Stuhoo Posted February 4 Posted February 4 For the past four games, 280 pound big fella has been playing his @$$ off, and he has averaged 37 minutes per game. My semi-expectation? He is going to get hurt, either a little or a lot, and check out. Quote
Popular Post WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 4 Popular Post Posted February 4 He’s been impressive most of the season at all things besides getting back on Defense. Several bad reads on dumpoff/block attempts. But he’s been our most consistent best player all season. Dakich, doesn’t like it, but I like his passion. He’s pissed. He knows we should be better than we are and he isn’t happy about it. I’m curious to see how he responds after that Purdue game. He has a lot to play for but he’s logging a ton of minutes. Rice and him just don’t work well together. Just like last year, we are better with Gallo at the point. Kudos for Ballo for being a tough MF. Wish we had more like him. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners Home Jersey, coonhounds, Dave from Dayton and 6 others 9 Quote
Hovadipo Posted February 4 Posted February 4 That might get me to check out for the year. He’s been one of very few bright spots and I have no interest in watching Hatton for anything more than 2 minutes a game. WayneFleekHoosier, RaceToTheTop and HoosierHoopster 3 Quote
Stuhoo Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 1 minute ago, Hovadipo said: That might get me to check out for the year. He’s been one of very few bright spots and I have no interest in watching Hatton for anything more than 2 minutes a game. Hatton is the emergency backup if Ballo gets in early foul trouble, and Ballo never gets in early foul trouble. Quote
Hovadipo Posted February 4 Posted February 4 28 minutes ago, Stuhoo said: Hatton is the emergency backup if Ballo gets in early foul trouble, and Ballo never gets in early foul trouble. In your Ballo injury scenario, Hatton is THE backup if Reneau gets in foul trouble, and Reneau always gets in foul trouble. OliviaPope40, Stuhoo, Dave from Dayton and 4 others 3 4 Quote
IUFAN1976 Posted February 4 Posted February 4 10 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said: He’s been impressive most of the season at all things besides getting back on Defense. Several bad reads on dumpoff/block attempts. But he’s been our most consistent best player all season. Dakich, doesn’t like it, but I like his passion. He’s pissed. He knows we should be better than we are and he isn’t happy about it. I’m curious to see how he responds after that Purdue game. He has a lot to play for but he’s logging a ton of minutes. Rice and him just don’t work well together. Just like last year, we are better with Gallo at the point. Kudos for Ballo for being a tough MF. Wish we had more like him. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners Honestly, it was refreshing to see someone get in Rice’s @$$, maybe it will jump start him too! As our most experienced player, I wished Galloway would do that too! We all know Woodson won’t tear into them. It’s funny you mention our best lineup with Gallo at the point! According to the article below from the DailyHoosier, they used CBS analytics and our best lineup is Leal, Galloway, Goode, Mgbako and Ballo. It drops off a little when you add Rice for Leal but in that article it states how much better our offense gets with Gallo. Adds to your point. Start Leal, Galloway, Goode, Mgbako and Ballo and bring Reneau and Rice off the bench. That’s too logical, Woodson would never do it. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/did-iu-basketball-find-something-at-purdue-lets-examine-some-lineup-data/ ALASKA HOOSIER, J34, WayneFleekHoosier and 2 others 5 Quote
reconmkd Posted February 4 Posted February 4 I definitely have no issue with the attitude that the Big Fella has currently. I don't even care at this point if DD's accusations are true that Ballo M'fered the coaches, at least he is showing passion (or the distaste of losing). I really hate it when they lose and I wish a few more players would show the same hate and/or distaste for losing. tkbbn and HoosierHoopster 2 Quote
CSP Posted February 4 Posted February 4 11 hours ago, Hovadipo said: That might get me to check out for the year. He’s been one of very few bright spots and I have no interest in watching Hatton for anything more than 2 minutes a game. said the whole time Hatton needed to be in Dallas James spot and we need a better backup C. Hovadipo 1 Quote
maharkn Posted February 4 Posted February 4 59 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said: Honestly, it was refreshing to see someone get in Rice’s @$$, maybe it will jump start him too! As our most experienced player, I wished Galloway would do that too! We all know Woodson won’t tear into them. It’s funny you mention our best lineup with Gallo at the point! According to the article below from the DailyHoosier, they used CBS analytics and our best lineup is Leal, Galloway, Goode, Mgbako and Ballo. It drops off a little when you add Rice for Leal but in that article it states how much better our offense gets with Gallo. Adds to your point. Start Leal, Galloway, Goode, Mgbako and Ballo and bring Reneau and Rice off the bench. That’s too logical, Woodson would never do it. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/did-iu-basketball-find-something-at-purdue-lets-examine-some-lineup-data/ Leal, Gallo, Goode, Mgbako, and Ballo needs to be the starting lineup tonight. If Rice and MR continue to not show up there is no need for them to play more then ten minutes. Quote
CSP Posted February 4 Posted February 4 2 minutes ago, maharkn said: Leal, Gallo, Goode, Mgbako, and Ballo needs to be the starting lineup tonight. If Rice and MR continue to not show up there is no need for them to play more then ten minutes. that is soooooooo slow, though... like impeccably slow. HoosierHoopster 1 Quote
IUFAN1976 Posted February 4 Posted February 4 3 minutes ago, maharkn said: Leal, Gallo, Goode, Mgbako, and Ballo needs to be the starting lineup tonight. If Rice and MR continue to not show up there is no need for them to play more then ten minutes. I agree! And if MW even throws in Carlyle, 2 or 3 three minute stretches are about it for all 3. Just enough to give everyone a decent rest. Rice and Reneau are two of the most selfish players I have ever seen. CSP and T White 1 1 Quote
CSP Posted February 4 Posted February 4 I mean, sure, start those 5--- it solves nothing in the long run. We're an NIT at best anyway with that crew. Sorry, but lineup talk is so freaking overrated. We suck, and it doesn't much matter who's on the court. The best version of ourselves undoubtedly includes Myles Rice playing at his best.... this is the 3rd straight PG (XJ, Cupps, and now MR) that has completely faltered with this coaching staff/offensive system. It's f'ing gross to watch. Pagoda 1 Quote
CSP Posted February 4 Posted February 4 1 minute ago, IUFAN1976 said: I agree! And if MW even throws in Carlyle, 2 or 3 three minute stretches are about it for all 3. Just enough to give everyone a decent rest. Rice and Reneau are two of the most selfish players I have ever seen. Myles Rice might be a lower IQ player, struggles to process on the court, but never really got the "he's selfish" vibes. I have gotten that from MM, maybe Malik. Quote
maharkn Posted February 4 Posted February 4 14 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said: that is soooooooo slow, though... like impeccably slow. Slow yes but puts a better product on the floor which isn't saying much. Gallo over Rice just based on game IQ, Rice just doesn't have what it takes right not to lead a team. Dave from Dayton 1 Quote
maharkn Posted February 4 Posted February 4 12 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said: I agree! And if MW even throws in Carlyle, 2 or 3 three minute stretches are about it for all 3. Just enough to give everyone a decent rest. Rice and Reneau are two of the most selfish players I have ever seen. I just can't take the Reneau pouting and whinning every five seconds. I don't allow it on my second grade team no reason a twenty year old junior in college should be doing it HoosierX 1 Quote
IUFAN1976 Posted February 4 Posted February 4 32 minutes ago, maharkn said: I just can't take the Reneau pouting and whinning every five seconds. I don't allow it on my second grade team no reason a twenty year old junior in college should be doing it Yes, his facial expressions looks like a kid not getting his way! I just tired of his selfishness Quote
HoosierHoopster Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Ballo has been balling, and bringing energy and anger (well deserved) to the floor game in and game out for some time now. If CMW knew how to run a 1-true big offense with outside shooting we'd be a good team looking at a good tourney run with Ballo anchoring the inside game, but CMW doesn't, so Ballo is stuck leaving his heart on the floor only to have CMW leave his effort wasted. Run an actual modern offense for him, he deserves it. cybergates, Demo, Stuhoo and 1 other 4 Quote
CSP Posted February 4 Posted February 4 10 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said: Ballo has been balling, and bringing energy and anger (well deserved) to the floor game in and game out for some time now. If CMW knew how to run a 1-true big offense with outside shooting we'd be a good team looking at a good tourney run with Ballo anchoring the inside game, but CMW doesn't, so Ballo is stuck leaving his heart on the floor only to have CMW leave his effort wasted. Run an actual modern offense for him, he deserves it. And.... so did Ware. We f'ing wasted him so bad. WayneFleekHoosier, Demo, Home Jersey and 3 others 6 Quote
HoosierX Posted February 4 Posted February 4 4 hours ago, maharkn said: Slow yes but puts a better product on the floor which isn't saying much. Gallo over Rice just based on game IQ, Rice just doesn't have what it takes right not to lead a team. Galloway may possess a high basketball IQ but he sure chooses not to exercise it quite a lot of the time. AZ Hoosier 1 Quote
reconmkd Posted February 4 Posted February 4 2 minutes ago, HoosierX said: Galloway may possess a high basketball IQ but he sure chooses not to exercise it quite a lot of the time. I concur, he can be absolutely maddening at times. Quote
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