Official 2021-22 Big Ten Basketball Thread - Page 3

CC_123 · 12-06-2021, 11:42 AM

First NET ratings came out. Here is where the Big Ten stands.

1 Purdue
9 Iowa
18 Wisconsin
19 Michigan State
28 Ohio State
36 Minnesota
42 Northwestern
48 Illinois
56 Indiana
63 Michigan
137 Penn State
155 Maryland
192 Nebraska
217 Rutgers

CC_123 · 12-08-2021, 09:44 PM

The obviously missed goaltending on Gabe Brown really changed the feel of the game. That missed call turned into a 5 point swing

CC_123 · 12-08-2021, 10:15 PM

Michigan State cant miss, but Minnesota also isnt as talented. We work hard and grind, but the talent just isnt there. Not a shock to lose to MSU. Thought maybe it would be a bit closer, but for everyone on the roster besides Curry and Willis, they have never played in a Big Ten game with this sort of physicality. We might be able to compete and beat teams like Penn State, Nebraska, Rutgers, Northwestern, but we arent going to beat, or in most cases, compete with teams like Purdue, Michigan, MSU, Illinois, OSU

CC_123 · 12-08-2021, 10:18 PM

That is absolutely ridiculous. Yeah, it is a 16 point game, but Loewe was literally close lined and no foul call

CC_123 · 12-08-2021, 11:05 PM

Gophers are a pesky squad. We played scared and settled for a lot of bad shots in the 1st half but we showed up in the second half and grinded. A lot to work on, but for this team, a single digit loss to MSU could go a long way for their confidence

texmcpherson · 12-08-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CC_123

Gophers are a pesky squad. We played scared and settled for a lot of bad shots in the 1st half but we showed up in the second half and grinded. A lot to work on, but for this team, a single digit loss to MSU could go a long way for their confidence

We need to learn how to stomp on the gas pedal and not let 19 point leads turn into 6; sometimes I feel like we get lax with our leads and pull off. But yeah, it definitely didn’t help Minnesota that they forced a ton of shots that weren’t there. I’ll take any B10 win and Minnesota is far from a bottom of the pack team.

mnvikingstwins · 12-09-2021, 01:57 AM

Took way too many long range 2 pointers and then missed the easy ones plus MSU made a fair amount of contested 3s. Frustrating game to only have a couple points to actually get crowd into it

rcmb3220 · 12-09-2021, 07:43 AM

Every year it seems like MSU leads the nation in giving up basketball’s version of a pick 6. They also like to give away the ball on an inbound after a made basket.

oshmeehan · 12-09-2021, 09:08 AM

Johnny Davis looking like a potential 1st rounder out there with the Badgers. Pretty good size, athletic, and creative.

CC_123 · 12-10-2021, 12:28 AM

First game ever ranked #1 for Purdue and they proceed to lose to Rutgers. Definitely didn't see that coming

CC_123 · 12-11-2021, 08:32 PM

What a HUGE win for the Gophers! Jamison Battle was the best player on the court tonight with 27 and 7 rebounds. And that was with him shooting 1-6 from three! Dude was a killer in the second half!

Also helped that we slowed Dickinson down a ton in the 2nd half because he had a field day in the 1st half! Gophers also defended the three really well, holding Michigan to 16.7% from beyond the arc! But that is a huge win for this team and for Ben Johnson. Third true road win this season too, which feels weird after only having, I believe, 3 total road wins in the last two season.

This Gophers team is looking like it might be more competitive in the Big Ten than everyone (myself including) thought with its peskiness and ability to get hot with Battle and Willis.

SKI-U-MAH!

mnvikingstwins · 12-11-2021, 08:40 PM

Michigan is garbage

texmcpherson · 12-11-2021, 09:10 PM

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Michigan is garbage

That preseason 4 spot isn’t looking so good.

oldgoldy97 · 12-12-2021, 05:30 AM

I left the bar with them struggling in the first half so I’m very impressed with the victory on the road vs a team who was in the dance last year.

CC_123 · 12-13-2021, 02:15 PM

Current NCAA Net Rankings in the Big Ten

6 Purdue
13 Michigan State
20 Ohio State
26 Wisconsin
32 Illinois
33 Iowa
35 Minnesota
42 Northwestern
43 Indiana
50 Michigan
113 Penn State
137 Maryland
162 Rutgers
221 Nebraska

DajuanWagner · 12-14-2021, 09:33 AM

ILL-INI for the 'chip this year......

CC_123 · 12-14-2021, 09:57 PM

Ugly game for the Gophers. A decent amount of minutes for the bench guys, but we probably had more turnovers in this one game than we have all season combined. A lot of carelessness taking care of the ball tonight due to "knowing we are better". They went away from what got them to an 8-1 record tonight. Still won, but it was ugly on a lot of aspects. But something to learn from. Next game will be telling on if they learned from it

texmcpherson · 01-02-2022, 04:49 PM

Nice W on the road at NW from being down 7 at halftime. Kinda like that there’s no “go-to guy,” maybe Gabe Brown? A lot of depth and guys that can all score (and some at high amounts at any given moment).

CC_123 · 01-02-2022, 05:46 PM

By the time the Gophers play again, it will be almost 2 weeks without a game. So I am fully expecting us to come out flat against Illinois. 2 weeks off is a long time

texmcpherson · 01-03-2022, 11:00 PM

Johnny Davis just lit up Purdue… 37 points and 14 boards

CC_123 · 01-04-2022, 07:20 PM

As expected, Gophers come out flat. Also struggling with the size of Illinois. Probably wouldnt have won either way, but a 2 week layoff has had its impact early.

CC_123 · 01-04-2022, 08:07 PM

Cockburn is obviously fantastic, but man does he get the softest calls. And he gets away with a lot. How the hell is that not a charge on him, but then he gets a super soft and one? Just annoying to watch. Mini Shaq doesnt need the benefit of soft calls

CC_123 · 01-04-2022, 08:35 PM

No surprise tonight. Even all the soft calls Cockburn got didn't make the 30 point difference. I said earlier in the thread that we would struggle with any team that has size because we cannot match up with that. We also went absolutely ice cold in the second half where we couldn't buy a bucket. Two week layoff definitely can cause that, especially with a team who has succeeded this year due to being able to get into a rhythm and built-up confidence, because we definitely aren't the most talented.

I still think we can compete in the Big Ten and if we can get to 17-18 wins (crazy to talk that way when I was pretty certain we wouldn't even hit 10 wins this season), I think there is a legit conversation that we should be in the tournament. At Indiana on Sunday will be a tough one, but I think both teams are built pretty similar, so I think it could be a good, close game.

DajuanWagner · 01-05-2022, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CC_123

No surprise tonight. Even all the soft calls Cockburn got didn't make the 30 point difference. I said earlier in the thread that we would struggle with any team that has size because we cannot match up with that. We also went absolutely ice cold in the second half where we couldn't buy a bucket. Two week layoff definitely can cause that, especially with a team who has succeeded this year due to being able to get into a rhythm and built-up confidence, because we definitely aren't the most talented.

I still think we can compete in the Big Ten and if we can get to 17-18 wins (crazy to talk that way when I was pretty certain we wouldn't even hit 10 wins this season), I think there is a legit conversation that we should be in the tournament. At Indiana on Sunday will be a tough one, but I think both teams are built pretty similar, so I think it could be a good, close game.

ILL-INI for the National Championship!!!!!!! Called it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bretsky · 01-05-2022, 12:49 PM

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ILL-INI for the National Championship!!!!!!! Called it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Train keeps rollin'! Just wait until we get a healthy Belo back too!

12-06-2021, 11:42 AM	#51
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	First NET ratings came out. Here is where the Big Ten stands. 1 Purdue 9 Iowa 18 Wisconsin 19 Michigan State 28 Ohio State 36 Minnesota 42 Northwestern 48 Illinois 56 Indiana 63 Michigan 137 Penn State 155 Maryland 192 Nebraska 217 Rutgers __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-08-2021, 09:44 PM	#52
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	The obviously missed goaltending on Gabe Brown really changed the feel of the game. That missed call turned into a 5 point swing __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-08-2021, 10:15 PM	#53
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	Michigan State cant miss, but Minnesota also isnt as talented. We work hard and grind, but the talent just isnt there. Not a shock to lose to MSU. Thought maybe it would be a bit closer, but for everyone on the roster besides Curry and Willis, they have never played in a Big Ten game with this sort of physicality. We might be able to compete and beat teams like Penn State, Nebraska, Rutgers, Northwestern, but we arent going to beat, or in most cases, compete with teams like Purdue, Michigan, MSU, Illinois, OSU __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-08-2021, 10:18 PM	#54
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	That is absolutely ridiculous. Yeah, it is a 16 point game, but Loewe was literally close lined and no foul call __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-08-2021, 11:05 PM	#55
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	Gophers are a pesky squad. We played scared and settled for a lot of bad shots in the 1st half but we showed up in the second half and grinded. A lot to work on, but for this team, a single digit loss to MSU could go a long way for their confidence __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-09-2021, 01:57 AM	#57
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,197 ski_4 ski_4	Took way too many long range 2 pointers and then missed the easy ones plus MSU made a fair amount of contested 3s. Frustrating game to only have a couple points to actually get crowd into it

12-09-2021, 07:43 AM	#58
rcmb3220 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4,136	Every year it seems like MSU leads the nation in giving up basketball’s version of a pick 6. They also like to give away the ball on an inbound after a made basket.

12-09-2021, 09:08 AM	#59
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,167	Johnny Davis looking like a potential 1st rounder out there with the Badgers. Pretty good size, athletic, and creative. __________________ FEAR THE DEER

12-10-2021, 12:28 AM	#60
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	First game ever ranked #1 for Purdue and they proceed to lose to Rutgers. Definitely didn't see that coming __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-11-2021, 08:32 PM	#61
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	What a HUGE win for the Gophers! Jamison Battle was the best player on the court tonight with 27 and 7 rebounds. And that was with him shooting 1-6 from three! Dude was a killer in the second half! Also helped that we slowed Dickinson down a ton in the 2nd half because he had a field day in the 1st half! Gophers also defended the three really well, holding Michigan to 16.7% from beyond the arc! But that is a huge win for this team and for Ben Johnson. Third true road win this season too, which feels weird after only having, I believe, 3 total road wins in the last two season. This Gophers team is looking like it might be more competitive in the Big Ten than everyone (myself including) thought with its peskiness and ability to get hot with Battle and Willis. SKI-U-MAH! __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-11-2021, 08:40 PM	#62
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,197 ski_4 ski_4	Michigan is garbage

12-12-2021, 05:30 AM	#64
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52,125	I left the bar with them struggling in the first half so I’m very impressed with the victory on the road vs a team who was in the dance last year. __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

12-13-2021, 02:15 PM	#65
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	Current NCAA Net Rankings in the Big Ten 6 Purdue 13 Michigan State 20 Ohio State 26 Wisconsin 32 Illinois 33 Iowa 35 Minnesota 42 Northwestern 43 Indiana 50 Michigan 113 Penn State 137 Maryland 162 Rutgers 221 Nebraska __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-14-2021, 09:33 AM	#66
DajuanWagner Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 7,428	ILL-INI for the 'chip this year...... __________________ *"You said the link to the Prizm hanhers was no longer available and out of stock. You lied, dreams of hoarding Prizm died."* -mc1 8.6.20

12-14-2021, 09:57 PM	#67
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	Ugly game for the Gophers. A decent amount of minutes for the bench guys, but we probably had more turnovers in this one game than we have all season combined. A lot of carelessness taking care of the ball tonight due to "knowing we are better". They went away from what got them to an 8-1 record tonight. Still won, but it was ugly on a lot of aspects. But something to learn from. Next game will be telling on if they learned from it __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

01-02-2022, 04:49 PM	#68
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,951 texmcpherson	Nice W on the road at NW from being down 7 at halftime. Kinda like that there’s no “go-to guy,” maybe Gabe Brown? A lot of depth and guys that can all score (and some at high amounts at any given moment). __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

01-02-2022, 05:46 PM	#69
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	By the time the Gophers play again, it will be almost 2 weeks without a game. So I am fully expecting us to come out flat against Illinois. 2 weeks off is a long time __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

01-03-2022, 11:00 PM	#70
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,951 texmcpherson	Johnny Davis just lit up Purdue… 37 points and 14 boards __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

01-04-2022, 07:20 PM	#71
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	As expected, Gophers come out flat. Also struggling with the size of Illinois. Probably wouldnt have won either way, but a 2 week layoff has had its impact early. __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

01-04-2022, 08:07 PM	#72
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	Cockburn is obviously fantastic, but man does he get the softest calls. And he gets away with a lot. How the hell is that not a charge on him, but then he gets a super soft and one? Just annoying to watch. Mini Shaq doesnt need the benefit of soft calls __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

01-04-2022, 08:35 PM	#73
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	No surprise tonight. Even all the soft calls Cockburn got didn't make the 30 point difference. I said earlier in the thread that we would struggle with any team that has size because we cannot match up with that. We also went absolutely ice cold in the second half where we couldn't buy a bucket. Two week layoff definitely can cause that, especially with a team who has succeeded this year due to being able to get into a rhythm and built-up confidence, because we definitely aren't the most talented. I still think we can compete in the Big Ten and if we can get to 17-18 wins (crazy to talk that way when I was pretty certain we wouldn't even hit 10 wins this season), I think there is a legit conversation that we should be in the tournament. At Indiana on Sunday will be a tough one, but I think both teams are built pretty similar, so I think it could be a good, close game. __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204 Last edited by CC_123; 01-04-2022 at 08:38 PM.