Iup basketball

[EyeoftheHawk]

I'd say the Moe Williams mystery is solved. He had one heck of a contraption on his right leg. If we see him at all this year it would be very late.

Kutztown is a scrappy bunch. They'd be real handful with Williams.

Hopefully all the shots that wouldn't fall tonight will tomorrow. IUP was a dreadful 26.3% from deep and an equally dreadful 58.3% from the FT line.

Once they got that lead up to 19 I got the impression they thought Kutztown was going to pack it in and they took their foot off the gas. The Bears then went on a quick 10-0 run and Joe wasn't a real happy camper during the timeout he called.

I'd agree on Brooks. That alley-oop in the first half was D1 level stuff. Good Lord. He had 13 and 9 tonight. Each game ... it's coming. If he catches a few balls today he easily has 6 more points.

Diop had a rough debut -- probably as expected. But, he just gives them another big guy off the bench who can contribute. It's nice to have him back.

I was a little surprised Polce was at just 12 minutes but that was more of a game for Dallis, tempo-wise.

They definitely didn’t shoot well. I have to imagine it’s hard to get into a rhythm with this sporadic pre-holiday schedule. West Chester is coming in off a tough narrow loss to UPJ. I think IUP will be fine, even if Ethan doesn’t play. I just don’t like how long Ethan has been off. It’s starting to feel like a delayed flight that keeps getting delayed a little longer and yet a little longer. You start to wonder if that bird is going to fly.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

It’s a good win. It wasn’t pretty at times but there were a lot of positives. Brooks continues to get better and better. I wish he had better hands around the basket like Ethan does, but maybe that will develop over time. He’s becoming a scoring threat though and looks more confident. Diop obviously looked rusty. Why isn’t he just dunking when he’s all alone underneath? I thought Tomiwa played a little tentative but he was likely trying to protect his foul total with Ethan being out. That’s the smart move really.

To win fairly easily without Ethan is impressive. IUP just has such depth of talent most teams won’t be able to deal with it. Tonight was another example. The first 3-4 off the bench for IUP are significantly better than the first 3-4 off the bench of other teams. There are also plenty of guys to pick up the slack if a couple guys are having an off night.

I'd say the Moe Williams mystery is solved. He had one heck of a contraption on his right leg. If we see him at all this year it would be very late.

Kutztown is a scrappy bunch. They'd be real handful with Williams.

Hopefully all the shots that wouldn't fall tonight will tomorrow. IUP was a dreadful 26.3% from deep and an equally dreadful 58.3% from the FT line.

Once they got that lead up to 19 I got the impression they thought Kutztown was going to pack it in and they took their foot off the gas. The Bears then went on a quick 10-0 run and Joe wasn't a real happy camper during the timeout he called.

I'd agree on Brooks. That alley-oop in the first half was D1 level stuff. Good Lord. He had 13 and 9 tonight. Each game ... it's coming. If he catches a few balls today he easily has 6 more points.

Diop had a rough debut -- probably as expected. But, he just gives them another big guy off the bench who can contribute. It's nice to have him back.

I was a little surprised Polce was at just 12 minutes but that was more of a game for Dallis, tempo-wise.

[EyeoftheHawk]

It’s a good win. It wasn’t pretty at times but there were a lot of positives. Brooks continues to get better and better. I wish he had better hands around the basket like Ethan does, but maybe that will develop over time. He’s becoming a scoring threat though and looks more confident. Diop obviously looked rusty. Why isn’t he just dunking when he’s all alone underneath? I thought Tomiwa played a little tentative but he was likely trying to protect his foul total with Ethan being out. That’s the smart move really.

To win fairly easily without Ethan is impressive. IUP just has such depth of talent most teams won’t be able to deal with it. Tonight was another example. The first 3-4 off the bench for IUP are significantly better than the first 3-4 off the bench of other teams. There are also plenty of guys to pick up the slack if a couple guys are having an off night.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Hopefully Ethan returns tomorrow.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Not pretty

[IUPalum]

IUP looks very much out of sorts with no Ethan.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The #1 jinx!

Well, if Moe plays today and Ethan doesn't it may all be a moot point.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Correct. Worse than the Madden curse.

Interesting that NW lost to Emporia State twice last season and now again this season. Looks like they got blitzed in the second half. Obviously barring something unusual you can expect NW to be in the tournament so whoever is playing them should watch how Emporia plays them about 100 times.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The #1 jinx!

Correct. Worse than the Madden curse.

[IUPalum]

NWMS lost yesterday. If Joe wins today IUP could No. 1 in tomorrow's poll.

Obviously doesn't mean much but good marketing material.

The #1 jinx!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

NWMS lost yesterday. If Joe wins today IUP could No. 1 in tomorrow's poll.

Obviously doesn't mean much but good marketing material.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Interesting game today. Kutztown is better than its 2-5 record. Like Cal, they've played some good teams pretty tough while short-handed. Star Moe Williams hasn't played yet this year. If he debuts today it could get real interesting. He's had some big games against IUP. At 6'8" and built, he plays 4 positions and is a matchup nightmare.

IUP had its little practice game last week but neither team has played a D2 in two weeks.

No word yet on whether Ethan Porterfield will play. Shawndale is expected to play.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

….As you know all the rules, etc., the semester ends this Friday (I think). Does that mean they become eligible this weekend? This also pertains to Joe's team as Ousmane Diop was ineligible for the first semester.

I’m not 100% sure but I thought any spring semester transfers were eligible to play once they attend their first class.[/QUOTE]

You could have traction there. Recall the year Norflert joined mid-year it was in January.

However, that should have no impact on the lawn ornament Diop?

[IUPTrackMan]

….As you know all the rules, etc., the semester ends this Friday (I think). Does that mean they become eligible this weekend? This also pertains to Joe's team as Ousmane Diop was ineligible for the first semester.[/QUOTE]

I’m not 100% sure but I thought any spring semester transfers were eligible to play once they attend their first class.

[IUPalum]

Bryce Radford on a tear! 28 assists and 33 FGs in his last three wins for WVU Tech.