tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post318923815098521978..comments2023-04-07T02:13:24.731-07:00Comments on Hoosierhoopla: Bet The House II -- Hoosiers Will Make Basketball Move upPete DiPrimiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708535351401703425noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-74822043451678073592010-09-12T11:35:36.871-07:002010-09-12T11:35:36.871-07:00Indiana: 3 fr, 5 So, 6 Jr, and 1 Sr for this comin...Indiana: 3 fr, 5 So, 6 Jr, and 1 Sr for this coming year. I am one of the biggest hoosier fans there is, and I admit I was disappointed that they didn't do better last year. As of this year, I can't see considering them a young team anymore, with nearly half the class being in the upper half. I think they will be able to contend with the top big ten teams this year. I realize this is tough to see as being possible considering that they have been struggling the last few years. But if they are going to have a good season, now is the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-73433920582145319702010-05-27T00:08:16.642-07:002010-05-27T00:08:16.642-07:00Michel is a JC transfer, not a freshman. Way to do...Michel is a JC transfer, not a freshman. Way to do your research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-57127023219324084502010-05-26T20:38:57.193-07:002010-05-26T20:38:57.193-07:00You are all wrong, IU will finish second behind Pu...You are all wrong, IU will finish second behind Purdue. Take it to the bank. Remember this next year.Agent#3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-12672399715708552002010-05-26T15:44:18.621-07:002010-05-26T15:44:18.621-07:00If Minny gets a 20 win season, then you're pre...If Minny gets a 20 win season, then you're predicting an 19 or 20 win for the Hoosiers. Unless they're playing the Horizon, that ain't going to happen.<br /><br />Once again, Indiana will be young, undersized, and not as talented as all but Iowa, Penn State, and maybe Michigan. Those are your bottom 4.<br /><br />Indiana's only senior is Rivers and he's a backup on a good team (see Georgetown). The bigs aren't very good with Pritchard, Bawa, and Bobby C. The last juco player to make an impact would be....... Whereas I love Creek, Jones, and Elston, Hulls is better suited in the A-10 or Valley and the two freshman will have little or no impact next season. <br /><br />The question mark is Watford. As he goes, IU will follow. 15-16 wins will be a good step forward in a BIG10 that will feature 4 of the top 15 teams in the country: Purdue, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Illinois. They all have at least 5 top 50 players on their roster wheras IU only has Creek and Watford who are both sophomores. <br /><br />If it's the same schedule as last year, IU will face those teams 7 times. I can't imagine winning more than a game or two against them. The rest of the conference with Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Northwestern right behind the elite won't be that much easier either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-24589563494777409822010-05-26T15:26:02.600-07:002010-05-26T15:26:02.600-07:00Rivers is our best defender if he could improve hi...Rivers is our best defender if he could improve his shot he will be the starter and Hulls the back up. Hulls is a good player but not Alford or Rayl if he has to start at the point we won't be going anyplace in March but home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-18212901513565186692010-05-26T15:22:51.664-07:002010-05-26T15:22:51.664-07:00hope your wrong, but i see it a little like that a...hope your wrong, but i see it a little like that as well. i would just like to end with a 500 record in the big ten. GO HOOSIERSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-44980605116865301942010-05-26T12:00:33.519-07:002010-05-26T12:00:33.519-07:00I think Watford showed more than "potential&q...I think Watford showed more than "potential" last year, with 12 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. D.J. White numbers his freshman year were 13.3 points and 4.9 rebounds. All these guys are in first on second year. Jones, Creek and Watford could all be all Big Ten talents. I'm betting we finish higher than 7th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-28920529471369381752010-05-26T08:44:11.026-07:002010-05-26T08:44:11.026-07:00If you read the Iowa message boards, the majority ...If you read the Iowa message boards, the majority of the Hawkeye fan base is predicting a winning season next year and an invitation to the NIT, with an NCAA bid the following year. Many Iowa fans are even predicting a .500 record in Big Ten play next season, a measure of how out-of-touch the Iowa fan base remains.<br /><br />I believe that disappointment awaits in Iowa City.Drew80https://www.blogger.com/profile/17848576924497372868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-18613266382284964352010-05-26T08:16:47.304-07:002010-05-26T08:16:47.304-07:00So, Minnesota is going to win 20 games and
IU is g...So, Minnesota is going to win 20 games and<br />IU is going to finish ahead of them? I sure<br />hope you are right. That would be quite an<br />accomplishment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-88079392921494303372010-05-26T08:03:56.828-07:002010-05-26T08:03:56.828-07:00Re: Rivers - If the kid cannot shoot a basketball ...Re: Rivers - If the kid cannot shoot a basketball by his 5th year he will never learn. He has the worst shot that I have seen from a starting guard at the high-major level. Rivers is a great athlete but a questionable basketball player. Shooting is fundamental and he is terrible at best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-7571357529952906592010-05-26T07:13:58.858-07:002010-05-26T07:13:58.858-07:00I like the seventh position too. I have optimism ...I like the seventh position too. I have optimism in the program with lots of pieces to mold and fit in roles where they can best produce. Elston, Creek and Jones can each carry big loads. If Hulls can improve his efficiency 20% over last year and Rivers can add 10% to his the point will be adequate. Jones should offer some improved D this year. I also think Capo is going to deliver a jumpstart every time he comes off the bench. Some solid minutes in the post will have to come from several options. The 09 class will develop its chemistry this year. Ya, I like the 7th pick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-16514795033205277582010-05-26T06:22:40.244-07:002010-05-26T06:22:40.244-07:00I hope you are right. Creeek is definitely the key...I hope you are right. Creeek is definitely the key but so is experience and the athleticism of the freshmen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-88720791303074822872010-05-26T06:10:15.749-07:002010-05-26T06:10:15.749-07:00I honestly think Rivers is one shooting coach away...I honestly think Rivers is one shooting coach away from being a second round pick. Now mind you it would have to be a very good shooting coach. If you look at his handle, he really has fantastic ball control and although as you point out has had issues with driving into trouble; a one trick pony runs out of options more quickly quicker than a multifaceted player. I don't disagree that Hulls has potential but it seems more difficult for Hulls who is not as quick or as agile as Rivers to make those improvements than it is for Rivers to work on his shot. Now don't misunderstand me; Hulls is a good player, but is just not as explosive as Rivers. As for Rivers, I am really surprised the son of such a successful NBA coach, hasn't been able to figure out the obvious...learn to shoot the damn basketball! Rodrerick Wilmont spent 2 summers taking 1000 shots a day to get to the cusp of making the NBA. Rivers is a much better ball-handler than Wilmont, the one piece that probably keeps Wilmont in the NBDL. Long and the short of it...Rivers shoots well this year, the Hoosiers might even get higher on your list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-68938918654168143392010-05-26T05:43:40.275-07:002010-05-26T05:43:40.275-07:00Pete, Thanks for your blog....I really enjoy readi...Pete, Thanks for your blog....I really enjoy reading them. Wish I had the Crimson glasses you had on when making your pick......we do agree on something....I think MN takes 7th. Not real sure the Hoosiers can place as high as eighth. For the record I hope you are right. DougAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719122004661496164.post-83835211095916323132010-05-26T04:56:30.170-07:002010-05-26T04:56:30.170-07:00I think you will be surprised by Rivers. Did you s...I think you will be surprised by Rivers. Did you see his improvement in free throws at the end of the year? I believe he saw what he needed to work on in the off season and will be much improved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com