Open Thread: M Basketball vs Iowa at home
Game at Noon eastern/ 11 Central. Some Iowa fans smell an upset. I think they will be upset after we win. Go Blue!
January 6th, 2013 at 1:50 PM ^
Is Eso a scholarship player?
January 6th, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
No, walkon
January 6th, 2013 at 1:51 PM ^
#2ndrankedteamproblems
January 6th, 2013 at 1:51 PM ^
I love GRIII, but he is the chief beneficiary of having Hardaway and Burke on the team. I really hope he stays one more year to refine his offensive game. You can't only score on dunks in the pros...
January 6th, 2013 at 1:53 PM ^
January 6th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
my bad....but he is 3 inches taller than Robinson with more ups...
Robinson is good, and probably a first round pic this year, but if I am an NBA exec, I want someone who consistently show more in the paint for me to draft him...
January 6th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
They're totally different players.
I was just saying you can have a career by only dunking. Something you said couldn't be done.
Also, he's way more skilled than you give him credit for. He's just not big enough to be a 4 and not quick enough to be a 3...yet.
He can certainly play (WELL) at the NBA level.
January 6th, 2013 at 1:54 PM ^
He can shoot, too.
January 6th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
He also had a double double...he's rebounding the basketball and getting putbacks.
He's definitely skilled offensively.
The reason he shouldn't go pro is because he's a 3/4 tweener in the NBA right now. He's got to refine a position.
January 6th, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
But he isn't the focus of any D we face. I am not slamming him, infact, I think he is an NBA type player...but how often does he show a back to the basket game. He gets points on putbacks, backdoor cuts, dunks, and the perimeter J. Great player, but I think he needs to add something to his post game....
January 6th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
Not in this offense.
Do you realize we had Zack Novak played PF for us last year? Was he a back to the basket player?
And again, in the NBA...he's probably a Small Forward. He doesn't need to be Kareem.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:06 PM ^
Zack Novak can't carve out a long term career in the NBA, although he has the heart to. I agree, he is predominantly a SF in the NBA, but that is a deep position in the NBA. It is my opinion, which you clearly disagree with, that like Burke, one more year would make all the difference for GRIII, not only for draft position, but longevity in the league...not saying he sucks, not saying he isn't talented....
January 6th, 2013 at 2:09 PM ^
I agree that he needs another year...but not because he just dunks and isn't very skilled on the offensive end.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:05 PM ^
Do you realize that Kentucky had like 6 guys drafted last year?
They all couldn't have been the focus.
UNC has freshman who don't even start get drafted and play in the NBA (ie Marvin Williams)
January 6th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
The exact sentiment I was thinking about GRIII is that he needs 'refinement' But the OP has a point; when you've got the best back-court duo in Burke and Hardaway, it leaves a lot open for the rest of the team. He sure has the ability, but I think some of his production would go down without the other two. I don't think we've really seen his ability to 'create' like Burke, especially, and Hardaway has.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:07 PM ^
That being said, You know your team is good when fans critique HOW you score.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:32 PM ^
Read Tim McCormick's Twitter feed. He talked to NBA scouts and they say GRIII is the best NBA prospect on the team.
January 6th, 2013 at 1:52 PM ^
Nebraska to get torched next on Wednesday.
January 6th, 2013 at 1:53 PM ^
The highlight video at the end of this season is going to be LEGEN...
January 6th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
January 6th, 2013 at 1:53 PM ^
January 6th, 2013 at 1:53 PM ^
Guys, remember when we were tied at 29?
January 6th, 2013 at 1:58 PM ^
...that I'm going to watch this game again?
January 6th, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
I NEVER re-watch games..but this is one that I'd definitely consider giving another view.
January 6th, 2013 at 11:53 PM ^
I think it's on 8 times tomorrow on BTN.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Just try not to laugh too hard
January 6th, 2013 at 2:19 PM ^
that makes you normal...I kn ow I'm watching again.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
then Michigan went on a 61-26 run to go up 90-55 with 4 mins left. :)
January 6th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
that is a tall interviewer....taller than GRIII!
January 6th, 2013 at 2:05 PM ^
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January 6th, 2013 at 2:12 PM ^
Good at basketball.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
January 6th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^
Long trip back to Iowa City for the Hawkeyes. Fran was not happy with their effort to start the 2nd half. You aren't beating Michigan in their house if you dog it. Go Blue!
January 6th, 2013 at 8:44 PM ^
January 6th, 2013 at 2:52 PM ^