Probably looking at a 9:15-9:30 ct tip. Late night!
Probably looking at a 9:15-9:30 ct tip. Late night!
so dumb that the west coast games tip off first
Ugh Van Gundy. I’m definitely not looking forward to that.
Someone mentioned going to a zone in this thread, I should have quoted. I haven’t watched enough of ISU to know if it’s part of their defensive scheme. Typically a very good defensive team like ISU doesn’t have to use a zone.ISU fan here visiting your board. It's great to see a forum presence for an Iowa State opponent in the tournament and can hopefully have some civil discussion before Thursday.
To this point above, there is next to zero chance Iowa State plays zone. They have players that have shown they can match up man to man against some of the best teams in the country. Their defense is elite and has been the last 3 years (5th in 2022, 8th in 2023, Currently 2nd in 2024) under Coach Otz, zone isn't going to start in the Sweet 16. The thing that has changed in the last 3 years is the offense they went from 171 to 114 to this year at 48.
This Iowa State team will probably be the second or third best team Illinois has played this year.
Yeah, but Katz likes us. Anyone is better than Avery Johnson…Ugh Van Gundy. I’m definitely not looking forward to that.
Plus we get HarlanYeah, but Katz likes us. Anyone is better than Avery Johnson…
This Illinois offense will be the best Iowa State has seen all year.ISU fan here visiting your board. It's great to see a forum presence for an Iowa State opponent in the tournament and can hopefully have some civil discussion before Thursday.
To this point above, there is next to zero chance Iowa State plays zone. They have players that have shown they can match up man to man against some of the best teams in the country. Their defense is elite and has been the last 3 years (5th in 2022, 8th in 2023, Currently 2nd in 2024) under Coach Otz, zone isn't going to start in the Sweet 16. The thing that has changed in the last 3 years is the offense they went from 171 to 114 to this year at 48.
This Iowa State team will probably be the second or third best team Illinois has played this year.
This Illinois offense will be the best Iowa State has seen all year.
Better team? No. Better offense? Yes.Better than Houston?
Uhhh yeah we’re the Number offense in the country. Houston has scored 70 or less 12 times this year….Illinois 2….and they were the second and third game of the season.Better than Houston?
Katz is a sideline reporter. I didn't mind Avery that much. He was very complimentary of our team. I don't see that with Van Gundy.Yeah, but Katz likes us. Anyone is better than Avery Johnson…
Won't know until after the games on Thursday.Does anyone know if we would get the early or late elite right game if we make it?
1. Purdue - @ MackeyISU fan here visiting your board. It's great to see a forum presence for an Iowa State opponent in the tournament and can hopefully have some civil discussion before Thursday.
To this point above, there is next to zero chance Iowa State plays zone. They have players that have shown they can match up man to man against some of the best teams in the country. Their defense is elite and has been the last 3 years (5th in 2022, 8th in 2023, Currently 2nd in 2024) under Coach Otz, zone isn't going to start in the Sweet 16. The thing that has changed in the last 3 years is the offense they went from 171 to 114 to this year at 48.
This Iowa State team will probably be the second or third best team Illinois has played this year.
Does anyone know if we would get the early or late elite right game if we make it?
Ugh Van Gundy. I’m definitely not looking forward to that.
Two Midwestern programs. Neutral.Does playing super late at night benefit us or them more? Or does it really not give either team an advantage.
We're coming from the same time zone, so I'm guessing it's going to be a matter of whose staff does the most to adjust their team's schedules to adapt to the time change.Does playing super late at night benefit us or them more? Or does it really not give either team an advantage.
1. Purdue - @ Mackey
2. Purdue - home
3. Tennessee
4. Marquette
5. Iowa State (although, ISU on a neutral court in Boston may be tied with all 9 of the remaining Big10 opponents on the road)
And Houston has been banged up for past 6 weeks. Big12 championship Houston was playing like a dog with 2 legs.Better team? No. Better offense? Yes.
You think Marquette at home was a tougher game than what Iowa State will be? I get it was one of the 4 ranked teams they played all year (Purdue twice I know, still the same team), but it was at home. I hope your team underestimates Iowa State as much as some on this board do.1. Purdue - @ Mackey
2. Purdue - home
3. Tennessee
4. Marquette
5. Iowa State (although, ISU on a neutral court in Boston may be tied with all 9 of the remaining Big10 opponents on the road)
And Houston has been banged up for past 6 weeks. Big12 championship Houston was playing like a dog with 2 legs.