Frustrating start, but agree that the first half looked like tryouts for the second half. Still trying to figure out what this team’s offensive identity is.

DW3 shouldn’t have less shots than Baker and Hunter. If he’s going to be the first guy subbed out, let the offense flow through him to start; get him his touches. He’s demonstrated he can dish to the cutting guy or out if he’s doubled.

Hunter shot the ball horribly, but loved his drive and dish game during the second half. More of him feeding the corners for 3’s. I’ll take a poor shooting night if he’s handing out 7 assists, grabbing 5 boards, and being active on defense.

Helluva of game for Miles and BRod. The latter was a huge spark off the bench today when we needed it. Baker, woof. I’ve been a huge advocate of his but I think once AJB (wish we saw more of him today) gets some reps in, he takes Baker’s spot in the lineup. Miles has really stepped up and has locked in a starting job.

Clayton played better in the second half, but his leash might be getting shorter with the how Hadaway played. Clayton is obviously superior physically, but Hadaway plays with way more confidence and knows he belongs. That’s the difference between the two imo.

Speaking of the above; why not let Hadaway be the first off the bench for DW3 and bump Clayton to the 5? I hate to keep picking on Wiz, but he just doesn’t have it yet and doesn’t bring much on either end of the court.

Same question as most — what is EJ4 doing or not doing to hardly be playing?

As I read comments about the game, I swear people who post watched different games sometimes.

I feel like anytime we get the ball iso'd on the block with Wilson, everybody else just stands and watches.

No cutting, not setting off ball screens to try to get somebody open.

I trust Wilson to make the right play but it doesn't seem like he gets much help.

Jerry Lucas was in the building during the OU/O$U womens match the other day, Shab. Spoke to PJ, easy to talk to the man.

Yes, this is interesting. On the EIU website that they say, "EIU Stuns Iowa." I love these upsets. It's what makes Makes March Madness so much fun for me. But, it doesn't have to be the tourney. Any time is great for basketball upsets. This one is even sweeter since we beat them.

Here's the story on the EIU site:

https://eiupanthers.com/news/2022/12/21/mens-basketball-b...