*** Official #10 IOWA STATE vs Kansas State Game(Day) Thread ***

[nhclone]

That's not weak - that's rulebook: you can't slam tables like that. Automatic T.

There is an NCAA rule about hitting tables?

 

[1SEIACLONE]

Nice win today, I had my doubts about going into KSU and coming out with a win, they are just a poor physical matchup with us. Kids came out focused and ready to play. Let's do the same in the tournament.

 

[cyclone87]

Nice to get the Tang kitties back today. Good D from start to finish. Guys were locked in today!

 

[not-the-manager]

I would hope so, unless he was incredibly close to 100% already today. Big 12 Tournament is (mostly) meaningless for this team. People have been saying we're a final four contender for most of the season, the Big Dance is where the rubber meets the road for this squad.

Otz said he’ll practice Monday. I’d bet he sits the first game and plays the second if they win

 

[CySmurf]

Great win. Might as well get 9 more.

10...because we'd have to win 4 in 4 days to win the Big12 tourney. Then 6 to win the whole thing.

 

[NATEizKING]

 

[bosco]

Closer it gets to nut crushing time the team is shaping up to be just like last year's team but with slightly better offense. Is it enough to make the F4? I hope so but the same pitfalls follow this team

 

[hoosman]

Holloway was the shortest player we had and only did one thing - dribble. He was a starter for Floyd IIRC. That might be the cornerstone for a functioning offense. You can’t make baskets if you can’t advance and distribute the ball. Kelderman has done OK both games, and I believe he has 3 point capability.

 

[bosco]

God damn that's good. Also shows what an unsavory douche Tang is.

 

[CycloneErik]

10...because we'd have to win 4 in 4 days to win the Big12 tourney. Then 6 to win the whole thing.

As long as it gets us to One Cyclone Moment, I'll take any # of wins.

 

[madguy30]

Closer it gets to nut crushing time the team is shaping up to be just like last year's team but with slightly better offense. Is it enough to make the F4? I hope so but the same pitfalls follow this team

Repeating but imo they seem to be more chaotic on defense the last three games which has seemed to have helped.

The trick will be if they're in a tight game and can finish with managing a possession.

 

[NATEizKING]

God damn that's good. Also shows what an unsavory douche Tang is.

Keshon with the belt

 

[CycloneVet]

I thought Kade played good D when he was in.

He didn’t hurt us at all

 

[IowaStateNation]

I’ve just seen that Curtis Jones and Dug McDaniel received Double Techs towards the end of the game, anyone know why?

 

[iowastatefan1929]

Did not realize Jones had walking pneumonia.

I’ve just seen that Curtis Jones and Dug McDaniel received Double Techs towards the end of the game, anyone know why?

Double foul not techs. No one knows.

 

[NorthCyd]

Nojus was never going to play much with Gilbert and Jones, not to mention Lipsey in front of him. Also not to mention Heise who also came in with a shat ton more experience at the collegiate level.

Sure, but when Nojus didn't play at Houston that tells you something. Not saying he can't be a contributor next year but he is clearly not ready yet.

 

[3TrueFans]

Did not realize Jones had walking pneumonia.


Double foul not techs. No one knows.

Double techs, probably just yapping.

 

[FerShizzle]

After the loss today, KSU has little chance at a winning or even .500 record, unless they win multiple games in KC.

4 million dollar roster.

 

[AlaCyclone]

After the loss today, KSU has little chance at a winning or even .500 record, unless they win multiple games in KC.

4 million dollar roster.

So, not even eligible for the N.I.T. However, I think a first round match-up in the C.B.I. with Iowa would be perfect! Loser is the Biggest Loser.

 

[FerShizzle]

So, not even eligible for the N.I.T. However, I think a first round match-up in the C.B.I. with Iowa would be perfect! Loser is the Biggest Loser.

I thought the 2 top finishers in league play that don’t make the dance are auto qualifiers to the NIT, but not sure if being sub .500 matters for that.