IUBB @ Michigan - Tuesday, 12.05.23 @ 9:00 on Peacock TV

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Just now, Hovadipo said:

I agree here, but at the same time also was excited to see Mack straight line his man deep into the paint and just absolutely body him for a bucket a couple of times. That was a welcome surprise.

Oh heck yes. Loved it. Still early December, CJ, Banks, MM-- find some confidence young fellas!!! 

[Chris007 43,453]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

My 17 year old came back from his high school soccer match when the IU game was at the half.

Him: "Can I watch on Peacock from the start?" and then .. "Oh ****, I just heard the halftime score from the other room. Guess that doesn't tell me who's gonna win. (goes to family room covered with 90 minutes of mud). Can you get me some food before it starts again dad?" 

He saw a helluva second half with me. 

Hey @Chris007; when did yours get that IU email? My kid has 20 applications out, and IU is one of them. Be nice to get that first early one under his belt! 

 

He got it yesterday sent to his email. We haven't gotten anything in the mail I checked this morning. 

IU was not sending anything out till this week, I was told a few weeks ago by admissions.

My son got his first from Butler a few weeks ago. He only applied to IU (where I work) Butler (where his dad works) and  Purdue (His mom made him). 

[Golfman25 4,957]

29 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

My 17-year-old came out of his room after the game and said to me that was a great win for me & IU. I said what are you part of the team now? He said I did get accepted to IU today so yeah I'm part of the team. 

Very cool moment, We celebrated, then I said you didn't think to tell your mom and me this news anytime in the last 7 hours? He said I forgot till they won. We figured he would get in, but still happy about it. 

That's 17 for you.  

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1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

I agree here, but at the same time also was excited to see Mack straight line his man deep into the paint and just absolutely body him for a bucket a couple of times. That was a welcome surprise.

Obviously not every part of his game has translated to this level (yet) but I will say, I'm surprised he hasn't been able to show more putting the ball on the floor. Dribble/drive was definitely a part of his game in HS (albeit not the biggest part) so I thought he'd be a little more of a 3-level threat. Just need to keep giving him time to learn and develop...

[Stuhoo 79,254]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

I agree here, but at the same time also was excited to see Mack straight line his man deep into the paint and just absolutely body him for a bucket a couple of times. That was a welcome surprise.

Mack Mgbako could be one hell of a stretch four next year. I'd imagine he'll declare and get feedback, but without more foot speed I'd say he's at least 50/50 for a second year. He comes from an excellent, engaged parents house so that's a plus for staying too. 

A team that featured Queen, Mgbako, Reneau, McNeeley, and Banks from 3-5 would be truly loaded even after Ware goes.

[Tom White 1,435]

49 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Checks out. I think some people were using the restroom, so they didn't have to miss any of the game ;-)

Yes, looks like a lot of people were using the restroom........at home.

[DoctorP 872]

5 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I agree here, but at the same time also was excited to see Mack straight line his man deep into the paint and just absolutely body him for a bucket a couple of times. That was a welcome surprise.

When Cheddar hit the three to put them up 59-53 we immediately pushed it and MM bullied his defender for an easy shot down low. Bardo highlighted that early offense because it’s not something we’ve done too much, but I loved it. 

[Stuhoo 79,254]

37 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

He got it yesterday sent to his email. We haven't gotten anything in the mail I checked this morning. 

IU was not sending anything out till this week, I was told a few weeks ago by admissions.

My son got his first from Butler a few weeks ago. He only applied to IU (where I work) Butler (where his dad works) and  Purdue (His mom made him). 

Consider calling the State Department of Child Services on mom? May have a parental misconduct situation on your hands.

We've been constantly busting my kids chops about having a basketball round robin, with him going to the winner. He's got IU, Wisky, Michigan, Northwestern, Harvard, Duke, UVA as part of his application mix. So far IU is 2-0 against the field!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,476]

CONGRATULATIONS @btownqb

[Hovadipo 54,633]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Mack Mgbako could be one hell of a stretch four next year. I'd imagine he'll declare and get feedback, but without more foot speed I'd say he's at least 50/50 for a second year. He comes from an excellent, engaged parents house so that's a plus for staying too. 

A team that featured Queen, Mgbako, Reneau, McNeeley, and Banks from 3-5 would be truly loaded even after Ware goes.

I'm considering a Sophomore Mgbako found money at this point. Zero expectations of a return and if he does it's gravy.

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

CONGRATULATIONS @btownqb

Thank you!!! Have my "girl dad" hat on today! 

[Tom White 1,435]

50 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

Tony Adragna posted this a week ago. We’re better with X. I’m ready for the question to die. This injury stinks because it feels like it does take him some games to wind up and start controlling the floor. 
 

 

The problem is that doesn't seem to take into account who the opponent was.

[Stuhoo 79,254]

1 minute ago, Tom White said:

The problem is that doesn't seem to take into account who the opponent was.

Or the maturation of the two freshmen.

[Tom White 1,435]

30 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Congratulations!!!!!!!!Never too early to start dribbling practices. 

At that age, they dribble enough on their own.

[Stromboli 6,076]

14 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Or the maturation of the two freshmen.

Totally agree that information is a little stale after the past few games. 
 

…still think it’s crazy to say we’re not better with X out there. 

[hoosierbgh 1,263]

34 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Mack Mgbako could be one hell of a stretch four next year. I'd imagine he'll declare and get feedback, but without more foot speed I'd say he's at least 50/50 for a second year. He comes from an excellent, engaged parents house so that's a plus for staying too. 

A team that featured Queen, Mgbako, Reneau, McNeeley, and Banks from 3-5 would be truly loaded even after Ware goes.

An offseason of training like Reneau completed this past summer could do wonders for Mgbako's athleticism. 

[Stuhoo 79,254]

11 minutes ago, hoosierbgh said:

An offseason of training like Reneau completed this past summer could do wonders for Mgbako's athleticism. 

Kaleb Banks has taken a giant jump too.

[HoosierHoopster 6,680]

1 hour ago, realTomCrean said:

What a great game. Couldn't go to sleep afterwards. Best part of the game for me:

2-year-old son: Da da is that Indiana?

"Yes, that's INDIANA."

2-year-old: Indiana playing basketball?

"YES INDIANA BASKETBALL"

2-year-old: GO INDIANA (claps) 

It was late, he put his book down to cheer for IU and fell asleep watching with me. IU Basketball is generational - did the same thing with my father growing up and still text with him and my brothers about IU almost every day. Priceless memories

Special years man -- it goes fast, enjoy it (said by guy with 3 kids in college)

[HoosierHoopster 6,680]

1 hour ago, Tom White said:

Yes, looks like a lot of people were using the restroom........at home.

Takes the expression 'crapped the bed' to a whole new level...

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35 minutes ago, hoosierbgh said:

An offseason of training like Reneau completed this past summer could do wonders for Mgbako's athleticism. 

Yessssss!!! I hope MM sees that!