Weird thing I usually notice during replays- in this one, the game winning basket was on a free throw by Tamin at 15:20 of the second half.
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I remember reading if he can be a 10 & 8 guy he'd be a mid 1st rounder at worst. While his intensity would separate him. Basically getting drafted on potential.
He's got some work to do this off-season but I'm confident he can get there.
Also another example why I don't make a living on betting.
Re: Milan NBA, it's so hard to say these days since the NBA has become such a developmental league. It's not like the NFL where most positions are expected to compete and contribute against veterans from day 1. If forced, I'd bet he's back next year just because 2024 looks to be a pretty deep draft, he can afford to wait a year or two and hopefully sneak into the lottery.
No it's not.
Nobody has been as impactful as Ward on a per minute basis since conference started. Now, Lipsey is out most important player as PG, especially in college, is probably the most important position on the floor and we really don't have a legit backup point guard.
With that said we are a completely different team when Ward is in and to be able to have that kind of impact in 15-20 minutes a game is nearly unheard of.
Which ISU team would be better, without Lipsey or within Ward?
I love what Hasan has brought to the team since his return, but they are sunk without Tamin. Even with a solid group of guards.
I love what Hasan has brought to the team since his return, but they are sunk without Tamin. Even with a solid group of guards.
Love Hason, and I don’t want this to seem like a slight—but without him. Lipsey is one of the better point guards in the country. For real.
You can say Hason has probably been our best and most productive player, on a per minute basis, over these last few games while easily admitting Lipsey is the most important player on the team. He's at a premium position, the position where we have the least depth, AND he has shown he can play at an insanely high level for a large amount of minutes.
Until Ward can show he can play 30 minutes a game while maintaining his production it's not even a discussion. I think everyone knows who rhe most valuable player on this team is ans right now it's not even close.
The lack of fouling is a big difference from last year. How many games last year was the other team in the bonus halfway through the half?
Feel like there were some games where they were in the bonus by the 14 min mark
I think the rule changes on charges/blocks helped that a lot. Seems like we were trying to draw charges almost too much last year and hurt us if they weren't getting called. A lot better at defending and staying vertical this year.
There were. Tech was in the double bonus by the 9:40 remaining mark in the 2nd half of the Lubbock collapse. While Tech didn't take advantage as much as they could have they did make a 2nd FT after missing the first with about 6 minutes left. A big FT that they wouldn't have received if still in a 1 and 1.
Then there is the WV road game that's sticks out. I looked it up and we had EIGHT fouls after 4 minutes of play on the 2nd half and WV hit the double bonus with 12:51 remaining. In a 30 second stretch between 16 and 1640 remaining in the half, we picked up FIVE fouls. That was one of the worst officiated games I've ever witnessed. One of the few times I'd say officials hosed us out of a victory.
I'm actually good with that, it's fun to be ranked, but if you're a ISU fan you know this team passes the eye test, and wins. The more people think we are marginal the easier it is to play/beat them.
Your per minute basis argument is weak. Lipsey is our best and most important player regardless of position, regardless of minutes.
You need to go back to your early season rant of bashing Rob Jones.
I agree with most of your statement. I'm not sure that we've struck out with Omaha, it's just that he didn't meet expectations. I've got a lot of hope for him succeeding next yr. Maybe I'm wrong and he will bail, but I hope he stays and grows like many of our players have.
Yeah, I could have worded that better. I may have had a few drinks when I posted that last night. I hope Omaha stays and he can still be a great player IMO. Just needs some more development.
