We’ve already played the best team on our schedule.

[Cuse_NYC]

Yes they would. ISU has a higher KP rating.

that doesn’t make you favored. Duke is favored and not a question

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Yeah we've sort of seen this Purdue movie already. Lots of hype, good team, and seem underwhelming athletically.

Same old Purdue. Edey made them different that one year. They have PLENTY of losses on the road this yr.

 

[Orangezoo]

You guys are nuts. Purdue has averaged 30 wins the past 4 seasons and they’ve won the same amount of tournament games Duke has the past two seasons. They beat Bama in Bama and beat Texas Tech by 30 this year.

lol Some folks just can’t help to find a way to inject negativity even if it’s tangential and not intentional.

Iowa State has that same type of rhythm I remember seeing with that Baylor title team. They just have that ability to go 10-12 possessions straight getting and making an open shot with then a really good defense teams have to face every possession and it breaks teams and the flood gates open.

Michigan definitely is right there with them but I would favor ISU over any one on a neutral court right now.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Iowa St is good, but the real issue is how over ranked Purdue is. Their lack of athleticism really shows against good teams. Especially trying to guard.

They looked pretty good winning at Alabama.

 

[Orangezoo]

They looked pretty good winning at Alabama.

Alabama has a below average defense for a top 20 team and did so the past few years. Purdue has given up a lot of points so far this year themselves and also isnt built as well to handle elite defenses this year.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

They looked pretty good winning at Alabama.

They rely on calls. They aren’t that talented.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Alabama has a below average defense for a top 20 team and did so the past few years. Purdue has given up a lot of points so far this year themselves and also isnt built as well to handle elite defenses this year.

They are very athletic.

 

[Orangezoo]

They are very athletic.

As they have been. They just aren’t as good defensively the past few years for a team that is full of so many athletes. They play fast and put up a lot of points though which has been more than enough to win a lot of games. They also were feasting on having top 5th yr Covid guys to lean on too.

 

[Orangezoo]

They rely on calls. They aren’t that talented.

They are still an elite program right now with one of the best coaches in the country so with that it’s a super impressive win and ISU is still hard to see anyone better outside of Michigan being in their league.

A few points in this discussion are all true.

 

[Niastri]

Yeah we've sort of seen this Purdue movie already. Lots of hype, good team, and seem underwhelming athletically.

The teams with Edey weren't overrated, they were a little one dimensional, but he was good enough to build a great team around even with only one dimensional offense.

 

[Cusefan0307]

The teams with Edey weren't overrated, they were a little one dimensional, but he was good enough to build a great team around even with only one dimensional offense.

That team shot 40% from 3. They were the clear 2 to UConn’s 1. At worst Purdue will be a 2 seed this year in all likelihood.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

That team shot 40% from 3. They were the clear 2 to UConn’s 1. At worst Purdue will be a 2 seed this year in all likelihood.

Hope they don’t run into St. Pete’s or FDU again!

 

[MGraves5]

Maybe we were too hard on ourselves in analyzing; they're up 23 on No. 1 Purdue at Purdue with 7 to go.

And I think the outcome would have been much closer if it wasnt our third game in 42 hours

 

[FireballPhil]

Iowa St looks good, but I’ll still say Duke is the best team we’ll play. Who is the pro on Iowa St?

Are you kidding? Momcilovic will hands down. Jackson has a chance as does, and I hate to say it because I have been frustrated watching him for 3 years but Lipsy has an outside chance although I suspect he will be overseas.

 

[FireballPhil]

that doesn’t make you favored. Duke is favored and not a question

Iowa State is much better than Duke. Not even close right now.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Are you kidding? Momcilovic will hands down. Jackson has a chance as does, and I hate to say it because I have been frustrated watching him for 3 years but Lipsy has an outside chance although I suspect he will be overseas.

I agree that Momcilovic’s, a 6’8” forward, shooting stats are insane. .548 3 point fga, .571 2 point fga, .846 fta, .744 eFG%- 18.1 pts/game in average of 26.4 minutes/ game.

 

[phil77]

Arizona is really good

 

[Yeti]

If duke was favored over ISU it would be purely a name brand thing and not an on court product one.

 

[Cusefan0307]

that doesn’t make you favored. Duke is favored and not a question

You have zero idea how spreads work.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

We won’t be punished for our losses to Houston, KU and ISU.

As this season unfolds, there is no doubt that Cuse played the toughest schedule in Vegas. I just haven't figured out yet if that's a blessing or a curse.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Maybe we were too hard on ourselves in analyzing; they're up 23 on No. 1 Purdue at Purdue with 7 to go.

Could be. Iowa State is no joke.

 

[FireballPhil]

I agree that Momcilovic’s, a 6’8” forward, shooting stats are insane. .548 3 point fga, .571 2 point fga, .846 fta, .744 eFG%- 18.1 pts/game in average of 26.4 minutes/ game.

I would also say he has improved every year. He has always had the stroke but he consistently hones his game. His footwork in particular this year has taken a huge step forward.

 

[OrangeMojo]

Iowa St looks good, but I’ll still say Duke is the best team we’ll play. Who is the pro on Iowa St?

Exactly! Just like last year Rutgers had 2 top 5 nba draft picks and we all know they ended up as the best team in the country. I haven’t checked, but I assume they did - right?

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Exactly! Just like last year Rutgers had 2 top 5 nba draft picks and we all know they ended up as the best team in the country. I haven’t checked, but I assume they did - right?

Almost every team that wins the title has a pro or two. And if we didn’t play Iowa St already, would all of us be saying they are one of the two best teams? Prob not… they almost lost to John’s who does not look good atm.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Almost every team that wins the title has a pro or two. And if we didn’t play Iowa St already, would all of us be saying they are one of the two best teams? Prob not… they almost lost to John’s who does not look good atm.

Yes, easily. They are second in KenPom with only Michigan ahead of them. St John’s has 3 losses, but they also beat Baylor by 16. By all is said in done they likely will finish 2nd in the BE.

Iowa State is averaging about 95 ppg and shooting 44% from 3.