(5) Indiana v. (1) UNC - Pregame Thread

[Stuhoo 79,709]

All the usual hustle factors aside...

I believe my prediction about imposing defensive will on the other team turning out to be the factor in the Kentucky game proved correct.

What will be the difference in this one? Who makes the shots and who doesn't! If we have our shooting shoes on, we will win.

"Who makes the shots" is largely a product of spacing, defensive scheme, and playing through the paint.

All these guys shoot really, really well when they are open.

[Trish 11,505]

Tickets are bought.

 

Trying to determine where we are staying etc. :biggrin:

[wirenuts 1,055]

Tickets are bought.

Trying to determine where we are staying etc. :biggrin:

wow. How much were those, if you don't mind the question?

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Everyone talking about UNC's transition game. What about ours?

[Parakeet Jones 3,740]

Everyone talking about UNC's transition game. What about ours?

Exactly. I like our chances against anyone who wants to run with us.

[coonhounds 8,787]

Exactly. I like our chances against anyone who wants to run with us.

I was checking out what their fans were saying and they think it would be a mistake to try to run with them. I think we will be better off pushing tempo and I hope they try to run with us

[Brass Cannon 24,237]

How deep does UNC go? We got 9 guys capable of playing real minutes and a couple who could be used for brief stretches

[mdn82 25,510]

Bombs away

[mdn82 25,510]

UK was 3 pt favorites against us. Unc is -5.5 with o/u at 160.

[BlueDevil 8,655]

How deep does UNC go? We got 9 guys capable of playing real minutes and a couple who could be used for brief stretches

Mainly 3 deep at the guard with Paige, Britt, and Berry. You'll see Justin Jackson and Pinson on the wing. I am not high on UNC guard play. Paige has had a subpar year and I think Yogi can really shut him down. I know UNC struggles from distance but they can get streaky. I'm only worried about Justin Jackson on the perimeter with his length. I'm telling you guys UNC is soft. It's VERY important for IU to stay at it even if UNC comes out firing. Let them know they will be in for 40 minutes of hell and I guarantee you Indiana will be right there in the end with a chance to win the game.

[Bobman1 2,909]

Mainly 3 deep at the guard with Paige, Britt, and Berry. You'll see Justin Jackson and Pinson on the wing. I am not high on UNC guard play. Paige has had a subpar year and I think Yogi can really shut him down. I know UNC struggles from distance but they can get streaky. I'm only worried about Justin Jackson on the perimeter with his length. I'm telling you guys UNC is soft. It's VERY important for IU to stay at it even if UNC comes out firing. Let them know they will be in for 40 minutes of hell and I guarantee you Indiana will be right there in the end with a chance to win the game.

An athletic wing who might pose troubles for our defense? Sounds like the job for OG and Juwan!

[colonel06 1,913]

I don't think the Tar Heels are in as good of shape as the Hoosiers or as deep(?) We should be able to wear out Brice Johnson at least I think .

[southsidehoosier 4,972]

Mainly 3 deep at the guard with Paige, Britt, and Berry. You'll see Justin Jackson and Pinson on the wing. I am not high on UNC guard play. Paige has had a subpar year and I think Yogi can really shut him down. I know UNC struggles from distance but they can get streaky. I'm only worried about Justin Jackson on the perimeter with his length. I'm telling you guys UNC is soft. It's VERY important for IU to stay at it even if UNC comes out firing. Let them know they will be in for 40 minutes of hell and I guarantee you Indiana will be right there in the end with a chance to win the game.

The more I read about UNC being soft the more I think our team grits it out and wins. IU is the epitome of a tough minded, eat gravel type of team.

IU has that "Cinderella Man" type team where we get punched in the mouth, smile, put our mouth guard back in and keep fighting.

[Uspshoosier 45,047]

I don't think the Tar Heels are in as good of shape as the Hoosiers or as deep(?) We should be able to wear out Plumlee at least I think .

plumlee plays for Duke

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I don't think the Tar Heels are in as good of shape as the Hoosiers or as deep(?) We should be able to wear out Plumlee at least I think .

Plumlee? Wrong team.

[colonel06 1,913]

plumlee plays for Duke

Oops I knew that. More like Brice Johnson. Sorry.

[BlueDevil 8,655]

Oops I knew that. More like Brice Johnson. Sorry.

I know what you meant. Looking forward to that Duke IU title game. Good thinking.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

I see John Crispin is already writing us off. Just said Melo Trimble is the best guard in college basketball. Also said Kansas versus Maryland is a championship game. I just get the feeling this dude hates IU secretly.

Keep piling it on America.. the hate keeps IU warm at night..

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[Trish 11,505]

wow. How much were those, if you don't mind the question?

$265 I believe, I didn't buy them, my friend did. Nose bleed seats for two games and a potential IU victory. I hope it's worth it.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

How big are their front court players? Could OG be successful in defending them?