Yeah, it was like a fork in the road and we didn't realize it at the time. Fell short vs. U-M in first round then caught fire in that game ... Even with the early loss at Oregon State, I still thought we had NIT/bubble potential. *Sigh*
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Yeah, it was like a fork in the road and we didn't realize it at the time. Fell short vs. U-M in first round then caught fire in that game ... Even with the early loss at Oregon State, I still thought we had NIT/bubble potential. *Sigh*
With the addition of Tre, unless there is some injury I can see this team winning 20 now and making the dance with no problem. They remind a bit of LE's group with Tinsley, Horton and Nurse in the back court. Not that good but the way TJ has them playing isn't Hoiball or GMAC ball. It reminds me of LE type of ball. He has done a fantastic job of blending the talent that was here (wanted to stay) and transfers. I like the fact we can have two point guards (Jackson/Hunter) at the court on the same time and not lose any #2 guard effectiveness. Going to be very hard to press.
Not like I read the Register these days but I had assumed the headline would have been Ex-Hawk Leads Xavier Against Cyclone With 24 Points.
5th year with one regular redshirt and one medical hardship waiver. Not sure how the Covid thing fits into this but looks like he will be college for at least six years.
Don’t forget Grill could handle the point I’m an emergency situation
Anyone else catch them saying that Xavier had 16 on their roster? Seems like being down 2 (though important ones) isn't that huge of a deal in that scenario.
I am sure Xavier will be a better team in a month when they get two key pieces back.
I would submit that ISU growth over the next. could out pace teams like Xavier and Oregon St. I expected the first 1/2 dozen games this year to be somewhat of a mess as TJ figure out the combinations and they learned to play together and then they would start to become competitive. Let's put that down as 'Ahead of Schedule'.
In other words, those pointing at ISU competition so far need to remember exactly how deep of hell hole this program is coming from in the last 12 months - not to mention losing 2 key pieces at the start of practice. Either TJ is a mastermind and he got this team to play to it's potential in just a few months or the best is yet to come.
In any case, we are going to learn some more Friday night - I be liking what we have learned so far.
20 wins might give us the all-time record for win improvement from one season to the next. The current record is +17.5. I say might because I'm not sure how they calculate additional games played.
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Haven't checked but I'd guess The Gazette gave more press to Nunge for his performance than ISU.
20 wins might give us the all-time record for win improvement from one season to the next. The current record is +17.5. I say might because I'm not sure how they calculate additional games played.
6 men's college basketball records that could be broken (or tied) during the 2021-22 season
There are several men's basketball records that could fall this season.www.ncaa.com
LE went from 15-15 to 32-5 so if they win 20 that is one game better in the win column than the 99-00 team. Of course it's a little easier getting from 2 to 20 than 15 to 32 but still.....they do that TJ has to be Big 12 COTY.
Finally put the game on. Want to put some shine on a great play though
Around the 15 minute mark in the 2nd half, Hunter went down tangled up with a Xavier player. Everyone kinda forgets about him until he's suddenly off the floor, picking off the pass and running it for a layup.
Went back to watch it again because I couldn't believe how quick he got off the ground to that. Turns out he went down with the Xavier player, but got back up, crouched down a bit to sell that he wasn't fully back in the play, and then when the pass went by he grabbed it and ran with it.
Just insane basketball IQ play there. We got ourselves a special one
Around the 15 minute mark in the 2nd half, Hunter went down tangled up with a Xavier player. Everyone kinda forgets about him until he's suddenly off the floor, picking off the pass and running it for a layup.
Went back to watch it again because I couldn't believe how quick he got off the ground to that. Turns out he went down with the Xavier player, but got back up, crouched down a bit to sell that he wasn't fully back in the play, and then when the pass went by he grabbed it and ran with it.
Just insane basketball IQ play there. We got ourselves a special one
Lew caught that as it was happening, and had me replay so I could see it. Hella BB IQ, no doubt.
Is that the play when it looks like he was just standing there waiting to intercept the pass? ... I think that's the one, I didn't notice the tangle-up before that.
Upsies sounds like what a toddler says when he/she wants their parent to pick them upLooks like it’s a website where you can purchase warranties for various devices?
Gives off big time scam vibes.
Memphis #11 shorts
Guy's an absolute chucker shooting the ball too. He literally was hitting all backboard on some of his 3's. Fran F was actually calling him out for his terrible shot selection during the broadcast.
