[November 24, 2016] Indiana State (2-1) vs #21 Iowa State (3-0)

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Indiana State Sycamores (2-1) vs. #21 Iowa State Cyclones (3-0)
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HP Field House - Orlando, Florida​
Thursday, November 24
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12:30 PM EST Tip​
 
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Would love for the Cyclones to blow away The Citadel and come to Orlando looking past us, thinking about the second round so we can sneak up on em a little bit.

Looking forward to watching them tonight to see what we're up against.
 
Iowa State has traditionally played "small ball" with a 4 guard lineup. They will launch a barrage of 3-balls and will look to get off a lot of shots. Looking at their roster they only play 2 guys over 6'4. Both are 6'8 and weigh significantly less than our bigs. My guess is they can all step out on the perimeter and knock down shots. I like how we match up with size but we need to suffocate the perimeter and help on drives.
 

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Thinking the Sycamores will hamper the Cyclones a bit with some good defense and making them play some defense too.
 
TreeTop said:
Ummmm...Iowa State beat The Citadel 130-63.
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On second thought, should we be encouraged that Citadel managed to put up 63 points on Iowa State? This may come down to defensive execution and rebounding intensity more so than offense and shooting. I think we've shown up to this point we can score the ball. Now we need to prove we can lock down defensively.
 
Sycamore Proud said:
I'll bet the farm that we don't give up 130 points to them! Of course I don't have a farm.
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Maybe Lansing can spare a dozen "donut holes" for ya on the wager? MVS outa give a buddy of his a call down in SC and find out what happened!:lol:

Note where the Cyclones were a 30 1/2 pt fav v. Citadel:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-ba...tate-citadel-promises-to-be-fast-paced-112016

Can't wait to see how our backcourt matches w/ the Cyclones...I liked Steve Prohm when he was @ Murray State, and NOW he's doing the same thing only w/ much better talent.

Monte Morris
http://www.cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8159

Nazareth Mitrou-Long
http://www.cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8158

Matt Thomas
http://www.cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8161

Deonte Buton
http://www.cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8155
 
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I find Dicky V. unbelievably annoying. But not too many times you get to the opportunity to watch an ISU game with a voice as recognizable as his calling it. My prediction is that it is going to be an Iowa State lovefest until the Sycamores win the game.
 
treeman said:
I find Dicky V. unbelievably annoying. But not too many times you get to the opportunity to watch an ISU game with a voice as recognizable as his calling it. My prediction is that it is going to be an Iowa State lovefest until the Sycamores win the game.
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Oh the Dicky V haters... About as annoying as his love and passion for the game.
 
I watched the Missouri-St. Louis game. This team has some athletic pieces this year that they didn't have last year and a lot of leadership in Clemons. It's good to see Knight finally get some minutes. Lansing needs to play Rickman and Kessinger more. Bell is on his last leg, but gives great effort. The team as a whole should have the mindset to compete well in this tournament win or lose and just get better come tournament time is all you can ask of them as a fan. This is a great test to see where they're at physically and mentally. All in all, I like this team's make-up and their more equipped to compete in the MVC this year. Hopefully, they're better conditioned for the tournament, which has been their Achilles Heal in the Lansing Era, which has finally been address with the 10 deep players he has.

Let's all go support them at the Hulman Ctr. for this team looks to have the won't to give great effort unlike the teams of the past. It's time to move on from the Jake Odum era and embrace these kids that are now the face of Sycamore Basketball. Go Trees!
 
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treeman said:
I find Dicky V. unbelievably annoying. But not too many times you get to the opportunity to watch an ISU game with a voice as recognizable as his calling it. My prediction is that it is going to be an Iowa State lovefest until the Sycamores win the game.
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I'll admit it - I love Dick Vitale. There's nothing wrong with a passionate announcer who gets into every game he calls. He's perfect for color commentary. He won't be the most prepared for this game and he won't know much about our team; however, I fully intend him to give us the respect we deserve. Iowa State will get a lot of love because on paper they are by far and away the better team, but if we keep the game close and competitive Vitale will give us all the attention. Everyone loves an underdog taking down a powerhouse, Vitale included.
 
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