I'm in. TJ is the WAY!

[Bestaluckcy]

I agree with TJs post game comments. It was a “first game”. Guys need to learn to value the rock. Fortunately that is something that can be learned. We will see if this team can buy in and do that. Our freshman has a lot of potential. He also has much to learn. I‘ll be there cheering them on irregardless.

 

[AuH2O]

Of the 7 or so cupcakes in the non-con, I think this probably projected to be one of or the toughest. So at least we can say there should be 6 more games this team SHOULD win. Then it's looking to see if they can grab another few wins along the way.

But I think it's important to realize that last year was not just a historically bad year for ISU basketball, it was pretty historically bad for any power conference team. Considering the typical schedules and number of completely terrible teams a power conference team usually has in the non-con, you should be able to turn your roster over and win 5 games in your sleep.

Expectations are really low, and they should be. But I'm still looking for some wins. I'll feel OK moving forward if they get 6-7 Ws in the non-con and 2-3 wins down the stretch in conference. The great thing about college basketball is that turnaround can be very fast. It's a completely different animal than football, in terms of the time it takes to build a program, the typical schedule, and frankly just the number of games that are played against some really awful competition.

Hunter is a guy you can build a team around at the most important position in college basketball. There are some nice complimentary backcourt guys. The frontcourt is going to be an adventure, but luckily you can get by in college basketball.

Our basketball culture had turned pretty rotten the last couple of years. If nothing else this is a group of players that seem to be bought in to the coach and each other. I really like Brockington as a tough guy and leader. I'm looking forward to the season and seeing what TJ can do. So far I am encouraged.

 

[moores2]

I like how we were aggressive on defense but it's going to be rough if we keep committing that many fouls and making the game last over 2 hours. Made a comment last night I felt like we were watching a West Virginia game and whoever had the game next after us will be pissed like we are when we follow them if our games are going to drag on like that. We also aren't deep enough to be getting our best players in early foul trouble too. They played through it fairly well last night despite it but also have to consider the level of competition too as a better Big 12 school would likely go on a run if 2 or 3 of our best guys had to sit out for significant stretches.

I like the effort and intensity they showed last night. I've always supported our team regardless who was coaching and my expectations are so low for this season that as long as we show that kind of energy and effort like we did last night I'll be content while we rebuild this thing. With the roster turnover we have had the past few years seems like we just had a lot of bad apples in the locker room and TJ is not going to tolerate that so will be fun to watch this group grow and play as a team for a change.

At the same time, West Virginia has always competed with less talent than the rest of the big 12. It seems like that game style is how we want to play this year. Get your hands dirty, make your opponent uncomfortable, make them make mistakes because we aren't going to be a dynamite team on the offensive end of the court.

 

[AuH2O]

Also a side note: Caleb Grill is going to be awesome. That kid’s a totally different player than two years ago from a skill standpoint and a body standpoint. He has a heck of a motor and it was awesome seeing him knock down a few 3’s.

As I tried to remind people, while other freshmen had been playing AAU 12 months for years, Grill was playing football, baseball and running track. He was incredibly raw coming in, and it was going to take at least a couple years to not only develop the skills but the feel for the game that you just can't get when you aren't playing 60 plus games a year like pretty much every other power conference freshman.

 

[CoKane]

Coaches decision, that is all that was said.
I assume that means dog house.

Im gonna assume for now that it was because other people were just better. Hopefully like many trends from the Prohm era, someone being in the doghouse every single game isn't a thing anymore

 

[Statefan10]

As I tried to remind people, while other freshmen had been playing AAU 12 months for years, Grill was playing football, baseball and running track. He was incredibly raw coming in, and it was going to take at least a couple years to not only develop the skills but the feel for the game that you just can't get when you aren't playing 60 plus games a year like pretty much every other power conference freshman.

Exactly. And man has he put on some good weight. Looks so much different.

 

[Billups06]

It was also nice to see that everyone who played had some semblance of a clue when they were out on the floor

Weird to say, but I think our offense, at times, could have been more 'selfish' last night. Brockington, Hunter, and Kalscheur could have gotten to the rim much more frequently. Great to see all the movement on offense. Moving forward, I bet we'll see more iso with the players I mentioned above.

 

[Saul_T]

So are TC Tuggers.
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I'm more of a Calico Cut guy, myself.

 

[dafarmer]

Creighton had to rally in the second half to win. Atlantic iowa grad transfer lead in rebounding and second in scoring.

 

[VeloClone]

In zero way am I saying they’re world beaters but Kennesaw State retuned like 95% of their minutes and points from last year AND William Small is on that staff so I’m sure he was able to help prep that group.

That being said good teams win, great teams cover. TJ is 0-1 where it counts

You have a serious problem if the spread is more important to you than the win/loss column.

 

[allfourcy]

Creighton had to rally in the second half to win. Atlantic iowa grad transfer lead in rebounding and second in scoring.

Still bummed we didn't go after him.

 

[HFCS]

I only listened on radio but Kennesaw State had a single player draw 12 fouls and commit 7 turnovers.

That sort of chaos likely had more to do with how the game was called than anything our players did.

Seems like he was a nightmare to officiate and the officials weren’t up to it.

 

[HFCS]

As I tried to remind people, while other freshmen had been playing AAU 12 months for years, Grill was playing football, baseball and running track. He was incredibly raw coming in, and it was going to take at least a couple years to not only develop the skills but the feel for the game that you just can't get when you aren't playing 60 plus games a year like pretty much every other power conference freshman.

he reminds me of Haluska physically.

 

[ISUCubswin]

You have a serious problem if the spread is more important to you than the win/loss column.

Listen, I don’t make the rules. Good teams win, great teams cover. We did not cover.

TJs seat is firmly lukewarm.

 

[Busch Light]

I'm more of a Calico Cut guy, myself.

Calico Cut Pants / Calico Cut Pants

You gotta give!

www.calicocut-pants.com

 

[ISUCubswin]

Stuck at work and can’t go through the thread.

Does anyone know if, how the rules are set up, our seniors can come back?

 

[Saul_T]

Calico Cut Pants / Calico Cut Pants

You gotta give!

www.calicocut-pants.com

DID YOU GIVE?

 

[CoKane]

Stuck at work and can’t go through the thread.

Does anyone know if, how the rules are set up, our seniors can come back?

I'm really confused on this too. Thought Gabe at least had one more year for sure, but now maybe he doesn't? No idea

 

[VeloClone]

Listen, I don’t make the rules. Good teams win, great teams cover. We did not cover.

TJs seat is firmly lukewarm.

Who on god's green earth expected that there was any way ISU would have a great team this year? We were all hoping for a team that didn't stink the place up.

You have to be trolling with the TJ's seat comments.

 

[NoCreativity]

My favorite part of the game was when Gabe got T'd up. You could clearly see TJ say something along the lines of "That's not what we're trying to do here".

I don't think there is alot of talent yet but you can see the difference in culture already just from their effort and respect towards TJ.