IUBB vs Maryland - Sunday, 01.26.25 @ Noon on CBS

[eddy4iu 799]

Who ya got?

[Stuhoo 85,521]

I will say this: Ballo, Malik, and Hatton would be perfectly suited to defend the Maryland two-big focal point. But Malik looked rusty and less than ready last night, so that's not optimum. But we are a far better team when the opponent is not a guard-heavy/bombs away from three style, and Maryland is big man-focused. 

Also, in a 'better coach contest' between Woody and Willard, the correct answer is "none of the above."

[Home Jersey 12,255]

Derik Queen double double incoming. Add in about 5 assists and 2 or 3 blocks probably, lol

[AKHoosier 7,328]

They're a lot like us. Talented but under performing.

I've long expected a win here, but this is definitely not a guarantee. 

The boost we typically get from the home crowd could be somewhat negated by our guys feeling increased pressure.

[Hornsby 3,156]

Who ya got?

You gotta go with the king. He is ready to cook.

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[Hornsby 3,156]

They're a lot like us. Talented but under performing.
I've long expected a win here, but this is definitely not a guarantee. 
The boost we typically get from the home crowd could be somewhat negated by our guys feeling increased pressure.

Its 11am on a Sunday I'm guessing the students won't show.

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[WeeDerkaNaut 575]

Maryland and they cover.

[Uspshoosier 50,622]

Would be a nice paper win for the Hoosiers.  Maryland NET 24.   However Maryland is a bubble team just like  IU.   Non con Sos of 327 with 0 road wins.   Pretty big game for both teams 

[Dave from Dayton 3,892]

Coach Woody prepares a great game plan.

Indiana's defense is stifling.

Rice gets the ball into play quickly with few turnovers.

Malik has a breakout game and really steps up his defense.

Mgbako scores 18 and passes a lot.  5 assists and some great stops on defense.

Ballo does not dribble into trouble.  Again passes to get assists when doubled.

The Big Ten Referees do a decent job and keep the game going, fairly.

Coach Woody coaches like Izzo.  What a change!

IU wins by double digits on the road.

Did you know that weed is legal in Guam and the Northern Marianna Islands? 

 

[AZ Hoosier 9,375]

23 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Coach Woody prepares a great game plan.

Indiana's defense is stifling.

Rice gets the ball into play quickly with few turnovers.

Malik has a breakout game and really steps up his defense.

Mgbako scores 18 and passes a lot.  5 assists and some great stops on defense.

Ballo does not dribble into trouble.  Again passes to get assists when doubled.

The Big Ten Referees do a decent job and keep the game going, fairly.

Coach Woody coaches like Izzo.  What a change!

IU wins by double digits on the road.

Did you know that weed is legal in Guam and the Northern Marianna Islands? 

Even if the first 6 predictions come true (there's not enough weed on the planet), #7 won't come true... the game is at SSAH.

[Stuhoo 85,521]

31 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Coach Woody prepares a great game plan.

Indiana's defense is stifling.

Rice gets the ball into play quickly with few turnovers.

Malik has a breakout game and really steps up his defense.

Mgbako scores 18 and passes a lot.  5 assists and some great stops on defense.

Ballo does not dribble into trouble.  Again passes to get assists when doubled.

The Big Ten Referees do a decent job and keep the game going, fairly.

Coach Woody coaches like Izzo.  What a change!

IU wins by double digits on the road.

Did you know that weed is legal in Guam and the Northern Marianna Islands? 

 

Were you in Guam or the Northern Marianna Islands when you made these predictions?

[Chris007 55,000]

3 hours ago, eddy4iu said:

Who ya got?

Well since Maryland hasn't won a road game all season I will say Woody will pull this one out. But as we have seen if it is close with under 5 minutes we'll lose. I expect Ballo to be better than Queen.

On a side note, my son a student has tickets to the game but he and his friends said they would rather watch it at their place and study than go to Assembly Hall on a Sunday to watch this product. 

[realTomCrean 2,028]

Jordan Geronimo legacy game incoming

[Hovadipo 59,515]

8 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Jordan Geronimo legacy game incoming

I sincerely doubt it. Jordan Geronimo is an absolutely stinky basketball player and always has been. 

[realTomCrean 2,028]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

I sincerely doubt it. Jordan Geronimo is an absolutely stinky basketball player and always has been. 

Certainly has problems catching the ball 

[Demo 21,832]

8 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Jordan Geronimo legacy game incoming

Oh yeah. He’s 1 for 2 for the season on 3’s. I’m putting his over/under on made 3’s at 2.5 and he’ll crush it. One of them will probably be banked in. You can feel it coming.

[Stuhoo 85,521]

5 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I sincerely doubt it. Jordan Geronimo is an absolutely stinky basketball player and always has been. 

Jordan; we'll always have Wyoming.

[TTT 1,130]

Coach wishes he knew…

[AZ Hoosier 9,375]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Well since Maryland hasn't won a road game all season I will say Woody will pull this one out. But as we have seen if it is close with under 5 minutes we'll lose. I expect Ballo to be better than Queen.

On a side note, my son a student has tickets to the game but he and his friends said they would rather watch it at their place and study than go to Assembly Hall on a Sunday to watch this product. 

Does Malik play significant minutes? Does he spell Ballo or tag-team with him? The answers to those questions matter.

[Chris007 55,000]

Just now, AZ Hoosier said:

Does Malik play significant minutes? Does he spell Ballo or tag-team with him? Those questions matter.

I would guess he plays at least 12 minutes since he played 11 last night. I think Queen is better than both Ballo and Reneau off the dribble.