Big Ten team news...(Hoopla's picks complete p. 17)

[NUtball]

On 10/29/2022 at 9:16 AM, whoopdeedoo said:

pretty good read......and, if mollie davis and mcCabe contribute as advertised,  . it's a veteran team, i don't think an elite eight or even a possible final 4 appearance would be out of the question. should add, if they get a favorable NCAA draw.

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/34890297/iowa-women-basketball-duo-takes-aim-history-again-caitlin-clark-monika-czinano

If they can improve on defense a bit again this year and limit the stupid turnovers (looking at you, C. Clark), they will be tough to beat.

[Cazzie22]

Ohio State has turned the tables on Tennessee.  Their pressure defense has worn the Vols down.  

[Cazzie22]

Indiana is rolling over Tennessee.  They are quick, athletic and can shoot.  B1G is going to be tough.

[Huskerpapa]

Iowa lost x 2.  

[whoopdeedoo]

Mara Braun (freshman) for minny has 55pts in 2 games!

[whoopdeedoo]

just curious.........i saw video of Clark's injury. rolling on the floor, crying. being helped off the court by two assistants---crying. when did this happen? did she get that triple-double after the injury? if so, my gosh. the drama!

 

[12dozen]

7 minutes ago, whoopdeedoo said:

just curious.........i saw video of Clark's injury. rolling on the floor, crying. being helped off the court by two assistants---crying. when did this happen? did she get that triple-double after the injury? if so, my gosh. the drama!

 

Looks like it happened November 17th at the end of the game.  They mention she twisted an ankle in the article. 

[whoopdeedoo]

Shimmy Gray-Miller on her coaching the Gophers tonight (because of Whalen's illness)...

"Lindsay prepared us for this,'' Gray-Miller said. "What she has done better than any other head coach I've worked for is she really involves her assistants in everything day-to-day. So the players have heard my voice a lot, as well as Kelly's and Marwan's. It should minimize the distraction.'

Edited December 22, 2022 by whoopdeedoo

[whoopdeedoo]

was able to catch the last quarter of the Iowa-Illinois game. 

Clark up to her usual.............pts and antics. when she fouled out in the last few seconds, the cameras had a close-up of her sitting on the bench and it was easy to read her lips...."i didn't touch her". C'mon Caitlin, my goodness you pulled her shoulder down. replay was sooooo obvious. 

 

hate to say this, but, watch out for Illinois. goodness, they are good. this is the 3rd time i have been able to catch at least a part of their games. it's early, but, at this point i would say they have a great shot at finishing in that top 6. what a great job so far for the first year coach. see what the future holds, but, it is looking bright......no doubt.

Edited January 2, 2023 by whoopdeedoo

[whoopdeedoo]

https://fightingillini.com/news/2022/12/27/illinois-womens-basketball-receiving-votes-in-wbca-coaches-poll

 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - For the first time since 2010, Illinois Women's Basketball has received votes in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Coaches Poll. Now out to an 11-2 start under Shauna Green, the Illini continue to turn heads with their resurgent play.

The last time the Fighting Illini appeared in the top-25 was Nov. 27, 2000, when the team was ranked 24th in the AP poll. 

 

• Illinois sat at 11-2 entering the holiday break – the first time in program history the Illini won 11 games before December 25.
• With 11 wins, the Illini have more wins than any season since 2014-15.
• As of the day of the poll, Illinois owned a NET ranking of 27^th – up 193 spots from a year ago.
• Illinois is already 7-0 at home this season but has seen notable success on the road as well, owning wins at Pitt, Butler and Missouri for the program's most road wins since the 2014-15 campaign.
• Shauna Green has implemented a defensive mentality that is rivaled by few – opponents are averaging 57.3 PPG (59^th NCAA, 3^rd B1G), 26.1% rate from 3-point range (38^th NCAA, 1^st B1G), and 34.9% from the field (24^th NCAA, 1^st B1G). 
• The Illinois offense has been just as lethal – UI is averaging 80.5 PPG (20^thNCAA, 5^th B1G), 42.2% rate from 3-point range (2^nd NCAA, 1^st B1G), and 48% from the field (13^th NCAA, 6^th B1G).
• The Illini's scoring and rebounding margins have been remarkable under Shauna Green so far. Illinois' rebounding margin sits at 13.8, which ranks 13^th in the nation and 1^st in the Big Ten. With a scoring margin of 23.2, Illinois ranks 14^th overall and 4^th in the Big Ten.

from Charlie Creme:

"Illinois went from being a team not even under consideration to a No. 7 seed this week, and took a big step to proving the first two months were no fluke with Sunday's win over Iowa, the Illini's first victory over a Top 25 team in four years. Ohio State's win over Michigan on Saturday said more about just how good the Buckeyes are than any blemish on Michigan's résumé. The Big Ten race is nearly as intriguing as the ACC's."

 

(Creme has Huskers as 8 seed, but, trending down)

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by whoopdeedoo

[whoopdeedoo]

wth, Clark???

[NUtball]

7 hours ago, whoopdeedoo said:

wth, Clark???

Not surprising.  She certainly is a generational talent, but at the same time, she is a complete jackwagon on the court.  Has been from day 1.

[whoopdeedoo]

jmo, but, i don't believe they take 8 teams (7 may be iffy)...and, i don't know why it won't copy NW's results (not that it matters)

Shauna Green should be Big Ten Coach of the Year (imo)

 

Indiana	10-1	.909	6-0	4-1	W8	20-1	.952	13-0	5-1	2-0	9-1	W8
Iowa	9-1	.900	5-0	4-1	W6	17-4	.810	11-1	5-2	1-1	9-1	W6
Maryland	8-2	.800	4-1	4-1	W4	17-4	.810	7-2	8-1	2-1	9-1	W4
Ohio State	8-3	.727	4-2	4-1	L3	19-3	.864	10-2	7-1	2-0	7-3	L3
Illinois	7-4	.636	4-2	3-2	W1	17-5	.773	10-2	6-2	1-1	7-3	W1
Michigan	7-4	.636	3-2	4-2	W1	17-5	.773	7-3	6-2	4-0	6-4	W1
Purdue	6-5	.545	2-3	4-2	W3	15-6	.714	8-3	5-2	2-1	6-4	W3
Nebraska	4-6	.400	2-3	2-3	L2	12-9	.571	8-3	2-6	2-0	4-6	L2
Penn State	3-7	.300	3-2	0-5	L1	12-9	.571	10-3	0-6	2-0	4-6	L1
Michigan State	3-7	.300	2-3	1-4	L1	11-10	.524	9-4	2-4	0-2	5-5	L1
Rutgers	3-8	.273	2-3	1-5	L1	9-14	.391	8-5	1-6	0-3	4-6	L1
Minnesota	2-8	.200	1-4	1-4	L2	9-12	.429	7-6	1-6	1-0	3-7	L2
Wisconsin	2-8	.200	1-4	1-4	L4	7-15	.318	5-5	2-6	0-4	3-7	L1
Northwestern

Edited January 30, 2023 by whoopdeedoo

[Tom Jones]

I would be astonished if they take 8 teams. Let's hope we maintain at least a 500 record and that we go far in the NIT.  

 

[All About the Corn]

The B1G has never been this deep before. I think 6 easy, and maybe 7 to "The Dance". 

[Cazzie22]

The B1G is getting stronger each year.  Nebraska needs to evaluate it’s recruiting strategy to keep pace.  Maryland has raised the bar and Indiana, Iowa and Ohio St have responded.  I hope the two new girls are able to help right away. 

[whoopdeedoo]

 

The top 6 teams in the Big Ten WBB standings—Indiana, Iowa, OSU, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan—are a collective 34-3 against the other 8 Big Ten teams.

Indiana and Iowa play each other twice in February. Indiana will also play OSU and Michigan. Iowa will also play Maryland twice. pic.twitter.com/xvTRnUmRBS

— Raoul (@Raoul_000) January 28, 2023

 

[HUD]

We have 8 conf games left.  All are winnable but we probably will end up 5-3 for an overall conf. mark of 9-9.  If Jaz starts hitting her 3's anything is possible.

[whoopdeedoo]

maryland smoking OSU....headed into 4th quarter. man, OSU looked like world-beaters earlier in the season. i know they lost greene and sheldon (don't think she is back, yet). 69-46 at the writing. 

not positive, but, think this would be 4th loss in last 5 games? 

diamond miller is really good, but, up to her floor antics again. 

list of hot dogs: 1. Brown 2. Clark 3. Miller

[All About the Corn]

OSU had an easier schedule to start B1G play. Now running into the top of the B1G. Sheldon has just come back so not in game shape yet. 

[All About the Corn]

As far as Brown, Clark, and Miller...I would use the term aggressive and they all push it as much as they can. Jaz's attempt at a behind the back pass and missing badly could be looked at as a "hot dog" type of play. I would also add they all three players get favorable reviews from B1G and national media. We may not like how they play, but all will do well come time for conference awards (All-B1G) or national awards (All-American). 

[NUtball]

1 hour ago, All About the Corn said:

As far as Brown, Clark, and Miller...I would use the term aggressive and they all push it as much as they can. Jaz's attempt at a behind the back pass and missing badly could be looked at as a "hot dog" type of play. I would also add they all three players get favorable reviews from B1G and national media. We may not like how they play, but all will do well come time for conference awards (All-B1G) or national awards (All-American). 

Can't comment on Miller because I have not seen her play.  The problem with Clark and Brown is their constant whining.  Yes, they push the limit because they are very good and they know they will get away with more than the average player.  They're the kind of player opponent's fan bases despise (but would love to have on their team) and they know it so they play to that before, during and after the game.  They're good enough to back it up most of the time.

 

Their whining, however, is over the top.  Watch both of them closely.  Every time they lose the ball they're whining for a foul.  Every time they miss a shot it's immediate crying to the zebras for a foul.  Every time they drive to the basket they're whining for an and-1.  Clark, especially, pushes off with her off arm every time she goes to the hoop, but she's very crafty about it.  She knows because she is the league's star, she will only get called for it 1 in a 100 times.  Yet, she whines and pouts like a 3-year-old when a phantom call isn't made in her favor.  Act like you've been there before, which they both have and will continue to be.  Accept the preferential treatment you already get and just play the game with the exceptional talent you've been given.

[All About the Corn]

All three complain on calls. All three are good enough to not be doing it. Miller would have fit into V Stringer's teams quite nicely. Brown actually stops playing to complain to the officials. Clark who I think is the worse of the three, would guess she was this way early on (club). 

[Cazzie22]

I admire Grace Berger because of the above.  

[whoopdeedoo]

i was told many minny fans looking at gophers next game in the category as "very winnable".

ummm.....that's against the Huskers. please, don't give minny their 3rd Big Ten victory!