Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 24, 2015 1:57pm
They're becoming a pretty good defensive team, and that's going to help keep them in games. The problem right now is still the long stretches without a bucket. Those droughts really hurt them.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 31, 2015 1:36pm
Started off the B1G in style. They were shaky for some of the first half, but had a great start and great second half to beat a team they should have beaten. Hoping they can get out to a 4-1 start in conference play to lead them into the back-to-back road games at Maryland and Purdue.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 31, 2015 2:05pm
Lyle was fun to watch last night. If Matta can keep him in check with just facilitating, and less trying to score and make dumb plays, it would go a long way.Heretic;1772156 wrote:Started off the B1G in style. They were shaky for some of the first half, but had a great start and great second half to beat a team they should have beaten. Hoping they can get out to a 4-1 start in conference play to lead them into the back-to-back road games at Maryland and Purdue.
OSU has some LENGTH!
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 9, 2016 8:19pm
Grandstaff transferring to Oklahoma, can play after the 1st semester next year.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 10, 2016 2:09pm
His kind of place, he can shoot as much as he wants, and won't be asked to play defense.wildcats20;1774342 wrote:Grandstaff transferring to Oklahoma, can play after the 1st semester next year.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 10, 2016 2:26pm
Oklahoma is a top 25 defense.se-alum;1774619 wrote:His kind of place, he can shoot as much as he wants, and won't be asked to play defense.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 10, 2016 2:33pm
Yeah Oklahoma is not the Oklahoma of old. Their defense is pretty good.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jan 10, 2016 2:57pm
Forgot they were playing this afternoon. 48-18 at half? Ouch.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 10, 2016 3:04pm
Osu getting the humble pie they probably needed today. The comments from some of them after the NW game had me shaking my head. They were acting like they were too good now. They needed this today.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 10, 2016 3:35pm
Not sure when Indiana went from the worst defensive team I have ever seen, to pretty damn good. But it happened about 5 games ago, when Crean started playing the freshman more, who give effort. And when JBJ went down, who gives 0 effort. Funny how that happens...
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The Answer
Posts: 209
Jan 10, 2016 3:46pm
Zero effort on D today. Indiana got every rebound and loose ball all first half. IU hit some 3s but mainly crashed every board and scored on 2nd and 3rd chances. Awful game by OSU all around.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 10, 2016 3:49pm
Zero effort at all today, in every aspect. They laid down and died pretty early.The Answer;1774650 wrote:Zero effort on D today. Indiana got every rebound and loose ball all first half. IU hit some 3s but mainly crashed every board and scored on 2nd and 3rd chances. Awful game by OSU all around.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 10, 2016 4:39pm
Twas an ugly game. The sort that made me think I put too much effort into things by simply hitting the remote.
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The Answer
Posts: 209
Jan 10, 2016 5:25pm
Agree it was ugly all around. Going forward I would like to see more of AJ Harris at the point and a lot less of Lyle. At least get him off the ball. I think he's terrible at pg.Midstate01;1774652 wrote:Zero effort at all today, in every aspect. They laid down and died pretty early.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Jan 12, 2016 3:23pm
SO happy that I forgot to DVR that game.
Would have been nothing but frustration
Would have been nothing but frustration
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Jan 12, 2016 3:24pm
IF he stays with this commitment.....wildcats20;1774342 wrote:Grandstaff transferring to Oklahoma, can play after the 1st semester next year.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 13, 2016 1:15pm
They're 177th in the country in scoring defense.wildcats20;1774622 wrote:Oklahoma is a top 25 defense.
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Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jan 13, 2016 1:42pm
That's because they play fast. 9th in possessions/game
They're 20th in defensive efficiency - points allowed per 100 possessions - and 9th when adjusted for opponent (per kenpom)
They're 20th in defensive efficiency - points allowed per 100 possessions - and 9th when adjusted for opponent (per kenpom)
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 13, 2016 1:56pm
This.Mulva;1775356 wrote:That's because they play fast. 9th in possessions/game
They're 20th in defensive efficiency - points allowed per 100 possessions - and 9th when adjusted for opponent (per kenpom)
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 14, 2016 12:09pm
Lyle is really coming on. Only guy to play worth much against Indiana and then has a triple-double last night.
Now, the fact they needed to wear down a shitty team with no depth in order to overcome Rutgers...a bit more concerning; all you can do is hope they were looking ahead to Maryland and had to be refocused at the half by Matta.
Now, the fact they needed to wear down a shitty team with no depth in order to overcome Rutgers...a bit more concerning; all you can do is hope they were looking ahead to Maryland and had to be refocused at the half by Matta.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 16, 2016 12:37pm
This be getting ugly.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 16, 2016 1:35pm
This is prett lol recently.se-alum;1774619 wrote:His kind of place, he can shoot as much as he wants, and won't be asked to play defense.
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vball10set
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Jan 17, 2016 9:43am
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 26, 2016 3:56pm
Bates-Diop can be a star, but does he have the personality for it?
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The Answer
Posts: 209
Jan 26, 2016 10:15pm
Glad to see Harris get the start at pg. Runs the team better then Lyle. Would still like to see Harris and Lyle together with Lyle at the 2. Penn state isn't good but any win is good for this team right now.