Puerto Rico Trip 8/5 - 8/12

[Stuhoo 90,783]

Mega Superbet Head Coach Coach Vule Avdalović bellies up to a Golden Corral-sized buffet of excuses with his post-game quotes:

"We played better in the second game than in the first. Once again, we had the lead, but this time we were ahead for almost 40 minutes—up until Indiana’s final basket. I believe the outcome came down to the short preparation period. We only had ten days to prepare for games against a more experienced team, and that showed on the court. We played well while we had the energy, but once that faded, the tempo dropped—and the more experienced team took advantage. We did lose both games, but we left a much better impression in the second one than in the first. Now we’ll take a short break and then continue our preparations for the competitive season. I think this phase of preparations was successful—we avoided major injuries, which was our top priority. These games will be very useful for analysis, and we’ll know what to work on throughout the season." 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,236]

"...more experienced team...."    LMFAO

[Stuhoo 90,783]

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

"...more experienced team...."    LMFAO

The age ranges of the two teams was pretty much an exact match.

We have a completely new roster - they have many new players but more than a few returnees. 

Our guys played with more edge when adversity hit, and it always does.

[jermhoosierfan 425]

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

"...more experienced team...."    LMFAO

I was thinking the same thing.  The only thing "experienced" about the team was maybe the age of the players which has to be what he is referring to.  I do believe the age of the team will be the one thing that will help them meld together faster.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,787]

Watching all the highlight videos. One of my negative takeaways.

 

We look slow and unathletic, Conerway had some burst. I know no one wants to hear it, but athleticism, and raw speed won’t be why we win games. Great shooting is normally the antidote for that. I think we will be better in that department, or I hope.

 

Grit, coaching, basketball IQ look like the calling cards of this team.

 

I’m so very curious to see this team against P5 competition. Nervous and not confident, but can’t wait to see how it looks live.

 

 

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[pumpfake 4,543]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

"...more experienced team...."    LMFAO

Maybe if he said "...more experienced players" it would have some credibility.

Too bad he couldn't have faced a CMW squad - he would have won and got to be on the other side of the excuses.  Both teams were playing with a roster not experiencedin playing with each other, or for their current coach.  It's an exhibition so....

[pumpfake 4,543]

22 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Watching all the highlight videos. One of my negative takeaways.

 

We look slow and unathletic, Conerway had some burst. I know no one wants to hear it, but athleticism, and raw speed won’t be why we win games. Great shooting is normally the antidote for that. I think we will be better in that department, or I hope.

 

Grit, coaching, basketball IQ look like the calling cards of this team.

 

I’m so very curious to see this team against P5 competition. Nervous and not confident, but can’t wait to see how it looks live.

 

 

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Maybe it will be a disadvantage against other teams, but I relish the idea of having a team of basketballplayers over a team of athletes.

[Artie86 3,515]

5 minutes ago, pumpfake said:

Maybe it will be a disadvantage against other teams, but I relish the idea of having a team of basketballplayers over a team of athletes.

....I like sweet relish and mayo on my Nathan's hot dog! lol

 

[8bucks 7,617]

On 8/15/2025 at 10:40 AM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Watching all the highlight videos. One of my negative takeaways.

 

We look slow and unathletic, Conerway had some burst. I know no one wants to hear it, but athleticism, and raw speed won’t be why we win games. Great shooting is normally the antidote for that. I think we will be better in that department, or I hope.

 

Grit, coaching, basketball IQ look like the calling cards of this team.

 

I’m so very curious to see this team against P5 competition. Nervous and not confident, but can’t wait to see how it looks live.

 

 

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I know some coaches can retool their new team quickly and compete at a high level in year 1. Dusty last year is everyone’s favorite example and that was legit. 

I don’t think we will be as successful in year 1 compared to Dusty but I think DD can deliver very good teams on a consistent basis.  I liked Snow’s comment recently where he referred to IU as a beast when competing against them for a recruit. Even with Woody as coach Snow felt IU was very hard to beat for Indiana kids. I don’t think we need all Indiana kids to win but I think pairing DD with the Indiana strength will yield top 15 teams pretty consistently. 

I don’t know if he can get us to a championship but I do feel he can get us to Wisconsin level success.  

Maybe not this year but over the next decade. Will that be good enough Is the question.

[str8baller 7,797]

6 hours ago, 8bucks said:

I don’t know if he can get us to a championship but I do feel he can get us to Wisconsin level success.  

He shouldn’t last 4 years if that is his ceiling.