I feel bad for the Gophers.... Purdue is going to take it out on them next week
I honestly don't have words...
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agreed. It will be a much uglier game than today but we just Purdue to 58 on the road. There is no way hoks score 60 at Hilton. Lets go 78-56. Fairly anti-climactic after the show today.
Nitpicking here but Josh’s turnovers were disturbing and he kept trying to slow penetrate into the low paint without success. Not his A game today. Fantastic overall team performance at both ends. Painter and boys were in shock. Hammer time for the Hawks which is one very good point guard and NWMSU/Drake undersized transfers. Probably be low scoring due to McCollum’s correct strategy.
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Really, if we defend like we did today, Iowa is in for a long, long day. We were giving Purdue almost nothing in the second half with our switching and help. It was really a work of art, put that on a defensive training tape. Maybe add it to Fran's lol
Rewatching the game and on Milan’s fadeaway at the 12:30 mark the whole bench gets up before he even starts his move because they know he’s about to absolutely put his guy in the blender.
Agree on Jefferson. Too many turnovers. But that makes it even all the more impressive with a 23 point win and him having a C+ game. Love that he’s hitting some threes tho cuz that opens his game up so much more. So much derpth
Injuries definitely hurt but we were no where near as good defensively as this team is. Toure is a game changer and Buchanan and Pleta are far superior to Jackson and Chatman
My recollection on that Drake loss in addition to the reasons you mentioned was that Mike Nurse was hit by a bus and out for that game. Had he played, we probably win that game and without that pre conference loss , may have ended up with a #1
I have said this before, but I do agree (so far.) In my years of following ISU MBB we've had two teams REALISTICALLY capable of winning a national title. This is going to be the 3rd.
I still warrant caution because conference play hasn't hit yet, and we all need to remember it's what ISU does in March/April that matters.
If ISU loses in the 2nd round, it will just be another case of "what could have been" and a good, fun season with a disappointing end. But this team could very well be in Elite 8. If we make it there, all bets are off and anything is possible.
I think this was the first game that Toure didn’t have a steal and dunk. He did have a steal and a finger roll lay in so l’ll allow it
let it ride
What's wild with Toure is his assist numbers aren't terribly high, wonder if it just takes time to find guys in immediate scoring position.
Our bigs abilities to facilitate has been one of the biggest differences. Night and day from last year
What gets me is that it was a 4 point game at half, and Purdue was making some shots and turning us over. I was like "alright, gonna be a battle, as expected. We gotta stay sharp."
The utter dominance in the second half was...something.
The utter dominance in the second half was...something.
Lipsey is playing so well and efficient I don't think so
Yet, Toure with his size and athleticism has higher ceiling and is amazing on both sides of court as freshman
Anyone know of a site that tracks conference head-to-head win/loss?
Big 12 has to be looking pretty strong, right?
Big 12 has to be looking pretty strong, right?
Their entire defense was planned round stopping him. It kind of worked, but we have too many ballers.Agree on Jefferson. Too many turnovers. But that makes it even all the more impressive with a 23 point win and him having a C+ game. Love that he’s hitting some threes tho cuz that opens his game up so much more. So much derpth
Even being the focus on defense, he will have many games better than today.
Hadn't noticed it from Pleta but the angle on that screen is excellent. Must be watching Robert Jones game tape.
