College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

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berryvol said:
Still early but Purdue looks AWFUL outside of Edey. Ike destroying them the last 3 mins.
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I wanted Ike out of the portal, both last year when he entered and the year before when he stayed at Wyoming. Really good player and has some Awaka to his game. A more polished offensive player than Tobe.
 
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cncchris33 said:
I wanted Ike out of the portal, both last year when he entered and the year before when he stayed at Wyoming. Really good player and has some Awaka to his game. A more polished offensive player than Tobe.
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He is awesome, would’ve killed to get him out of the portal. Watching him and Maldonado at Wyoming a few years ago got me through a lot of late nights. That was a very fun team.
 
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sportsnut624 said:
There’s been 3 stepping out of bounds calls in the Kansas/Purdue game already too. That court is messing everyone up
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It might have something to do with the extra three point line. You still have look in the mirror when your stepping out and your opponent isn't.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Who does the Zags have? (Serious question)

I usually know a few, but this year, just Nembhard
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Graham Ike, as others have mentioned, was a big portal pickup. He would have crushed it if we landed him. I don’t know much else about their team outside of Nembhard, but the Zags always reload with elite talent.
 
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Purdue has played really, really well in the 2nd half. Found an extra gear and the Zags have struggled to answer. This tale of two halves has basically described Purdue as a team perfectly. First half, all Edey and 1-9 from 3 with no guard help. Now, Purdue’s guards have taken over and they surge to a nice lead.

Shutting down their guard play is the key to beating Purdue.
 
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TheMookieMonster said:
Purdue has played really, really well in the 2nd half. Found an extra gear and the Zags have struggled to answer. This tale of two halves has basically described Purdue as a team perfectly. First half, all Edey and 1-9 from 3 with no guard help. Now, Purdue’s guards have taken over and they surge to a nice lead.

Shutting down their guard play is the key to beating Purdue.
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Looking more and more likely we are going to play Purdue likely without Awaka. Not sure I feel so good about that game
 
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Willy14 said:
Looking more and more likely we are going to play Purdue likely without Awaka. Not sure I feel so good about that game
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I’m honestly not sure how much of a difference Awaka would make. He’s “only” 6’8” and would be a mismatch with Edey. This is a game you are going to want to play Aidoo a bunch, hope he rebounds well, and then go small.

Honestly, wouldn’t be shocked to see us run a LOT of small ball lineups tomorrow to try and run Edey up and down the court and keep up with their guards. I’m not really worried about Edey. The other players are the ones you need to shut down.
 
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TheMookieMonster said:
I’m honestly not sure how much of a difference Awaka would make. He’s “only” 6’8” and would be a mismatch with Edey. This is a game you are going to want to play Aidoo a bunch, hope he rebounds well, and then go small.

Honestly, wouldn’t be shocked to see us run a LOT of small ball lineups tomorrow to try and run Edey up and down the court and keep up with their guards. I’m not really worried about Edey. The other players are the ones you need to shut down.
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Been thinking this all day. I don’t hate the idea of throwing JJJ out there some at the 5, even if Edey is on the court. Try to run him to death early and we may even get a few cheap fouls on rebounds.
 
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TheMookieMonster said:
I’m honestly not sure how much of a difference Awaka would make. He’s “only” 6’8” and would be a mismatch with Edey. This is a game you are going to want to play Aidoo a bunch, hope he rebounds well, and then go small.

Honestly, wouldn’t be shocked to see us run a LOT of small ball lineups tomorrow to try and run Edey up and down the court and keep up with their guards. I’m not really worried about Edey. The other players are the ones you need to shut down.
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Aidoo has played well against some big men. He is looking improved this year, specifically the handle on the ball looks better and he seems to attach the rim a bit better.
 
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