Indiana Post Game Thread

[browns]

IU coach was very classy

 

[Notyetready]

One more time dear friends:

I just looked at the box score. Today Azzi shot 3 for 10 from the 3 and 3 for 11 overall. Am I missing something?

Yup.

 

[Golden Husky]

IU coach was very classy

Moren and Geno seem to get along. Maybe the Huskies and Hoosiers can schedule a series and UConn can go for another Indiana trifecta of IU, ND and Butler?

 

[BBallF]

You’re reading way too much into my post. ND did play a great game. Game could have gone either way. But close games often turn on one big play. That steal does not happen if Mabrey protects the ball. Most likely a foul occurs. Great play by Perez on the steal and score, taking advantage of the miscue.

NC State had several fouls to give at that point and I think they were trying to steal and not just foul. Mabrey turned her back on the defender and allowed her pocket to get picked. ND had the ball with 35 seconds to go and a 30 second shot clock. Just poor execution at that point in general. It was their game at that point but they became defensive on offense. Never a good thing.

 

[jdote33]

One thing I will say is that after a pretty slow start the subs came in and changed the feel of the game. I know Dorka missed shots and blew a layup but she did have a great assist and the offense looks different when she's out there. The spacing is just different. I think many have said throughout the season she sometimes struggles finishing. She may have gaphes but as long as she stays confident and plays hard I don't mind her getting minutes.
I also loved the pass from PB on Caroline's first basket, just a beautiful lob that Caroline caught then finished in traffic. I really like when they r on the court together. I think Geno was probably a bit concerned with some of CDs turnovers in the second half. I would like to see her play a bit more however.
I have some concerns but the team played well overall. ONO deserves the game ball in my opinion. I was concerned after IUs first possession, it was just like a str8 post up and Mackenzie Holmes showed y she's Mackenzie Holmes. But overall our defense inside was pretty good. One thing I've been seeing is that with Paige at point sometimes the game slows down a bit too much. Credit IUs point for playing her 94 ft, I'm sure Paige will continue to see that throughout the tourney. I feel like even in the second half they started walking the ball up off misses a bit too early. That's y I like Nika playing alongside Paige or CD playing with PB cause they both play with great tempo

 

[pvdoggy]

Berger is reportedly coming back for her Covid year; hopefully you will catch her sometime next season. She is a classic old school player; everything inside the arc.

She looks like a terrific ball handler.

 

[sun]

During the pre-game broadcast, Holly Rowe confirmed that Paige had a plate and screws inserted into her knee to fix the tibial plateau fracture.
That was the first time that I've heard a reporter state that so clearly and with such authority.
Yet despite the extent of her injury, she's shown a huge amount of courage by finding ways to help the team.
She's leading by example which has also sparked the team to have more resolve to win it all.
My feeling is that the All American selection committee predicted that Paige would put her health on the line in order to come back and is the reason why they gave her the Honorable Mention before she actually accomplished everything that she was setting out to do.
And some fans still can't figure out why she was named.
Maybe now that the full extent of the injury is known it makes more sense.
It's because she's a brave warrior who also happens to have special talents that the committee wanted her to be recognized for.

 

[NU2BY]

I think Geno was probably a bit concerned with some of CDs turnovers in the second half.

We must have watched different games, 'cuz I thought Ducharme only played in the first half and had only one turnover in the game!

 

[Geew1992]

Where is the anti-ONO poster from the past game? This was one of the more consistent games of ONO's career.

They only come out when she’s off. And never give her credit when she’s on

 

[eyeroll]

One thing I've been seeing is that with Paige at point sometimes the game slows down a bit too much. Credit IUs point for playing her 94 ft, I'm sure Paige will continue to see that throughout the tourney. I feel like even in the second half they started walking the ball up off misses a bit too early.

Great observation and I noticed that too. Might have been a function of the game but I was surprised there wasn't as much effort to push the pace.

 

[cohenzone]

Too many posts to read through the whole thread. I hope some have noted how well Christyn played and that for several games she has been our most consistent player.

 

[TheGOAT23]

It was ND's game until Baby Mb lost concentration. That one position lost the game.

…and maybe when NI called a timeout when they had a two on one advantage with Miles, the best dime dropper they’ve ever had and Dodson in a position to score.

 

[TheGOAT23]

It was impressive how easily UCONN broke Indiana's press. Geno must practice this every day. The Huskies spread out each player to neutralize a double team & when Indiana tried one on one pressure, UCONN guards dribbled right thought it. KUDOS!

Geno went over breaking the press in practice during the UCF game. Worked on it for almost an hour and a half. Indiana’s press was pedestrian compared to UCF’s. UCONN should handle anyone’s press going forward.

 

[HopJim]

Ummm - Nika has been lights out from three for two games! But has only gotten 2 shots and the team just can't seem to run screening actions for her! Meanwhile they from Fudd for 10 threes!

Sounds about right.

 

[HopJim]

Yes, I was baffled by Holmes’ fourth foul on that play. I’m not sure why the officiating went downhill during the second half, as both teams played very well during the first half. I’m still SMH.

Have watched men's and women's basketball for many years and never have seen such a dramatic change in how the game was refed between halves.

 

[msf22b]

Washington Post continued its fascination and coverage of the team with a good piece about the game...Only our game got its own article.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/26/uconn-beats-indiana-sweet-16/

Does also note its continuous interest in the location controversy

Azzi...released a jumper that swished through to booming applause in what effectively was a Huskies home game.

 

[Waquoit]

Wow, what game did you watch?

Indiana is the kind of team UConn should eat for lunch. Slow and unathletic. Yet, the first half was a virtual draw and IU outscored UConn over the last 16 minutes. Hence the comment UConn only played 4 good minutes. I don't care about likes or dislikes but I am stunned by all the dislikes I got for having a defendable take. Those people remind me of this:

 

[HopJim]

I agree.
Just a mistake at the most inopertune time..
Not a choke.
Other team made a play.
Perio

Notre Dame had a strong lead - their loss was not just caused by one play. Total team effort (or lack thereof).

 

[Bigboote]

The emotion reflects her awareness that this element of her youth ( which has been dominant probably since she was about 6) is now over. She is not going toe a pro. There is nom where else to play that can replicate her IU experience. It is hard to say good bye.

Patberg already has one master's and is studying for her second. She'll have a good career doing something besides basketball.

The IU kids have done very well academically. I think Cardano-Hillary will have a masters by the end of the academic year, and Berger is in graduate school and coming back next year.

That's one reason I love NCAA women's basketball.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Did the crowd take Benadryl yesterday? They need to give some more free tickets to students.

 

[hart2hart]

Fantastic game! I was there with a friend! Can’t wait until Monday’s game! Let’s go Huskies!!

 

[mudblood]

Upset of all time Louisville beating Griner led Baylor.

#16 Harvard beating #1 Stanford in the first round in 1998

 

[Tonyc]

The reason IU outscored UConn after the UConn run was due to fouls being called and getting UConn in foul trouble. We did take more shots then did however some of that was due to rebounding. Dont call ticky tak fouls and we win by 20+. IU kept their poise and shot the ball really well under alot of pressure.

 

[JoePgh]

Patberg already has one master's and is studying for her second. She'll have a good career doing something besides basketball.

The IU kids have done very well academically. I think Cardano-Hillary will have a masters by the end of the academic year, and Berger is in graduate school and coming back next year.

That's one reason I love NCAA women's basketball.

Do you and/or LongtimeFan know for a fact that Ali Patberg has ruled out any attempt to play in the WNBA? Or do you assume that she isn't good enough?

I can imagine her getting drafted in the 3rd round and getting a camp contract from a WNBA team if she is interested in that. I haven't seen her play much, but her performance yesterday certainly shows that she has some skills. I guess speed and defense might be an issue, but maybe not.

Maybe her age would be an issue. There aren't a lot of 25-year-old rookies in the WNBA.

 

[RedStickHusky]

#16 Harvard beating #1 Stanford in the first round in 1998

In basketball?

 

[oldude]

In basketball?

Yessir. Harvard was 16th in the West Region, 62nd overall. They beat Tara’s Stanford team 71-67.

 

[Jingo]

Just got back from the game...love the atmosphere there...good to see the fans back in large numbers. A few observations in no particular order.

1. When I left with about 10 seconds to go UConn was winning a palindromic victory (75 to 57); When I got home I noticed the score was 75 to 58 meaning that somehow Indiana managed to get to the line with 10 seconds to go and somehow managed to eliminate the palindrome.
2. UConn had a nice balanced offensive output...technically 5 players in double figures: Bueckers - 15; Williams - 15; Fudd - 13; Ododa - 10; and Edwards - 9.
3. Olivia and Aliyah did a great job rebounding 14 for Olivia and 10 for Edwards. UConn was +12 on the rebounding end.
4. One stat jumped out at me...we had 13 assists on 31 baskets...not very typical of UConn...it indicates that Indiana's defense was able to disrupt UConn's offense...this in spite of the fact that UConn took pretty good care of the basketball only committing 9 turnovers. Meanwhile UConn was able to force 15 turnovers.
5. Another stat that jumps out at me...is that UConn was able to score 14 second chance points to Indiana's 2 second chance points. This is a result of UConn getting 15 offensive boards to Indiana's 2.
6. Officiating in this game gets a C-. It almost seemed like two different games with foul calls going both ways through the first 2 and 3/4 quarters...then with about 4 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter it seemed like the officials inserted themselves into the game and they broke up the rhythm of the game...taking the players out of it. I caught myself thinking..."just let them play".
7. Outside of Ali Patberg Indiana did not have a dominate player. The second quarter...she went off for two 3s and a long two. I think that had a lot to do with Paige still not yet to play the kind of defense she was playing at this time last year. However, adjustments were made in the second half and Ali was only able to get 4 two point buckets.
8. The three point bucket made by Alexsa Gulbe at the end of the half was pretty strange...a lot of confusion as to who had possession of the ball. Edwards thought the half was over...so she grabs a rebound and puts the ball on the floor and it rolls out of bounds giving Indiana the last possession of the half and Alexsa knocked down the three to end the half.
9. We only made 57 percent of our free-throws.
10. Indiana basically had no bench, however, their guard play was really good...I love their motion offense.

Ali is considered Indiana's #3 player behind Grace Berger and McKensie Holmes .. she transferred from Notre Dame during the Arike era, eh?

 

[Jingo]

They only come out when she’s off. And never give her credit when she’s on

Very very true!!!

 

[ProSkeptic]

What a GOOD day.
TN got eliminated as well.

In fairness to the LVs, they were without Horston, who carried the team on her back against UConn (it wasn’t nearly enough!). Rooting for her to transfer to Vandy and Shea’s good graces. Anywhere but Rocky Top!

 

[Rocket009]

Indiana is the kind of team UConn should eat for lunch. Slow and unathletic. Yet, the first half was a virtual draw and IU outscored UConn over the last 16 minutes. Hence the comment UConn only played 4 good minutes. I don't care about likes or dislikes but I am stunned by all the dislikes I got for having a defendable take. Those people remind me of this:
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Some thoughts:
1. Indianna is not slow and unathletic. The only losses they have this year are to ranked teams and they have beaten teams - like Maryland that are certainly not slow and unathletic.
2. UCONN outscored IU in the first half by 4 (would have been 7 if not for the last second 3)- so it was not a virtual draw - as convenient as it is for you to say so to back up your narrative. So you could say there is another 20 good minutes for UCONN in the game.
3. What is your definition of good minutes? I would characterize a 16-0 run over 4 minutes and superb. I doubt too many teams left in the tournament had 4 good minutes by your definition.