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Exhibition vs Tennessee

The first thing I asked my dad during yesterday's game was, "Is Ballo fat?"

I'm not fat-shaming or anything (shout out to Big Baby Davis); rather, I'm simply saying he doesn't look all that agile or quick. Ballo will produce because of his size and strength (and Woody's interior-heavy offense), but I expect him to be the fourth option behind Reneau, MM, and Rice. Ware he is not.
He was never recruited to be Ware..
 
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He was never recruited to be Ware..
That's not the point. IU landed the best big in the portal, which is fantastic. But Ware brought a dimension to IU--long-ball threat--that Ballo doesn't have. These days, you need your 4 and/or 5 to have some range. Ballo has little range, and it takes Reneau 15 minutes to get off his set shot.
 
That's not the point. IU landed the best big in the portal, which is fantastic. But Ware brought a dimension to IU--long-ball threat--that Ballo doesn't have. These days, you need your 4 and/or 5 to have some range. Ballo has little range, and it takes Reneau 15 minutes to get off his set shot.
Speaking of MR, how about the drive right, behind fhe back, reverse and jump hook. wow!
MR = 16.7 6.5 this season. Even with the influx of offensive talen.
 
That's not the point. IU landed the best big in the portal, which is fantastic. But Ware brought a dimension to IU--long-ball threat--that Ballo doesn't have. These days, you need your 4 and/or 5 to have some range. Ballo has little range, and it takes Reneau 15 minutes to get off his set shot.
He played in a system at Arizona with Tubelis whom neither were a threat from the outside. Arizona did just fine.
 
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Speaking of MR, how about the drive right, behind fhe back, reverse and jump hook. wow!
MR = 16.7 6.5 this season. Even with the influx of offensive talen.
I think we're pretty much on the same wavelength as it relates to scoring; I'd put Reneau's ppg over/under at 17.5.
 
The first thing I asked my dad during yesterday's game was, "Is Ballo fat?"

I'm not fat-shaming or anything (shout out to Big Baby Davis); rather, I'm simply saying he doesn't look all that agile or quick. Ballo will produce because of his size and strength (and Woody's interior-heavy offense), but I expect him to be the fourth option behind Reneau, MM, and Rice. Ware he is not.
That's the beauty of it: he's going to be a double-double machine, without taking many offensive shots or opportunities from others. And, he's going to screen for others and draw double teams to free them, plus control the paint and contest shots and rebound like a man.
 
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Ballo isn’t exactly quick or an explosive jumper… if he was he would be Shaq-like and in the league.

But he doesn’t need to be in college. He’s strong and can effectively rebound and defend, plus he has several offensive moves that work. He’ll be good for us.
 
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He played in a system at Arizona with Tubelis whom neither were a threat from the outside. Arizona did just fine.
Curious...how much did Ballo play at the end of close games? I notice he shoots 56% from FT line. It would be interesting to see what his percentage is the last 5 or 3 minutes of a game.
 
He was not supposed to be, He is a better rebounder than WARE. He is what IU needs.
Ware had great touch around the basket, a touch that can’t be taught. His shot was so soft he often got favorable bounces on the rim. I don’t think Ballo has that same innate finesse, the intangible of touch, as if the ball was made of feather rather than leather.
 
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Have to assume Rice plays 30 minutes at pg. By committee to fill in the rest. But that part makes me nervous.
Carlyle though a combo is a serviceable backup as is Trey. Cupps is solid though not very productive, he at least won't throw the ball away or make horrible mistakes.

I think we're fine at that position.
 
Tenn is usually a very good defensive team,so I'm glad there was improvement from 1st half to 2nd. It's an exhibition, so it doesn't mean much but it will help team confidenceVol or IU fan present

Was at the game today. Crowd was announced at around 14K. Had to have been 500 IU fans. Maybe more. I was wondering if they were from the area or drove down from Indiana. This was my third time to see IU in person. It is always a thrill to see a tradition like Indiana Basketball in person.
I was surprised at the IU fans in attendance as well. My son is a student at UT and we had a great time. I raised him right - he was in IU attire.
 
The first thing I asked my dad during yesterday's game was, "Is Ballo fat?"

I'm not fat-shaming or anything (shout out to Big Baby Davis); rather, I'm simply saying he doesn't look all that agile or quick. Ballo will produce because of his size and strength (and Woody's interior-heavy offense), but I expect him to be the fourth option behind Reneau, MM, and Rice. Ware he is not.
You’re the only one comparing him to Ware. Totally different players and skill set. Ballo will be a double double machine. Sometimes the lineup will play better without him.
 
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You’re the only one comparing him to Ware. Totally different players and skill set. Ballo will be a double double machine. Sometimes the lineup will play better without him.
Don't waste your time. He's pretty ignorant and just wants the approval of the other people talking s**t about the team and coach.
 
That's not the point. IU landed the best big in the portal, which is fantastic. But Ware brought a dimension to IU--long-ball threat--that Ballo doesn't have. These days, you need your 4 and/or 5 to have some range. Ballo has little range, and it takes Reneau 15 minutes to get off his set shot.
So Edey and TKR have range? Oh snap...there goes that theory. Try again
 
I'm sorry I touched a nerve listen Mike Woodson is your daddy and you love him and he can do know wrong I get it.
41 points in the 2nd half. 3 turnovers...52% FG, 50% 3pt. The only thing you did was show your stupidity.

Also, with as many errors/misspellings in your comments, you probably shouldn't post anything. It cannot help others opinion of your intelligence.
 
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I drove from Atlanta to Knoxville to watch the Tennessee exhibition. This post is late because I just returned. Here is what I saw.
  • I don’t think there is a bad seat in Thompson-Boling. The arena was about 85% full. Empty seats were at the upper levels.
  • Thompson-Boling is right next to Neyland Stadium. Watching parking unravel after a football game must be an hours long activity, 101,915 fans trying to find their transportation out.
  • Words don’t describe how 3-dimensionally big Ballo is. He takes up a lot of space, and he rebounded well against an athletic Tennessee team.
  • IU was 0 fer 3-point shooting in the first half. I didn’t count. but I think IU took around 10 3’s.
  • Mgbako was 0 fer the first half. Goode was 0 fer the game. The only way to go for our shooters is better. To be fair, Mgbako had a good 2nd half.
  • Tennessee’s defense was really good. They were quick. They pressured and helped the entire game.
  • Rice and Carlyle’s defense was really good. They pressured whenever they were in the game. The 3 bigs just stood straight up until they had to close out.
  • Rice is going to be Yogi level good.
  • IU’s zoom action needs a lot of work. Tennessee shut down all the post screen options.
  • The game showed reason to be optimistic about IU. With reasonable development IU could be very good at the end of the season.
  • IU and Tennessee should get full props for starting out playing each other, rather than Marion and University of Indianapolis. Both teams now have a good read on their current state of play.
  • The Knoxville experience was well worthwhile: University on the Hill, great basketball environment in Thompson-Boling, downtown theater and restaurant and bar area, post-game meal in a restaurant on the Tennessee river. If you ever get a chance, go.
 
You’re the only one comparing him to Ware. Totally different players and skill set. Ballo will be a double double machine. Sometimes the lineup will play better without him.
A highly-regarded player is replacing a 1st-round draft pick at the same position, so it's natural to compare. I'm well aware they don't share the same style of play, which is basically my point: Ware brought much more to the table than Ballo will. Even if rebounding and defense are a push, KW actually created space with his shooting ability and versatility. OB isn't equipped to do that. Therefore, IU will see crowded lanes when Reneau and Ballo play together.

All the chatter has been about IU's roster--and deservedly so--but some seem to think OB for Ware is a fairly even "tradeoff." I think Ballo was an excellent get who will be a major part of this team, but he has far fewer offensive weapons in his arsenal than Ware ... and I think that will become evident as the season progresses.

Because IU was pitiful last season, many--myself included--sometimes forgot how good Ware really was. Without him, the Hoosiers may have finished with single-digit wins last season. He was that important.
 
A highly-regarded player is replacing a 1st-round draft pick at the same position, so it's natural to compare. I'm well aware they don't share the same style of play, which is basically my point: Ware brought much more to the table than Ballo will. Even if rebounding and defense are a push, KW actually created space with his shooting ability and versatility. OB isn't equipped to do that. Therefore, IU will see crowded lanes when Reneau and Ballo play together.

All the chatter has been about IU's roster--and deservedly so--but some seem to think OB for Ware is a fairly even "tradeoff." I think Ballo was an excellent get who will be a major part of this team, but he has far fewer offensive weapons in his arsenal than Ware ... and I think that will become evident as the season progresses.

Because IU was pitiful last season, many--myself included--sometimes forgot how good Ware really was. Without him, the Hoosiers may have finished with single-digit wins last season. He was that important.
So why wasnt the lane clogged yesterday? Malik, Mack and Myles all found gaps to penetrate through.
 
It was an exhibition game. We played hard against a tough opponent and didn’t back down. I’m optimistic. I think this team will be a decent shooting team. I was also glad to hear Woodson say they want to attempt 25-30 threes a game.
 
Tenn is usually a very good defensive team,so I'm glad there was improvement from 1st half to 2nd. It's an exhibition, so it doesn't mean much but it will help team confidence.
Tennessee's offense really misses Knecht, they will really struggle to score, so the defense will have to be good.
 
No reason to argue with him, he invented the game of basketball..


Haha...Sleepers saying exactly what I have been saying since March,in the Tennessee recap. Smh...fools

There's no reason to be upset with yesterday's WIN!...Lmao...do you not get that you guys are complaining about a win...on the road...against a higher ranked opponent?...and you say you are fans...?...how?
 
41 points in the 2nd half. 3 turnovers...52% FG, 50% 3pt. The only thing you did was show your stupidity.

Also, with as many errors/misspellings in your comments, you probably shouldn't post anything. It cannot help others opinion of your intelligence.
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Just and FYI, Tennessee had 2 high level shot blockers. The two were playing above the rim. No need to get down on Ballo or any other Hoosier for getting their shots blocked in this game.
Balo did not look good besides getting blocked looked slow offense was not good with Reneau and Balo in there.
 
The first thing I asked my dad during yesterday's game was, "Is Ballo fat?"

I'm not fat-shaming or anything (shout out to Big Baby Davis); rather, I'm simply saying he doesn't look all that agile or quick. Ballo will produce because of his size and strength (and Woody's interior-heavy offense), but I expect him to be the fourth option behind Reneau, MM, and Rice. Ware he is not.
You are a bot. There is no way you type this drivel.
 
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You lost all your credibility when you said Galloway should start.
When did I say Galloway should start? I mean,I'm not totally opposed to it,but I don't recall saying it. Would it be that bad though? I kinda of feel that Galloway and Carlyle are different,but pretty interchangeable in the fact that each do different things we'll. Why would Galloway starting be so bad? Please give me the wisdom you possess. Why would it be so bad for Galloway to start?

This is either going to be crickets,or pathetically dumb...I can't wait.
 
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A full strength Galloway would be a good choice to start early in this season. But when will he be full strength?
 
No way in hell Galloway should start over who Carlyle? Galloway can't shoot I'm fine off the bench but he is not a starter I have seen this movie over and over.
 
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