IUBB vs Ohio State - Saturday, 01.06.24 @ 8:00 on Fox TV

[Home Jersey]

Happy to get the conference win against a good OSU team, should be a Q2 win right? Considering OSU is likely going to finish top 5ish of the B10, it's a solid W. Didn't really play great in a lot of phases of the game, but if we keep turnovers low, we'll give ourselves a shot most of the time. The rebounding is just atrocious. Need more from Mack and Ware (Reneau too but he was solid yesterday). Hopefully Ware is just still getting better from COVID. Mack played 13 mins last night... I'm not trying to start narratives but I would seriously not bet too much on him being back next year, one way or another. Personally I can see how Mgbako/Gunn/Banks could all reasonably feel they're not being set up for success/mins are herky jerky. Don't want to make this too much of a discussion at this time of year.

I was admittedly very harsh on XJ yesterday and he made a huge difference this game. He is our best guard there's no denying that.

There are valid reasons to be optimistic and valid reasons to be pessimistic about this team at this rate. Get a win at Rutger and I'll feel a little more warm and fuzzy. it just looks like they only really play hard in front of the home crowd or after an a$$ chewing for the most part. A lot of confusion between the players at times. I want to see some consistency from these guys as a team and individually.

[AZ Hoosier]

Happy to get the conference win against a good OSU team, should be a Q2 win right? Considering OSU is likely going to finish top 5ish of the B10, it's a solid W. Didn't really play great in a lot of phases of the game, but if we keep turnovers low, we'll give ourselves a shot most of the time. The rebounding is just atrocious. Need more from Mack and Ware (Reneau too but he was solid yesterday). Hopefully Ware is just still getting better from COVID. Mack played 13 mins last night... I'm not trying to start narratives but I would seriously not bet too much on him being back next year, one way or another. Personally I can see how Mgbako/Gunn/Banks could all reasonably feel they're not being set up for success/mins are herky jerky. Don't want to make this too much of a discussion at this time of year.
I was admittedly very harsh on XJ yesterday and he made a huge difference this game. He is our best guard there's no denying that.
There are valid reasons to be optimistic and valid reasons to be pessimistic about this team at this rate. Get a win at Rutger and I'll feel a little more warm and fuzzy. it just looks like they only really play hard in front of the home crowd or after an a$$ chewing for the most part. A lot of confusion between the players at times. I want to see some consistency from these guys as a team and individually.

And they need someone to step up and be a leader. Clearly that should be guys like X, Gallo and even Leal. Apart from the roster construction, bigs that don’t rebound, free throw shooting and Woody’s ability to get out coached, this the biggest flaw.

[IUFAN1976]

29 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Happy to get the conference win against a good OSU team, should be a Q2 win right? Considering OSU is likely going to finish top 5ish of the B10, it's a solid W. Didn't really play great in a lot of phases of the game, but if we keep turnovers low, we'll give ourselves a shot most of the time. The rebounding is just atrocious. Need more from Mack and Ware (Reneau too but he was solid yesterday). Hopefully Ware is just still getting better from COVID. Mack played 13 mins last night... I'm not trying to start narratives but I would seriously not bet too much on him being back next year, one way or another. Personally I can see how Mgbako/Gunn/Banks could all reasonably feel they're not being set up for success/mins are herky jerky. Don't want to make this too much of a discussion at this time of year.

I was admittedly very harsh on XJ yesterday and he made a huge difference this game. He is our best guard there's no denying that.

There are valid reasons to be optimistic and valid reasons to be pessimistic about this team at this rate. Get a win at Rutger and I'll feel a little more warm and fuzzy. it just looks like they only really play hard in front of the home crowd or after an a$$ chewing for the most part. A lot of confusion between the players at times. I want to see some consistency from these guys as a team and individually.

Especially on the defensive end and rebounding.  The turnovers and our offense was pretty good. I know Reneau scored the ball but there were times I thought he forced it in a crowd, but was able to finish, that may not always happen.  I thought we hit some timely 3’s.  I agree, Ware and Mgbako need to play better 

[IU_FanClub]

Had a good time at the game. Solid win just hoping they can build on it. Two games this week that we should win. Rutgers is bad and have to beat Minnesota at home.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

And they need someone to step up and be a leader. Clearly that should be guys like X, Gallo and even Leal. Apart from the roster construction, bigs that don’t rebound, free throw shooting and Woody’s ability to get out coached, this the biggest flaw.

Watching X in the first half dribbling and pointing people to spots for 15 seconds of a 30 second shot clock numerous times about drove me mad.

Lots of things to blame

Second half felt a bit more free flowing in choice and it seemed to gel better.


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[Whoozhers]

Off the wall Q. Can someone explain what happened with the opening tip? It looks like KW clearly got the tip and X got the ball at the sideline. The ref blew his whistle. I thought X must have stepped out of bounds but the ref gave it to us to inbound. I didn’t understand that. What did I miss?

[raorIU]

2 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

Off the wall Q. Can someone explain what happened with the opening tip? It looks like KW clearly got the tip and X got the ball at the sideline. The ref blew his whistle. I thought X must have stepped out of bounds but the ref gave it to us to inbound. I didn’t understand that. What did I miss?

I guessed that it was an inadvertent whistle? Did you notice that same ref doing a little "gotta get warm" shuffle-run just after? If it was inadvertent, it wasn't the only blatantly wrong anticipation call during that game.

[IUHoosierJoe]

17 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

Off the wall Q. Can someone explain what happened with the opening tip? It looks like KW clearly got the tip and X got the ball at the sideline. The ref blew his whistle. I thought X must have stepped out of bounds but the ref gave it to us to inbound. I didn’t understand that. What did I miss?

Was at the game and didn’t have the clearest view there, but I was told a fan touched the ball, therefore it was ruled out of bounds.

[Uspshoosier]

15 minutes ago, raorIU said:

I guessed that it was an inadvertent whistle? Did you notice that same ref doing a little "gotta get warm" shuffle-run just after? If it was inadvertent, it wasn't the only blatantly wrong anticipation call during that game.

He does high knees all game.  Been doing it for a while in all the games that ref does 

[IUHoosierJoe]

16 minutes ago, raorIU said:

I guessed that it was an inadvertent whistle? Did you notice that same ref doing a little "gotta get warm" shuffle-run just after? If it was inadvertent, it wasn't the only blatantly wrong anticipation call during that game.

That ref strutted around like that several times.  Reminded me of TV Ted.

[Uspshoosier]

6 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

He does high knees all game.  Been doing it for a while in all the games that ref does 

https://x.com/highkneesref/status/1743449175260385480?s=46

[coonhounds]

I asked when it happened what the whistle was for after the jump. Still no definitive answer. What is the weird histepping refs name?

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[Uspshoosier]

16 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

I asked when it happened what the whistle was for after the jump. Still no definitive answer. What is the weird histepping refs name?

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https://www.outsider.com/sports/final-four-referee-jeffery-anderson-high-knees-uconn-huskies-miami-hurricanes/

[FortWayneHoosier]

If anyone was interested in the RMK shirts worn in last nights game

 

[Golfman25]

7 hours ago, Schreckbagger said:

Ware seemed slow, weak. I, too, think CV19 played a part in that. Two yrs later and I still have breathing and strength/endurance issues. But I'm 70 yrs old, not a 20 yr old athlete. Give him a couple of weeks to fully recover.

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I hope it's that, but I am not sure Ware has the a$$ to play inside in the Big10.  Need to get some biscuits or something in him.  It's not like they are going to start calling fouls.    

[RaceToTheTop]

FWIW, I did suggest in the offseason that Reneau could expand his game to the three point line.  He's not a volume guy, but you have to guard him out there.

[RaceToTheTop]

2 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

I hope it's that, but I am not sure Ware has the a$$ to play inside in the Big10.  Need to get some biscuits or something in him.  It's not like they are going to start calling fouls.    

I wish that Reneau wasn't so foul prone and you could have him play the 5 on defense and Ware the 4.

[HoosierAloha]

I asked when it happened what the whistle was for after the jump. Still no definitive answer. What is the weird histepping refs name?

Shot clock started on the tip instead of possession. If you watch it again you’ll notice they reset the shot clock to 29 from 26 I believe.

[Bowhunter]

Took my family to the game. We were sitting with the band on the bleacher seats. We toured Cook hall , the weight room and locker room facilities . My kids met several players. Malik Reneau is such a great guy. Coaching staff and players took the time to get pictures and sign autographs with a smile. I couldn’t be happier with the experience!

[Stuhoo]

12 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

Took my family to the game. We were sitting with the band on the bleacher seats. We toured Cook hall , the weight room and locker room facilities . My kids met several players. Malik Reneau is such a great guy. Coaching staff and players took the time to get pictures and sign autographs with a smile. I couldn’t be happier with the experience!

That’s fantastic.

Malik Reneau is such an easy kid to root for. Just a genuinely good and happy person.