Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like Bradley is leading the Horizon League in assists. Not sure why Ajayi left to go play 10 minutes a game at Bucknell, unless he really wanted that degree. They've lost a ton of firepower in the last three years- probably close to 6 or 7 all conference players. Normally I'd say it takes time to replace it, but what Gannon did last year has me questioning that belief.

Anyhow, if Radford plays like this the rest of the year, they still have a chance to do something. Like it was said above, Clarke and Radford's games complement each other really well. The region is down compared to the last couple years, I think there's enough to sneak into a bid if things break right.

Radford hit (6) treys last night after hitting (8) in the previous game. Gary did everything possible to not let him shoot.

That was as fired up as I've seen him on the bench in years.

[IUPHawks24]

I’m not so certain Gary has the fire power this year.

Looks like Bradley is leading the Horizon League in assists. Not sure why Ajayi left to go play 10 minutes a game at Bucknell, unless he really wanted that degree. They've lost a ton of firepower in the last three years- probably close to 6 or 7 all conference players. Normally I'd say it takes time to replace it, but what Gannon did last year has me questioning that belief.

Anyhow, if Radford plays like this the rest of the year, they still have a chance to do something. Like it was said above, Clarke and Radford's games complement each other really well. The region is down compared to the last couple years, I think there's enough to sneak into a bid if things break right.

[IUPalum]

His subbing was horrendous. Dudes sneezed and he was yanking them. They couldn't get any flow. He was so flustered in the second half he was going way deep and tossing guys in there.

Gary has always been fast to sub. I never understood it.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I’m not so certain Gary has the fire power this year.

His subbing was horrendous. Dudes sneezed and he was yanking them. They couldn't get any flow. He was so flustered in the second half he was going way deep and tossing guys in there.

[IUPalum]

I've seen old Gary coach a lot of games. Tonight was one of his worst.

I’m not so certain Gary has the fire power this year.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I've seen old Gary coach a lot of games. Tonight was one of his worst.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Ugliest combined first half in history.

IUP hammered them in the second half.

Nice win

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I don't think Garvin and Bryce will have any problem playing together. They both have distinct roles. Bryce is a shooter and Garvin is a creator! It's not like with Dallis where they were both similar styles. I look for Garvin to try to penetrate that zone tonight and kick it out to Bryce for bombs. Hurst takes that away then the dump off to Ethan come alive. Brooks, go clean up!!!

And the forgotten man, Jaylen Stewart, can go crazy.

I wish the bench was deeper but this at least will keep them competitive most nights.

[IUPalum]

I like the first one to 58 tonight to win. It's going to be a slugfest.

Dallis is still a massive loss but Garvin is certainly a big boost. I think he's an elite PG at this level and gives them back a huge presence on both ends.

Scoring will be tough tonight. Mercyhurst's defense is getting better by the week. As with all of Gary's transition year teams, they all seem to have the lightbulb go off in January.

I picked the Lakers yesterday at -1.5. However, with Garvin now confirmed, that would shift the pick back to IUP at home - in a close one. We still have to see how Bryce and Garvin play together.

I don't think Garvin and Bryce will have any problem playing together. They both have distinct roles. Bryce is a shooter and Garvin is a creator! It's not like with Dallis where they were both similar styles. I look for Garvin to try to penetrate that zone tonight and kick it out to Bryce for bombs. Hurst takes that away then the dump off to Ethan come alive. Brooks, go clean up!!!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Great news having Garvin back. Unlikely Bryce and Stewart will has as good a game as they did against Shepherd however if they play decent then should be a good game

I like the first one to 58 tonight to win. It's going to be a slugfest.

Dallis is still a massive loss but Garvin is certainly a big boost. I think he's an elite PG at this level and gives them back a huge presence on both ends.

Scoring will be tough tonight. Mercyhurst's defense is getting better by the week. As with all of Gary's transition year teams, they all seem to have the lightbulb go off in January.

I picked the Lakers yesterday at -1.5. However, with Garvin now confirmed, that would shift the pick back to IUP at home - in a close one. We still have to see how Bryce and Garvin play together.

[Cobra Hawks]

Sounds like the starting lineup tonight will be:

Garvin Clarke
Bryce Radford
Jaylen Stewart
Damir Brooks
Ethan Porterfield


I'd like to see Waldo stay in the rotation. I think Joe found a role for him last week. Lambert and Petteno will likely be 6 and 7.

This Garvin news is obviously huge because he is a great creator and he will make it harder for teams to swarm Bryce. As we saw last week, Stewart is also capable of big games when he has the green light.

Great news having Garvin back. Unlikely Bryce and Stewart will has as good a game as they did against Shepherd however if they play decent then should be a good game

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Sounds like the starting lineup tonight will be:

Garvin Clarke
Bryce Radford
Jaylen Stewart
Damir Brooks
Ethan Porterfield


I'd like to see Waldo stay in the rotation. I think Joe found a role for him last week. Lambert and Petteno will likely be 6 and 7.

This Garvin news is obviously huge because he is a great creator and he will make it harder for teams to swarm Bryce. As we saw last week, Stewart is also capable of big games when he has the green light.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

As I mentioned over the weekend, Garvin Clarke WON his appeal and will return tonight for IUP.

That is a huge boost for IUP.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

This game will be a race to 50.

As depleted as they are, I still like IUP in most games played at 55 or under.

They'll get smoked in shootouts with so little depth and so few scorers.

Make no mistake, this is a massive game Wednesday in the race for the three spot.

[IUPalum]

Well, I can assure you one thing: Bryce Radford isn't going to catch Mercyhurst off guard (like he did Shepherd).

Even in a year when both are down, this will be an interesting matchup to watch. Gary and Joe know each others' systems so well. IUP had a full week to prepare.

Keep in mind, despite an 8-7 record, Mercyhurst is a few buckets away from having a much, much different mark. The Lakers are far from a pushover. They played in that national tip-off and weren't ready (with all their new faces). They also have single-basket losses to Daemen and at East Stroudsburg.

Gary will certainly have a plan to deal with Radford, so IUP is going to need somebody else to step up in the scoring department. That said, Bryce can really stretch a zone with his range. I expect Ethan will have a huge stat night.

This game will be a race to 50.