2019-2020 B1G Basketball Thread

[Brutus Buckeye]

Welcome to football season for the rest of us. 

I like it.

"Just get us through October, Dino"

[MaximumSam]

Despondent OSU fans Bart Torvik Ranking for 2020 games only

1. MSU (2)
2. Wisconsin (12)
3. Illinois (15)
4. Rutgers (19)
5. Maryland (24)
6. Iowa (42)
7. Minnesota (43)
8. Indiana (48)
9. Michigan (55)
10. Northwestern (68)
11. Penn State (72)
12. OSU (92)
13. Purdue (112)
14. Nebraska (132)

[847badgerfan]

With Micah Potter in the lineup, UW is 5-1.

[ELA]

This was predictable

[betarhoalphadelta]

This was predictable

Purdue fans aren't comfortable. Lost a similar lead at Marquette and gave away the home game vs Texas in the final minutes. 

[ELA]

A guy who hasn't hit a three in like two months has hit three.  It's par for the course in this building.  I wouldn't worry.

[betarhoalphadelta]

A guy who hasn't hit a three in like two months has hit three.  It's par for the course in this building.  I wouldn't worry.

And now he thinks he's Carsen and should keep shooting... 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Ok, at this point the comfort is setting in. 

[ELA]

Second game in a row UM had the opposing team's best big man leave the game injured

[MichiFan87]

I didn't expect Michigan to win today, but they were certainly good enough to but just couldn't hit enough shots or get enough stops at the end. I still don't get playing Nunez at all and playing Castleton so much in the first half instead of the 4-guard lineup that they went with towards the end (as they did against Purdue), but it all goes back to not having Livers. I'd almost concede Friday's game at Iowa if it means he's ready for the Penn State game and beyond.

Michigan hit more 3s at a higher percentage than they had in previous road games but also missed other wide open looks, particularly from Brooks, who I also think should not be playing as much over DeJulius at this point. The team is getting much better at not taking bad shots, though they still get forced into late shotclock situations too often. Simpson is still expected to do too much, but he played quite well today. Wagner also had one of his best games, which is encouraging..... Defensively, Michigan just couldn't stop Otoru until he got hurt, and throughout the second half they also let Carr and Demir get inside too easily. I'm not sure why they didn't double Oturu more and help off Williams, Willis, and Omersa who bare did anything.

Hopefully having 4 days off between each of the next two games will help the team get some rest, and we'll see if Livers is back soon....

[RestingB!tchFace]

I'm drawing a blank.  What's the name of that long-time Big Ten ref who was known for emphasizing his calls way too hard.  Recently retired I'm pretty sure. 

[betarhoalphadelta]

I'm drawing a blank.  What's the name of that long-time Big Ten ref who was known for emphasizing his calls way too hard.  Recently retired I'm pretty sure.

TV Teddy? 


Ted Valentine(?) I think? 

[ELA]

I'm drawing a blank.  What's the name of that long-time Big Ten ref who was known for emphasizing his calls way too hard.  Recently retired I'm pretty sure.

There are no conference affiliations for basketball refs

[medinabuckeye1]

Not what I expected a few weeks ago.