(12) Indiana @ (16) Iowa - Pregame thread - 3/1 at 2100 EST on ESPN

[Dalton26 17,204]

You better not have just jinxed the first game into overtime!!!!!!!!!!!

I won't even mind it tonight lol I've got all night. :biggrin:

[BGleas 8,963]

But I don't have ESPNNews  :banghead:

 

I won't even mind it tonight lol I've got all night. :biggrin:

[Dalton26 17,204]

But I don't have ESPNNews :banghead:

Didn't even think about that, I don't have it either. Lol

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

Gotta stop Uthoff to win this game. If he gets open/semi open looks, he seems to be automatic from just about anywhere on the court. He can also drive to the rim and will do so if his defender loses him for a second. It's going to be a hostile crowd and a loud environment.. I'm hoping for a win but thinking we may have to wait until Sunday for that win.

 

Uthoff is definitely dangerous and can go off; however, if I had to choose either Jok or Uthoff to shutdown I'd go with Jok.  While Uthoff has been putting up solid numbers but he hasn't been efficient.  Jok has been putting up good numbers too but has been a lot more efficient.  If I were matching up with Iowa I would go something like this..

 

Woodbury - Bryant (obviously)

Uthoff - Hartman (to start but give a healthy dose of OG and JMor too)

Jok - Yogi (Yogi did well before and seemed to get under Jok's skin a bit)

Clemmons - Zeisloft (sag off on Clemmons)

Gesell - Troy (Troy is a better on ball defender than chasing shooters)

 

I could see Iowa trying to attack Z by putting the ball in Clemmons' hands more.  I would sag off on both Clemmons and Gesell to cover Jok/Uthoff coming off (moving) screens.  Whenever OG sees the floor I might put him on Gesell for a few possessions to try and get a few baskets off turnovers. 

[Brass Cannon 25,245]

These 9 pm start times are trying to kill me. Already exhausted today. I can at least take solace in that's probably how the Iowa players are feeling.

[Naturalhoosier 15,475]

These 9 pm start times are trying to kill me. Already exhausted today. I can at least take solace in that's probably how the Iowa players are feeling.

right?! 530am will come way too quickly. I miss MST!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 89,368]

 

And I was sure it was an Iowa opponent after a Woodbury finger poke!

[southsidehoosier 5,149]

All in favor of calling the 2 headed scoring monster of Iowa Jok-hoff say "I"

[HoosierCoop 4,158]

All in favor of call the 2 headed scoring monster of Iowa Jok-hoff say "I"

Your mind works in mysterious ways south.

 

I am still laughing!!!

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

And I was sure it was an Iowa opponent after a Woodbury finger poke!

 

Iowa opponent after Woodbury pokes their eyes.

 

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

If you have the time and can't wait for the game, check out the previews over at Black Heart, Gold Pants (Iowa's SB Nation). They're actually pretty great (and the recent one really likes us).

 

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2016/3/1/11137156/iowa-vs-indiana-preview-how-to-watch-tv-streaming-odds

 

Just scroll to "Players to Watch" for a breakdown of our starters and bench (the preview is from the last match-up)

 

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2016/3/1/11137156/iowa-vs-indiana-preview-how-to-watch-tv-streaming-odds

[Alford Bailey 13,189]

Anybody follow Marni on Twitter? Another tweet about a bumpy flight. I think she likes flying as much as I do.

[coonhounds 10,464]

Anticipating a sharp hungry hoosier team let's hope. Bring on 9

[Sota Hoosier 450]

I thought this preview was interesting. Not a lot of confidence here:

 

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2016/3/1/11137156/iowa-vs-indiana-preview-how-to-watch-tv-streaming-odds

[cappymo14 2,276]

Yup.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,314]

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[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,314]

[VO5 8,340]

A win tonight will go a long way in convincing me we are title contenders this year. Let's get it done!

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Oh nooooo

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,314]

Let's get fired up!

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