College Bball Thread

[BGleas 8,967]

For Yogi it's the same as Crean. Just win and it changes everything. If IU wins the Big Ten and goes to a Final Four this year, Yogi goes from the "AJ Guyton" category to the "Alford, Chaeney, Bailey, Thomas, etc." category. Winning changes a lot.

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,932]

Please stop.

I really don't think I'm out of line. Yogi is my favorite player on the team. I am being a little critical, I suppose. My point was we need him to be our closer, ala Trey Burke his final season, or shabazz Napier, or Mario chalmers or those guys the other night. No "foul".

[HoosierTrav 8,291]

For Yogi it's the same as Crean. Just win and it changes everything. If IU wins the Big Ten and goes to a Final Four this year, Yogi goes from the "AJ Guyton" category to the "Alford, Chaeney, Bailey, Thomas, etc." category. Winning changes a lot.

I agree but I place little of the burden on Yogi's shoulders. He's been playing at an elite level since he came in. Gotta have the coaching and support of teammates to win. Not one player wins on their own.  

[Crimson and Cream 5,925]

Not all that great an athlete. Probably wouldn't amount to much more than a back up in the NBA. Don't need back ups, need guys who can become starters

He's not a great athlete, but he just does everything well. He wins. Reminds me of a more talented Danny Green (not Draymond). I feel he could be a starter in the NBA.

[OliviaPope40 7,436]

How long has Valentine been around?

[Crimson and Cream 5,925]

How long has Valentine been around?

He's a senior, not sure if he redshirted or not.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

If I were picking teams today----I would still pick Yogi over Valentine. Yogi's progress has been amazing.  He has a well-rounded game and is a great floor leader who will step up in crunch time and take and often hit the big shot or draw a foul when needed.  He has improved his assists and even improved his rebounding.  Sometimes I wish he were more selfish in looking for his shot--but he will need to do that in big games or against teams with tough defenses. Glad he's ours and I hope he gets the story-book ending to his career this year!  IMO one of if not the best point guards in the country when it's all said and done.

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

How long has Valentine been around?

Since the Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903

[southsidehoosier 5,149]

How long has Valentine been around?

I'm sure the same thing every non-IU fan asks.

[BlueDevil 9,539]

The "Legends" Classic field cracks me up this year LSU, NC STATE, MARQUETTE, ARIZONA STATE

[BGleas 8,967]

I agree, but in basketball the best player gets treated like the QB in football. When the team wins they get all the praise and when the team doesn't they get much of the criticism. Not saying it's right or fair all the time, but that's just the way it is.

I agree but I place little of the burden on Yogi's shoulders. He's been playing at an elite level since he came in. Gotta have the coaching and support of teammates to win. Not one player wins on their own.

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

Richmond giving Wake Forest a game. Tied with 17 to go in the second half

[OliviaPope40 7,436]

Did Rafferty have a wardrobe malfunction?

[OliviaPope40 7,436]

Does anybody have a dictionary? 

[Uspshoosier 53,491]

Fazekas getting some big minutes for providence (played for Marquette Catholic class 1a) Playing in class a I had my doubts if he belonged at a high major school. Looks like I was wrong

[OliviaPope40 7,436]

Any score on Purdue and the school MSB could of gone to?

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

Any score on Purdue and the school MSB could of gone to?

It's a nail biter. 90-52 Purdue. 3 minutes left.

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,932]

It's a nail biter. 90-52 Purdue. 3 minutes left.

sounds about right. They are pummeling folks.

[LockdownD 2,250]

Illinois has come back to tie Providence at 59 an it's under a minute.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Hammons did play tonight.