Will IU Be Raising Their Hands Friday Night?

[JaybobHoosier 11,852]

Do you think IU will be victorious over Washington and UConn/BC, and be the champions of the 2k Sports Classic?  Please answer which way, and why!

[JaybobHoosier 11,852]

Honestly, this is a tough one for me.  I think IU is the best team, but will they play like the best team?  You just don't know about this team.  However, I can't be in the middle, and will say.......... no.  I hope I am completely wrong, but I think this team will not have a great game on Thursday or Friday.  One of those games will be a stinker.  I'm not trying to be negative, but I feel this team has a lot of growing to do, and the big stage may prove to be too much.  Plus, with the way they shot free-throws against SB, I think that will be our undoing.  I want to be completely wrong, but just a feeling I have.  What do you guys think?

[EvilleAngler 636]

1-1... poor shooting does us in.

[IUkwatnez 1]

I say yes because we are going to show the nation who we really are taking down wash and uconn

[Hwy 1 2,053]

I think jayboob is a negative nancy! IU WINS!

[EvilleAngler 636]

I think jayboob is a negative nancy! IU WINS!

lol  He has been kinda on the edge lately.... 

[Stuhoo 81,222]

Sure...IU wins it...why not?  Don't cost nuthin' to say so!

[coonhounds 9,035]

Iu wins both because of rebounding I hope. I will take it further and say we win both by more than we beat those jobbers liu Brooklyn by

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[Hwy 1 2,053]

lol  He has been kinda on the edge lately.... 

 

 

 

I blame his negative energy for a certain Series result a few weeks back. :(

[djsalway 4,161]

I say we demolish Washington, but lose to Connecticut because of their backcourt. Noah will keep us in it, but Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatwright will hold Yogi to few points and lead their team to a victory.

By the way, I think we're the best team here. First big test for the freshmen. Not sure they'll live up to the hype.


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[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I'm worried about Thursday. Young players, big arena & big stage for the first time usually equals trouble. I think IU will destroy whoever they play on Friday though as they will have calmed down.

I'm leaving towards a struggle on Thursday and a dominate performance on Friday. I just hope this team can pull out the win Thursday.


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[Naturalhoosier 15,434]

My heart says 2-0, my head says 1-1.  I hate being torn in this fashion.

[JaybobHoosier 11,852]

My heart says 2-0, my head says 1-1.  I hate being torn in this fashion.

 

Agree with this completely!

[Hwy 1 2,053]

I'm worried about Thursday. Young players, big arena & big stage for the first time usually equals trouble. I think IU will destroy whoever they play on Friday though as they will have calmed down.

I'm leaving towards a struggle on Thursday and a dominate performance on Friday. I just hope this team can pull out the win Thursday.


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I could be very wrong on this, jmho, but I don't think the big city lights effect is going to be all that much for these kids. They've spent the last several years playing in front of big crowds, tons of coaches, state tournaments, tv cameras,scouts, etc. They're used to the spotlight.  

[Stuhoo 81,222]

My heart says 2-0, my head says 1-1.  I hate being torn in this fashion.

 

What does your gall bladder say?

 

Always listen to your gall bladder as the tiebreaker.

[esawoman 1]

IU will proudly raise their hands high in celebration of the win on Friday.

 

[Dalton26 16,892]

My heart says 2-0, my head says 1-1. I hate being torn in this fashion.

My same feelings.


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[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I could be very wrong on this, jmho, but I don't think the big city lights effect is going to be all that much for these kids. They've spent the last several years playing in front of big crowds, tons of coaches, state tournaments, tv cameras,scouts, etc. They're used to the spotlight.

I agree they've played in front of everyone before, but college basketball is a whole different game than high school and AAU. Look at Kentucky in the first half of the MSU game. It rattles kids.


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[Hwy 1 2,053]

I agree they've played in front of everyone before, but college basketball is a whole different game than high school and AAU. Look at Kentucky in the first half of the MSU game. It rattles kids.


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There was tons of hype on that game. No 1 vs. No 2.  This is un-ranked (AP) IU against un-ranked Washington. Yeah it's in MSG but other than that it's not really a big deal. They've had 4 games of college ball so it isn't brand new to them. Granted there will be some nerves but I don't think it will last all that long.   

[FortWayneHoosier 6,194]

im gonna say 1-1 but hopefully 2-0. I think it will be a little tough at first for them, considering its the first "road" game. They will come out with one win at least.