Just saw your reply, but did you see him drive in towards the end of the MIN game? I agree take what the defense gives him but I would rather him leaning towards shooting it than driving it. He’s just about too small to be driving it in all the time, either that or he makes way to many bad decisions on that front.

I was disappointed with the first minny game at home. I think the energy will be there today and hopefully we can return the favor. The team needs to execute well on D and stick to their strengths – offensive rebounding. Look for Yogi to have a great game. Win is essential to move forward to the dance.

So, let’s lay the fourth straight on them.. Just sayin’…

Its not so much not getting a good look, as it is there will likely be a good 6 to 8 seconds less when we get the ball across. Which simply limits the time that they can go to the weave to waste shot clock, or whatever they are doing this year with it. I used to think they were probing and trying to get switches to take advantage of, but this year it seems like they do it, and then completely reset the offense with 11 seconds to go.

Defense is crucial to this team’s success, and I think Crean has figured this out. It gives them a foundation so that when they struggle or find some tempo on offense it doesn’t matter as long as they are controlling boards and making it as hard as they for the other team to score. It’s a psychological switch for a team that keeps them from losing their confidence and poise. It’s always been what separates the top tier of the BIG with the mediocre teams who are up and then down depending on threes or hot hands or homer calls.

Barring foul trouble every game should be a big game from Noah, and if it isn’t it’s probably not his fault, nahmean

Well, he just got started. I guess I’m more referring to the s – curve so to speak on his improvement. If it continues at the same pace how good can oladipo be.. Were gonna find out!!

I think you can always debate the greatest player in IU history ever and many worthy candidates and I love Victor, one of my favorite players at IU ever, but even Oladipo’s agent would be hard pressed to say Victor is even close to being in the same conversation as Isaiah Thomas for greatest IU player in history.

Should’ve been an Olympic gold medalist too, if it wasn’t for that crybaby Jordan.

I hope so. Our neutral site experiences so far tell me that they are more likely to melt under the bright hot lights than dominate under them though.

I know, we almost never get a good look when we slow it down

He’s definitely still wowing me at the NBA level, and with that work ethic of his, the sky is the limit. The man, indeed.

I would agree with that as well. It is hard to take NW seriously, given their history. They do play lights on defense, and are on a bit of a roll right now.

Agree 100%

Ok your right, I got a little carried away.. I love victor though I hope he gets the right team around him,

We all love Victor, and while he is playing very well, he is the (15-37) Orlando Magic’s backup point guard right now. When he leads that team to a couple of Championships, we can revisit this discussion. I’m rooting for him.