OG vs Troy - Who Should Start

[hoosierdog 7]

As he has from HH, OG continues to impress. I'm a Troy fan, but OG's ability to stay in front, stay focused and in control gives him the edge.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

Im just hoping as a romantic fan that Troy is about to seriously turn it on... I mean he has to at some point, right? And him turning it on in about 2 games is exactly what this team could use. The realist in me just thinks he has no business in the NBA and he still hasn't figured out how to just shoot a 10 foot jumper. It's all 3 and all dunk and circus shots for him.

Im in the camp that think Troy combined with a 2nd year OG, Bryant and Davis is along with Blackmon providing jumpers is a KILLER squad

[Crimson and Cream 5,798]

He got worked, and I mean WORKED by Hayes. Saying he got his ankles broken doesn't co.e close. Hayes took dudes spine out. The effort and IQ are there, the athleticism And talent are not. I too believe OG should get his shot for Hartman instead of TDUB.

My thoughts exactly, it's definitely not lack of effort, he just isn't athletic and has no quickness or foot speed. He gets worked a lot, and it was even more so in this game.

[HoosierTrav 7,886]

Late to the party here guys, but I think OG should start with Troy Williams. OG does so many things well, that we have to give him more minutes than we are giving him now. He actually helps Troy out tremendously by being on the court at the same time. It opens driving lanes and sometimes leaves the rim unprotected. This lineup is the lineup that I think can take us deepest in March.

[KB0 827]

He got worked, and I mean WORKED by Hayes. Saying he got his ankles broken doesn't co.e close. Hayes took dudes spine out. The effort and IQ are there, the athleticism And talent are not. I too believe OG should get his shot for Hartman instead of TDUB.

 

Well that's not saying much considering every player on the team and their mothers got worked by Hayes.

[IUaic 90]

They just need to have him watch tape of the Illinois game before every game from here on out. 0 turnovers and 21 points - that's the Troy we want to see. I agree with what others have said - first bad turnover or first time he is beat on defense - bring in OG. With Troy's athleticism, if he was half as dedicated to D as Oladipo was, he would be a top 5 pick.

 

To me, the second unit is Yogi, Nick, OG, Max, and whoever else. I like OG with the second unit better. He doesn't feel like he has to do too much and he is with other cerebral players that won't put him in bad situations with poor in-game decisions.

 

Just my $.02.

[Indymike7 35]

You would think that maybe you would look up simple facts before you try to make people believe what you want.  Collin has fouled out of one game this year...one. If you don't get Collin's game, you should be a UK fan.  He does the dirty work and has to guard the others teams best forward.  Collin is always the guy blocking the other team out when someone else gets the rebound. That never shows up in the stats, but people that know basketball see it.  Shows what you know...... Please quit being an IU fan. You are just bringing the board down.

[BubbleKnuts 569]

Troy belongs in the starting lineup. His rebounding and different weapons, (besides driving into a turnover), are really crucial to starting the game with a speedy and elusive momentum. OG is going to be an animal, but let him work his way into these "keyholes" that IU may need off the bench. He's more of a traditional post than Troy, for sure. It's fits IUs style to start Troy.

[Hoosiers High Life 278]

Anybody else find it amazing that Blackmon Jr. is second in ppg on this team. Come on Troy you should already passed him

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

Anybody else find it amazing that Blackmon Jr. is second in ppg on this team. Come on Troy you should already passed him

not sure if this is a joke or not. But PPG is an average. It will not change for JB. Total points is the figure you are thinking about.

[Hoosiers High Life 278]

not sure if this is a joke or not. But PPG is an average. It will not change for JB. Total points is the figure you are thinking about.

Right on thanks I thought it would drop since hadn't been playing

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

You would think that maybe you would look up simple facts before you try to make people believe what you want.  Collin has fouled out of one game this year...one. If you don't get Collin's game, you should be a UK fan.  He does the dirty work and has to guard the others teams best forward.  Collin is always the guy blocking the other team out when someone else gets the rebound. That never shows up in the stats, but people that know basketball see it.  Shows what you know...... Please quit being an IU fan. You are just bringing the board down.

Chill mikey. Hartman has not looked any where close to as good as last year. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

Right on thanks I thought it would drop since hadn't been playing

yea. It's point per game played by the individual.

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

An excellent game by OG tonight. Everytime my eyes isolated on him during the game his defense was the best on the floor. I think once his feet get quicker, his upside is as huge as his wingspan! Troy was Troy but for a few minutes now and then to look awake.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

Still think we should start both. Doesn't matter I guess but OG deserves 22-28 minutes, until proven otherwise.

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

Troy got 14 min this game. Guarantee it had something to do with the 4 TO's. Good coaching

[Uspshoosier 45,674]

Troy got 14 min this game. Guarantee it had something to do with the 4 TO's. Good coaching

foul trouble as well

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,264]

OG

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Who starts?  OG or Troy? Makes me no difference as long as they both get time-----both have been and will continue to be game changers. (Notre Dame--Troy says hi!)

 

What a two-headed athletic monster they bring to the IU lineup. 

 

OG certainly softens the blow of the loss of Troy's athleticism next year if Troy jumps to the NBA or overseas.

[Brass Cannon 24,738]

Who starts? OG or Troy? Makes me no difference as long as they both get time-----both have been and will continue to be game changers. (Notre Dame--Troy says hi!)

What a two-headed athletic monster they bring to the IU lineup.

OG certainly softens the blow of the loss of Troy's athleticism next year if Troy jumps to the NBA or overseas.

I think the NBA is no longer a viable option.