IUBB vs Oregon - Monday, 02.09.26 @ 8:30 on FS1

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

The Quacks (8-15) (1-11) came close to beating the Toiletmakers at Mackey earlier today but came up short.  We need to make sure their Indiana road trip ends 0-2.  They average 72 ppg with a -3 margin shooting 42% FG and 32% on 3s.  They average 36 rpg with a +2 margin so not an overwhelming force on the boards.  4 players average double figures led by Nate Bittle at 16.8 ppg.  On significant volume, Takai Simpkins is a 36% 3-point shooter followed by Jackson Shelstad at 31%.  Kwame Evans (one time IU offer) is their leading rebounder at 7.1/game.  As a team, their assist/turnover ratio is just 1.1, but Shelstad leads the team with 59 assists in only 12 games vs. just 21 turnovers.  Our two recent overtime games demonstrated this team won't quit and we should be able to roast the ducks Monday night.

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[Hovadipo]

Said it elsewhere, but Shelstad is out for the year with a hand injury. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Said it elsewhere, but Shelstad is out for the year with a hand injury. 

So he’ll be Indiana’s PG next year?  lol. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

I’ll camp here in this thread until Monday

[Shooter]

Oregon is 1-11 in conference, and had lost 7 in a row by double digits until today. We need to take care of business Monday. 

[MonteMarcaccini]

6 minutes ago, Shooter said:

Oregon is 1-11 in conference, and had lost 7 in a row by double digits until today. We need to take care of business Monday. 

Bittle had been out 5 of those games, back today and had 23 in their close loss.  IU plays well and it won’t matter but Oregon is better with him back.

[68Hoosier]

Got to take care of business at HOME the rest of the year if they even want a chance to dance.  

[str8baller]

9 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

Got to take care of business at HOME the rest of the year if they even want a chance to dance.  

I think by most projections that gets us in easily. In fact, I think most projections probably have us in by just winning the 3 games we’ll be favored in at home as we will likely be a slight underdog to MSU at home. That makes this game and NW and Minny really important while the other ones bonuses if we pull one out. This probably the first time we’ve been in this spot since TJDs senior year. 

[Uspshoosier]

10 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

Got to take care of business at HOME the rest of the year if they even want a chance to dance.  

If they lose to Sparty they would probably be right on the cut line and it would depend on what others around them do and how many bid stealers there end up being 

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, str8baller said:

I think by most projections that gets us in easily. In fact, I think most projections probably have us in by just winning the 3 games we’ll be favored in at home as we will likely be a slight underdog to MSU at home. That makes this game and NW and Minny really important while the other ones bonuses if we pull one out. This probably the first time we’ve been in this spot since TJDs senior year. 

To me it seems like four out of seven in any way and we’re safely in. Three out of seven and we’re sweating.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

FOX will send Kevin Kugler (PxP) and Nick Bahe (Analyst) for Indiana-Oregon on Monday. 8:30 p.m. Eastern on FS1.

[Brass Cannon]

I know Cig is a busy man but he’s been a part of beating Oregon on the road and on a neutral field.  Maybe go for the trifecta….

[Hoosierfanyuh]

On 2/7/2026 at 7:12 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

So he’ll be Indiana’s PG next year?  lol. 

I’m not sure where that rumor came from but it had been floating around some haha. Doesn’t make sense to me though, he’s Oregon POY jr sr year of hs and Oregon has money 

[Hoosierfan1901]

10 hours ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

I’m not sure where that rumor came from but it had been floating around some haha. Doesn’t make sense to me though, he’s Oregon POY jr sr year of hs and Oregon has money 

Wonder if Altman’s time is coming to the end? I know they have some injuries this season that derailed their season, but I’ve seen some fans saying it’s time for a new face to lead the program.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

10 hours ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

I’m not sure where that rumor came from but it had been floating around some haha. Doesn’t make sense to me though, he’s Oregon POY jr sr year of hs and Oregon has money 

It was a joke on my part. Part wishful thinking.  I guess the Oregon team came to Bloomington early and the he and the team were spotted having a good time at the bars. Seems to just be that. 

[cthomas]

30 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

It was a joke on my part. Part wishful thinking.  I guess the Oregon team came to Bloomington early and the he and the team were spotted having a good time at the bars. Seems to just be that. 

Show them Hoosier hospitality, but they better not be messing with our women.

[Stuhoo]

Just now, cthomas said:

Show them Hoosier hospitality, but they better not be messing with our women.

Let 'em mess with our women!

Late night distractions and lots of Kilroy's beverages can be super-helpful; Hoosiers bball players not invited.

[Pagoda]

They had one day in between games and their players were out?  Good.  I wouldn’t be happy to hear that as an Oregon fan, especially with their nine game losing streak.

[Demo]

6 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

The had one day in between games and their players were out?  Good.  I wouldn’t be happy to hear that as an Oregon fan, especially with their nine game losing streak.

Everything about this one just screams that if you get out and really put it on them early and give them no oxygen you can get them to quit.

[str8baller]

IU currently a 10.5pt favorite. I only post that to agree with others that the general sentiment is IU should hand it to these guys tonight.