Up Next: George Mason

[Kyle]

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Deon has actually done a good job of adding a mid range jumper and better elevation on all his jump shots this year. Last year, all he relied on a set shot technique.

[orangetennis]

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Deon has actually done a good job of adding a mid range jumper and better elevation on all his jump shots this year. Last year, all he relied on a set shot technique.

I am referring to when he penetrates th lane. He always kicks out to the three or too often continues to the hole amoungst taller defenders only to miss a layup, get his shot blocked or try to squeeze a pass to tuttle in traffic.

Just inside the free throw line he's usually open for a pull up J, but never takes that shot.

He did this the opening possession vs Louisville, it was beautiful, but that's the only time I've seen him do it.

[hoopfan]

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Deon has actually done a good job of adding a mid range jumper and better elevation on all his jump shots this year. Last year, all he relied on a set shot technique.

I agree with Kyle. His mid-range game is miles ahead of what it was last year. It took Kwadzo until his junior year to have any sort of pull up game that was reliable. Deon is in year 2. He'll be just fine.

We need to get tougher. We lost the rebound battle again. We had numerous balls ripped or poked out of our hands, primarily AJ and Buss. Buss had two nice dunks, but he looked a little shaky otherwise.

We need to establish something else on offense other than the 3 point shot. We had 2 guys who shot well. I don't see many more games with 2 guys combining for 10 made 3's.

I thought it was interesting that after establishing a good offensive flow with Jake in the post a couple times this year, that once again we didn't put him down there or run any offense through the post. I was pretty high on Jake after the last couple games, but I'll refrain from comment regarding his play against GM.

In all my years playing ball, anytime we were pressed the instructions were to get the ball out of the net and get it in bounds right away. Don't give the defense time to set up and trap. Rarely did we ever have issues with the press. I'm not sure why Jake walks around watching the ball roll on the floor until both teams are set before picking it up to throw it in. Is he instructed to do this or is it his choice? It seems that our "press break" is significantly worse than the press we are facing and the less time a defense has to set up the better. Anyone else have any insights on this?

Good win overall, but still a team that has a lot to work on. Glad we have a week to get ready for Iowa.

[TheWhizzz]

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Wow, that was an impressive win, and one that will be worth more late in the season.

As an Iowa fan, but UNI grad, Iowa will not have an answer for Panther guard play next week. Iowa likes to run, but UNI is more athletic.

Plus Iowa starts three freshman, and Woodbury has looked lost in all three road games they've played. I don't think Iowa will be comfortable away from Carver.

thats real questionable bro, those freshman have looked pretty good the last couple games.

[OnTheBubble]

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thats real questionable bro, those freshman have looked pretty good the last couple games.

Iowa has looked really good past 3 contests. But away from Carver they have been less than steller. They took advantage of an out-sized Western Kentucky (albeit a decent/average team) on a neutral court, but when presented with good guard play and size against Wichita State, the freshman folded in the second half. And Woodbury looked lost that entire game.

Virginia Tech was a similar story down the stretch. I will take UNI seniors on a neutral court. I think Iowa is more talented, and at Carver, I'd really like there chances. But Iowa NEEDS its Freshman to play well to win. That's a lot to ask for guys who took High school Government last semester. They have not shot well this season, but particularly away from Carver.

UNI wins close, down the stretch. But Iowa definitely has the tools to win.

[clenz]

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Dear god....Iowa basketball fans may be worse than their football fans....


How far will the delusions rise by the end of the season? S16....E8?

[Hail Our Panthers]

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IDK how neutral its going to be..I feel like there are going to be a lot of Hawk fans there. Drake/ISU fans won't be in there, correct? Or you have to buy both sessions?

[TheWhizzz]

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Virginia Tech was a similar story down the stretch. I will take UNI seniors on a neutral court. I think Iowa is more talented, and at Carver, I'd really like there chances. But Iowa NEEDS its Freshman to play well to win. That's a lot to ask for guys who took High school Government last semester. They have not shot well this season, but particularly away from Carver.

UNI wins close, down the stretch. But Iowa definitely has the tools to win.

Touche' my friend, hopefully the neutral site will cancel that out. But that Virgina Tech team is a lot better then everybody was giving credit too at the beginning of the year. I think this game will come down to how well Clemmons and Gessell take care of the ball and how well they rebound. I too think it will be a close game but with a different outcome haha.

[clenz]

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his twitter page also notes that Olivier did not make the trip to Virginia. Sad.

There has to be something fairly serious going on with him on some level (personally, physically, mentally, etc...)

Mitchell just tweeted out "Everyone keep my brother in prayers @ChrisOlivier_31"


It'll be interesting to hear what the situation is/was down the road....if we ever hear.


I hope things are good for Chris though.

[OnTheBubble]

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IDK how neutral its going to be..I feel like there are going to be a lot of Hawk fans there. Drake/ISU fans won't be in there, correct? Or you have to buy both sessions?

I'm assuming Iowa fans will dominate. Especially the **** ton of West Des Moines kids heading home after finals from Iowa City. But even so, I doubt noise will be much of a factor. When I say neutral court and the impact it will have on Iowa, I just mean 3 starters who have no experience in big stadiums that are not their own. There's no question inexperienced players shoot worse away from home.

[Hail Our Panthers]

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Sounds like Olivier's dad has died recently

[Panther15]

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Chris's dad passed away quite a while ago - not anytime recently.

[9YRPLAN]

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Dear god....Iowa basketball fans may be worse than their football fans....


How far will the delusions rise by the end of the season? S16....E8?

iowa is 8-2 with losses to the #23 (neutral) and #38 (road) teams that are a combined 16-1. they are mid-50's in both RPI and ken pomeroy and have a reasonable big ten schedule after the first 7 games. they are starting three true freshmen and a sophomore. i would say that any NCAA hope is fairly well justified.

[BCPanther]

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After they lose to us on Saturday and start the Big10111214 2-8 that ought to about take care of those at large dreams. 12-11 without many chances to get important wins looks pretty bleak...

Look. Fran has them on the up. The question is where is the ceiling? How long does the fan base buy into hope? When do results start to matter?

[clenz]

iowa is 8-2 with losses to the #23 (neutral) and #38 (road) teams that are a combined 16-1. they are mid-50's in both RPI and ken pomeroy and have a reasonable big ten schedule after the first 7 games. they are starting three true freshmen and a sophomore. i would say that any NCAA hope is fairly well justified.

And right now, who are the wins against.




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