Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Iup basketball

Collapse

Support The Site!

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • IUPNation
    replied

    Leave a comment:


  • IUPbigINDIANS
    replied
    Originally posted by Ship69 View Post

    You always want to get away from your conference mates in a tourney as they're the ones that have played you the most and have the best idea of what you're running. In the PSAC, where some of the coaches have been around for years, it's hard for them to pull surprises on each other. It was hard for the PSAC teams to avoid each other in this year's regional as they had four entries. Of course as a Ship fan I'll never forget a couple of years back when the Raiders opened the regional with surprisingly easy wins over West Liberty and Virginia State, then were knocked out in the regional final by East Stroud.

    One thing I believe might help IUP is that they play a very disciplined matchup defense at a high level. They move well and don't leave a lot of holes. Getting away from PSAC foes might help their offense a little as well. For example, PSAC teams know you don't want to leave Porterfield open away from the basket.
    Exactly. When the Regional Final Four is basically a re-do of the PSAC Tournament Final Four ... the games are just wars. No surprises.

    Leave a comment:


  • Ship69
    replied
    You always want to get away from your conference mates in a tourney as they're the ones that have played you the most and have the best idea of what you're running. In the PSAC, where some of the coaches have been around for years, it's hard for them to pull surprises on each other. It was hard for the PSAC teams to avoid each other in this year's regional as they had four entries. Of course as a Ship fan I'll never forget a couple of years back when the Raiders opened the regional with surprisingly easy wins over West Liberty and Virginia State, then were knocked out in the regional final by East Stroud.

    One thing I believe might help IUP is that they play a very disciplined matchup defense at a high level. They move well and don't leave a lot of holes. Getting away from PSAC foes might help their offense a little as well. For example, PSAC teams know you don't want to leave Porterfield open away from the basket.

    Leave a comment:


  • EyeoftheHawk
    replied
    Originally posted by Columbuseer View Post

    Have you watched their recent games? I did not see tightness. I saw elite opponents with excellent game plans who were hitting incredibly difficult, contested shots. Nova was down 19 to union late in 1st half but nova just kept working to go on 9-0 run to cut deficit to 10 by half. Union was wvsu but much better,
    I agree odds are with the field, because nwmsu is in the field.

    Leave a comment:


  • Ship69
    replied
    Well, a 20-9 Emporia State team managed to take them down twice. If I were coaching against them, I'd find a copy of those games.

    Leave a comment:


  • Chuck Norris
    replied
    Originally posted by IUPNation View Post

    You all do know that their state finds their scholarships for sports.

    Leave a comment:


  • IUPNation
    replied
    Originally posted by Chuck Norris View Post
    Northwest Missouri is the favorite until someone proves they can be beaten on this stage. I hope somebody does it.
    You all do know that their state finds their scholarships for sports.

    Leave a comment:


  • Columbuseer
    replied
    Originally posted by IUP24 View Post

    If they lose, it'll be because they shot bad.

    In all seriousness, if I had to bet them or the field, I would take the field. Something tells me that team is tight. Get the feeling the undefeated record is wearing on them. Almost like they are playing to not lose rather than to win.
    Have you watched their recent games? I did not see tightness. I saw elite opponents with excellent game plans who were hitting incredibly difficult, contested shots. Nova was down 19 to union late in 1st half but nova just kept working to go on 9-0 run to cut deficit to 10 by half. Union was wvsu but much better,
    I agree odds are with the field, because nwmsu is in the field.

    Leave a comment:


  • Chuck Norris
    replied
    Northwest Missouri is the favorite until someone proves they can be beaten on this stage. I hope somebody does it.

    Leave a comment:


  • Ship69
    replied
    Even at today's gas prices, it would be a helluva lot cheaper to drive if you can't get a plane ticket for less than several hundred dollars.

    Leave a comment:


  • IUP24
    replied
    Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post

    They aren't Duke. Virginia Union took them to OT.

    They may win it but it won't be easy. If they do they'll have earned it.
    If they lose, it'll be because they shot bad.

    In all seriousness, if I had to bet them or the field, I would take the field. Something tells me that team is tight. Get the feeling the undefeated record is wearing on them. Almost like they are playing to not lose rather than to win.

    Leave a comment:


  • IUPbigINDIANS
    replied
    Originally posted by Columbuseer View Post

    I watched Nova semi and final. They can score inside, mid range and outside. Had 3 players on bevo Francis top 50. Sunahara is scorer and shot blocker. Deep tall bench.
    They aren't Duke. Virginia Union took them to OT.

    They may win it but it won't be easy. If they do they'll have earned it.

    Leave a comment:


  • Columbuseer
    replied
    Originally posted by Scrub View Post

    I totally agree. If I were a betting man, I would bet on an NWMSU/IUP final. I also think Nova is prone to get plucked by the right opponent at the right time (unfortunately I've seen that movie before from a Crutchfield team or two).
    I watched Nova semi and final. They can score inside, mid range and outside. Had 3 players on bevo Francis top 50. Sunahara is scorer and shot blocker. Deep tall bench.

    Leave a comment:


  • Scrub
    replied
    I totally agree. If I were a betting man, I would bet on an NWMSU/IUP final. I also think Nova is prone to get plucked by the right opponent at the right time (unfortunately I've seen that movie before from a Crutchfield team or two).

    Leave a comment:


  • IUP24
    replied
    Originally posted by Scrub View Post

    Truthfully, I would worry about Northwest more than Nova. Like your comment about Joe in the other thread, NWMSU also knows exactly what to do in these situations and has proven time and again that they're up to the task.

    Leave a comment:

Ad3

Collapse
Working...
X