Comments on: Scouting Report: Maurice Creek http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tg1438 http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-38063 tg1438 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:28:31 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-38063 I completely agree with Dave's comment about the better athleticism allowing the Hoosiers to do things more effectively offensively and defensively. This is something the Hoosiers sorely missed this year. With the shot clock running down unathletic, stand and shoot guards had a hard time getting good shots against the increased pressure. Creek, Hulls, and Rivers should all hopefully add greatly to solving this problem. <br><br>This more athletic and deep team (with the number of minutes logged by people this year that normally wouldn't have played early) should also allow the team to get out and pressure teams and play a more uptempo style that Crean enjoys. I completely agree with Dave's comment about the better athleticism allowing the Hoosiers to do things more effectively offensively and defensively. This is something the Hoosiers sorely missed this year. With the shot clock running down unathletic, stand and shoot guards had a hard time getting good shots against the increased pressure. Creek, Hulls, and Rivers should all hopefully add greatly to solving this problem.

This more athletic and deep team (with the number of minutes logged by people this year that normally wouldn't have played early) should also allow the team to get out and pressure teams and play a more uptempo style that Crean enjoys.

]]> By: tg1438 http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24843 tg1438 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:28:31 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24843 I completely agree with Dave's comment about the better athleticism allowing the Hoosiers to do things more effectively offensively and defensively. This is something the Hoosiers sorely missed this year. With the shot clock running down unathletic, stand and shoot guards had a hard time getting good shots against the increased pressure. Creek, Hulls, and Rivers should all hopefully add greatly to solving this problem. <br><br>This more athletic and deep team (with the number of minutes logged by people this year that normally wouldn't have played early) should also allow the team to get out and pressure teams and play a more uptempo style that Crean enjoys. I completely agree with Dave's comment about the better athleticism allowing the Hoosiers to do things more effectively offensively and defensively. This is something the Hoosiers sorely missed this year. With the shot clock running down unathletic, stand and shoot guards had a hard time getting good shots against the increased pressure. Creek, Hulls, and Rivers should all hopefully add greatly to solving this problem.

This more athletic and deep team (with the number of minutes logged by people this year that normally wouldn't have played early) should also allow the team to get out and pressure teams and play a more uptempo style that Crean enjoys.

]]> By: tg1438 http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28747 tg1438 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:28:31 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28747 I completely agree with Dave's comment about the better athleticism allowing the Hoosiers to do things more effectively offensively and defensively. This is something the Hoosiers sorely missed this year. With the shot clock running down unathletic, stand and shoot guards had a hard time getting good shots against the increased pressure. Creek, Hulls, and Rivers should all hopefully add greatly to solving this problem. <br><br>This more athletic and deep team (with the number of minutes logged by people this year that normally wouldn't have played early) should also allow the team to get out and pressure teams and play a more uptempo style that Crean enjoys. I completely agree with Dave's comment about the better athleticism allowing the Hoosiers to do things more effectively offensively and defensively. This is something the Hoosiers sorely missed this year. With the shot clock running down unathletic, stand and shoot guards had a hard time getting good shots against the increased pressure. Creek, Hulls, and Rivers should all hopefully add greatly to solving this problem.

This more athletic and deep team (with the number of minutes logged by people this year that normally wouldn't have played early) should also allow the team to get out and pressure teams and play a more uptempo style that Crean enjoys.

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24830 Kelin Blab Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:26:53 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24830 I wish I could have seen that move.....Hulls does that to a lot of people I wish I could have seen that move…..Hulls does that to a lot of people

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28746 Kelin Blab Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:26:53 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28746 I wish I could have seen that move.....Hulls does that to a lot of people I wish I could have seen that move…..Hulls does that to a lot of people

]]> By: MPmike http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24828 MPmike Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:19:56 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24828 Who the heck is Waterford????????? You mean Watford. Who the heck is Waterford????????? You mean Watford.

]]> By: MPmike http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28735 MPmike Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:19:56 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28735 Who the heck is Waterford????????? You mean Watford. Who the heck is Waterford????????? You mean Watford.

]]> By: Peabody Tizzlecut http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24823 Peabody Tizzlecut Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:30:40 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24823 I was at Freedom Hall Saturday night and I left saying that Creek wasthe better of the 2 players although Watford is nothing to shake a stick at. Both players are exciting to watch and I can promise that both will be in the starting line-up. <br><br>Watching those 2 dominate a game meant to bring UL and UK recruits to the Ville to play in front of their fans was nothing short of awesome. There were a few of us in the corwd wearing the Crimson and Cream it was dominated by the blue and white. <br><br><br>It was nothing short of amazing watching 2 IU boys hand it to their recruits, not to mention the move Hulls put on lightning fast UL recruit Peyton Siva, it was nasty! I was at Freedom Hall Saturday night and I left saying that Creek wasthe better of the 2 players although Watford is nothing to shake a stick at. Both players are exciting to watch and I can promise that both will be in the starting line-up.

Watching those 2 dominate a game meant to bring UL and UK recruits to the Ville to play in front of their fans was nothing short of awesome. There were a few of us in the corwd wearing the Crimson and Cream it was dominated by the blue and white.

It was nothing short of amazing watching 2 IU boys hand it to their recruits, not to mention the move Hulls put on lightning fast UL recruit Peyton Siva, it was nasty!

]]> By: Peabody Tizzlecut http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28745 Peabody Tizzlecut Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:30:40 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28745 I was at Freedom Hall Saturday night and I left saying that Creek wasthe better of the 2 players although Watford is nothing to shake a stick at. Both players are exciting to watch and I can promise that both will be in the starting line-up. <br><br>Watching those 2 dominate a game meant to bring UL and UK recruits to the Ville to play in front of their fans was nothing short of awesome. There were a few of us in the corwd wearing the Crimson and Cream it was dominated by the blue and white. <br><br><br>It was nothing short of amazing watching 2 IU boys hand it to their recruits, not to mention the move Hulls put on lightning fast UL recruit Peyton Siva, it was nasty! I was at Freedom Hall Saturday night and I left saying that Creek wasthe better of the 2 players although Watford is nothing to shake a stick at. Both players are exciting to watch and I can promise that both will be in the starting line-up.

Watching those 2 dominate a game meant to bring UL and UK recruits to the Ville to play in front of their fans was nothing short of awesome. There were a few of us in the corwd wearing the Crimson and Cream it was dominated by the blue and white.

It was nothing short of amazing watching 2 IU boys hand it to their recruits, not to mention the move Hulls put on lightning fast UL recruit Peyton Siva, it was nasty!

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24821 Kelin Blab Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:11:01 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24821 Dave...an NIT bid would be huge for this team, just as I think it is and will be huge for Penn State next year if their guys stay.....it is progress for a young team, it is competition in a tourney type setting and your season continues which is what we expect at IU. Is it NCAA, no but for a group of frosh, sophs, and a few upperclassmen it is a good start 'over'..... Dave…an NIT bid would be huge for this team, just as I think it is and will be huge for Penn State next year if their guys stay…..it is progress for a young team, it is competition in a tourney type setting and your season continues which is what we expect at IU. Is it NCAA, no but for a group of frosh, sophs, and a few upperclassmen it is a good start 'over'…..

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28744 Kelin Blab Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:11:01 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28744 Dave...an NIT bid would be huge for this team, just as I think it is and will be huge for Penn State next year if their guys stay.....it is progress for a young team, it is competition in a tourney type setting and your season continues which is what we expect at IU. Is it NCAA, no but for a group of frosh, sophs, and a few upperclassmen it is a good start 'over'..... Dave…an NIT bid would be huge for this team, just as I think it is and will be huge for Penn State next year if their guys stay…..it is progress for a young team, it is competition in a tourney type setting and your season continues which is what we expect at IU. Is it NCAA, no but for a group of frosh, sophs, and a few upperclassmen it is a good start 'over'…..

]]> By: GFDave http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24820 GFDave Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:23:37 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24820 One of the great things about basketball is that it is easy to see the synergistic effects that can occur on the court. I think you will see both improved scoring and defending next year due to the team's improvement in athleticism and also from having taller players.<br><br>Improved athleticism means we should be able to get our own shot more often AND defend the perimeter better AND see fewer double teams down low. The better height means we should get more rebounds AND get more points in the paint AND defend the rim more stoutly.<br><br>Add these things to better ball handling and its clear to me that we should be better. I don't see 20 wins, but I am hoping that we make it to the NIT. One of the great things about basketball is that it is easy to see the synergistic effects that can occur on the court. I think you will see both improved scoring and defending next year due to the team's improvement in athleticism and also from having taller players.

Improved athleticism means we should be able to get our own shot more often AND defend the perimeter better AND see fewer double teams down low. The better height means we should get more rebounds AND get more points in the paint AND defend the rim more stoutly.

Add these things to better ball handling and its clear to me that we should be better. I don't see 20 wins, but I am hoping that we make it to the NIT.

]]> By: GFDave http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28743 GFDave Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:23:37 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28743 One of the great things about basketball is that it is easy to see the synergistic effects that can occur on the court. I think you will see both improved scoring and defending next year due to the team's improvement in athleticism and also from having taller players.<br><br>Improved athleticism means we should be able to get our own shot more often AND defend the perimeter better AND see fewer double teams down low. The better height means we should get more rebounds AND get more points in the paint AND defend the rim more stoutly.<br><br>Add these things to better ball handling and its clear to me that we should be better. I don't see 20 wins, but I am hoping that we make it to the NIT. One of the great things about basketball is that it is easy to see the synergistic effects that can occur on the court. I think you will see both improved scoring and defending next year due to the team's improvement in athleticism and also from having taller players.

Improved athleticism means we should be able to get our own shot more often AND defend the perimeter better AND see fewer double teams down low. The better height means we should get more rebounds AND get more points in the paint AND defend the rim more stoutly.

Add these things to better ball handling and its clear to me that we should be better. I don't see 20 wins, but I am hoping that we make it to the NIT.

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24819 JerryCT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:54:55 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24819 Thanks, we all appreciate your comments on this site.<br><br>Louisville's success this year was heavily based on defense especially ball pressure on the perimeter. They were a low scoring team almost the entire year and when TW was shut off ( ala MSU ) they were weak ................but only if the other team could handle the ball.<br><br>The point is to consider how far they went as the #1 seed and BEAST champ heavily reliant on the D.<br><br>I admit to loving the Knight defense, a pitcher's duel, defensive lines ......etc Thanks, we all appreciate your comments on this site.

Louisville's success this year was heavily based on defense especially ball pressure on the perimeter. They were a low scoring team almost the entire year and when TW was shut off ( ala MSU ) they were weak …………….but only if the other team could handle the ball.

The point is to consider how far they went as the #1 seed and BEAST champ heavily reliant on the D.

I admit to loving the Knight defense, a pitcher's duel, defensive lines ……etc

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28742 JerryCT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:54:55 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28742 Thanks, we all appreciate your comments on this site.<br><br>Louisville's success this year was heavily based on defense especially ball pressure on the perimeter. They were a low scoring team almost the entire year and when TW was shut off ( ala MSU ) they were weak ................but only if the other team could handle the ball.<br><br>The point is to consider how far they went as the #1 seed and BEAST champ heavily reliant on the D.<br><br>I admit to loving the Knight defense, a pitcher's duel, defensive lines ......etc Thanks, we all appreciate your comments on this site.

Louisville's success this year was heavily based on defense especially ball pressure on the perimeter. They were a low scoring team almost the entire year and when TW was shut off ( ala MSU ) they were weak …………….but only if the other team could handle the ball.

The point is to consider how far they went as the #1 seed and BEAST champ heavily reliant on the D.

I admit to loving the Knight defense, a pitcher's duel, defensive lines ……etc

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24816 Kelin Blab Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:02:55 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24816 Jerry helluva point..........you are one of my favorite guys on this site, you love the defense.......interesting enough...is during the knight days, IU was known for it's D...I don't think many schools came claim that anymore....maybe Duke........ Jerry helluva point……….you are one of my favorite guys on this site, you love the defense…….interesting enough…is during the knight days, IU was known for it's D…I don't think many schools came claim that anymore….maybe Duke……..

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28741 Kelin Blab Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:02:55 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28741 Jerry helluva point..........you are one of my favorite guys on this site, you love the defense.......interesting enough...is during the knight days, IU was known for it's D...I don't think many schools came claim that anymore....maybe Duke........ Jerry helluva point……….you are one of my favorite guys on this site, you love the defense…….interesting enough…is during the knight days, IU was known for it's D…I don't think many schools came claim that anymore….maybe Duke……..

]]> By: MikeyD http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24815 MikeyD Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:36:05 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24815 D Wade? D Wade?

]]> By: MikeyD http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-28733 MikeyD Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:36:05 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-28733 D Wade? D Wade?

]]> By: Alex http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/13/scouting-report-maurice-creek/comment-page-1/#comment-24814 Alex Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:25:53 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2767#comment-24814 Not a primary ball handler, but he could get a little time at that spot when Hulls and Rivers are out of the game. I wouldn't expect it to be much though. Not a primary ball handler, but he could get a little time at that spot when Hulls and Rivers are out of the game. I wouldn't expect it to be much though.

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