[March 18, 2011] #14 Indiana State (20-13) vs. #3 Syracuse (26-7)

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I think the outcome will rest on if our shooters show up. If we can shoot and hit over that zone we should be able to advance
 

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The one good thing (if there is a good thing) for ISU about Syracuse's 2-3 zone, is that you know exactly what you are going to get with them. They've always played an aggressive 2-3, and they seemingly always will. Syracuse is very effective with their defense and has been for a long time, but there is some comfort in knowing what to expect. It's not like all of sudden they will go man-to-man or 1-3-1 and throw everybody off.

There's no secret with what Syracuse is going to do defensively, and I'm confident our guys will be ready for it. How they execute the game plan Lansing implements will be of the upmost importance.
 
I got a feeling our confidence is sky high and that is a good/bad thing. I just hope we play smart, tough, effort filled basketball.
 
I think ISU needs to come out and play better for the first 5 minutes than they have been. If you spot SU 7 or 9 points they could be in trouble. Get a good start and build some confidence (and a little questioning in the minds of the orange.) I just hope the long break helps more than it hurts.
 
MEM said:
I think ISU needs to come out and play better for the first 5 minutes than they have been. If you spot SU 7 or 9 points they could be in trouble. Get a good start and build some confidence (and a little questioning in the minds of the orange.) I just hope the long break helps more than it hurts.
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Completely agree...we have to start out aggressive and loose. If we start tight, we are going to be down early. I think we had a similar problem with starting tight in each game of the MVC tournament...everyone was hesitant to be the first person to try and score. There was a lot of perimeter passing and not much passing with a purpose. Someone will need to step-up right away in this game and make something happen. We can't afford for each of our starting 5 to wait for the other person to make a play.

Friday night can't get here soon enough!
 
Going to have to beat their a$$ to get any respect from the talking heads or vegas

Mar. 18 Indiana State
6:55 p.m. at Syracuse
Favorite SYR SYR SYR
Point spread -11½ -11 -11½

I'm thinking Evansville, Wichita State and Missouri State didn't have any respect either until they were on there way home?
 

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Anyone know how SU shoots free throws? Send in the bench to work em over if needed. The big guy's anyway, get em frustrated.
 
Just occurred to me, but I'm thinking we might win in a route Friday night. Why? SUPERMOON!!!!! It'll be bearing down on Earth by the time our game tips off. Poor Syracuse, as the favorites they're naturally doomed by an astrological quark. God help them if a black cat crosses the road in front of their team bus on the way to the arena.
 
Guy doesn't even watch basketball that much or he would know Aaron Johnson is by far the best player for UAB lol
 

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BrokerZ said:
I don't think we can just be content with jacking up a bunch of 3's and expect to win. Syracuse doesn't just play a soft 2-3 zone...they play an aggressive match-up 2-3 zone.

I found this stat interesting from the Trib Star today:

"According to NCAA statistics, only six teams in the NCAA have allowed more 3-point attempts than the Orange opponents’ total of 726 — or 22 per game. While Syracuse allows many attempts from the 3, Boeheim’s squad ranks 31st in the NCAA in 3-point percentage defense, holding opponents to 31.4 percent."

The way you beat a 2-3 zone is with an effective high-low post game. You have to work the ball into the high post, and that breaks down the zone. Only when you get the ball in the high post can you find open shooters on the outside. We have to force the zone to collapse inside or we'll be settling for a ton of contested 3's at the shot clock expiration.

Carl Richard, and his ability to control the game from the elbow/high-post, will be vital in this game. Odum's ability to dribble-drive and breakdown the 2-3 will be very important, as well. If those two things happen, and Printy and AC can hit a few from outside...we have a great chance of winning this game.

If those things don't happen, and we don't defend like we are capable of doing, we will lose by 25+.
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hey, cuse fan here. Good points about the 2-3 in general. Another thing to watch for with the zone is the trap. When the ball gets in to the free throw line the center will jump out, and often the opponent throws it to a man in the corner for a 3. But if that pass is even a second late, he will end up trapped by Jackson and joseph. They will also do it on the baseline. As someone tries to drive the baseline Jackson will cut him off and Joseph will already be coming from behind.
Should be an interesting game. Depends on which versions of our players show up. The Scoop Jardine who leads the Bir East with 6.8n APG? Or the one who jacks up 3's and throws the ball to the opposing bench? THe only guy I have no worries about is Rick Jackson. 17 double doubles this year, averaging a double double in Big East league games. Leading the Big East in rebounds, blocks and FG%. He has been consistent all year. The only worry I have is that he is used to the way BE officials let the guys play down low. He is used to being very physical. If the refs are whistle happy we may have problems.
 
beyondthepale said:
hey, cuse fan here. Good points about the 2-3 in general. Another thing to watch for with the zone is the trap. When the ball gets in to the free throw line the center will jump out, and often the opponent throws it to a man in the corner for a 3. But if that pass is even a second late, he will end up trapped by Jackson and joseph. They will also do it on the baseline. As someone tries to drive the baseline Jackson will cut him off and Joseph will already be coming from behind.
Should be an interesting game. Depends on which versions of our players show up. The Scoop Jardine who leads the Bir East with 6.8n APG? Or the one who jacks up 3's and throws the ball to the opposing bench? THe only guy I have no worries about is Rick Jackson. 17 double doubles this year, averaging a double double in Big East league games. Leading the Big East in rebounds, blocks and FG%. He has been consistent all year. The only worry I have is that he is used to the way BE officials let the guys play down low. He is used to being very physical. If the refs are whistle happy we may have problems.
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Good points beyond the pale appreciate you comin' over...I went over to one of your guy's sites and I was berated for believing we could win this game lol...It was interesting...I think scoop Jardine controls your guys destiny...
 

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IndyTreeFan said:
The arrogance of these people is amazing...
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Honestly, I love it. Despite how our guys represent themselves, I know this disrespect eats at them and drives them to play balls out. You could tell they were playing with a chip on their shoulder in Saint Louis. I hope it's still there tomorrow night against 'Cuse.
 
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