Iup basketball

[Ship69]

Bowie State is going to be a tussle. They are big and can shoot the ball. As always, very athletic.

The Bulldogs are 1-1. They defeated Frostburg State, 94-79, and lost to PSAC East favorite East Stroudsburg, 110-100.

Granted, they aren't going to put up their 97-point average against IUP's defense. For starters, it will be a much slower-paced game as IUP rarely presses and won't get in to a track meet.

If Tomiwa Sulaiman continues his Daddy Ugbede fouling impression, IUP could be in trouble in this one. He played just 22.5 minutes per game this weekend. They need him at least in the 29-31 mpg range. Once Ousmane Diop returns, he can get a little more aggressive. For now, he needs to be on the floor.

Joe amazingly got blasted on the boards in both games this weekend but still won both with relative ease. That won't last forever. The offset was for as bad as they were rebounding, they were +13 in TO margin. As I said yesterday, with Sulaiman on the bench, they get real small real fast under the basket. Damir Brooks has shown he certainly has big-time rebounding capabilities, but he's still a little deer-in-the-headlights on the offensive end. I assume that is why Joe is easing him in to things.

IUP also held Concord and WSSU to a combined 6-40 (15%) from outside. I do say 'held' because IUP does a great job contesting just about every 3-point shot -- aside from those they choose to 'doink' (such as we saw yesterday with WSSU's big).

Saddle up, cowboys. This is a tough week.

I'll be interested in how IUP does with Bowie since Ship has them coming up soon. We had that strange 47-39 game with them last season — highly doubt that will be repeated. They apparently tried to play press and run with East Stroudsburg, which is usually a mistake. Bowie actually will be Ship's first home game this year on Nov. 28. Cal, Fairmont State, and an Erie trip loom in December.

[IUPalum]

Bowie State is going to be a tussle. They are big and can shoot the ball. As always, very athletic.

The Bulldogs are 1-1. They defeated Frostburg State, 94-79, and lost to PSAC East favorite East Stroudsburg, 110-100.

Granted, they aren't going to put up their 97-point average against IUP's defense. For starters, it will be a much slower-paced game as IUP rarely presses and won't get in to a track meet.

If Tomiwa Sulaiman continues his Daddy Ugbede fouling impression, IUP could be in trouble in this one. He played just 22.5 minutes per game this weekend. They need him at least in the 29-31 mpg range. Once Ousmane Diop returns, he can get a little more aggressive. For now, he needs to be on the floor.

Joe amazingly got blasted on the boards in both games this weekend but still won both with relative ease. That won't last forever. The offset was for as bad as they were rebounding, they were +13 in TO margin. As I said yesterday, with Sulaiman on the bench, they get real small real fast under the basket. Damir Brooks has shown he certainly has big-time rebounding capabilities, but he's still a little deer-in-the-headlights on the offensive end. I assume that is why Joe is easing him in to things.

IUP also held Concord and WSSU to a combined 6-40 (15%) from outside. I do say 'held' because IUP does a great job contesting just about every 3-point shot -- aside from those they choose to 'doink' (such as we saw yesterday with WSSU's big).

Saddle up, cowboys. This is a tough week.

You nailed all points for Wednesday! I 100% agree.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Bowie State is going to be a tussle. They are big and can shoot the ball. As always, very athletic.

The Bulldogs are 1-1. They defeated Frostburg State, 94-79, and lost to PSAC East favorite East Stroudsburg, 110-100.

Granted, they aren't going to put up their 97-point average against IUP's defense. For starters, it will be a much slower-paced game as IUP rarely presses and won't get in to a track meet.

If Tomiwa Sulaiman continues his Daddy Ugbede fouling impression, IUP could be in trouble in this one. He played just 22.5 minutes per game this weekend. They need him at least in the 29-31 mpg range. Once Ousmane Diop returns, he can get a little more aggressive. For now, he needs to be on the floor.

Joe amazingly got blasted on the boards in both games this weekend but still won both with relative ease. That won't last forever. The offset was for as bad as they were rebounding, they were +13 in TO margin. As I said yesterday, with Sulaiman on the bench, they get real small real fast under the basket. Damir Brooks has shown he certainly has big-time rebounding capabilities, but he's still a little deer-in-the-headlights on the offensive end. I assume that is why Joe is easing him in to things.

IUP also held Concord and WSSU to a combined 6-40 (15%) from outside. I do say 'held' because IUP does a great job contesting just about every 3-point shot -- aside from those they choose to 'doink' (such as we saw yesterday with WSSU's big).

Saddle up, cowboys. This is a tough week.

[IUPalum]

Overall I'd say it was a good opening weekend -- aside from the first 20 minutes yesterday.

Holding Winston-Salem to just 50 points was quite impressive.

The negative so far (and in the preseason) has been Tomiwa can't stay on the floor. He's got some form of Daddy Ugbede foul disease going on.

With no Ousmane for another 6 games, IUP gets real small real fast with Tomiwa sitting. K.J. battles but you can't expect a 6'4" converted guard to bang the glass for extended periods. He was tangling with two 6'10" guys today. Tomiwa brings so much on both ends ... killer when he's sitting.

Diop will be a huge addition upon his return -- even in likely limited minutes.

Brooks and Bethea had their moments today -- good and bad. They will both keep improving with each game.

Shawndale went for 21 yesterday and 20 today. I wouldn't say he's completely back to form yet but he's getting there.

David and Ethan had solid games. Dillard played strong defensively all weekend. Polce was a little quiet.

Today was a likely a big SOS win. WSSU is going to win a lot of games. Lot of potential there.

The annual war with Bowie State is up next.

Great opening weekend.

Two solid wins and now there is film to work with.

1) The defense has majors holes but this is normal for early in the year.

2) Tomiwa must stay out of foul trouble. KJ can't be out there playing power forward against 6'10" guys.

3) Start finishing better around the rim.

4) Can't wait for Ethan to get back to full strength. He definitely doesn't have his legs back yet.

5) Shawndale is improving but no way is he the same player as last year yet. He looks like he'll get there unlike Tommy D a year ago.

6) Get ready for Bowie St. They look really good early.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Overall I'd say it was a good opening weekend -- aside from the first 20 minutes yesterday.

Holding Winston-Salem to just 50 points was quite impressive.

The negative so far (and in the preseason) has been Tomiwa can't stay on the floor. He's got some form of Daddy Ugbede foul disease going on.

With no Ousmane for another 6 games, IUP gets real small real fast with Tomiwa sitting. K.J. battles but you can't expect a 6'4" converted guard to bang the glass for extended periods. He was tangling with two 6'10" guys today. Tomiwa brings so much on both ends ... killer when he's sitting.

Diop will be a huge addition upon his return -- even in likely limited minutes.

Brooks and Bethea had their moments today -- good and bad. They will both keep improving with each game.

Shawndale went for 21 yesterday and 20 today. I wouldn't say he's completely back to form yet but he's getting there.

David and Ethan had solid games. Dillard played strong defensively all weekend. Polce was a little quiet.

Today was a likely a big SOS win. WSSU is going to win a lot of games. Lot of potential there.

The annual war with Bowie State is up next.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP 67
Winston-Salem State 50

Final

[EyeoftheHawk]

Looks like the guy woke them up

We saw quite a bit of this from IUP last year. They’d look disinterested in the first half and then come out blazing in the second. I don’t know if that speaks to Joe’s halftime adjustments or just kids not tipping off fully ready to play. I also seem to recall Joe doing a fair amount of experimenting in the pre-conference part of the schedule. It was maddening at times because I thought a few teams got too close for comfort, but it’s pretty hard to question the results.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Ethan is a warrior. Best wishes toward him. He played most of last year ill and lost 30+ pounds over the course of the season ... and still made the Region team and got Regional MVP. Amazing.

His three game-clincher in the regional final was the biggest moment ever inside the KCAC.

He's playing today. No surprise. I assume his endurance will take some time to fully return.

I can’t wait to see the fully healthy version of Ethan play. Unreal what it turns out he was dealing with last winter. That IUP team was more beat up that most people realize. Here’s to better health in 2022-23.

[IUPalum]

Looks like the guy woke them up

He was also smart and sat Ethan once they got up.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like the guy woke them up

[IUPbigINDIANS]

To only be down 5 with how lost they looked on D and how sloppy on offense is a feat in itself. Joe better clean it up at half.

Looked like an intramural team.

[IUPalum]

To only be down 5 with how lost they looked on D and how sloppy on offense is a feat in itself. Joe better clean it up at half.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I've never seen an IUP team under Joe look so lost and helpless on defense. Goodness. Hopefully he lights some fires at halftime.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Turned it off. They look awful. Off to football game.

WTF is joe doing with these lineups? My God.

[IUPalum]

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