Iup basketball

[Chuck Norris]

Maybe we'll see that a little tonight. You said that IUP can't play fast and score alot, but I'm not sure that's true - they just haven't. Its not like west lib will be running a 2-3 zone . Slashers like Shawndale and David can have alot of success, --if they make their lay ups.

I agree with this. The jump shooting troubles have been exacerbated lately by the fact they played a couple PSAC teams that could really defend and a couple CIAA teams that want to bludgeon you for 40 minutes. Joe chooses to play these teams at their own games because that’s the game he prefers. In a more free flowing game like tonight should be I expect them to score more easily and exploit the advantages they have. And then when that opens up the outside shot, hopefully they can knock down a decent percentage.

[ironmaniup]

They made the move initially because of that but also like Stewart at the PG (gives David more flexibility). My guess is it was an attempt by Joe to get Morris involved faster.

Stewart played really well over the weekend.

To be honest I'd rather seem them go four guards when TS or EP needs a breather. Many people have suggested it.

Play Ethan or Tomiwa along with Shawndale, Davis, Stewart and Dillard. Lose a big body but that's a lot of zip.

Some of Joe's other 'time eating' lineups just don't work. At all.

Maybe we'll see that a little tonight. You said that IUP can't play fast and score alot, but I'm not sure that's true - they just haven't. Its not like west lib will be running a 2-3 zone . Slashers like Shawndale and David can have alot of success, --if they make their lay ups.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Was there ever a reason given for moving Dallis to 6th man that i missed? Is it related to his knee? Not that it matters much because he still plays a lot, but I’ve been wondering about it.

They made the move initially because of that but also like Stewart at the PG (gives David more flexibility). My guess is it was an attempt by Joe to get Morris involved faster.

Stewart played really well over the weekend.

To be honest I'd rather seem them go four guards when TS or EP needs a breather. Many people have suggested it.

Play Ethan or Tomiwa along with Shawndale, Davis, Stewart and Dillard. Lose a big body but that's a lot of zip.

Some of Joe's other 'time eating' lineups just don't work. At all.

[Chuck Norris]

Elephant in the room but how Joe works his bench tonight is of the utmost importance.

Polce dressed Sunday (not Saturday). He wasn't playing much down the stretch but could be a good fit tonight (in spurts).

KJ will likely play 7-8 minutes.

Brooks makes things happen (and is faster and bigger) but see above.

Diop will remain the best 12th man in the country and inexplicably not play.

Dillard will be 6th man but play 27+

He has to sub tonight fairly often -- but it has to be very quick intervals.

I really like quick hits of Diop in this game but I know I'm talking to the wall.

Was there ever a reason given for moving Dallis to 6th man that i missed? Is it related to his knee? Not that it matters much because he still plays a lot, but I’ve been wondering about it.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Elephant in the room but how Joe works his bench tonight is of the utmost importance.

Polce dressed Sunday (not Saturday). He wasn't playing much down the stretch but could be a good fit tonight (in spurts).

KJ will likely play 7-8 minutes.

Brooks makes things happen (and is faster and bigger) but see above.

Diop will remain the best 12th man in the country and inexplicably not play.

Dillard will be 6th man but play 27+

He has to sub tonight fairly often -- but it has to be very quick intervals.

I really like quick hits of Diop in this game but I know I'm talking to the wall.

[Scrub]

Christ Fite's

Any relation to St. Crutch? ; )

[Ship69]

IUP is claiming last night was Joe’s 400th win even though his bio page on the website says he came into the season with 367 wins and last night was win 32. In any case, it’s quite the achievement to sit with a record of 400-107, a 79% win percentage, especially when you consider they went 19-36 in his first two seasons

Well, when you're the new guy you often inherit a mess. Christ Fite's teams went 16-37 in his first two years at Ship, followed by six 20-plus win seasons that ended this year with a 19-11 overall mark.

[Chuck Norris]

IUP is claiming last night was Joe’s 400th win even though his bio page on the website says he came into the season with 367 wins and last night was win 32. In any case, it’s quite the achievement to sit with a record of 400-107, a 79% win percentage, especially when you consider they went 19-36 in his first two seasons

[Scrub]

Virginia Union beats Fairmont.


Tomorrow will be similar to today. Buckle up.

Yup. You guys are in for another CIAA slugfest. Should be a pretty good game I would guess.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Virginia Union beats Fairmont.


Tomorrow will be similar to today. Buckle up.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

2,687 announced gate. Lol what a joke.

Easy 3,500

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I just picked up tickets this afternoon for tomorrow only. I never buy further than that because if IUP loses I’ll feel like it was my fault, LOL.

Tomorrow is going to be fun. A lot of great basketball in the backyard and for $5 per game if you go to all four. Let’s hope IUP makes it to Tuesday to keep things hopping in Indiana for a while. An empty KCAC would be a sad sight. Thinking of that, there’s all the energy that the regionals bring and then when you get to Evansville it’s a completely different vibe. I’m not saying that as someone looking ahead. Regardless of who gets there it’s an odd feel as you’d expect the energy to be higher once you’re in the Elite 8. The final is usually pretty good but it can be pretty empty for the first couple rounds.

I remember the first two games in the E8 in 14-15 against Azusa and Tarleton ... might have been 75 people at each game. Maybe more but in that big arena if felt so dull and empty. Seems like there were more when they beat Hillsdale last year.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Word is they've sold 'significantly' more tickets for tomorrow than they did through Friday for last year's Round 1.

I always wonder what the night game must be like. Tomorrow there will be in the neighborhood of 3,000 for the IUP game. It ends. Poof. Empty arena. That has to be strange to play in the big KCAC with 38 people in the stands.

BTW, they've again added that 'press row' across the court from the benches -- full length of the court. So, what is normally Row 1 is gone. The first (6) games last year had about 3 of the 40 chairs occupied in said Press Row. It was much more filled for the Final.

I just picked up tickets this afternoon for tomorrow only. I never buy further than that because if IUP loses I’ll feel like it was my fault, LOL.

Tomorrow is going to be fun. A lot of great basketball in the backyard and for $5 per game if you go to all four. Let’s hope IUP makes it to Tuesday to keep things hopping in Indiana for a while. An empty KCAC would be a sad sight. Thinking of that, there’s all the energy that the regionals bring and then when you get to Evansville it’s a completely different vibe. I’m not saying that as someone looking ahead. Regardless of who gets there it’s an odd feel as you’d expect the energy to be higher once you’re in the Elite 8. The final is usually pretty good but it can be pretty empty for the first couple rounds.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Word is they've sold 'significantly' more tickets for tomorrow than they did through Friday for last year's Round 1.

I always wonder what the night game must be like. Tomorrow there will be in the neighborhood of 3,000 for the IUP game. It ends. Poof. Empty arena. That has to be strange to play in the big KCAC with 38 people in the stands.

BTW, they've again added that 'press row' across the court from the benches -- full length of the court. So, what is normally Row 1 is gone. The first (6) games last year had about 3 of the 40 chairs occupied in said Press Row. It was much more filled for the Final.

[IUPalum]

Home court is certainly an advantage (especially with IUP's rabid fan base). But I suspect the PG's broken wrist may be the actual X factor here. You can't hope to succeed against IUP's relentless ball pressure with an untested ball-handler up top.

The replacement PG is a senior that got a lot of minutes. May not be as big a factor as you think.