College Bball Thread

[BlueDevil]

So, I've been saying this for 3 years. Shannon Scott>>>Aaron Craft

**** aaron craft

[rebelhoosier848891]

I agree with you KingPG21----Craft was solid---but he was way overrated!

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Agree rebel. Craft was a terrible shooter. He was tenacious on D, and the refs gave him the benefit of the doubt every time. I was not a Craft fan, thought he was overrated. Opposing D's could sag off of him. Cramped up the offense. Same as Yogi, his freshman year. Sagging defenses.

[OliviaPope40]

[OliviaPope40]

[MartintheMopMan]

Craft may not be everyones favorite, but he brought leadership and intensity to the floor every time he stepped on. The guy just competed on every play.

That's what I liked about him too. He was a fighter and like Charlie Conway he'll make a better coach than a player.

[Hovadipo]

That's what I liked about him too. He was a fighter and like Charlie Conway he'll make a better coach than a player.

Solid reference there.

[Townie]

Is it just me or are we noticing more parity in the collegiate game?  There are numerious no-name schools and mid-majors giving these high profile schools scares, night in and night out.  Do you guys think the familiar D1 schools are overrated or has the playing field evened some? Even the powerhouses like Kansas, Duke, Kentucky, Florida, Arizona, etc have all struggled with mid-majors at some point this season, would you attribute that to early season growing pains or an improved level of competition?

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Is it just me or are we noticing more parity in the collegiate game? There are numerious no-name schools and mid-majors giving these high profile schools scares, night in and night out. Do you guys think the familiar D1 schools are overrated or has the playing field evened some? Even the powerhouses like Kansas, Duke, Kentucky, Florida, Arizona, etc have all struggled with mid-majors at some point this season, would you attribute that to early season growing pains or an improved level of competition?

It's interesting. You look at the teams like UK who really heavily on the top freshman talent each year. And then you see no name teams off all juniors and seniors giving them fits at times. Seems like the no name teams have been able to retain the old model of success.

[HoosierCoop]

It's interesting. You look at the teams like UK who really heavily on the top freshman talent each year. And then you see no name teams off all juniors and seniors giving them fits at times. Seems like the no name teams have been able to retain the old model of success.

Talent can get you there...experience can get you even further.

[Townie]

It's interesting. You look at the teams like UK who really heavily on the top freshman talent each year. And then you see no name teams off all juniors and seniors giving them fits at times. Seems like the no name teams have been able to retain the old model of success.

yeah, that's a really great point. That seems especially true at the start of a season because younger teams haven't had a chance to gel.  I guess that's why those pre-season tournaments and international trips can be so beneficial to a younger team.

[CampHoosier]

Surprised there isn't more talk on Nebrasketballs loss

[MartintheMopMan]

Surprised there isn't more talk on Nebrasketballs loss

Is it on BTN2Go so I can watch it? I didn't see it live and like watching them lose.

No. Nor available anywhere else I can find. What a super bummer. 

[BlueDevil]

Purdue and K State at 2:30 in the Maui hope they get smoked

[Hovadipo]

1:04 in and Hammons commits his 2nd foul. Solid.

[ou812dude]

Purdue and K State at 2:30 in the Maui hope they get smoked

ohh good...Weber and Painter together again.

one thing's for sure...lots and lots of crying coming up!

[Hovadipo]

7'2 freshy from Purdue can put the ball in the basket.

[BlueDevil]

This game is just wow

[BlueDevil]

Haas and Hammons each with 2 fouls

[BlueDevil]

Wow purdue cannot pass the ball. 8 turnovers not even 10 minutes in