CoachRay

I was thinking we could discuss our bracket picks over some soft serve. Sorry you feel that way :(

You know what Mr. Texas, I think I will. I won't waste your time trying to explain why I'm more qualified to speak on such matters than you or 99% of people who frequent this board, but I realize there is no way to verify my identity and you likely wouldn't believe me. Anyway, I see this game as a classic rock fight. Would not be surprised if neither team cracks 60. Iowa St. is similar to us in the fact that they would prefer to win with tough defense. The key for the tigers defensively is going to be stopping Izaiah Brockington, who leads the team in both points (17.2) and rebounds (7.1). Now, he is only a 6-4 guard, so it is somewhat interesting no other cyclone averages 4 rebounds per game. Offensively, I would look to exploit this by relentlessly pounding the paint. If we can get Brockington in foul trouble, Iowa St.'s offense would come to a screeching halt. This will be a rare time this year where we will have a height advantage, even without Reid on the floor. Look for us to go hard on the offensive glass, especially considering tourney officials are known to be more lenient on physicality than in the regular season. We also HAVE to value the basketball, which has been an issue for us the majority of the year, as Iowa St. forces its opponents into 18 TOs a game. Conversely, I think our pressure defense can turn them over at a higher clip, given Iowa St. gives it up at a rate of around 16 times a game. Also free throw shooting has been a problem area for the cyclones this year as they only convert 68% of their attempts. Personally, I think this is a damn good draw and I think we match up well with Iowa St. and decently enough for a potential round of 32 date with Wisconsin. Expect a sloppy, nasty, physical game this Friday night. Nothing at this point would surprise me with this team, but give me Tigers 61 Cyclones 55.

Dude step back from the keyboard. You've been on like a 72 hour melt bender

100%

All those percentages go out the window in crunch time. It's all about who can grow a set and block out all the noise and execute. Put all our guys in an empty pmac and we would shoot 85%

It amazes me how many on this board can't comprehend that other teams in the country are just as inconsistent as us. I mean take a look around and watch some basketball for a week and half the top 25 will drop a game. A lot of y'all don't watch much outside of the 2 games we play a week and it shows. Basketball is a fickle game

Also cost us the cover smh

Live bet LSU when they shite the bed at halftime. Repeat. Profit.

Look, I've been as bullish on this team as any poster on here. But there is no denying that we look AWFUL as of late. Previously I said if we could just go 2-0 this past week against bottom feeders in the league, we would position ourselves to make a run. That is now not the case. Whether you want to admit or not this team is drowning, and the tide keeps rolling in. I'm not saying we miss the tourney, but will wade needs to understand that the expectations have risen. When perennial football powers like bama and auburn take that next step in your own league, it's hard not question why not us.

Yep gonna be a rock fight tonight. Don't watch if you're looking for a track meet

Big opportunity to get 2 in a row vs. Ole miss and @ vandy. Get it done and pair it with a steadily improving pinson and the basket will start to look a little wider. College basketball is a game of runs not only over the course of an individual game, but through the duration of the season as well