NCAA Tournament Talk

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

Assuming no EPIC collapse, the HOOSIERS are headed back to the big dance. This team is going to VERY interesting to watch this post season.

I can guarantee you this past 18 3-Bomb game will be watched at length by any future opponent. There isn't a coach in the country that wants to draw Indiana. Yes, they might beat us, but I guarantee they'd rather draw any of the other 3 teams with the same seed.

I'm predicting the HOOSIERS to the Elite 8... Or bounced in the first game. It's all going to come down to shots and if the team sees the hoop BIG or sees its small. Our defense won't matter, (see Minnesota game). Teams won't be able to hang with our offense if we get things moving.

Regardless, it's going to be fun to watch our opponents squirm when they get the draw. We are a team you fear, because your team can play their best and still lose if IU is hitting.

Dangerous in March.

[Bryan Medema 1,488]

Couldn't agree more. I'd argue that IU will be one of the most dangerous teams outside the top 12-16 (as those are givens). Our offense gives us the ability to pull spectacular upsets or incredible collapse. Given how the team has shown up for big games, I hope that we can pull at least one or two of the former prior to the inevitable latter.

 

My ONLY concern is that the team drives deeper than can imagine (elite 8 would qualify) and Troy/Yogi/JBJ/Priller gain enough national notoriety and leaves for the draft. 

 

I stand by my assertion that this team can be something special next year if we can stay together. That said, I won't be upset if we accidentally hang a banner his year (a la UCONN). 

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

Couldn't agree more. I'd argue that IU will be one of the most dangerous teams outside the top 12-16 (as those are givens). Our offense gives us the ability to pull spectacular upsets or incredible collapse. Given how the team has shown up for big games, I hope that we can pull at least one or two of the former prior to the inevitable latter.

My ONLY concern is that the team drives deeper than can imagine (elite 8 would qualify) and Troy/Yogi/JBJ/Priller gain enough national notoriety and leaves for the draft.

I stand by my assertion that this team can be something special next year if we can stay together. That said, I won't be upset if we accidentally hang a banner his year (a la UCONN).

Lol Priller

[Chips&Dipo 1,448]

Couldn't agree more. I'd argue that IU will be one of the most dangerous teams outside the top 12-16 (as those are givens). Our offense gives us the ability to pull spectacular upsets or incredible collapse. Given how the team has shown up for big games, I hope that we can pull at least one or two of the former prior to the inevitable latter.

 

My ONLY concern is that the team drives deeper than can imagine (elite 8 would qualify) and Troy/Yogi/JBJ/Priller gain enough national notoriety and leaves for the draft. 

 

I stand by my assertion that this team can be something special next year if we can stay together. That said, I won't be upset if we accidentally hang a banner his year (a la UCONN). 

I understand your concern of national exposure. The flip side being that such a deep run could also give them a taste of success and would make them want to come back another year to go deeper into the tourney.

[Bryan Medema 1,488]

I understand your concern of national exposure. The flip side being that such a deep run could also give them a taste of success and would make them want to come back another year to go deeper into the tourney.

Agreed. It's a razors edge and, gun to my head (or not), I'd take success any day. 

[ccgeneral 38,084]

Just add Jeffries, Odle, Newton and Leach...

[MikeRoberts 6,832]

I like the op, but we were hitting against Maryland and played well and still lost so it's not that cut and dry but I get the overall gist

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I like the op, but we were hitting against Maryland and played well and still lost so it's not that cut and dry but I get the overall gist

Agreed, but I say neutral court and we win that game. Not to mention we kinda hit... JBJ & RJ

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

I'd love to see EWU bounce Louisville in the first ("second") round.

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

Palm has us in this heavy region. I don't know if I like some of these potential matchups at all for us.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

I think we are gonna be DANGEROUS in the tourney. Can you imagine if Troy can start hitting the outside shot?  :o

[Bryan Medema 1,488]

I think we are gonna be DANGEROUS in the tourney. Can you imagine if Troy can start hitting the outside shot?  :o

You're right, where did that perimeter J come from? I had to adjust my strategy from yelling at Troy every time he takes a jumper to holding back. 

[HoosiersLoveBanners 797]

We know the offense will at the very least be competent in the post season. The key will be not turning the ball over and playing competent defense. Good/Deep tourney run is possible if we can shore up some deficiencies

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

You're right, where did that perimeter J come from? I had to adjust my strategy from yelling at Troy every time he takes a jumper to holding back.

I honestly think he could've been using it already, but shied away till now. Sounded like he worked hard on it in the off-season.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

I honestly think he could've been using it already, but shied away till now. Sounded like he worked hard on it in the off-season.

 

Well he needs to pull it out on Hammons!

[LIHoosier 24,987]

You're right, where did that perimeter J come from? I had to adjust my strategy from yelling at Troy every time he takes a jumper to holding back. 

It was incremental too. Started off with the 15' baseline shot, then the 17-18' jumper, then went outside the arc when the lead was comfortable.

[Bobman1 2,909]

I'd like to see what happens if we run into a big, physical, tall team. Hopefully that doesn't happen

[HoosierAloha 29,880]

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Play in the West so I can see the first two games!!!

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,169]

me too, me too! Don't forget about your norhthern buddy, Aloha

[Alford Bailey 12,218]

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Play in the West so I can see the first two games!!!

boo!