Game 9 - December 7th - Northern Illinois

[PantherAlum09]

Northern Illinois comes to town tomorrow. They have a KenPom ranking of 342. Their best players so far this year are James Dent Jr. and Quentin Jones, but neither has been particularly good. It would be great to have another big statement win tomorrow. We don't have another true road game until after the new year.

Northern Illinois did compete well with Valpo earlier this year, and Bradley knocked them off 76-60. No complacency, but take care of business.

[BCPanther]

Good opportunity to experiment with some new lineups and combos since we're going to have to get creative at times.

[Username]

Good game for Weisbrod exposure

[PantherAlum09]

Good game for Weisbrod exposure

I'd also argue these next few games would be a great time to get Wes Rubin out there, too. Let's see what we've got in game situations.

[Username]

I'd also argue these next few games would be a great time to get Wes Rubin out there, too. Let's see what we've got in game situations.

Yeah, for sure not a bad idea.

I liked Schweiger's versatility, but him and Pock may be in more lineups on the wing at this point, so that should open up some opportunity.

[BCPanther]

Yeah, for sure not a bad idea.

I liked Schweiger's versatility, but him and Pock may be in more lineups on the wing at this point, so that should open up some opportunity.

Pock is absolutely going to have to play on the wing. He's probably the guy that gets the most extra minutes out of the injury.

[achrist70]

Can he defend at a wing spot? Would Rubin be able to defend at a wing spot better?

[PantherAlum09]

Can he defend at a wing spot? Would Rubin be able to defend at a wing spot better?

I think Pock will be serviceable defending at the wing. He doesn't have the quickest feet, but it will have to do for a little longer now. Wes probably needs to be at or near the other team's big. Wes has quick feet for a guy his size, though. I'm very curious to see how creative the lineups get.

[BCPanther]

Can he defend at a wing spot? Would Rubin be able to defend at a wing spot better?

Wes struggled to defend on the wing in high school. He's a true 4.

Pock is perfectly capable out there.

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

Pock shows effort on D, when he's out there it feels like he understands his effort has to be there on that end of the floor- his feet are slow but maybe extra minutes help him find some shooting consistency.

Schwieger is really athletic really, probably a better athlete than i thought when we picked him up. Good vertical, good feet. I really feel like he could play the two in some situations for us.

I really do hope this shift due to injury will start to get Rubin some run...6-10 min a night would be a great start.

[CyCarp]

Well, Vegas certainly likes us tonight, 18.5 point favorites.

[orangetennis]

A lot of talk about Wes (like preseason) since RJs injury, but I don't see how this affects his minutes (or lack thereof).
Wes is a true 4, small 5. He is NOT a wing. He struggles to guard his own spot on the floor, much less wings. Jake is clearly not high on him. I don't think we'll start seeing him soon.

I'd move Ben into the starting 5 and go with a bigger lineup. Also provides several potential ball handlers so no one has to do it by himself.

[BCPanther]

A lot of talk about Wes (like preseason) since RJs injury, but I don't see how this affects his minutes (or lack thereof).
Wes is a true 4, small 5. He is NOT a wing. He struggles to guard his own spot on the floor, much less wings. Jake is clearly not high on him. I don't think we'll start seeing him soon.

I'd move Ben into the starting 5 and go with a bigger lineup. Also provides several potential ball handlers so no one has to do it by himself.

Game Notes list Schwieger as the 5th starter, FWIW.

My gut said Max because he's so used to starting but that's a minor quibble.

[Blue42]

What are the chances Redek Born takes off the RS?

[QCPanther05]

Well, Vegas certainly likes us tonight, 18.5 point favorites.

NIU is absolutely awful. This might be the worst team we play all year.