Uconn V ISU Thoughts

**isulive2train** · 03-11-2012, 10:00 PM

explain to me what is going on in this photo...

**awmuconn** · 03-11-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by MissouriCyclone

Remember when you broke our mascot's arm?

No was that Football?

**IHavNoCyCash** · 03-11-2012, 10:01 PM

Alex Oriakhi went to Tilton Prep School, same school Georges Niang is playing at this year. Just a random Did you Know tidbit.

**isulive2train** · 03-11-2012, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by awmuconn

No was that Football?

yes and this was your star player this year. will he be going pro?

**MilehighClone** · 03-11-2012, 10:04 PM

Some interesting matchups. I don't know if Scotty can check Napier, but who else is he going to guard? I don't think UCONN's bigs can check Royce. Maybe we should use a junk defense, box in one on Lamb and take our chances with Napier and the others shooting three's? Can't wait, should be fun.

**CarolinaCy** · 03-11-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by awmuconn

,,,, just tired,, my way of saying and so forth

i'm not sure about your statement "if ISU is hot from 3 we win",,, first if any team is hoot from 3 they stand a damn good chance of winning,,,,

In order to beat Uconn, assuming they play reasonably well, you have to play good post defense,,,, I would be interested in your thoughts on the inside match ups

Btw I'm interested in a thoughtful discussion from guys that know ISU not the "you guys s**k" blah blah blah.

Thanks

Doesn't sound like your post players are exceptionally skilled offensively, but are very athletic, which means we'll have to work hard on keeping them off the offensive boards. That is something we have struggled with many times this year. I think if we can limit the 2nd chance points, we win this game (assuming we don't have a pile of turnovers and shoot like 30%).

**MissouriCyclone** · 03-11-2012, 10:07 PM

Royce should be focused after the Big XII tournament let down. Hopefully Tyrus stays out of foul trouble as well. That was real rough with him playing in foul trouble for most of the game.

**cyclones500** · 03-11-2012, 10:10 PM

ISU's 3-point proficiency is going to be a huge decision-maker.

But, two other factors: Rebound battle on both ends (especially UConn's ability/inability to get second shots) and if UConn shoots a decent FG%, especially shots that may interrupt scoring runs.

**madcityCY** · 03-11-2012, 10:13 PM

Lamb doesn't scare me (Babbed). Keeping quick little guards out of the lane does. If the guards don't make the layup, the situation is primed for an offensive board put back (Drummond). Will be interesting to see how a team not familiar (firsthand) with White approaches his play.

As always, getting our guys open, hitting shots, not turning it over, and limiting 2nd chance pts will put us in a great position to win. That's also a recipe to win just about any game.

**awmuconn** · 03-11-2012, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

Doesn't sound like your post players are exceptionally skilled offensively, but are very athletic, which means we'll have to work hard on keeping them off the offensive boards. That is something we have struggled with many times this year. I think if we can limit the 2nd chance points, we win this game (assuming we don't have a pile of turnovers and shoot like 30%).

I agree our post guys are not Skill types but they can score on putbacks,, Andre can be very impressive and is a tough match up for most opposing post players.

As to Lamb, he can lull you to sleep, doesn't look like he's doing much but ends up with 20, how tall is Babb?

Also are you do you guys Shoot threes in transition? or in offensive sets?
Thanks

**Max57** · 03-11-2012, 10:15 PM

None of the "experts" are picking I-State to get past UConn. That can't hurt. Unfortunately I really haven't watched them much this year -- not sure why.

It does seem that just in the last week they turned it on.

I'm still reeling a bit from the Texas game. That was so unpleasant on so many fronts. Hopefully the team has flushed it faster than me.

**awmuconn** · 03-11-2012, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by isulive2train

yes and this was your star player this year. will he be going pro?

Btw, How have we done against you guys in Football?

**Max57** · 03-11-2012, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by madcityCY

As always, getting our guys open, hitting shots, not turning it over, and limiting 2nd chance pts will put us in a great position to win. That's also a recipe to win just about any game.

This.

**CarolinaCy** · 03-11-2012, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by MilehighClone

Some interesting matchups. I don't know if Scotty can check Napier, but who else is he going to guard? I don't think UCONN's bigs can check Royce. Maybe we should use a junk defense, box in one on Lamb and take our chances with Napier and the others shooting three's? Can't wait, should be fun.

Who does Allen match up with in this game? I'm guessing Babb on Lamb, Scotty on Napier, and Allen on...... Looks like Smith (6-8) has been starting for them, but Boatright plays a ton of minutes off the bench. I don't think Scott is quick enough to stay with Napier, but there's no way he can guard Smith when he's in the game either.

**madcityCY** · 03-11-2012, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by awmuconn

I agree our post guys are not Skill types but they can score on putbacks,, Andre can be very impressive and is a tough match up for most opposing post players.

As to Lamb, he can lull you to sleep, doesn't look like he's doing much but ends up with 20, how tall is Babb?

Also are you do you guys Shoot threes in transition? or in offensive sets?
Thanks

Both. Best way to say it is whenever they're open. If they're open, they convert quite often. Texas, for some reason (not typically a great defensive team) has twice smothered us on the arc. In the two losses to them, only 5 3pt makes each time.