Talent
On December 23 I watched IU play KSU. Afterwards, I watched a recording of the Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit from earlier that evening. When opportunity was presented to IU players, IU traveled, botched lobs., bounce passed into traffic. dribbled into traffic, did not respond to double teams, etc. When opportunity was presented to Hawks’ players, the Hawks put their boot on Detroit’s throat. I realize that the 2 games are not an apples to apples comparison, but the ability to respond to relative opportunity remains valid. IU made way too many non-competitive responses. By not responding to opportunity, IU allowed KSU to conclude that IU wasn’t that good and that KSU had a chance to win.
Right now, I’m 50-50 on not that good versus just not playing well.
Defense
When IU played North Carolina, I was astounded by IU’s intensity on defense and ability to dislodge UNC from its offense. I thought at the time that if IU could step up its defense against top 25 competition, then IU was going to be a tough out throughout the season.
So, my question is what happened to IU’s defense? Arizona, Rutgers, Kansas? I know UNC is a good team because I watched them play well against Michigan and Ohio State. This defensive let down is on IU.
Offense
In another thread a poster referenced a breakdown on the premium board of IU’s offense. Could someone summarize that breakdown without breaking any forum rules?
Rutgers
Since the end of the Tom Crean era, Rutgers has dominated IU, talked smack to IU’s players, e.g. Baker and Harper, and generally dissed the state of IU basketball. Is there no one among IU coaches and players to step up and say, “This stops here”?
Wisconsin
See Rutgers. Substitute Bob Knight for Tom Crean.
Arizona
I would like to watch a recording of the Utah – Arizona game. Tough teams, Utah, Tennessee, Creighton, play Arizona tough. IU was not competitive.
Jalen Hood-Shifino
I am not attacking JHS. I am only asking a basketball question. Is JHS quick enough to play in the NBA? NBA point guards are really good and really quick. When KSU guards got in the grill of JHS, he didn’t attack them. He didn’t force them to defend the dribble-drive. Usually, he relieved defensive pressure by passing the ball. I know he scored 18 points, but I thought he could have done a lot more to break down the defense, like Xavier Johnson (the good one) would have done. I just don’t see JHS in the NBA next year.
Trace Jackson-Davis
I apologize for revisiting an old topic, but couldn’t TJD do so much more for IU’s offense and for his own professional prospects by developing a mid-range game? I fail to understand why TJD doesn’t see a mid-range game as an opportunity, in fact a money-making opportunity? Malik Reneau take note.
On December 23 I watched IU play KSU. Afterwards, I watched a recording of the Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit from earlier that evening. When opportunity was presented to IU players, IU traveled, botched lobs., bounce passed into traffic. dribbled into traffic, did not respond to double teams, etc. When opportunity was presented to Hawks’ players, the Hawks put their boot on Detroit’s throat. I realize that the 2 games are not an apples to apples comparison, but the ability to respond to relative opportunity remains valid. IU made way too many non-competitive responses. By not responding to opportunity, IU allowed KSU to conclude that IU wasn’t that good and that KSU had a chance to win.
Right now, I’m 50-50 on not that good versus just not playing well.
Defense
When IU played North Carolina, I was astounded by IU’s intensity on defense and ability to dislodge UNC from its offense. I thought at the time that if IU could step up its defense against top 25 competition, then IU was going to be a tough out throughout the season.
So, my question is what happened to IU’s defense? Arizona, Rutgers, Kansas? I know UNC is a good team because I watched them play well against Michigan and Ohio State. This defensive let down is on IU.
Offense
In another thread a poster referenced a breakdown on the premium board of IU’s offense. Could someone summarize that breakdown without breaking any forum rules?
Rutgers
Since the end of the Tom Crean era, Rutgers has dominated IU, talked smack to IU’s players, e.g. Baker and Harper, and generally dissed the state of IU basketball. Is there no one among IU coaches and players to step up and say, “This stops here”?
Wisconsin
See Rutgers. Substitute Bob Knight for Tom Crean.
Arizona
I would like to watch a recording of the Utah – Arizona game. Tough teams, Utah, Tennessee, Creighton, play Arizona tough. IU was not competitive.
Jalen Hood-Shifino
I am not attacking JHS. I am only asking a basketball question. Is JHS quick enough to play in the NBA? NBA point guards are really good and really quick. When KSU guards got in the grill of JHS, he didn’t attack them. He didn’t force them to defend the dribble-drive. Usually, he relieved defensive pressure by passing the ball. I know he scored 18 points, but I thought he could have done a lot more to break down the defense, like Xavier Johnson (the good one) would have done. I just don’t see JHS in the NBA next year.
Trace Jackson-Davis
I apologize for revisiting an old topic, but couldn’t TJD do so much more for IU’s offense and for his own professional prospects by developing a mid-range game? I fail to understand why TJD doesn’t see a mid-range game as an opportunity, in fact a money-making opportunity? Malik Reneau take note.
