Iup basketball

[IUP24]

Maybe it’s where I’m sitting but the ref by the screen is calling them a lot tighter than the ref in the horseshoe .

IUP needs to take better shots on offense to be clear, but that’s partly how the game got out of hand for Mercyhurst. The less that got called on West Liberty, the more handsy they got with their press and under the basket.

IUP needs to play better to come back in this game, but things not getting called impacted Mercyhurst as West Lib pulled away. Just a comment to your observation.

[IUPalum]

The refs rotate. They just don’t want to call anything in the paint. Butler hacked Tomiwa twice and no call and the neck choke rebound.

[ironmaniup]

Maybe it’s where I’m sitting but the ref by the screen is calling them a lot tighter than the ref in the horseshoe .

[IUP Indians]

Got it

[IUP Indians]

They were selling shirt in the lobby earlier in the day. They may still be.

No one here now maybe upstairs when they open the gate

[EyeoftheHawk]

Well sitting here in the parking lot waiting for the gates to open. Co-op store was closed so I couldn't get my official IUP gear hope that doesn't jinx us. 😁

They were selling shirt in the lobby earlier in the day. They may still be.

[IUP Indians]

Well sitting here in the parking lot waiting for the gates to open. Co-op store was closed so I couldn't get my official IUP gear hope that doesn't jinx us. 😁

[Ship69]

You can’t change who you are now. IUP is not a run and gun team, and hasn’t been all season. Playing into that will put a quick end to their run. IUP will play IUP basketball, and WL will play WL basketball. It’s an astonishing clash of contrasting styles, which makes games like this so interesting.

My opinion is IUP has to hold WL under 80 or they won’t win. They can win a 77-73 game, but an 85-83 type game is way less likely. IUP did score mid 80’s vs Cal not all that long ago, but that’s the only recent example.

I think one thing in IUP's favor is that their experience and depth at guard makes them hard to press. There was a reason East Stroud decided not to push temp against IUP when they met in the PSAC semis.

[EyeoftheHawk]

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.

You can’t change who you are now. IUP is not a run and gun team, and hasn’t been all season. Playing into that will put a quick end to their run. IUP will play IUP basketball, and WL will play WL basketball. It’s an astonishing clash of contrasting styles, which makes games like this so interesting.

My opinion is IUP has to hold WL under 80 or they won’t win. They can win a 77-73 game, but an 85-83 type game is way less likely. IUP did score mid 80’s vs Cal not all that long ago, but that’s the only recent example.

[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? ; )