You won't even believe the "find money to convince Coach K to unretire here" take I've got cooking up.
*** Official IOWA STATE Vs Miami Game(Day) Thread ***
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That all looks about right.
We haven't been a great offensive rebounding team since the Iowa game and given Miami's penchant to run, this probably isn't the game to change that. I think it'll just be a low offensive rebounding game both ways.
One thing to watch for when Miami is on Offense is the "secondary break" or early offense - they are going to try to get their guards Iso situations early, before our defense is set with rotations. Getting back and recognizing the rotations quickly is a defensive key
On Defense, Miami likes to "scramble" and provide initial pressure, preventing teams from getting into their sets/action. But once you break that initial push (and don't turn it over), then they really struggle with rotations and close outs - giving up easy baskets at the rim and open jumper looks. Being patient and working through their initial pressure is going to be key.
They are going to try to speed the game up. We don't need to necessarily slow it down, we need to match their speed on our defensive end while being patient and deliberate on offense. If we let their offense speed up our offense we're going to get in trouble with quick shots and turnovers and runouts.
If we're locked in and make open 3s, I feel really good about this game and we should end up in the 75+ pt range
#4 Bensley Joseph is their only shooter off the bench (they don't play many bench minutes at all). He went 15-36 (42%) on the season.
I agree with the patience that need we need to play with. Miami is 296th (atrocious) in FG percentage given up. Therefore, they give up a lot of easy buckets and we need to find those. Open threes will be an added bonus IMO, and if thats the case should be in great shape.
Two things:
1. I have these funds to spare and was hoping to make it home for a football or basketball game this past season. Didn’t happen so this $500 was already earmarked and budgeted for a trip that didn’t happen.
2. As noted in my post. I have rationalized that it’s no different then spending that money to see the game live. I have a great setup to watch here at home and there’s no downside. I was out the money by “going to the game” and got to see us make the Elite 8, which is such a rare thing I will cherish that forever. Or we lose and I walk away pocketing an extra $357.
I’m good either way but dammit I hope I lose the cash tonight.
Another key. They are not deep. They have 5 guys who play 70% of mins or more. (probably a reason why they struggle on D) We can wear em down and take advantage.
Hear me out: I seriously think our lack of offense plays into our favor and is a total mindfuck for teams who haven't seen us before. We obviously have an unbelievable propensity to go 8 to 9 minutes getting maybe 1 free throw. I don't think teams understand what that feels like to have a team not score for like a half-hour and they then look the scoreboard and they are only up like 4 points. BAM! Butt pucker time for the opposition! And because we have ZERO problem not scoring for a long ass time, we totally prepared to keep throwing punches. Game. Set. Match. TJ is playing 3D chess while other coaches are playing tic tac toe.
Best way to shut-up the haters: just win, baby.
Find the easy buckets and finish. That is paramount for a chance tonight.
Nah - look back in 10 years and that Elite 8 banner is well worth $500.
Don’t fall for it. They’re trying the reverse jinx
I actually love your rationale. Not sure I could do it myself, but I respect you for it. That said, I too, hope you lose your money!
Brockington is due for a big game. With Miami not guarding the mid range game well, I’m expecting big things from IB tonight.3 games, 3 different players carrying the team into the next round.
Watching from Florida...these late-nighters are killers, but haven't missed one yet. Madness only happens once a year...and we're still in it to win it, baby!
I hope Miami didn't take their jammies...going to be a short stay.
Go Cyclones!
I want us to stay out of foul trouble, especially the Bigs. also need to keep them from raining 3 pointers. need to force turnovers, and lastly, keep them from scoring more than 65 pts.
Sage was just on the Cowherd show. Mainly talking NFL but Cowherd set him up to give a shout out to ISU mens and women's basketball tonight at the end. Glad to see Sage is getting some notoriety as an analyst.
As good as Miami is offensively, they are not going to have any mismatches. I'm guessing Miami has not faced a team with three elite perimeter defenders. If Jaz, Conditt, Rob and Enaruna can hold their own against the others, ISU will be in great shape. Granted, I don't think ISU has probably seen a scorer with the explosiveness that Wong has either. We could see different guys taking possessions against him. He's going to present a major challenge. If Gabe, IB and Hunter stay out of foul trouble and can all play 35 plus, I like our chances. If any has to sit for big stretches, particularly IB, we could be in for a long night.
