IU vs Ottawa Game Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,610]

Good transition layup. Off yogi steal.

[LIHoosier 26,512]

Juwan with the weak side block!

[hoosha61 386]

That's the Troy I want to see.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,381]

Was cautiously optimistic our overall level of play would be significantly better than it sounds like it's been from everyone's updates.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,610]

40-32 at the half. Good D for last 2 min

[LIHoosier 26,512]

Halftime

IU 40

Gee-Gee 32

[Kepner 1,261]

Was cautiously optimistic our overall level of play would be significantly better than it sounds like it's been from everyone's updates.

I wouldn't read too much into it. Subbing like crazy to get everyone in the game, plus its the first exhibition. Guys are still getting used to playing together. There are a lot of bright spots. Just shaking off the rust still

[KelleyHoosh 2,263]

Half time thoughts? 

[TheWatShot 14,206]

This game would be over if we knew how to take care of the ball. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,610]

Admittedly Freshman and Max look good. Minus Anunoby who has been a foul monster.

[Kepner 1,261]

Hoping to see a different Troy Williams this year. So far he looks too similar to last year

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,610]

Subtract the turnovers. Tons of bright spots TBH.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,230]

Played decent there just before the half, I'm hoping we can limit our turnovers and play some better defense

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Only thing that concerned me is seeing who was turning the ball over. 4 from Troy and 2 a piece from Yogi, RoJo, Bryant, and Hartman.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Our rebounding and assist numbers look good. Shooting percentages should be higher. Willing to attribute this to jitters. It'd be real nice if we just dominated the second half.

[yogisballin 2,376]

This game would be over if we knew how to take care of the ball.

And play freaking defense! Ugh

[hoosha61 386]

Underwhelming half. Really sloppy at times, Yogi behind the back to them...Troy had a nice transition play and a good feed to Thomas. Max was very active. Hoping for better play in the 2nd. Go Hoosiers!

[jmsgws 2,181]

For those that are able to watch why do you think we're turning it over? Is it intense defense by Ottawa or just lazy or careless stuff by us

A lot of them are not lazy and careless.  Just street ball.

[Stuhoo 81,694]

And play freaking defense! Ugh

 

I don't have the game feed, but 'holding' Ottawa to 32 at half seems like it should be a success...no?

[LIHoosier 26,512]

Stats from ITH

https://twitter.com/insidethehall/status/661707290328875009

 

I like 11 assists on 16 FG's.

Thankfully Ottawa has been as sloppy as us and haven't hit their 3's(2-11)

 

For an opponent whose tallest player is 6'8", Bryant needs to be more dominant inside. he's just 3-8 and has seemed hesitant with the ball near the hoop.