~2017-18 Big Ten Basketball Thread~

[ELA]

Jackson is the only option there and he was in foul trouble early, again

Miles would have been a better option.  At least he had the athleticism.  At least force him to prove he can be a true pure post option.

[MichiFan87]

Hell of a win today. The officiating was incredibly frustrating (bad both ways to be sure), especially since Michigan emphasizes not fouling, but fortunately the team adjusted to it.

It's weird that Michigan's defense is actually better than its offense this year, with its ability to force turnovers and rebound on defense. Watching Matthews and Simpson shoot freethrows is agonizing, but fortunately everyone else who frequently gets to the line is doing at least reasonably well, now.

I'm trying not to get too excited, but the return game to Purdue is by far the toughest game left since so many teams in the Big Ten are disappointing and/or down this year. Ohio State is the toughest home game left, of course.

[SuperMario]

As to your last point.  I think UM was 13th in the Big Ten in FT shooting, and couldn't miss.  Rutgers was last, and shot nearly 90% I think on Wednesday.
MSUs FT defense is somehow terrible.

I was really confused by your post until I went back and looked at the team stats. I’m shocked Michigan shot so well from the free throw line.  They shot 28-35, only missing 7. Maybe why I had such a negative view is because 6 of the 7 misses were in the last 2:09. 

They only missed one foul shot up until that point which to your point is remarkable and honestly some bad luck for MSU.

[ELA]

I was really confused by your post until I went back and looked at the team stats. I’m shocked Michigan shot so well from the free throw line.  They shot 28-35, only missing 7. Maybe why I had such a negative view is because 6 of the 7 misses were in the last 2:09.

They only missed one foul shot up until that point which to your point is remarkable and honestly some bad luck for MSU.

Yeah I think they made it to like 17-17 before their first miss.  They certainly left the door open with their late misses, but MSUs offense couldn't generate anything but jacking up some guarded threes.

[Brutus Buckeye]

OSU remains undefeated in Big Ten play, tied for first place atop the Big Ten standings. 

[medinabuckeye1]

I can't seem to post pictures from my phone (files too big), but I enjoyed the game. I'll do a write-up later. 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Purdue up to #3 in both the AP and Coaches polls...

Games this week at home against Wisconsin and on the road at Iowa. Any game in conference is tough, but the team would have no excuse for losing either. 

That's followed by the Jan 25 home game against Michigan in which I know Michigan will want retribution. 

[SuperMario]

What an incredible game. I’m not sure if Maryland and Blue both had off games or the defense was stellar. Wild swings in the last 2 minutes and poor foul shooting by Simpson almost cost the boys again. I have no idea why they keep inbounding to him when it’s clearly a fouling situation.

[ELA]

Every time a coach elects not to guard the inbounder they are asking to lose.

[mcwterps1]

Every time a coach elects not to guard the inbounder they are asking to lose.

This. 
That's why I'm sick of Turgeon. The Maryland fans are livid. 
But, with the whole team sick and on antibiotics, missing Jackson's points, rebounds, and defense, and Bender's contributions, I can't help but be proud of them for fighting. 
Get 'em now, while they're down this year. 

[mcwterps1]

What an incredible game. I’m not sure if Maryland and Blue both had off games or the defense was stellar. Wild swings in the last 2 minutes and poor foul shooting by Simpson almost cost the boys again. I have no idea why they keep inbounding to him when it’s clearly a fouling situation.

Helps when you make like 8 3's in a row. 
Every team (but Iowa I believe) shoots lights out from 3.
Can't miss.  Throw it up to the rafters, and it goes in. 
Can't believe it every game. 

[ELA]

This.
That's why I'm sick of Turgeon. The Maryland fans are livid.
But, with the whole team sick and on antibiotics, missing Jackson's points, rebounds, and defense, and Bender's contributions, I can't help but be proud of them for fighting.
Get 'em now, while they're down this year.

He's certainly stocked the roster if someone comes in next year.

[ELA]

Glad I flipped over just to see the final minute of Nebraska-Illinois

[NickSmith4Three]

One day I will be able to tell my kids about the time Illinois football or basketball won a conference game.

Finding new ways to lose every time.