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Game Thread: Indiana vs. Illinois State

by in Game Threads | November 23rd, 2007

gamethreadpiccopyxo9.jpgOpponent: Illinois State (Chicago Invitational Challenge)

Date: Friday, November 23, 2007 | 8:36 EST

Arena: Sears Centre (10,000) – Hoffman Estates, Illinois

TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network

Probable Starters:

  • Indiana (3-0): Armon Bassett, Eric Gordon, Jamarcus Ellis, DeAndre Thomas, D.J. White
  • Illinois State (3-0): Osiris Eldridge, Boo Richardson, Dom Johnson, Anthony Slack, Dinma Odiakosa

Keep an eye on:

  • Guard play: Both teams are led by high scoring guards. For the Hoosiers, Eric Gordon is second in the nation at 28.0 ppg. Osiris Eldridge, the MVC’s freshman of the year a season ago, is averaging 21.7 ppg for the Redbirds.
  • Something’s gotta give: Illinois State is holding opponents to 60.0 ppg while Indiana is third in the country at 98.0 ppg.
  • Shooting the three: The Redbirds are attempting 22.6 three’s per contest thus far, while Indiana is not far behind 19.7. Illinois St. is shooting 44.1 percent while the Hoosiers are at 54.2 percent.

As always, your predictions and comments are welcome in the game thread.

  • Steve O

    We’ll win by at least 20. Illinois State is the best team we’ll have seen so far though.

  • Steve O

    We’ll win by at least 20. Illinois State is the best team we’ll have seen so far though.

  • Steve O

    We’ll win by at least 20. Illinois State is the best team we’ll have seen so far though.

  • Steve O

    We’ll win by at least 20. Illinois State is the best team we’ll have seen so far though.

  • Steve O

    We’ll win by at least 20. Illinois State is the best team we’ll have seen so far though.

  • John

    Does any one know what places have the BTN in Bloomington?

  • John

    Does any one know what places have the BTN in Bloomington?

  • John

    Does any one know what places have the BTN in Bloomington?

  • John

    Does any one know what places have the BTN in Bloomington?

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    I would try Yogi’s or Nick’s. I’m guessing Scotty’s would have it as well.

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    I would try Yogi’s or Nick’s. I’m guessing Scotty’s would have it as well.

  • bama chris

    i think this could be closer than the experts think… 87 IU 79 Ill State

  • bama chris

    i think this could be closer than the experts think… 87 IU 79 Ill State

  • bama chris

    I am listening to the game on the radio, but it sounds like IU is taking advantage of a little “star struck” ill state team. But finally a quick start!

  • bama chris

    I am listening to the game on the radio, but it sounds like IU is taking advantage of a little “star struck” ill state team. But finally a quick start!

  • bama chris

    I am listening to the game on the radio, but it sounds like IU is taking advantage of a little “star struck” ill state team. But finally a quick start!

  • bama chris

    I am listening to the game on the radio, but it sounds like IU is taking advantage of a little “star struck” ill state team. But finally a quick start!

  • bama chris

    Big A does this game look as sloppy as it sounds?? and as a side note the radio crew keeps dogging the stadium, bad scoreboards and markings on the floor.

  • bama chris

    Big A does this game look as sloppy as it sounds?? and as a side note the radio crew keeps dogging the stadium, bad scoreboards and markings on the floor.

  • bama chris

    Big A does this game look as sloppy as it sounds?? and as a side note the radio crew keeps dogging the stadium, bad scoreboards and markings on the floor.

  • bama chris

    Big A does this game look as sloppy as it sounds?? and as a side note the radio crew keeps dogging the stadium, bad scoreboards and markings on the floor.

  • jaime gongora

    I’m getting annoyed how DJ and and big dre go waaaaaaaay beyond the arch to guard off the screen. That could hurt us if a team has an excellent guard and passes it down low to a wide open man. GOrdon is a beast but Armon is having a off game so far. Armon just went to the training room. I think he’s cramping agiain. I hope it doesn’t become a reacuring problem as the season moves forward.

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    Bama Chris,

    I’m not a fan of the court. They’ve got 3 different three-point lines.

  • jaime gongora

    I’m getting annoyed how DJ and and big dre go waaaaaaaay beyond the arch to guard off the screen. That could hurt us if a team has an excellent guard and passes it down low to a wide open man. GOrdon is a beast but Armon is having a off game so far. Armon just went to the training room. I think he’s cramping agiain. I hope it doesn’t become a reacuring problem as the season moves forward.

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    Bama Chris,

    I’m not a fan of the court. They’ve got 3 different three-point lines.

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    First half in the books:

    IU 38, Ill St. 28

    Gordon leading the way with 20. We’re struggling to establish an inside game. Definitely need to get D.J. more good looks. A lot of bad fouls by DeAndre where he left his feet and tried to block shots. Ellis is having a solid game, but not much out of Bassett so far. EJ is also doing an excellent job shutting down Eldridge.

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    First half in the books:

    IU 38, Ill St. 28

    Gordon leading the way with 20. We’re struggling to establish an inside game. Definitely need to get D.J. more good looks. A lot of bad fouls by DeAndre where he left his feet and tried to block shots. Ellis is having a solid game, but not much out of Bassett so far. EJ is also doing an excellent job shutting down Eldridge.

  • http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

    First half in the books:

    IU 38, Ill St. 28

    Gordon leading the way with 20. We’re struggling to establish an inside game. Definitely need to get D.J. more good looks. A lot of bad fouls by DeAndre where he left his feet and tried to block shots. Ellis is having a solid game, but not much out of Bassett so far. EJ is also doing an excellent job shutting down Eldridge.

  • jaime gongora

    yeah D.J White is not being aggresive enough. he shouldn’t be losing the low post position so easily. Ellis is grinding it out and doing a good job on the boards, and fighting for baskets. I want to see Holman play more so he could improve. You can tell the kid has heart, and will get better. I’m already seeing better defense from him.

  • jaime gongora

    yeah D.J White is not being aggresive enough. he shouldn’t be losing the low post position so easily. Ellis is grinding it out and doing a good job on the boards, and fighting for baskets. I want to see Holman play more so he could improve. You can tell the kid has heart, and will get better. I’m already seeing better defense from him.

  • jaime gongora

    yeah D.J White is not being aggresive enough. he shouldn’t be losing the low post position so easily. Ellis is grinding it out and doing a good job on the boards, and fighting for baskets. I want to see Holman play more so he could improve. You can tell the kid has heart, and will get better. I’m already seeing better defense from him.

  • jaime gongora

    yeah D.J White is not being aggresive enough. he shouldn’t be losing the low post position so easily. Ellis is grinding it out and doing a good job on the boards, and fighting for baskets. I want to see Holman play more so he could improve. You can tell the kid has heart, and will get better. I’m already seeing better defense from him.

  • jaime gongora

    crawford made a nice down low pass to D.J. Even though D.J. missed crawford looks like he will be a great point guard. He’s not forcing any bad shots and again is in control of the basketball.

  • jaime gongora

    crawford made a nice down low pass to D.J. Even though D.J. missed crawford looks like he will be a great point guard. He’s not forcing any bad shots and again is in control of the basketball.

  • jaime gongora

    crawford made a nice down low pass to D.J. Even though D.J. missed crawford looks like he will be a great point guard. He’s not forcing any bad shots and again is in control of the basketball.

  • jaime gongora

    crawford made a nice down low pass to D.J. Even though D.J. missed crawford looks like he will be a great point guard. He’s not forcing any bad shots and again is in control of the basketball.

  • jaime gongora

    Gordon’s dunk was just sick. I think I just wet myself.

  • jaime gongora

    Gordon’s dunk was just sick. I think I just wet myself.

  • jaime gongora

    Gordon’s dunk was just sick. I think I just wet myself.

  • jaime gongora

    Gordon’s dunk was just sick. I think I just wet myself.

  • ray

    will someone please explain to me why dj white is playing so timid? i know i’ve been down on dj, but i guess because i expect so much more. he’s not rebounding like he should as i’ve stated over and over on this site. tonight, i’ve seen several prime opportunities for dj to block shots. as the one of the premier shot blockers in the country, why does he just stand there when he has time to go up and contest shots? this year, less than any other year, he has back-ups…that is, if foul trouble concerns him. i don’t know, it just seems like he isn’t giving everything, but instead giving very little. i expected so much more, what do you all think.

  • ray

    will someone please explain to me why dj white is playing so timid? i know i’ve been down on dj, but i guess because i expect so much more. he’s not rebounding like he should as i’ve stated over and over on this site. tonight, i’ve seen several prime opportunities for dj to block shots. as the one of the premier shot blockers in the country, why does he just stand there when he has time to go up and contest shots? this year, less than any other year, he has back-ups…that is, if foul trouble concerns him. i don’t know, it just seems like he isn’t giving everything, but instead giving very little. i expected so much more, what do you all think.

  • ray

    will someone please explain to me why dj white is playing so timid? i know i’ve been down on dj, but i guess because i expect so much more. he’s not rebounding like he should as i’ve stated over and over on this site. tonight, i’ve seen several prime opportunities for dj to block shots. as the one of the premier shot blockers in the country, why does he just stand there when he has time to go up and contest shots? this year, less than any other year, he has back-ups…that is, if foul trouble concerns him. i don’t know, it just seems like he isn’t giving everything, but instead giving very little. i expected so much more, what do you all think.

  • ray

    will someone please explain to me why dj white is playing so timid? i know i’ve been down on dj, but i guess because i expect so much more. he’s not rebounding like he should as i’ve stated over and over on this site. tonight, i’ve seen several prime opportunities for dj to block shots. as the one of the premier shot blockers in the country, why does he just stand there when he has time to go up and contest shots? this year, less than any other year, he has back-ups…that is, if foul trouble concerns him. i don’t know, it just seems like he isn’t giving everything, but instead giving very little. i expected so much more, what do you all think.

  • ray

    on another note, deandre thomas should have been a quarterback. he’s made a couple of passes tonight that blew my mind. they gave all the credit to gordon, as expected, but it was deandre’s pass early on that was amazing to me.

  • ray

    on another note, deandre thomas should have been a quarterback. he’s made a couple of passes tonight that blew my mind. they gave all the credit to gordon, as expected, but it was deandre’s pass early on that was amazing to me.

  • ray

    on another note, deandre thomas should have been a quarterback. he’s made a couple of passes tonight that blew my mind. they gave all the credit to gordon, as expected, but it was deandre’s pass early on that was amazing to me.

  • ray

    on another note, deandre thomas should have been a quarterback. he’s made a couple of passes tonight that blew my mind. they gave all the credit to gordon, as expected, but it was deandre’s pass early on that was amazing to me.

  • ray

    stemler just fouled, but this isn’t the nba. so, that should only be two free throws and no bucket, what the hell?

  • ray

    stemler just fouled, but this isn’t the nba. so, that should only be two free throws and no bucket, what the hell?

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