Iup basketball

[Cobra Hawks]

Definitely a backwards step from last night. Poor 1st half. Probably thought it would be a walk in the park

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I’m glad you brought up Petteno. He wasn’t looking to shoot at all but he certainly scrapped out there. That might be the best role for him and that might help him build confidence shooting. He’s not the most athletic guy out there but he competes hard every second he’s on the floor. You need a guy like that.

That was my first in-person game and you certainly see a lot more than you do on the stream. I liked IUP’s energy and I thought Joe did a good job with his rotation. Clarke is a very, very good point guard. I know his turnovers were up a bit last night but we haven’t seen a guy play the point like that around here for a while. He never gives up his dribble and is exhausting to defend. Seeing him in person I was very impressed. The spark from Lambert was huge and his scoring in the first half is what caused the separation. It’s going to be interesting to see who loses minutes when Radford suits up. As mentioned previously, he probably doesn’t come back if the plan is for him to ride the pine.

Before last night, Clarke had a 5 to 1 assist to TO ratio (unreal for a PG). He got in to a little 'hot dog' at times last night which has been uncharacteristic. He's incredible driving the hole. He's scoring or getting fouled. Lighting quick. Unfortunately he's not great at the FT line. But, he had some incredible assists last night. IUP hasn't had a true PG in 8 years.

He was very gun shy early in the year. Now that Joe's cut him loose he's a monster.

Only thing I didn't like was they kind of let Mansfield hang around. They should have blown that game wide open. Joe put on the brakes.

[EyeoftheHawk]

I don't know about EP tonight. He was pretty ragged by the end last night. That was a pretty physical game.

They should hammer this team tonight. Perhaps EP plays the first half.

I sure don't want to see a repeat of last year and Joe playing his stars up 60 against PSU-Egypt.

Ironic the first game since the Bryce Radford signing news that IUP hits 14 treys.

I thought Petteno played a good game last night. He wasn't part of the offense at all (ironic for an alleged sharp shooter) but he did a lot of the dirty work stuff pretty well.

Stewart was the only one who jumped out as having a so-so night on defense. He had several treys drained on him after giving up too much space or being late. Joe blasted him a couple times.

Stewart better step it up with Radford in town. That's his job on the line now. Clarke and Dillard aren't sitting, and Lambert is making a case to see more time.

I’m glad you brought up Petteno. He wasn’t looking to shoot at all but he certainly scrapped out there. That might be the best role for him and that might help him build confidence shooting. He’s not the most athletic guy out there but he competes hard every second he’s on the floor. You need a guy like that.

That was my first in-person game and you certainly see a lot more than you do on the stream. I liked IUP’s energy and I thought Joe did a good job with his rotation. Clarke is a very, very good point guard. I know his turnovers were up a bit last night but we haven’t seen a guy play the point like that around here for a while. He never gives up his dribble and is exhausting to defend. Seeing him in person I was very impressed. The spark from Lambert was huge and his scoring in the first half is what caused the separation. It’s going to be interesting to see who loses minutes when Radford suits up. As mentioned previously, he probably doesn’t come back if the plan is for him to ride the pine.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Ethan is not getting the night off and KJ will see the floor for this 100 win together stuff. Ugh

I don't know about EP tonight. He was pretty ragged by the end last night. That was a pretty physical game.

They should hammer this team tonight. Perhaps EP plays the first half.

I sure don't want to see a repeat of last year and Joe playing his stars up 60 against PSU-Egypt.

Ironic the first game since the Bryce Radford signing news that IUP hits 14 treys.

I thought Petteno played a good game last night. He wasn't part of the offense at all (ironic for an alleged sharp shooter) but he did a lot of the dirty work stuff pretty well.

Stewart was the only one who jumped out as having a so-so night on defense. He had several treys drained on him after giving up too much space or being late. Joe blasted him a couple times.

Stewart better step it up with Radford in town. That's his job on the line now. Clarke and Dillard aren't sitting, and Lambert is making a case to see more time.

[IUPalum]

I'd say Gannon is the front-runner in the the region right now.

I wouldn't doubt Joe gives EP the night off tonight.

Ethan is not getting the night off and KJ will see the floor for this 100 win together stuff. Ugh

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Good W for sure and much improved. KJ will be on the floor tonight so Joe can give him his 100th game. Real litmus test for this team will be ESU before the end of the year. Gannon 2 weeks after that. What Jordan Fee has done there is a game changer. Think they will will win PSAC

I'd say Gannon is the front-runner in the the region right now.

I wouldn't doubt Joe gives EP the night off tonight.

[Cobra Hawks]

Good W for sure and much improved. KJ will be on the floor tonight so Joe can give him his 100th game. Real litmus test for this team will be ESU before the end of the year. Gannon 2 weeks after that. What Jordan Fee has done there is a game changer. Think they will will win PSAC

[IUPbigINDIANS]

There is a reason he was the guard chosen to start dressing. He's got talent and it shows. Joe is showing some confidence in him and left him out there a little longer tonight.

That was the best IUP has looked all year. Night and day from a month ago.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

There is a reason he was the guard chosen to start dressing. He's got talent and it shows. Joe is showing some confidence in him and left him out there a little longer tonight.

He's legit. He's got some spunk to him, too.

It's going to be interesting to see where Radford fits in.

[IUPalum]

Lambert either doesn’t have a red light to shoot, or doesn’t care lol. I like the fearlessness.

There is a reason he was the guard chosen to start dressing. He's got talent and it shows. Joe is showing some confidence in him and left him out there a little longer tonight.

[Chuck Norris]

Lambert either doesn’t have a red light to shoot, or doesn’t care lol. I like the fearlessness.

[EyeoftheHawk]

I wasn't saying Radford lacked maturity and basketball IQ. His physical nature or lack there of was attacked. When other guards are 6 inches or more taller than him, it's easy to exploit. That's all I was saying.

I didn’t take it that way. I was agreeing with you and taking it a step further by saying he might be a little more seasoned this time around.

I liked him when he was here the first time and I thought his defensive effort was very good. The results just weren’t there overall at that time, but it’s a different time now.

[IUPalum]

I also think Ethan will play tonight. I could see him playing in a limited capacity tomorrow. Luckily, the tougher of the two games is first.

That said, I can't imagine what lineup we'd see without him. I think Joe has to get Waldo some minutes so he's at least somewhat ready if the night comes that Ethan can't go. Joe would have KJ starting at center.

Just stop with the KJ talk. I'm getting anxiety just thinking about it.

[IUPalum]

IUP really needed to add some scoring, especially with Petteno not meeting expectations on offense or defense and Stewart not exactly asserting himself as a scorer. I assume Bryce has matured a bit since he was here, not saying that he was immature then. He’s just a little older and maybe physically stronger with improved basketball IQ. As long as he doesn’t come in and try to do too much it’s an addition that should make IUP better.

Any word on Tomiwa transferring back? :)

I wasn't saying Radford lacked maturity and basketball IQ. His physical nature or lack there of was attacked. When other guards are 6 inches or more taller than him, it's easy to exploit. That's all I was saying.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I fully expect Ethan to play both games. We’ve seen this often with him where it looks like he’s not going to play but then he’s out there. Maybe Joe will limit his minutes some but we’ve also gotten reports that he might not play only to watch him go for 35 minutes. At this point let’s just assume he’s going to be a permanent fixture on the injury report.

I also think Ethan will play tonight. I could see him playing in a limited capacity tomorrow. Luckily, the tougher of the two games is first.

That said, I can't imagine what lineup we'd see without him. I think Joe has to get Waldo some minutes so he's at least somewhat ready if the night comes that Ethan can't go. Joe would have KJ starting at center.