(5) Indiana vs (12) Chattanooga - 3/17 7:10EST on CBS (Discussion)

[DChoosier]

1 trip beyond the sweet 16 in nearly 20 years of coaching

And that has what to do with how good UK is?

[AKHoosier]

A sick part of me wants UK and IU to fall on their swords and stick it to the NCAA by giving them a Stony Brook vs. Chattanooga matchup.

[Trish]

1. The Mocs have some solid wins. The best way to figure out how good a team from a lesser-known league? Look at the nonconference schedule. Chattanooga has the look of a team that could cause some problems in the NCAA Tournament. The Mocs beat Illinois, Georgia and Dayton, all on the road. Dayton is a 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Georgia was believed to at least be in the conversation for an at-large bid.

2. They are a veteran group. Chattanooga played eight guys in its conference title game - five of them were juniors and three seniors. The Mocs are one of the 20 most experienced teams in college basketball. Their two key guys, 6-foot-5 junior Tre' McLean (12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds a game) and 6-10 junior Justin Tuoyo (11.1 points, five rebounds), have a ton of help. The other six primary rotation guys average six or more points a game, including guards Greg Pryor (41 made 3-pointers) and Eric Robertson (40.4 percent from 3).

3. McCall's a rookie. Chattanooga's 34-year-old head coach is in his first year as the leader of a program. He spent two seasons as a director of basketball operations at Florida under Billy Donovan before taking an assistant job at Florida Atlantic from 2008-11. He returned to Donovan's staff from 2011-15 before getting his first head gig. He is considered a hot young coaching prospect in the college ranks.

4. How do they play? What Chattanooga does best is play defense. The Mocs forced turnovers on 20.3 percent of their opponents' possessions. They also ranked 24th in the nation in block percentage and 31st nationally in steal percentage. Their opponents take an average of 18.2 seconds per possession, which is a huge factor in the Mocs ranking 265th out of 351 Division I teams in tempo.

 

 

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2016/03/13/5-things-know-indiana-basketball-opponent-chattanooga/81726682/

[DChoosier]

Jay Williams picked IU over UK.
Really want to see that game. Will be sick, really sick, if we lose to Chat.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

I won money tonight!! After UK won and our loss to Michigan I called a buddy and told him I bet the committee sets IU vs UK in the second round. It seems to happen every year were both close in rankings. Its a ratings galore game and I know hard to believe(sarcasm) the NCAA try to make some extra money on matchups like these. I really thought we would be the 4 them 5 though. We deserved a 3-4 seed IMO no doubt. Michigan State deserved a 1 and Texas A&M a 3? C'mon!! Can't wait for Thursday!! Hope this team prepares for Chattanooga and not UK Thursday though.

[Alford Bailey]

Made for tv for sure. If we can get by Chatt. I like the UK and NC matchups IF we are playing well.

[Ryno6284]

Was Chatt the team that beat Peter Jurkin's East Tennessee team earlier this week?

[Yogi'sBicep]

Was Chatt the team that beat Peter Jurkin's East Tennessee team earlier this week?

played them three times this year.
2-1. Yes

[Ryno6284]

played them three times this year.
2-1. Yes

Thanks, I thought so.  Wasn't real impressed by them in that tourney game, but you never know in the Big Dance!

[TheWatShot]

I don't get how the selection committee can swear they don't set matchups on purpose... No reason either us or UK shouldn't have been in the South with the potential to play in Louisville, other than to purposely set up this matchup...

 

It actually wasn't set up 4 years ago (S-curve proved it), and at the time, I always laughed when people would say they chose matchups they knew people wanted to see. But after this, I've changed my mind. This was all about dem ratings. 

[Ryno6284]

I can't believe our game is the one on CBS!  I figured saturday would be if we meet UK, but not the Chatt game.

[Miller'sTheMan]

Time for Yogi to put his name in the history books for IU. 

[DChoosier]

Just glad to see that Academic fraud university, with fake non-existent classes for years with multiple coaches, gets a number one seed.
It is amazing how the media does not even say one word about this huge scandel anymore.
Apprently the transgressions of their non-student athletes, professors and coaches are less egregious than major violations like phone calls and bumper stickers. Really do not get this.

[Ryno6284]

It actually wasn't set up 4 years ago (S-curve proved it), and at the time, I always laughed when people would say they chose matchups they knew people wanted to see. But after this, I've changed my mind. This was all about dem ratings. 

And it's not just us and UK.  Look at possible texas, VCU or Villinova, Temple matchups!

[Ryno6284]

Just glad to see that Academic fraud university, with fake non-existent classes for years with multiple coaches, gets a number one seed.
It is amazing how the media does not even say one word about this huge scandel anymore.
Apprently the transgressions of their non-student athletes, professors and coaches are less egregious than major violations like phone calls and bumper stickers. Really do not get this.

You really can't be that surprised!  Just wait till Ole Roy retires, then they might get the hammer!

[Trish]

I want Yogi to lead us to the promise land. Good Troy to take the plane ride to Iowa and further. ROJO ready to play. Nicky draining 4 threes a game. Max to come in and provide minutes. OG to be Og.


This team could be special. Need a 2002 run with a championship at the end ;)

[HoosiersLoveBanners]

If we make it, do we know the game time for Saturday yet?

[coonhounds]

If we make it, do we know the game time for Saturday yet?

I can't find it but am interested in it for sure

[DChoosier]

You really can't be that surprised!  Just wait till Ole Roy retires, then they might get the hammer!

Actually I am surprised. I thought University of No Classes (UNC) was going to get hammered this past summer.

[Ryno6284]

If we make it, do we know the game time for Saturday yet?

I would guess it would be the 9 pm game.