopefully will be a game TJD dominates.  Short turn times against an unfamiliar opponent gives them less time to practice and develop an advanced game plan for him

I don't think it'll be that difficult to game plan for us. Defend the paint, pressure our guards, get us in rotations, and don't back down. Not every team has the personnel to do it but it's been out there for awhile.

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10 minutes ago, hoopsta007 said:

This hopefully will be a game TJD dominates.  Short turn times against an unfamiliar opponent gives them less time to practice and develop an advanced game plan for him

Unfamiliar is probably the biggest factor. 4 days isn't that short of turnaround.

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4 hours ago, MikeRoberts said:

Is there a link to tickets yet?

 

2 hours ago, Banksyrules said:

hahahahhahahahha Stanford got the number 1

https://www.ncaatickets.com/championship/march-madness

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1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

We have opened up as 4.5 favorites 

FWIW, BetMGM had IU open as a 6 1/2 point favorite.

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“IF” IU plays like every team is Purdue …..we’ll be National Champs!

GO HOOSIERS!

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I can't believe I have to wait until late Friday night. I'm so ready for the game to start.

Feels good to be this excited about this week again!

[Chris007 43,908]

We take on Kent St and Rob Senderhoff first.

Second, we get Drake and Tom Olstrom

Third, is Houston and Kelvin Sampson

Fourth, is Texas and Steve McClain AKA shooter

That's all I got so far.