*** Official #4 Auburn vs #5 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***
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I don’t have a good feeling about tonight, but I hope I’m wrong.
78-70 Auburn
78-70 Auburn
CycloneErik
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I've been looking forward to this season, and this game. Time for us to show the world what OtzelBasketBergerBall is all about.
ISU 83, Auburn 78
ISU 83, Auburn 78
Both teams are both really good. Both teams go on runs bout the same. They have great moments followed by very average play for stretches. I think the winner goes on the right spurt at the right time. It's also a game where I could see a team get out to a 15 point lead and not be safe. Hope the good guys can pull this one out.
Woke excited for some Cyclone basketball.
I know there is some worry Auburn being more "ready" than ISU due to their impressive win over UH. They deserve our respect and it'll be a great test for ISU.
I will say if any team should be prepared it would be ISU having their 4 top scorers from last year who have played in big games. The staff has been focused on Auburn all summer and I fully trust they will have a plan for Broome to overcome any lack of early season tests.
I have read that AU backcourt is their question mark which plays into ISU's strength. We will see if ISU rebuilt frontcourt can match up with AU's. Lot to ask but the staff wanted to add size via Jackson, Chatfeld and Jefferson precisely to compete with this type of team (eventually KU and AZ).
In the end is ISU in a tourney game and the Cyclones win tourney games. Might be my heart over my mind but feel ISU wins game 1, close 64-61.
I know there is some worry Auburn being more "ready" than ISU due to their impressive win over UH. They deserve our respect and it'll be a great test for ISU.
I will say if any team should be prepared it would be ISU having their 4 top scorers from last year who have played in big games. The staff has been focused on Auburn all summer and I fully trust they will have a plan for Broome to overcome any lack of early season tests.
I have read that AU backcourt is their question mark which plays into ISU's strength. We will see if ISU rebuilt frontcourt can match up with AU's. Lot to ask but the staff wanted to add size via Jackson, Chatfeld and Jefferson precisely to compete with this type of team (eventually KU and AZ).
In the end is ISU in a tourney game and the Cyclones win tourney games. Might be my heart over my mind but feel ISU wins game 1, close 64-61.
This team has potential to be an All Timer but I don't think they are there yet. Might not see that team until midway into conference play. Auburn, I feel, is just a little bit ahead of us.
Biggest travesty is having this game on ESPNU
LIke someone has already mentioned I think the first 10 minutes decide the game. I'm a bit concerned our backcourt will have a few sloppy turnovers and we'll miss some bunnies as we adjust to the speed of the game. If ISU is within 6-8 at the under-12, I'll feel good about our chances
Three is really low agreed. But the field in Maui most only have four under their belt.
Finally!!! The unofficial REAL start to Cyclone basketball and man does it get REAL fast in this tournament. Can't wait for tonight.
I scanned Kenpom, and it appears we're the only team in the country with just three games played through Sunday. We're also dead last in SOS. That will change quickly, of course.
even more traverstic is that ESPN+ doesn't get you acces to all ESPN channels. You pay ESPN for their streaming, but then have access to ONLY their streaming.
Looks like I'll have to head east to parlay a stream.
When Auburn played Houston, they had played one game, a 40 point win over Vermont. Since UH, they've played 2 more cupcakes, Kent St and North Alabama.
Maybe the Cyclones should've played a top 10 team as their 2nd game, but they waited until their 4th.
Is this really a huge advantage for Auburn? I think the Cyclones will be ready. I don't know if they'll win. This is the test we've been waiting for. I've got butterflies already!
Man - Just realized this will be the first Maui Invitational without Bill Walton in a while, this was the perfect setting for him to call games. RIP
The difference tonight = Joshua Jefferson. If he scores over 14 we win. If he is below that, we lose. I expect the usual production from Lipsey and Jones. Momcilovic needs to drain a few 3's as well. Defense will be fine. It's the offense I am worried about.
Gilbert needs to slow down and make better passes and shots
