College Bball Thread

[Hovadipo 54,335]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

Maybe we’re being too harsh:

Sure Braden Smith missed four free throws; but two went in!

And yes, he missed on seven shots, but again; two shots from the floor went in.

And finally, yes he had three turnovers; but let’s not overlook that he had an assist.

 

What do the analytics say

[Stuhoo 78,678]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

What do the analytics say

NOOOOOOooooooo.

Braden Smith strongly prefers the eye test.

[RaceToTheTop 24,683]

7 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

As much as I’d like to beat Purdue twice again this year, if we lose I’d at least like to see Payton Sparks break someone in half.

If he breaks Edey in half, each of the two parts would still be taller than Lewis Jackson.

[Stuhoo 78,678]

3 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

If he breaks Edey in half, each of the two parts would still be taller than Lewis Jackson.

And like Lewis Jackson, Edey would then be ‘crack-ed’

[TheWatShot 13,536]

1 hour ago, cthomas said:

I know we have time to improve, but if we beat Purdue even once this year I will be shocked. They play at a whole different pace than we do. So depressing to see.

January is a long way off. I didn't think we had a prayer of beating them 2 years ago, but we did. I also didn't think we had the fortitude to go into their place and win last year, but we did.

 

Hopefully we can make a 3 point shot by then. 

[Stuhoo 78,678]

BIG NEWS ON BRADEN SMITH!

Apparently there is information circulating that Braden Smith and Luke Brown are the same person.

“Braluke Brosmith” is apparently exhausted from last year’s constant flying between games in West Laughy and DeLand, Florida.

Braluke Brosmith needs a nap, and then he will stink less.

[Uspshoosier 44,756]

Fresno St just drained a 3 to tie New Mexico st with 14 sec.   NMS ball 

[Uspshoosier 44,756]

Just now, Uspshoosier said:

Fresno St just drained a 3 to tie New Mexico st with 14 sec.   NMS ball 

OT

[Hovadipo 54,335]

Just now, Uspshoosier said:

Fresno St just drained a 3 to tie New Mexico st with 14 sec.   NMS ball 

How is NMSU even viable as a program after last year. 

[Uspshoosier 44,756]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

How is NMSU even viable as a program after last year. 

Have to be a whole new team from the train wreck last year that went on. 

[RaceToTheTop 24,683]

Apparently the Big Ten hasn't decided on the number of conference games next year.  They are saying 20, 21, or 22 are all on the table.

The number of conference games is getting ridiculous if they go beyond the 20 they already have.

[Uspshoosier 44,756]

https://x.com/mattnorlander/status/1727179574495359432?s=46
 

 

[tyappleg 2,915]

Watching Marquette play makes me extremely jealous

 

[RaceToTheTop 24,683]

Nicolas Timberlake was one of the most sought after transfers in the portal.  He ended up at Kansas and isn't getting on the court much and is just an offensive afterthought -- getting 4 points per game in about 15 minutes.  And if Arterio Morris hadn't been removed from the team due to his situation, Timberlake would be getting even less time.  Instead of going to a power 5 team where he could show case his abilities, Timberlake is farther from getting a shot at the NBA than he was before.

Hopefully we'll see some transfers start taking more into account their role on places they transfer to. 

[JSHoosier 19,722]

47 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

Watching Marquette play makes me extremely jealous

 

They made 6 3s, IU considers that a good week.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,523]

7 hours ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Apparently the Big Ten hasn't decided on the number of conference games next year.  They are saying 20, 21, or 22 are all on the table.

The number of conference games is getting ridiculous if they go beyond the 20 they already have.

You're just going to see less marque matchups in the non conference. Just like football.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,647]

Purdue is going to be really tough to beat. They are definitely final four favorites. But luckily the tournament is still a crapshoot.

Marquette poses an interesting dilemma with their toughness and guard play.

Edey is about as unstoppable as you’ll find in college basketball.


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[Stuhoo 78,678]

20 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Purdue is going to be really tough to beat. They are definitely final four favorites. But luckily the tournament is still a crapshoot.

Marquette poses an interesting dilemma with their toughness and guard play.

Edey is about as unstoppable as you’ll find in college basketball.


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I wonder why P5 teams don’t seem to watch film from FDU and St Peters defending Edey. They both routinely fronted him with a big and brought the weak side guard around behind him on the catch to swipe at the ball. That very much helped keep bigs out of foul trouble.

With Ware’s length that would seem to be a good strategy for us.

[AKHoosier 6,693]

Have to think Marquette is a rough matchup for Purdue with their guard play. 

They are such a middle of the road team without Edey and his ability to maul people.

[Uspshoosier 44,756]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Purdue is going to be really tough to beat. They are definitely final four favorites. But luckily the tournament is still a crapshoot.

Marquette poses an interesting dilemma with their toughness and guard play.

Edey is about as unstoppable as you’ll find in college basketball.


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They will be battle tested  non con games against the current 4,5,6,7,8 in Ken Pom.   All those teams won’t end up in those spots but you still get the point.   Their non con schedule is loaded.   however none of that matters or what they do in the B1G matters because for them it all comes down to how they do in March