Iup basketball

[IUPalum]

It's disappointing on this end to have two rotation guys miss both exhibition games.

Not that they'd have won either but it's the live action they are missing and the time playing together against superior competition.

Most years IUP has played two big opponents ... this is usually the result of the second game. They catch the first team off guard but the second team takes the game more seriously.

I'm not so certain Miami took them more seriously. I think Miami was that much faster and more efficient than Syracuse. There were times that they passed the ball and IUP had no clue they passed it because it happened so fast. Same with attacking the rim. IUP was way to slower when helping and Miami Euro stepped right on by.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

This new 'flop' rule is quite interesting. End result is a one-shot foul.

It's been quite absurd so far in the two games I've watched.

Kyle Polce got called for a flop today on a play ... and left the court with (likely) a concussion seconds later. That's one hell of a 'flop' when you just about get knocked unconscious.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Armoni started today for Buffalo and finished with 7 points and 4 rebounds.

UB hammered Daemen by 30-some.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

There are a lot of talented D2 players, but as you say going against D1 teams it's 6-4 D2 guys against 6-8 and 6-9 D1 guys, and bigger skilled players usually beat smaller ones. In football, the big powers get the wideouts who run 4.4 in the 40, while the others settle for the 4.9 guys. Makes a difference.

It's disappointing on this end to have two rotation guys miss both exhibition games.

Not that they'd have won either but it's the live action they are missing and the time playing together against superior competition.

Most years IUP has played two big opponents ... this is usually the result of the second game. They catch the first team off guard but the second team takes the game more seriously.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe got hammered, 89-55.

[Ship69]

28-20 Canes

Miami dramatically more athletic and faster than Syracuse.

They also seemed to have scouted IUP a bit. They are guarding Ethan outside very tight (unlike Syracuse).

KJ has played almost the whole first half. He's trying but only so much a 6'4" is going to do at forward against ACC players.

There are a lot of talented D2 players, but as you say going against D1 teams it's 6-4 D2 guys against 6-8 and 6-9 D1 guys, and bigger skilled players usually beat smaller ones. In football, the big powers get the wideouts who run 4.4 in the 40, while the others settle for the 4.9 guys. Makes a difference.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

28-20 Canes

Miami dramatically more athletic and faster than Syracuse.

They also seemed to have scouted IUP a bit. They are guarding Ethan outside very tight (unlike Syracuse).

KJ has played almost the whole first half. He's trying but only so much a 6'4" is going to do at forward against ACC players.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Miami 18
IUP 13

Miami started on 13-0 run.

Sulaiman two quick fouls and hasn't played much. KJ first off bench.

Dillard and Diop not in building.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like IUP will again be without Dallis Dillard and Ousmane Diop today.

Pretty good idea on Dillard. Diop ... no idea.

[Ship69]

Looks like this early game with Winston-Salem State is going to be a tussle.

WSSU was picked third in the CIAA Preseason Poll.

They also have three players picked to the first team (two guards and one forward).

This will be a solid SOS and resume game.

CIAA teams usually are talented and a good early season test. Ship has opened with schools such as Virginia Union and Virginia State for several years now.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Former IUP player Bryce Radford scored 29 points (and hit 7 treys) in his West Virginia Tech debut.

However, they lost in OT to Alderson Broaddus, 103-100.

Glad to see him have a big night. Hated to see him leave but understood the decision. He'll play 30-35 mpg at WVT as opposed to the 6-8 he'd have played here this year.

[IUPalum]

Looks like this early game with Winston-Salem State is going to be a tussle.

WSSU was picked third in the CIAA Preseason Poll.

They also have three players picked to the first team (two guards and one forward).

This will be a solid SOS and resume game.

We said that with Virginia State last year and yikes did they tumble from the top.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like this early game with Winston-Salem State is going to be a tussle.

WSSU was picked third in the CIAA Preseason Poll.

They also have three players picked to the first team (two guards and one forward).

This will be a solid SOS and resume game.

[Columbuseer]

Last year Nova se lost to Miami 106-95. Nova was within 4 with 4:30 left in game. Wong had 40.
So IUP could keep it close.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Pretty impressive performance by IUP, especially considering they were missing some good players. Then again, they're expected to be a top D2 team this year. Size is one of the biggest differences between D2 schools and the big boys. Let's face it, most athletes over 6-7 or so with exceptional ability are going to be heavily targeted by the D1 schools. Once in a while you get a late-bloomer like we had in Sleva at Ship. IUP has certainly had some D1 caliber players, as Foster's recent transfer proves. But a D1 school will wear you down if you have a thin bench. I was guilty of underestimating Luke Nedrow's value to Ship last year. He's not a flashy player but he's a big body who can score on occasion and bang under the boards with opponents' bigs. Our other forwards tended to be more of the thin, greyhound type and got into more foul trouble without Nedrow available to do his thing.

Should be a fun year for IUP fans, and I'm hoping Ship will be good again, especially with our football team at 3-5.

IUP has great D2 size but is small up against a P5 program -- even more so with Diop not there. Syracuse just kept rotating in a steady flow of 6'9", 6'10", 6'11, 7' ... it just wore them out underneath. Like you said, guys that size in D2 typically have weaknesses or are a bit slow. Those guys up there are athletic, strong and fast.

I think Dillard will be IUP's shutdown defender this year so he was obviously a big loss not being there.

I'm a big fan of them playing these games. They get exposed to size and speed they won't see the rest of the year.

Sunday may be a little ugly. Miami is stacked this year. Isaiah Wong declared for the draft last year but pulled out late after getting a Round 2 grade. He'll be drafted this year. They are just as big as Syracuse underneath. They also play a trio of 6'7" guards.

It will be a good learning experience.