B1G conference play in full swing

[AmericaNeedsMe]

Are they the biggest disappointment in the league this year?

I would think so. Two projected top 5 NBA lottery picks, and you'll probably finish in the bottom 1/6 of the league, get shut out of the BTT, and even miss the freaking NIT. That is a disaster rather than a mere disappointment.

Why in the heck didn't they spend a few million to get those guys a passable supporting group of players? Probably could have done it for less than a million actually....what a criminal waste of talent.

 

[Fran-Con-2]

Rutgers sucks. They very well might not make the BTT. They're currently 14th, and I don't see many wins left on the schedule.

Well Rutgers gets Iowa at home on February 12th.

The freshman should be kicking their chops for that matchup. Should be a good get-right game for the Scarlett Knights!

 

[Buffalo43]

Rutgers sucks. They very well might not make the BTT. They're currently 14th, and I don't see many wins left on the schedule.

So this year you have to make it to BTT?

 

[hawkjt]

Harper had 0 points last nite.
He missed their last game w flu also.
Without Harper RU is pretty average.
Strong frosh class with Harper, Bailey Sommerville and a 4th whose name escapes me.
If they could keep that class on campus for 3-4 years they could be very good but Harper and Bailey are gone to NBA after this year.
Hard to build a program with top guys.

 

[MitchLL]

Minnesota blows a "golden" opportunity to beat OSU and get their 1st BIG win.
Up 2 with 5 seconds a gopher player intentionally fouled a guy 25 ft from basket. Wtf?
OSU guy makes them and go on to win in 2OT.
Yikes.

Gophers were 12-27 on FTs.

They foul, up 2 at end of regulation.

Anyone want to wager Gopher HC gets fired BEFORE end of season?

 

[hawkjt]

Gophers were 12-27 on FTs.

They foul, up 2 at end of regulation.

Anyone want to wager Gopher HC gets fired BEFORE end of season?

I doubt it. He is a local guy.
I think he is ok coach and decent recruiter.
And seems like a good guy from outside.
Wish we has Garcia.
They got Garcia and fox as bigs...might rival Hawks as smallest team in BIG.

 

[MitchLL]

I doubt it. He is a local guy.
I think he is ok coach and decent recruiter.
And seems like a good guy from outside.
Wish we has Garcia.
They got Garcia and fox as bigs...might rival Hawks as smallest team in BIG.

It's not that they lost vs tOSU, it's HOW they lost.

 

[AmericaNeedsMe]

So this year you have to make it to BTT?

Yes. Only the top 15 teams participate. The bottom 3 can go f*ck themselves. lol Their seasons end on the last day of the regular season.

Big Ten to invite 15 teams to conference hoops tournaments, will keep 20-game league schedule in 2025: Source

The shift in the tournament is an outgrowth of the sheer size of the Big Ten.

www.nytimes.com

 

[hawkirugged17]

Gophers were 12-27 on FTs.

They foul, up 2 at end of regulation.

Anyone want to wager Gopher HC gets fired BEFORE end of season?

Here's the foul up 2. Player had to be confused.

 

[the notorious r.d.m.]

Here's the foul up 2. Player had to be confused.

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Coaches sideline was saying foul inbetween the free throws. Obviously that was if the free throw was made and Minnesota would be up 3. Miscommunication following the miss

 

[Fsanford]

Here's the foul up 2. Player had to be confused.

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Coach was yelling foul before 2nd free throw was taken.
Now he yelled this assuming it will be made and they go up by 3.

He should have waited til the free throw was made to yell foul.

Kid should have known time and score, but coach had plenty of time after free throw was made to yell foul.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Goofs seem to be the worst team in the BTT. After the Wisky game, Hawks better have a big bounce back game, or I am not sure we won't compete for the bottom half of the league.

 

[Ronman]

There is no legit top 10 team in the B1G.
There are a few top 20. But most between 20-50. It's a balanced league. Not a great one.

Maybe not now, but there will be. Illinois will most likely fit that bill.

 

[Ronman]

Harper had 0 points last nite.
He missed their last game w flu also.
Without Harper RU is pretty average.
Strong frosh class with Harper, Bailey Sommerville and a 4th whose name escapes me.
If they could keep that class on campus for 3-4 years they could be very good but Harper and Bailey are gone to NBA after this year.
Hard to build a program with top guys.

I think it will be easier from now on seeing as how the NIL can provide a kid a great income. Their hearts may still be in the NBA, but that will remain a pipe dream for most of these kids.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

Maybe not now, but there will be. Illinois will most likely fit that bill.

They're the team that looks to have the best shot.

 

[Ronman]

Yes. Only the top 15 teams participate. The bottom 3 can go f*ck themselves. lol Their seasons end on the last day of the regular season.

Big Ten to invite 15 teams to conference hoops tournaments, will keep 20-game league schedule in 2025: Source

The shift in the tournament is an outgrowth of the sheer size of the Big Ten.

www.nytimes.com

Why bother with that play in game between #15 and #10? Seems like an unnecessary contest to me, especially if you finish 15th in the league.

 

[hawkirugged17]

He seems happy.

 

[hawkjt]

That is some almost menacing passive/aggressive coachspeak from Cronin....classic.
Glad we do not play UCLA next.

I do think Cronin can get away with that type of scathing critique of his players because:
1. Hall of Fame credentials
2. He knows he has the talent to make a run.

Fran would never go off on his players(like many hawk fans would like after a Wis loss) as not his style.
But he also knows his team is not as talented and we are going to be on the razors edge every BIG game and he needs to nurture confidence rather than tear them down.

 

[hawkjt]

IU handling USC 70-58 w 4 minutes.
Ballo is gonna be a big problem for Hawks Sat nite
Hope they play bad on road Sat nite.

 

[Hawksfinal4]

Hope sandforts and Dix shoot lights out Saturday