College Bball Thread

[Uspshoosier]

LSU/Georgia headed to OT.  LSU always finds a way to get it to OT 

[HoosierAloha]

LSU/Georgia headed to OT.  LSU always finds a way to get it to OT 

One sloppy game. I believe Watford had three straight turnovers at one point.


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[RaceToTheTop]

2 and 7 Boston College is up at Duke with 4 minutes left.

[RaceToTheTop]

Don't know if it's been mentioned here, but Justin Smith had ankle surgery in late December.  Was supposed to miss 3 to 6 weeks after that.

Of interest:  in 9 games at Arkansas, he is 2 of 13 from three.  Left here because he wanted to play the 2, right?  LOL.  Also is only shooting 56% from the line.  Currently averaging 11 1/2 points, 7 board, and 1 assist.

[rcbowla]

Don't know if it's been mentioned here, but Justin Smith had ankle surgery in late December.  Was supposed to miss 3 to 6 weeks after that.
Of interest:  in 9 games at Arkansas, he is 2 of 13 from three.  Left here because he wanted to play the 2, right?  LOL.  Also is only shooting 56% from the line.  Currently averaging 11 1/2 points, 7 board, and 1 assist.

Pretty sure it was purely speculation on why he left. Could have just as easily been that he wasn't happy and didn't enjoy the style here.

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[GloryDays]

On 1/6/2021 at 12:17 AM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Marquette has some excellent pieces. Not getting the results. Interesting.


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I've never been impressed with Wojo as a coach. Wish the Garcia kid would have thought the same.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Michigan looking like the best team in the Big Ten. But can they keep it up unlike last year?

[IUc2016]

Indiana doesn't play, yet keeps moving up in the NET.

Ranking today: 44

Previous: 46

[HoosierAloha]

Indiana doesn't play, yet keeps moving up in the NET.
Ranking today: 44
Previous: 46

Up 1 to 21 in KenPom too.

Past opponents winning and others in front losing?


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[IUc2016]

4 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Up 1 to 21 in KenPom too.

Past opponents winning and others in front losing?


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Not much losing going on ahead of IU, but Butler did beat Georgetown last night so that probably helped. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Burnett held an official offer from IU.

Texas Tech freshman Nimari Burnett confirms to ESPN that he’s leaving the program and plans to transfer.  Former five-star recruit.

 

More on Burnett's departure from Jeff Borzello -

Texas Tech freshman Nimari Burnett, a five-star recruit coming out of high school, is leaving the program and plans to transfer, he told ESPN.

Burnett, a 6-foot-4 guard, had seen his playing time fluctuate throughout the first 12 games of the season, but he played just six minutes in the Red Raiders' 82-71 win over Kansas State on Tuesday. Burnett had played at least 20 minutes just four times this season.

Part of the reason for Burnett's smaller role has been the arrival of transfers Mac McClung (Georgetown) and Jamarius Burton (Wichita State). McClung picked Texas Tech in May; Burton originally planned to redshirt this season before deciding to suit up shortly before the campaign began. With Kyler Edwards also returning as a starter from last season, the backcourt minutes haven't been there consistently for Burnett.

Burnett was averaging 5.3 points per game this season.

Ranked No. 22 in the ESPN 100 for the 2020 class, Burnett originally chose Texas Tech over a final four that also included Alabama, Oregon and Michigan.

Edited January 7, 2021 by Class of '66 Old Fart
Added Borzello's story

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Jon Rothstein - Ohio State's CJ Walker will be out due to torn ligaments in his hand, per release. No timetable for return. Significant Big Ten news.

[HoosierAloha]

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

Jon Rothstein - Ohio State's CJ Walker will be out due to torn ligaments in his hand, per release. No timetable for return. Significant Big Ten news.

That's potentially a huge blow for O$U.  Who is their backup pg?

[IUc2016]

2 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

That's potentially a huge blow for O$U.  Who is their backup pg?

grad transfer Jimmy Sotos. Currently averaging 1.3 pts 

[Josh]

Torn ligaments in his hand?  I'm not sure I've ever heard of that in basketball.  Did it happen on the court?  Yikes

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Kentucky's Keion Brooks (calf) has been fully cleared for all basketball related activities, per his Twitter page.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

McKinley Wright with 21 pts and 10 boards in an upset win over Oregon. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Another kid who had a formal IU offer now on the move.

UConn freshman Javonte Brown has entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN.  Saw time in two games this season.  The 7-foot center was considered a four-star prospect coming out of high school.

[LamarCheeks]

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

Another kid who had a formal IU offer now on the move.

UConn freshman Javonte Brown has entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN.  Saw time in two games this season.  The 7-foot center was considered a four-star prospect coming out of high school.

I would guess Kenya Hunter was in on his recruitment there ... Hoping he'll be in touch with him soon! 

[Demo]

21 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Jon Rothstein - Ohio State's CJ Walker will be out due to torn ligaments in his hand, per release. No timetable for return. Significant Big Ten news.

Tell ya what could be fun to watch: the best thing Walker does is he understands where to give the ball to Duane Washington. Without Walker I think it’s fair to say that Washington will throw up some really bad shots.