*** Official Oregon State vs IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***
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I made reference to Tre in my rambling post above, I agree I've noticed he's playing well, I think not having to be a starting-lineup producer may be helpful. (He could be starter as-needed, but seems like 6th-man type of role fits best).
Love that these transfers wanted to come to Ames to be the foundation of the TJ turnaround. Especially Grill, because it means something to him to be a Cyclone.
Way to defend the home court last night.
Way to defend the home court last night.
This,
Some of the Beavers were about to cry.
Think about it, a team of random pieces and a new coach beat down an elite 8 team from last year and tourney pick this year - in just their second game.
Still not sure we can put together a .500 season but I don't think I would tell that to this teams face.
I don't want to go down this route but man alive that offense was run with Monte and crew in 2016-17 and while they won, they were held back especially early.
Additional tendency I like: After securing defensive board, ISU pushes the ball a little, not a dribble but with some passing. Sometimes it leads to a full break, but if not, players seem to have a good feel for when to pull back to do half-court offense ("usually"). Better than "hold-the-ball-and-walk-up."
Also it's better than not getting a rebound at all.
Also it's better than not getting a rebound at all.
Difference was more than just one player would drive. It allowed kick outs and dump offs.
Yea I agree, and you know what if they do wear down that’s fine. From what I have seen so far is that will make them work even harder next year. It would be nice if Walker was at least serviceable to give the guards a blow.
Knock yourself out. Because if it gets to that in February, then either we were doing very well up until then and hit a slump.......or the other teams have just adjusted to the way we play i.e. zone, trap.......whatever. Good teams do that now and then. Very rarely do teams get "tired". Ask Johnny.....18-23 year old athlete's with a TO every 4 minutes. Those who bring out that excuse are just looking to cover a**. And TJ and the guys don't need it.
We should have 5 or 6 blowout games coming up where TJ can rest some guys. After the Iowa game there's almost a 3 week break before they play another good team.
The Big 12 will be a grind but we do play 9 guys which is actually pretty deep.
Oregon State had to EARN every point. No easy baskets. If the player got beat, his teammates picked him up defensively. That playing style win get you a lot of wins.
Maybe. But they get good minutes from Grill and Tre. I actually think the guards will be ok.
Posts i worry more. Enarunna will need to come on strong.
He has surprised me. Him and Grill are great bench guys. Depth at guard is solid this year.
I just love the hustle this team has shown so far. Also it’s nice to see players in position to rebound on offense instead of clearing out right after the shot and leaving the other team there to grab the rebound.
In the years when we had guys like Naz and Matt Thomas I used gauge a deficit by dividing by three. I assumed a 9 point deficit could be erased in three quick trips down the floor. No deficit was too big.
Now I have to readjust. When we had a double digit lead last night, it felt like OSU had little hope in coming back. Most teams won’t string 4 or 5 baskets in a row against our defense if we keep playing this way. Its not pretty, but it is fun to watch.
Now I have to readjust. When we had a double digit lead last night, it felt like OSU had little hope in coming back. Most teams won’t string 4 or 5 baskets in a row against our defense if we keep playing this way. Its not pretty, but it is fun to watch.
I like that we had some good minutes of trying out the "small" lineup with Kunc as the big man in a meaningful game against a high major opponent. That should pay dividends to have comfortability with it as an option to pull out of the old toolbox as needed.
