WSU VERSUS INDIANA PREDICTIONS AND PREGAME DISCUSSIONS

[Shocker-maniac]

I like this match up and I like that we are playing a non-con opponent that does not know every idiosyncrasy about our team. Unless we have another cold shooting spell we should win this game. I suppose the IU fans could say the same thing, but I will take our guards over theirs everyday of the week.

[asiseeit]

There are only TWO considerations for me going into the game Friday. First, the spread is
only five from the true experts and that tells me it will be a tough game. Secondly, as much
as GM will be saying don't overlook IU before getting a chance at KU that could be problematic
and make the game versus IU very close and dangerous.

[thefro]

It's very fair to say the Shockers are the better, more consistent team. IU has definitely underwhelmed but they did play a bit better in the Big Ten tournament than they have been lately.

IU has really struggled against teams with superior height and that's been a big cause of their poor peformance since January. The reason I like this matchup for Indiana is that WSU's doesn't have a ton of size inside. They will cause problems for Indiana with their bulk and strength but I'd rather deal with that then a 7-0 shotblocker.

I like this match up and I like that we are playing a non-con opponent that does not know every idiosyncrasy about our team. Unless we have another cold shooting spell we should win this game. I suppose the IU fans could say the same thing, but I will take our guards over theirs everyday of the week.

As an IU fan, I would say the exact same thing except change "we should win this game" to "we have a good chance of winning this game".

[im4wsu]

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[im4wsu]

Is there a pick 'em contest this year?

[jdshock]

First, the spread is only five from the true experts and that tells me it will be a tough game.

The true experts at predicting what will get the public to bet on both sides of the game*

I would think Indiana on your jersey gets you some points for the vegas spread.

[DaBull]

Indiana is 5-9 in their last 14 games and have not won consecutive games since the middle of January. They won one road game in that time (Rutgers). They are 5-9 away from home overall, and did not play a non-conference road game.

They've also got wins against Maryland, OSU, Butler, SMU. That's more quality wins than WSU has quality opponents. You guys have what one quality win against UNI at home?

[hoosierweebey]

That isn't good for us. We seem to struggle with zone

IU's zone is god awful. It is an embarrassment to the game and the state. WSU will get layup after layup...or 3's...which ever you prefer.

The real key is IU can be defended easily, but the strategy is not exactly conducive to your personnel or style of team/help-oriented defense. I really like Marshall and am curious to see what he comes up with.

Source: I'm a (disgruntled) IU fan.

[Play Angry]

They've also got wins against Maryland, OSU, Butler, SMU. That's more quality wins than WSU has quality opponents. You guys have what one quality win against UNI at home?

Yep much, much better to bat .308 instead of .500 against Top 50 opponents.

[Dave Stalwart]

Yep much, much better to bat .308 instead of .500 against Top 50 opponents.

I find it hilarious that any real Indiana fan would beat their chest about anything this season. Sure, they have good wins, but based on the expectations they have for their team, I don't know how you can name drop any of your quality wins like it means something when you have about 15 losses and your RPI is about 60. Indiana is lucky to have even received a bid. They have an RPI comparable to a 3-4 seed in the NIT. At some point, you have to admit your team is struggling and might not deserve a 10 seed at 4-9 vs the top 50 and 2-7 vs the top 25 and literally 13 losses (In fact, I get the feeling this was the selection committee's "make-up call" for giving us as low as a 7).

And can we really call OSU (either one) a quality win at this point? Can you imagine the proud fans of KU coming over here to tell us that we don't have any good wins in a season where they are ranked #60 and barely a bubble team? Indiana should be prouder than that. This Bull guy is embarassing himself.

[goshox_dm]

Yes you did. Wait you mean 13 quality wins. No you're right...13 quality losses. Hmmm....guess losing doesn't matter anymore. Lol

p.s. Imagine Wichita St. with "quality" 13 losses. I don't think we'd sniff the dance.

Psh I don't know if we'd sniff the NIT

[goshox_dm]

This is such a strange matchup from a seeding perspective. WSU was a consensus 5 seed with 6 as a worst case scenario, and IU was universally pegged as a "Last 4 In" team. Fate bumped us down two slots and moved them up a couple lines.

This could have been a 5/12 and nobody would have batted an eye. I am peeved at the nominal placement on the 7 line but can't argue with the opening round draw at all.

I completely agree. Go Shox!

[Cdizzle]

They've also got wins against Maryland, OSU, Butler, SMU. That's more quality wins than WSU has quality opponents. You guys have what one quality win against UNI at home?

If this is the best you folks have, it's going to be a fun week around here. Enjoy the view from up there! At least so long as it lasts.

[ShockerFever]

They've also got wins against Maryland, OSU, Butler, SMU. That's more quality wins than WSU has quality opponents. You guys have what one quality win against UNI at home?

You took the time to come here, sign up, and enlighten us with that quality of post?

[Cdizzle]

You took the time to come here, sign up, and enlighten us with that quality of post?

I enjoy reading some of your posts, and others not so much. But I do enjoy you being around during this time of the year. Have fun.