Injuries - the concern…

[Cyhig]

I am concerned the groin injuries of TL and KG, despite sitting both today, won’t be significantly improved for the NCAAs. There was likely little benefit (seedings) to give Tamin a go today - so you may as well rest him along w KG.

In my experience it takes weeks of inactivity to put a real dent in healing a groin strain/pull. Tamin looked mighty gimpy today in warmups.

Hope I am wrong.

Go Clones!

It's unfortunate, but it's part of the game. Look at Houston last year when Shead went down with a severe ankle injury during the NCAA tournament. Or Niang's injury during the tournament. And this year's squad has been hit hard by the injury bug. Hopefully Lipsey and Gilbert will get healthy for next week. All the players can do is step up in the face of adversity. And all fans can do is cheer on the players who are able to play

Excited for the NCAA tournament. Best time of the year.

 

[SayMyName]

I know this won’t be popular but right now Gilbert is a dtstraction to this team! Tamin is a true warrior and will be playing next week even if it’s on one leg! I do not question his toughness!! However, Keyson’s injury is more between his ears than anything else! I have heard this info from very credible people at ISU.

Take that ish over to the Hawk boards where that kind of talk belongs

 

[NENick]

I have no doubt Tamin will give it his all. But the fact he didn’t play today means his injury is bad.

Or that the decision was made that this game wasn't important enough to risk it.

I'm just a bit concerned about Gilbert. really he was the best player on this team from the beginning of this season to idk mid-january and something happened. I just don't think he's going to be able to get back to normal

Hindsight is 20-20, but I wonder if he should've sat for several games right when it happened. The problem was that Milan then got hurt and had to sit.
Oh well. Next week is a new season.

 

[MartyFine]

Losing today likely slides us to a four seed
Agree on groin injuries

No way ISU falls more than a spot or two in the NET rankings. A solid 3 seed.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

 

[TDclones]

Take that ish over to the Hawk boards where that kind of talk belongs

 

[cydsho]

If he said he was at 60 he probably is closer to 30

And if he said 30 that probably means he is on chemo.

 

[TDclones]

I would go the schmuckeyes board if you paid me! Sorry just telling you what I’m hearing!!

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

Do we think we’ll see Keshon again this season?

 

[AdRock4Cy]

And if he said 30 that probably means he is on chemo.

This is our concern, Dude.

 

[TDclones]

I would go the schmuckeyes board if you paid me! Sorry just telling you what I’m hearing!!

Sorry should have read wouldn’t.

 

[Erik4Cy]

Would really expose the committee’s inconsistencies if it does. They haven’t put much emphasis on conference tournament wins.

Nor should they unless teams are winning 3 or 4 games/hoisting the tourney trophy.

ISU going 1-1 and losing a very close game with 2 starters out (especially considering the team expects both to play in the dance)...yeah wouldn't move my opinion on any team's projected seed

 

[jsb]

Or that the decision was made that this game wasn't important enough to risk it.


Hindsight is 20-20, but I wonder if he should've sat for several games right when it happened. The problem was that Milan then got hurt and had to sit.
Oh well. Next week is a new season.

That could be. But think of the injuries Tamin had played through during games that were far less important. I’m happy he didn’t play, I just think he’s probably a lot more hurt than he claims.

 

[jsb]

Do we think we’ll see Keshon again this season?

I doubt it.

 

[CascadeClone]

That could be. But think of the injuries Tamin had played through during games that were far less important. I’m happy he didn’t play, I just think he’s probably a lot more hurt than he claims.

Groin is like hamstring. It really limits what you can even do physically, AND its really easy to re-aggravate and make worse. Treatment treatment treatment, and hope we play friday not thursday.

And I guess just pray for a miracle for Keyshon. Would hate to say I have already seen his last game at ISU.

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

I doubt it.

I agree. I hope I’m wrong but I think if he could play he would have already.

 

[madguy30]

It's unfortunate, but it's part of the game. Look at Houston last year when Shead went down with a severe ankle injury during the NCAA tournament. Or Niang's injury during the tournament. And this year's squad has been hit hard by the injury bug. Hopefully Lipsey and Gilbert will get healthy for next week. All the players can do is step up in the face of adversity. And all fans can do is cheer on the players who are able to play

Excited for the NCAA tournament. Best time of the year.

Houston also had injuries before the tourney started. It was a factor in ISU beating them so bad.

 

[jsb]

Groin is like hamstring. It really limits what you can even do physically, AND its really easy to re-aggravate and make worse. Treatment treatment treatment, and hope we play friday not thursday.

And I guess just pray for a miracle for Keyshon. Would hate to say I have already seen his last game at ISU.

I’ve mentally already ruled Keshon out. Anything we get from him next week is a huge bonus.

The real concern is Tamin.

 

[jsb]

Houston also had injuries before the tourney started. It was a factor in ISU beating them so bad.

And then losing in round 2.

 

[madguy30]

And then losing in round 2.

Semantics but the Sweet 16.

 

[ForeverIowan]

If ISU drops to a 4 seed but does NOT get put in Auburn or Duke's bracket, then tbh I'm fine with it. Would prefer a 3 obviously, but I'm not going to sweat being the best 4 seed if it comes to that.

Duke may very well have more serious injury concerns than us.