#11 IU vs #2 Kansas Game Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier]

From what I have seen so far from Butler I think we can beat them I mean after all they longer have Dunham and Jones. Butler needs a point guard because Tyler Lewis is not the answer.

Interesting. I thought Lewis might flourish at Butler.

We should beat Butler and badly. Better at every single position.


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[Brass Cannon]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Interesting. I thought Lewis might flourish at Butler.

We should beat Butler and badly. Better at every single position.


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Butler beats a lot of teams that are better at every position. It's so frustrating. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Butler beats a lot of teams that are better at every position. It's so frustrating. 

Good point. I think their players get underrated by many.

I think they are down this year compared to last.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I think Butler will struggle at the outset because of what they lost in talent last year and the newcomers get acclimated but I think they'll come on strong as they progress through their Big East schedule and will prove to be a factor when the Big Dance rolls around.

[HoosierRob]

I think we beat unc (revenge,at home) butler(they're not good). Ul (close good game). But will lose to Kansas. (Ku is too talented in my opinion.)

[HoosierTrav]

I think we beat unc (revenge,at home) butler(they're not good). Ul (close good game). But will lose to Kansas. (Ku is too talented in my opinion.)

My biggest concern with Kansas is they have a very talented and veteran backcourt. If we can limit their playmaking ability some, I like our chances. Our frontcourt is deeper and better. I have a feeling that we are going to have a surprise game by one of our frosh guards. Feeling good about Kansas. Think Louisville will give us the most fits of all of our top non con opponents.

[IUsince1980]

Didnt a top 20 MSU team beat a top 3 KU team in this very same environment this time last year?

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[LockdownD]

Noticed that the Emporia State - Kansas exhibition game will be on ESPN3 on my watch ESPN app.  I think it was to be on at 8.  I think I'll try to take a look at them.  I saw some Self comments about his team and their lack of hitting the boards against Washburn.  Probably just trying to motivate his team.

[hurryinghoosier5]

OG vs Josh Jackson should be fun to watch.


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[Alford Bailey]

2 hours ago, hurryinghoosier5 said:

OG vs Josh Jackson should be fun to watch.


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You mean OG shutting down Josh Jackson? Yep that will be fun to watch.

[Stuhoo]

Just now, Alford Bailey said:

You mean OG shutting down Josh Jackson? Yep that will be fun to watch.

 

The number one freshman in the country? Jackson better not try to force the action too much; OG will turn him into a bad decision factory.

 

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

IT'S FRIGGIN' TIME FOLKS! BEAT KANSASS WEEK! woohoooooooooooo Get hyped folks

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

From Adam Zagoria:  " I'm told there are 10 NBA scouts expected Friday at the Armed Forces Classic -- Arizona vs. MSU, Indiana vs. Kansas."

[BGleas]

30 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

From Adam Zagoria:  " I'm told there are 10 NBA scouts expected Friday at the Armed Forces Classic -- Arizona vs. MSU, Indiana vs. Kansas."

Nope, must be false info. I've been told by Steve Alford that NBA scouts only attend UCLA games?

[IU Hoosier41]

The week is finally here...  Can't wait for the game on Friday.  Still really wish they were playing it on the aircraft carrier.  Would have been pretty awesome.

[Yogi'sBicep]

Had a lot scheduled at work for Friday... just talked to the boss and cancelled the whole day. Go Hoosiers!!

[HoosierAloha]

The week is finally here...  Can't wait for the game on Friday.  Still really wish they were playing it on the aircraft carrier.  Would have been pretty awesome.

I don't believe this game was ever scheduled for an aircraft carrier. It was scheduled for a hangar on Hickam Field.

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

I'm watching the game from Las Vegas...right before my runs the next couple of days. Which reminds me...if you haven't made a donation, please do . http://heroes.stjude.org/chip

 

[Baltimore Hoosier]

I'm a little concerned about IU's defense and turnover issues in this game. 

Mason III is not a great shooter, but has quick hands, can drive, facilitate, etc. Along with that, Kansas has a rotation of other legitimate guards that goes about 6 deep which could really cause problems. While the Jayhawks big men don't have names that jump off the roster, 7-foot freshman Udoka Azubuike has looked pretty good so far in exhibition games and senior Landen Lucas has a ton of experience. I think IU wins the war down low on the blocks, but are they disciplined enough to always rotate on screens and step out on open shooters at the three-point line? Devonte Graham is a good shooter and if he gets hot, it could be a long night for the Hoosiers. 

I think IU has a shot if they can limit unforced errors and turnovers.

[HoosierAloha]

Stoked for this game but sad I can't be out there.  Hopefully the Hoosiers get revenge in Hawaii for that Maui fiasco last season!