First of all, isn't college basketball fun? Strap in, buckle up, you are gonna ride a rollercoaster. IU season has been like riding the Beast, ever been on that wooden bad boy down on the island?? You go up for that flip, and you for sure think it is going off the rails. Then you come down and get a nice view of the island and realize this thing aint that bad, we got this.
Excuse the long winded analogy, but I am staring at the Gulf of Mexico and in a chipper mood this morning. Point being, for not playing a single game with our entire team available since Xavier, this team has faired very well. Of course there was going to be some ups and downs with Race, X, JHS, and TJD all experiencing injuries and out games. Those probably are your 4 leading vote getters preseason for most important players on the team. 5-4 with 2 road victories in the B1G is looking pretty damn good. IMO a sweep of PU and just one more loss would be necessary to catch them, but 2nd place we should win.
No reason not to be second in this league. IU has proven that they have multiple players that can step up and provide the depth we have wanted all year. TJD is also providing leadership in his actions and play that are translating to All American status. I like where IU is at right now.
X will be back sooner than later, and I expect a few more bumps before March. That is needed, you want to work out the kinks and start playing your best ball at tourney time. IU is set up to do just that. IMO we finish 13-7 with a good shot at winning the B1G tourney.
Excuse the long winded analogy, but I am staring at the Gulf of Mexico and in a chipper mood this morning. Point being, for not playing a single game with our entire team available since Xavier, this team has faired very well. Of course there was going to be some ups and downs with Race, X, JHS, and TJD all experiencing injuries and out games. Those probably are your 4 leading vote getters preseason for most important players on the team. 5-4 with 2 road victories in the B1G is looking pretty damn good. IMO a sweep of PU and just one more loss would be necessary to catch them, but 2nd place we should win.
No reason not to be second in this league. IU has proven that they have multiple players that can step up and provide the depth we have wanted all year. TJD is also providing leadership in his actions and play that are translating to All American status. I like where IU is at right now.
X will be back sooner than later, and I expect a few more bumps before March. That is needed, you want to work out the kinks and start playing your best ball at tourney time. IU is set up to do just that. IMO we finish 13-7 with a good shot at winning the B1G tourney.