Uspshoosier Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 I think the toughest games they have in the ACC is against Virginia. I wouldn’t give them great odds but better than any team in my lifetime.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appif they did go undefeated through the ACC then they deserve it because that would be impressive. I thought the Kentucky team with Towns had the best shot since they played in a weak SEC you kind of knew they would make it to the tourney with no losses. I remember the game against A&M went to 2 or 3 OT so they were still some close games in SEC play. Notre Dame game in the elite 8 was a classic. I think if someone goes undefeated it’s coming from a team like Gonzaga that if they get through the non conference they are almost assured to enter tourney undefeated. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Class of '66 Old Fart, Josh and Str8Hoosiers 3 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 A little worried about Duke having a chance as well. But as you all say, they will have a tough slate and you have to think a true road game will trip them up somewhere. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
mdn82 Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 if they did go undefeated through the ACC then they deserve it because that would be impressive. I thought the Kentucky team with Towns had the best shot since they played in a weak SEC you kind of knew they would make it to the tourney with no losses. I remember the game against A&M went to 2 or 3 OT so they were still some close games in SEC play. Notre Dame game in the elite 8 was a classic. I think if someone goes undefeated it’s coming from a team like Gonzaga that if they get through the non conference they are almost assured to enter tourney undefeated. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appI think it’s a fine line of too tough of a schedule and a winnable schedule that prepares you for March/April. The reason I worry about Duke is they don’t play road games. They have games against tougher teams but teams they match up well against. Coaching plays a huge part in this and they have the best. Not only are they talented, but they are mature. KAT was not. Coach K has less leeway to outside distractions than Cal. Dukes schedule builds really well to conference. I think UV beats them but if Duke goes into those games undefeated I worry this year is the year.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
sweetpain Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 I think the toughest games they have in the ACC is against Virginia. I wouldn’t give them great odds but better than any team in my lifetime.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appYou must be forgetting that Kentucky team, they had tshirts made about going undefeated in 2015Sent from my Pixel XL using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
mdn82 Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 You must be forgetting that Kentucky team, they had tshirts made about going undefeated in 2015 Sent from my Pixel XL using BtownBanners mobile app No I did not and this Duke team is far better on paper and in talent than that team. Let alone coaching. Edit: That UK team had one player that was young for his age with the potential to be an All-Star. With a bunch of players that would get drafted but didn’t have a set role. Duke has 2/3 future All Stars and 2 future faces of the NBA with players that have defined roles. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
sweetpain Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 No I did not and this Duke team is far better on paper and in talent than that team. Let alone coaching. Edit: That UK team had one player that was young for his age with the potential to be an All-Star. With a bunch of players that would get drafted but didn’t have a set role. Duke has 2/3 future All Stars and 2 future faces of the NBA with players that have defined roles. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appRelax just kidding, that whole KY 2015 was a joke.Sent from my Pixel XL using BtownBanners mobile app ALASKA HOOSIER and IUsafety 2 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 I think it’s a fine line of too tough of a schedule and a winnable schedule that prepares you for March/April. The reason I worry about Duke is they don’t play road games. They have games against tougher teams but teams they match up well against. Coaching plays a huge part in this and they have the best. Not only are they talented, but they are mature. KAT was not. Coach K has less leeway to outside distractions than Cal. Dukes schedule builds really well to conference. I think UV beats them but if Duke goes into those games undefeated I worry this year is the year.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appThey are definitely better earlier then I thought they would be. I thought it would take some time. Scary to think they can get better but I want to see how they react to a little game pressure In a close game. I think Gonzaga when healthy is just as good Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app mdn82 1 Quote
biteoftheapple Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 Illinois certainly plays hard without a lot of successful possesion. Playing Iowa St right now. Quote
mdn82 Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 Relax just kidding, that whole KY 2015 was a joke.Sent from my Pixel XL using BtownBanners mobile appSorry thought we were trying to have a discussion.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Demo Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, biteoftheapple said: Illinois certainly plays hard without a lot of successful possesion. Playing Iowa St right now. Illinois hits a 3 to cut the ISU lead to 16 with 4 minutes left. Bill Walton’s analysis: “ Here they come!” God I hate listening to that guy. MemphisHoosier, ALASKA HOOSIER and IUsafety 3 Quote
mdn82 Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 They are definitely better earlier then I thought they would be. I thought it would take some time. Scary to think they can get better but I want to see how they react to a little game pressure In a close game. I think Gonzaga when healthy is just as good Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appMine is Kansas if they are clicking. I think they have the talent to compete. Not sure they can play as a cohesive unit enough to beat Duke. That Canada trip served them well.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app NRT137 1 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Mine is Kansas if they are clicking. I think they have the talent to compete. Not sure they can play as a cohesive unit enough to beat Duke. That Canada trip served them well.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appAgree on Kansas as well Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
HoosierAloha Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Announcer: "Will they go and look to see if it's a flagrant?" Bilas: "No, they missed one in the first half too." Bilas knows just like these refs. If they make a call like that they'll be officiating in Alaska the rest of the season. Duke 50 FTs, Auburn 7 Weird. Duke will lose this year but I think I'd trade them going undefeated to see coach K retire. They would (should) lose that perfect mark if the NCAA actually looked into anything properly. Quote
HoosierAloha Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 It’ll be interesting to see how Barrett, Williamson and Reddish do against Virginia. Virginia is always solid on defense but also struggle against elite perimeter athleticism. Duke is a team you constantly have to have your head on a swivel against. If Barrett is getting in the lane then it is Williamson. If it isn’t one of those two then Reddish is splashing a 3. Or Barrett is hitting a 3. They definitely aren’t normal freshmen either. Smart kids that know how to play and have great chemistry together for so early in the season. I hate Duke but they are fun to watch. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersVirginia will be in foul trouble. Dook will shoot 4x as many free throws. I do think Dook loses a game this season though. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
biteoftheapple Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Arizona is a quality defensive unit. Quote
Uspshoosier Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Texas Tech looked really good tonight. Up 18 on Nebraska 20 sec left Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
Uspshoosier Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Missed this earlier but Lipscomb upset #18 TCU on the road Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners thebigweave, southsidehoosier, IUsafety and 1 other 4 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Colorado up 1 on San Diego with 7 min to go. McKinley Wright playing pretty well. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
Uspshoosier Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 From earlier Horton-Tucker torched Illinois today. I’m guessing he took enjoyment in this win a little more then others. 26 pts 14rbs. Had to be hard to watch as an Illini fan Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ElectricBoogaloo, woodenshoemanHoosierfan and IUsafety 3 Quote
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