KingPG21 Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Walking Boot of Doom said: Alpha leader and lead guard is the void Yogi left. Low post scorer needs to become Davis. Lockdown defender and high ball IQ glue guy I'll argue is 100% Juwan Morgan. RoJo is a great supporting guard, but I think unfortunately a lot of our struggles are on Blackmon being such a liability on defense that you can't trust him on the floor late in a close game, and Crean for not having a true ball handler. He did go and get Newkirk, but he hasn't been good enough to replace Yogi's ability to facilitate the offense, which isn't exactly a surprising statement. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Eh, I'd argue OG is way closer to being the lock down defender just because of his physical tools are all there. Whether he can learn to bring it night in, night out is the question. Stuhoo and HoosierAloha 2 Quote
Walking Boot of Doom Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Eh, I'd argue OG is way closer to being the lock down defender just because of his physical tools are all there. Whether he can learn to bring it night in, night out is the question. Fair, I think Morgan has been more consistent, but I get why OG would be considered over Morgan. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Alpha leader and lead guard is the void Yogi left. Low post scorer needs to become Davis. Lockdown defender and high ball IQ glue guy I'll argue is 100% Juwan Morgan.RoJo is a great supporting guard, but I think unfortunately a lot of our struggles are on Blackmon being such a liability on defense that you can't trust him on the floor late in a close game, and Crean for not having a true ball handler. He did go and get Newkirk, but he hasn't been good enough to replace Yogi's ability to facilitate the offense, which isn't exactly a surprising statement. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appThere's a lot of potential in our roster that could develop into roles but they're not there yet. Davis can be that go to low post presence. Green can be that lead guard. OG can be a lockdown defenderMorgan can be that high bball IQ player The problem I see is these players haven't been put in these positions enough and aren't at the level we need to win big. Quote
reconmkd Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said: There's a lot of potential in our roster that could develop into roles but they're not there yet. Davis can be that go to low post presence. Green can be that lead guard. OG can be a lockdown defender Morgan can be that high bball IQ player The problem I see is these players haven't been put in these positions enough and aren't at the level we need to win big. That's the problem with this position-less, roll-less, what ever you call it, besides something that works basketball. Sorry but not having established positions leads to these chaotic stretches where the players don't know what's going on, the fans are pulling their hair out, the announcers are puzzled, and the coach says way to play. It is absolutely ok for each player to be able to play any position on the court, but that should only come after they understand what role in which they should be. Bryant needs a come to Jesus moment and understand that he is 6'10" and his but belongs within 10 feet of the basket a majority of the time and not to post up above the free-throw line. I have seen him do this a few times and there is usually only one result a TO. Not just singling TB out, just the first to come to mind, there are several that need to play to their strengths and stop trying to be something that they are not. GloryDays, Alford Bailey, ALASKA HOOSIER and 1 other 4 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 That's the problem with this position-less, roll-less, what ever you call it, besides something that works basketball. Sorry but not having established positions leads to these chaotic stretches where the players don't know what's going on, the fans are pulling their hair out, the announcers are puzzled, and the coach says way to play. It is absolutely ok for each player to be able to play any position on the court, but that should only come after they understand what role in which they should be. Bryant needs a come to Jesus moment and understand that he is 6'10" and his but belongs within 10 feet of the basket a majority of the time and not to post up above the free-throw line. I have seen him do this a few times and there is usually only one result a TO. Not just singling TB out, just the first to come to mind, there are several that need to play to their strengths and stop trying to be something that they are not.I've been calling for this for awhile. I'm glad the players are developing skills outside of their skill set when they arrive at IU. However, the coach is paid to win games at Indiana. The players need to sharpen their current skills that fit within the team concept. Once that's at a high level then add something more to your game but don't lose what you had and go back to it when you need it. Alford Bailey, GloryDays, ALASKA HOOSIER and 4 others 7 Quote
reconmkd Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said: I've been calling for this for awhile. I'm glad the players are developing skills outside of their skill set when they arrive at IU. However, the coach is paid to win games at Indiana. The players need to sharpen their current skills that fit within the team concept. Once that's at a high level then add something more to your game but don't lose what you had and go back to it when you need it. Exactly! ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/01/17/tom-crean-indiana-hoosiers-defense-big-tenSent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
Hovadipo Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Mo Watson of Creighton has a torn ACL, as feared. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners FortWayneHoosier 1 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Mo Watson of Creighton has a torn ACL, as feared. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersDamn, wish for a speedy recovery. Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/01/17/tom-crean-indiana-hoosiers-defense-big-tenSent from my iPhone using BtownBannersGlad he finally had time to watch the film to recognize what many have been saying for awhile. Edit: And it was against a not very good team. Quote
Hovadipo Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Damn, wish for a speedy recovery. Unfortunately that's a career ender at Creighton for him. Not sure what his pro prospects are. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Updated RPI ranking as of Jan. 16. IU #86 http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-rpi HoosierAloha and hsrtxp 2 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Illinois only has 3 turnovers so far against Purdue........and they are still down 24 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
KingPG21 Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 These refs in the UK-MSU game are absolutely atrocious. Trying to make this game last 3 hours Quote
Popular Post hsrtxp Posted January 18, 2017 Popular Post Posted January 18, 2017 Illinois only has 3 turnovers so far against Purdue........and they are still down 24 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersWas watching the purdont game with my 13 yo daughter. When they panned to the student section she said, "wow look at all those people who made bad life choices". Smart girl. She cracks me up. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners BGleas, Hovadipo, HoosierAloha and 9 others 12 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Was watching the purdont game with my 13 yo daughter. When they panned to the student section she said, "wow look at all those people who made bad life choices". Smart girl. She cracks me up. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersYou've obviously won at parenting! Keep up the outstanding work. hsrtxp, WayneFleekHoosier and ALASKA HOOSIER 3 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 You've obviously won at parenting! Keep up the outstanding work. If u ask my 5 year old where Kentucky or Purdue fans sleep if they come over he will tell u in the garage. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners WayneFleekHoosier, ThompsonHoosier, hsrtxp and 3 others 6 Quote
yogisballin Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Eh, I'd argue OG is way closer to being the lock down defender just because of his physical tools are all there. Whether he can learn to bring it night in, night out is the question. To be fair to OG, he doesn't have the best teacher in the world at showing him how to defend those screens.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Uspshoosier Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Wisky missing layup after layup. Michigan up 2 with 16 min to go. I can guarantee u that wisky won't miss any layups against us Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
TheWatShot Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said: Wisky missing layup after layup. Michigan up 2 with 16 min to go. I can guarantee u that wisky won't miss any layups against us Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners That's because they'll be too busy hitting wide open 3's. cappymo14, WayneFleekHoosier and ALASKA HOOSIER 3 Quote
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