Osun to become rage.
Release the beast.
Let him score 30points in the paint
Release the beast.
Let him score 30points in the paint
Caleb Grill's status unknown for Tuesday vs. Kansas State
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He's probably also our best rebounder (fundamentally). Teams not having to account for his shooting is also a big loss. I think this is a big opportunity for Tre King to continue to ascend and play some big minutes.
Don’t think that way. At least wait until the game is done! In the meantime, go Cyclones!
He'll play if his back allows him. If his back is still painful or in spasm, he won't be playing just because he wants to.
Back pain is so individual. Everybody's story, if you've ever had it, is different. Of course there can be commonality. All depends on what kind of injury it is.
I wouldn't be surprised if he plays, or doesn't play.
Hoping for a speedy recovery, of course.
I don't think it's common to give athletes an injection to the low back, just so they can play after an acute injury. There is too much at play and greater risk of further injury. You would also need to know exactly what is causing the pain, muscle, nerve, disc(s), or a combination, and I don't think that is the case yet. It's too early with his injury. It needs to run a more natural course. I'm sure he is getting top care and advice.
I could be wrong. But if I was a doctor (neurologist or orthopedist) specializing in back pain (which I'm not) I would think it's pretty risky giving an injection(s) to the back (epidural or anesthetic block) after an acute injury, in order to play a game or two. It's just not worth it.
Would love a further opinion of a doctor on this.
The metrics kind of hate Kst. Idk why exactly.
Without a ton of gambling interest to start with, the line will reflect the stats.
Sounded like TJ was a little annoyed with Randy’s goofy question on team injuries with Caleb and Jaz. Must get old for our coaches to deal with a guy who is so poorly prepared and unprofessional.
Idk if anyone else saw it last week but Randy Peterson fist bumped Tyrese Hunter on his way back to the locker room after the game was over. It was so corny lol
This is a big oppty for Watson to step up his perimeter defense game. He’s shown flashes of it in the past and it would be huge for the team if he can match Grill’s defensive productivity against K-State’s elite perimeter players.
Ok you just made me feel sorry for Hunter again.
Without Grill’s perimeter defense presence, Otz Might try more of the 1-3-1 zone. K-State is not a big 3 pt shooting team (currently 263rd in nation in 3 pt attempt rate and 108th in 3 pt % at 35%) and forcing them into 3 pt attempts could be a good strategy. Ward can definitely make an impact playing the top of the 1-3-1 zone.
Obviously wish we were at full strength but it’s set up pretty well for us coming off a close loss, playing at home, #5 KSU basking in glow of their fans sizing up the NCAA championship trophy case they’ve got locked up, but this will be their toughest road game by far. Potential to really punch them in the mouth tonight if ISU wins the clash of styles.
I’d feel a lot worse if the situations were flipped, we had won that close one at OKSt and were @KSU with them coming off a close loss.
I’d feel a lot worse if the situations were flipped, we had won that close one at OKSt and were @KSU with them coming off a close loss.
CBB is largely a guards game, and losing one of the very few serviceable ones we have is definitely not a good thing. Hard to feel like it's a win even at home. It's not impossible, but it will require Gabe/Holmes to go off and Lipsey to have a very good day (and stay out of foul trouble...).
While this sounds good we need to apply Iowa State logic. Someone will have a career game with seven 3s and the team will shoot 50+%
@surly out here watching this thread, looking for hot takes to bring back after the game. I see this hustle.
