4:23 to Play.....IU leading 69 - 61

[aajohn2000]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another by Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

 

[ribbont]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

Yeah, knowing what we know now. I wish Bates/Leal had Kopp/Stewart's minutes. Think we would be a better team. But I get why we went the way we did.

 

[The Vid]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

X can go from really good to great if he can 1. Stop getting two fouls in the first half. And 2. Stop saving the worst TOs imaginable for the final minutes.

Sad to see happen over and over again. Like I said, hard to complain too much about his performance today, but DAMN.

 

[aajohn2000]

Yeah, knowing what we know now. I wish Bates/Leal had Kopp/Stewart's minutes. Think we would be a better team. But I get why we went the way we did.

I have said all season that if Kopp and Stewart are not getting open looks at three and/or are not converting, there is zero reason to have them both in the game at the same time. Zero.

 

[aajohn2000]

X can go from really good to great if he can 1. Stop getting two fouls in the first half. And 2. Stop saving the worst TOs imaginable for the final minutes.

Sad to see happen over and over again. Like I said, hard to complain too much about his performance today, but DAMN.

He is the one guy who I am confident in at the line. He has proven that all season and did it again today. But yeah, you cannot turn it over in critical moments. It's not as if Iowa is a defensive juggernaut. When he dribbled it into the baseline and three defenders I wanted to rip my tv off the wall. Four other guys on the floor with only two defenders. It's basic stuff. Oh well. IU can keep it close with anyone we play. Us winning is contingent upon our guards hitting open shots and not falling apart down the stretch. It's been that way all season. Kopp and especially Stewart have underperformed to their potential when it comes to hitting open looks. If they were employees, you would say it's their job.

 

[bailey777]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

Won two more games than alot of us thought they would in the btt. Still this was win we could of had. I cannot stand iowa.

 

[oldcougar77]

I have said all season that if Kopp and Stewart are not getting open looks at three and/or are not converting, there is zero reason to have them both in the game at the same time. Zero.

Galloway got a lot of Stewart's minutes today but he can't throw it in the ocean from a boat either. We would be a top 10-15 team nationally with just one guy who was a dead three shooter.

 

[The Vid]

He is the one guy who I am confident in at the line. He has proven that all season and did it again today. But yeah, you cannot turn it over in critical moments. It's not as if Iowa is a defensive juggernaut. When he dribbled it into the baseline and three defenders I wanted to rip my tv off the wall. Four other guys on the floor with only two defenders. It's basic stuff. Oh well. IU can keep it close with anyone we play. Us winning is contingent upon our guards hitting open shots and not falling apart down the stretch. It's been that way all season. Kopp and especially Stewart have underperformed to their potential when it comes to hitting open looks. If they were employees, you would say it's their job.

Kopp and especially Stewart have been really bad on many levels for this team. I hate the idea of mortgaging youth minutes for guys just because they’re old. Why should Galloway, Geronimo, and Leal have to look up to these transfers? I’m not sure why Stewart plays at all.

 

[ndhuntington]

Defense Defense not closing out on shooters I said to win this game Iowa has to be held to 70 or under we had them there and we let them go on a 19-6 run to end the game. Fatigue was there Bates should of had so more minutes Galloway was not good today also Race looked Fatigued he couldn't keep up with Murray.

 

[UTFO]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

I think we're in.

 

[HoosierJimbo89]

I kept saying no 3's, and they hit threes and had three-point plays. I'll trade 2's at the end any day.

 

[82hoosier]

Playing four games in four days makes for great theatre. But the Hoosiers get an extra day to recover and at this point that has more upside than another chance for injuries.

 

[DANC]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

I won't tip my hat to Iowa for winning on a lucky shot. And don't tell me it wasn't pure luck.

We played as well as we can against a great-shooting team like Iowa. Basically, we're playing 3 on 5 on offense.

I'm proud of the boys.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

Stat of the day;

TJD, X & Race combined 25-39 from field

rest of team. 5-24

 

[aajohn2000]

Galloway got a lot of Stewart's minutes today but he can't throw it in the ocean from a boat either. We would be a top 10-15 team nationally with just one guy who was a dead three shooter.

Yep. I don't think it's too much to ask for guys to hit 40% when playing at a high D1 program. Even mid to upper 30's. In the last 10 games, Kopp and Stewarts stats are:

Field Goals: 39 - 120 / 32.5%
Threes: 25 - 79 / 31.6%
Free Throws: 19 - 27 / 70.4%
Assists: 22
Turnovers: 21
Assist to TO Ratio: 1 to 1

Individually, we are definitely getting more from Kopp on both ends of the floor. Here are individual stats on both over the past 10 games.

Kopp
FG's: 22 - 60 / 36.7%
3's: 14 - 39 / 35.9%
FT's: 11 - 14 / 78.6%
Assists: 10
Turnovers: 14
Asst to TO Ratio: .71

Stewart
FG's: 17 - 60 / 28.3%
3's: 11 - 40 / 27.5%
Ft's: 8 - 13 / 61.5%
Assists: 12
TO's: 7
Asst to TO Ratio: 1.7 - 1

 

[go_iu]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

Let's hope so, but there's is nothing comforting about this. Blew this one.. Obviously they're vastly better, if you can turn it on in 4 min., we did well this week, but that is just were we are. What the hell were they doing though, like rope a dope, if they can turn it on and off like that, they'll go far. Like hey, we're down 8 with 4, perfect!

 

[The Vid]

This is my silver lining even though it’s weak sauce. Plus, not having to play Purdue in that 4th game.

Moral of the story? Don’t finish 9th

 

[aajohn2000]

I won't tip my hat to Iowa for winning on a lucky shot. And don't tell me it wasn't pure luck.

We played as well as we can against a great-shooting team like Iowa. Basically, we're playing 3 on 5 on offense.

I'm proud of the boys.

As I said, that shot was not what won the game for Iowa. It was their shooting the entire game. Also, had we been able to hit our wide open shots outside the paint at a reasonable rate, we win the game. Probably by double digits. But that's been our story all year.

 

[abraxis]

Galloway got a lot of Stewart's minutes today but he can't throw it in the ocean from a boat either. We would be a top 10-15 team nationally with just one guy who was a dead three shooter.

Galloway was glaringly weak of effort today. Okay, the effort was there but the effectiveness wasn't. He made some real bonehead plays. He was expected to play too many minutes too soon after his leg injury. His game really deteriorated this third game. I still like him. He's learning.

 

[aajohn2000]

This is my silver lining even though it’s weak sauce. Plus, not having to play Purdue in that 4th game.

Moral of the story? Don’t finish 9th

I am with you. I don't want any part of Purdue for the championship (assuming they get there). And they should.....comfortably.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Galloway got a lot of Stewart's minutes today but he can't throw it in the ocean from a boat either. We would be a top 10-15 team nationally with just one guy who was a dead three shooter.

He was the worst player on the floor. Kopp played pretty good defense but Galloway let bohannon kill us.

 

[aajohn2000]

Galloway was glaringly weak of effort today. Okay, the effort was there but the effectiveness wasn't. He made some real bonehead plays. He was expected to play too many minutes too soon after his leg injury. His game really deteriorated this third game. I still like him. He's learning.

I agree. Bad game for him. Bad fouls and bad passes on offense. Not a good outing. We missed JG immensely today.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

As I said, that shot was not what won the game for Iowa. It was their shooting the entire game. Also, had we been able to hit our wide open shots outside the paint at a reasonable rate, we win the game. Probably by double digits. But that's been our story all year.

Feels like yearS….

 

[abraxis]

I agree. Bad game for him. Bad fouls and bad passes on offense. Not a good outing. We missed JG immensely today.

IU is snake-bit with injuries. What a horrible time for us to lose Geronimo. He may be raw but he's talented and just a little out of control right now, but yes, he was sorely missed. Every body counts in this daily game tournament.

 

[aajohn2000]

Feels like yearS….

We have not had good shooters since 2016.

 

[William J. Meier]

Defense Defense not closing out on shooters I said to win this game Iowa has to be held to 70 or under we had them there and we let them go on a 19-6 run to end the game. Fatigue was there Bates should of had so more minutes Galloway was not good today also Race looked Fatigued he couldn't keep up with Murray.

With Geronimo out, we did not have a decent matchup with Murray.

 

[rocketo]

Iowa had 61 points with 4:23 remaining and IU was leading 69-61. Iowa outscored us 19-8 the rest of the way. In the last 4:23, this is how it went:

Both Teams had 10 possessions. Here is what each team did with it.

IU
- 2 turnovers
- 2 for 6 field goals
- 0 -1 from three
- Free Throws: 4 - 4
- Offensive Boards: 2
- Pts Scored: 8

Iowa
- 1 turnover
- 7 for 9 field goals
- 4 - 4 from three
- Free Throws: 1 -1
- Offensive Rebounds: 2
- Pts Scored: 19

Outside of the bank shot by Bohannon and Iowa shooting lights out and IU continuing to miss open looks, it was this that secured the Iowa win during this stretch.

IU continued to miss wide open looks including the stretch of 3:00 to 2:33 where IU got two offensive rebounds and missed three wide open threes. One by X, then another by X then another my Kopp. Conversely, Iowa converted both of their offensive rebounds into 5 points with a layup and a three. And if going 4 -4 from three wasn't enough, they got another three points on an and one.

A great effort by our team in the tournament. Have to believe our third game in three days led to the 48 points by Iowa in 2H with 19 coming in the final 4:23. This was compounded by not having Geronimo. We needed his minutes and defense and rebounding. But in the end, the final 4:23 was really a depiction of our team's struggles all season. The inability to hit wide open shots. Period. Tip your hat to Iowa. They never once looked panicked or nervous. Having shooters helps build confidence for sure. Tough to win when your opponent hits 14 threes for over 40%.

Hopefully our three game performance was enough to get us into the dance!

While Kopp hit a couple big shots, overall, he just isn’t going to get it done if we want to take that next step. Same for Stewart. Still a very solid effort from this team and they gave themselves a chance to win the game.

 

[The Vid]

He was the worst player on the floor. Kopp played pretty good defense but Galloway let bohannon kill us.

He was gassed. 3 games in a row coming off injury. It started to show a little bit vs Illinois.

Hoping they have a few days to recover and regroup. I don’t think they will be in Dayton, but who knows. Geronimo says he’s fine so that’s good.

 

[aajohn2000]

He was gassed. 3 games in a row coming off injury. It started to show a little bit vs Illinois.

Hoping they have a few days to recover and regroup. I don’t think they will be in Dayton, but who knows. Geronimo says he’s fine so that’s good.

I just want to get a 7, 10 or 11 seed. Have to believe we make it to the party of 64.

 

[The Vid]

I just want to get a 7, 10 or 11 seed. Have to believe we make it to the party of 64.

I’m thinking 11. The 6 seeds would not want to see IU.

 

[aajohn2000]

I’m thinking 11. The 6 seeds would not want to see IU.

I’ll take it. And agree. It really doesn’t matter the seed unless it’s 8 or 9. Our game is a grinder style due to inability to knock down open shots and how we play defense.

 

[Fpeaugh2]

IU is snake-bit with injuries. What a horrible time for us to lose Geronimo. He may be raw but he's talented and just a little out of control right now, but yes, he was sorely missed. Every body counts in this daily game tournament.

We’ve been basically injury free all season. Get outside the bubble and look at other programs. We’ve been very fortunate this year.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

We’ve been basically injury free all season. Get outside the bubble and look at other programs. We’ve been very fortunate this year.

WTF you talking about. Phin missed 7-8 games. Trey missed even more. You aren’t injury free for sure. Fell and hit your head. 🤦🏻 Those two are pretty big losses.

 

[BCCHoosier]

We’ve been basically injury free all season. Get outside the bubble and look at other programs. We’ve been very fortunate this year.

You fall on your head and miss a good chunk of the season?

 

[Courtsensetwo]

We’ve been basically injury free all season. Get outside the bubble and look at other programs. We’ve been very fortunate this year.

What??? Huh???

 

[Courtsensetwo]

You fall on your head and miss a good chunk of the season?

That is spectacularly stupid, even for Feepaw.

 

[Fpeaugh2]

WTF you talking about. Phin missed 7-8 games. Trey missed even more. You aren’t injury free for sure. Fell and hit your head. 🤦🏻 Those two are pretty big losses.

Stop it. Those guys don’t even start. You act like we lost TJD for half the season. Get outside the IU bubble.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

WTF you talking about. Phin missed 7-8 games. Trey missed even more. You aren’t injury free for sure. Fell and hit your head. 🤦🏻 Those two are pretty big losses.

Lander's development was hampered by lingering injury as was Duncomb's. Both hurt practice quality as well.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Stop it. Those guys don’t even start. You act like we lost TJD for half the season. Get outside the IU bubble.

Both are key players. Team was very different with them both healthy. You clearly don't know much about how a basketball team functions or the game itself. How drunk are you?

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

We’ve been basically injury free all season. Get outside the bubble and look at other programs. We’ve been very fortunate this year.

You’re the master of unsupported opinions.