Game 21 - Jan 25 - @ Indiana St.

[kochrab]

It wasn't 'fancy'. He's made that several times. Just a freak landing. Sucks but it happens

I wasn't implying he was overdoing it, it was just a really sweet fancy move. He wasn't trying to overdo it by any means IMO, like you said, he's done that several times. I just hope he's okay.

[Username]

Ya, I hate that people are making it seem like that move wasn't normal for him or it was unnecessary. It's basketball, things like that happen

Yeah, I don't love the phrasing either.

Watching it he was very clearly in pain, and pretty emotional so it seems pretty serious.

But don't know until thorough examination.

[kochrab]

Yeah, I don't love the phrasing either.

Watching it he was very clearly in pain, and pretty emotional so it seems pretty serious.

But don't know until thorough examination.

I would hate for him to have to go through an ACL tear, even though that's what I thought of when he went down. Grabbing that knee area is never a good sign.

[UNIChippewa]

Didn't see the game, but did see the final score. I'll never complain about a win, of course, but if Bond is indeed out that makes it quite a pyrrhic victory. Damn...

[BCPanther]

Jake said on the post game that unless they get a miracle when they image it when they get back, it's what we all think it is.

This isn't Bish's first rodeo...

[English77]

“pyrrhic victory“ — Well done, Chipp.

[PantherAlum09]

The guys played really well today, but that Bond injury definitely takes some wind out of the sail. He was a real difference maker as a playmaker on offense and a very good defender. We are going to miss him immensely.

Hutty was great today. Ben was awesome. Trey was fantastic. I just wish he could find his mojo in the midrange again. Those were pretty automatic for him last year and it has been a struggle this year.

Very small nits to pick (maybe not that small with the Bond injury actually).

- I feel like ISU had their humidity way up or something in the arena. the floor was terrible all game. Trey also had a weird landing and slip where I thought he was going to hurt his knee.

- They were crazy physical down low on us all game and Tytan couldn't buy a call.

- Dan Muller can kindly go away and never call a game of ours again. Holy hell was that something to listen to. He might as well have been wearing blue.

We have a big game at Drake Wednesday. I feel like Drake is kind running on fumes right now, but they are a tough matchup. Bond would've been great for it.

[kochrab]

So the question becomes, does someone else off the roster step in and fill Bond's minutes or do they just get split up by the current rotation players?

[BCPanther]

So the question becomes, does someone else off the roster step in and fill Bond's minutes or do they just get split up by the current rotation players?

30ish minutes to replace.

Weisbrod starts. Goes from 25 min to 32.

Cael Schmitt gets more minutes and Trey plays off the ball more.

Kyle Pock is going to have to play 15-18.

Redek Born gets back into the rotation for 8ish minutes.

Might have to play with some lineups with Hornseth and Hutty playing together and Tytan and Pock playing together.

Where we're going to miss him the most is the length on the wing defensively.

[PantherAlum09]

One other thing about the game today. The first time Pock came in the game, I loved his energy and the way he was moving. He was quick and decisive, but he is just so passive now. He almost looks afraid to shoot. I want to see that same kind of energy, but put some shots up man.

[Gboom23]

Yes to everything BC said on the potential roster adjustments assuming Bond is out. I would love to give Pock a bunch more minutes, but he has been almost invisible on offense when he's been out there. Maybe getting him more minutes will mean he is more into the flow of the game and is comfortable launching some 3s. That would be quite valuable if we could get some production from him.

I would think seeing more of Pock and Tytan together is more realistic than Hutty and Hornseth, but who knows.

[Gboom23]

- Dan Muller can kindly go away and never call a game of ours again. Holy hell was that something to listen to. He might as well have been wearing blue.

Idk - we have a pretty good winning percentage when Dan is in the building.

[sivert]

One other thing about the game today. The first time Pock came in the game, I loved his energy and the way he was moving. He was quick and decisive, but he is just so passive now. He almost looks afraid to shoot. I want to see that same kind of energy, but put some shots up man.

I’ve noticed this too, but also Pock is known to be a good 3pt shooter and less of a threat to drive. He is defended accordingly.

[Wxcpanther]

I’ve noticed this too, but also Pock is known to be a good 3pt shooter and less of a threat to drive. He is defended accordingly.

He made an excellent play yesterday where he pumpfaked and penetrated before passing back out. He's fine. I personally had no issue with how Dan called the game. He wasn't great, but for an ESPN+ game he was fine.

[Panther AC]

30ish minutes to replace.

Weisbrod starts. Goes from 25 min to 32.

Cael Schmitt gets more minutes and Trey plays off the ball more.

Kyle Pock is going to have to play 15-18.

Redek Born gets back into the rotation for 8ish minutes.

Might have to play with some lineups with Hornseth and Hutty playing together and Tytan and Pock playing together.

Where we're going to miss him the most is the length on the wing defensively.

If I saw it correctly, during the last minute of the game, Hornseth and Hutty were in the lineup together and we played zone for a possession or two. Might be sign of things to come, assuming we don't have Bond available.