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I fear them having a game behind starts out hot and Purdue wins in the last 10 minutes of the game when their fatigue may set in. Booker will start again...and may play more against Purdue this time...just running the court against Zach
Just don’t want a slug fest …but that’s what the B1G is 😂
I just saw that he has not been playing much lately. I would think Edey will have a field day inside,
He's terrible?
He’s five fouls tomorrow though.
I'm a little concerned about a fast start.
I was just notified that Kim is taking a half day vacation so she can watch the game. I told her I would record it, but she wanted to see it live...
probably depends on how hard Purdue plays as far as any fatigue showing up late in the game. Can't have Booker going wild behind the arc and Zach seeing the hack a Zach
can't remember the last time I've seen their team put up so many points
Zack also got to make quick reads when he gets the ball and keep the ball high, msu likes their guards collapsing on opposing bigs to create steals or blocks. Minny must have had 8 or 9 of these today. We have to keep their guards in check too
Well, if the guards dig down they leave one of Purdue's 1-3 open. 1-3 need to position themselves so Zach can easily see them and pass fake inside a bit and see if they move. Izzo has not been one to want to double Zach and so I don't know if the guards will go down to dig at the ball or scrape on baseline passes or just double with a 4. Nothing will happen that Purdue has not seen before. It is all about execution...which can flourish if the calls are made. We know MSU has talent and are "capable" at any point of time in being very good...they just haven't been there most of the season. In a one game scenario any team that plays better than usual can get the W many times. Booker is that player that has a VERY high ceiling, but has played on the floor much of the year. If he is no factor and nothing unusual happens to Purdue the Boilers should win.
Edey will again destroy Booker at the basket and we’ll see if Booker can stay out of foul trouble.
Izzo is asking for him to roll over his fouls for our matchup.
You still making her work. That’s mean. 😂I was just notified that Kim is taking a half day vacation so she can watch the game. I told her I would record it, but she wanted to see it live...
No question if Booker is playing one on one. If they use another bigger body (Sissoko) on Zach to hold ground and have Booker come behind the body then he can get to some shots (can't do that when Mason is in if Zach sees Mason). That isn't the issue anyway. It is can Booker stroke a few behind the arc enough that it is a problem and run the court enough to get some quick downs or in transition. Nobody questioned his talent, it was always his motor. Illinois (Hawkins) basically conceded baskets to Zach when he got the ball deep and NW used fouls and bodies. Izzo has usually went on single coverage of Zach and tried to shut down the others. I expect a tough game and will pleasantly surprised if it isn't.
I got her just a bit over a decade in age.
Maybe in a couple of years if she is good and closer to retirement age. msu played the guy from Utah and the guy w/ the slanted head alot underneath
Not sure who is the utah guy but their usual players are not as much a concern as Booker going off from the perimeter, fouls not called in general, keeping Walker and Hall in check...and having good O and keeping them playing against Purdue in the half
Kohler from Utah (who has good footwork according to bones podcast) and slanted head is cooper
I was just notified that Kim is taking a half day vacation so she can watch the game. I told her I would record it, but she wanted to see it live...
I think the question is can he stay in long enough to hit multiple outside shots so that it makes a big difference on how we have to defend him. Last game had 2 fouls in less than 5 minutes I believe.
If he defends Zach. If he doesn’t and Sisko does, then he may not pick up the fouls. I don’t know if Izzy will play both together, but I think he could. Refs may not call much anyway.. problem is Hall wouldn’t be playing with the other two I doubt as that would remove Adkins. I just see Booker as the wildcard, but also don’t know the team other than a casual watch.
