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[mr.hockey4242]

They have struggled the past couple of games defending the high pick and roll. Mathieu and Dre Hollins could have a huge game, if that continues. I'm not sure EE will be much of a factor tonight. Hate his match up defensively against Kaminsky, who likes to pick and pop for 3 and EE doesn't have the foot speed to match up. The good thing is that Wisconsin doesn't have much length outside of Kaminsky, so rebounding shouldn't be much of an issue defensively. It's going to be high scoring. I just hope Wisconsin misses some of their 3's, I have a feeling they are going to take a lot.

Yeah that's the thing I think the Badgers are due to go off but from a match up standpoint as you said Mathieu and Dre could have field days. If Badgers didn't learn from Yogi I can't see them stopping Deandre. Wisco also struggles against pressure and don't handle the ball well so if Gophs press that's another plus.

Free throws could be huge. Gophs are one of the best in the Big10 at making freebies but also allow a lot too. Badgers FT shooting is inconsistent but if they make them it will be tough for gophs to overcome.

 

[broncosmitty]

Looking forward to these two tonight.

 

[MSUCTM96]

My question is... Why do you get to be Mr. Hockey? My high school, THEE, East Kentwood Falcons, did win a MI State Title and National Championship back in 1991. Come On!

 

[mr.hockey4242]

My question is... Why do you get to be Mr. Hockey? My high school, THEE, East Kentwood Falcons, did win a MI State Title and National Championship back in 1991. Come On!

But Michigan ain't the state of hockey now is it?!?!?!?

Love all sports but at the end of the day, hockey is the name of the game for me..

 

[LoftonPack80]

Stauskas is just lights out right now. Those pics they showed of him and Lavert were impressive. They definitely have upped their games this year

 

[dcZONAfan]

that was a great first half of basketball. Very impressed by these two teams right now. Stauskas is such a beast

 

[MI Nightmare]

I will be a complete homer and say Michigan at home gets it done. Red hot team, raucas Crisler crowd, tourney type atmosphere. I say its close but Michigan gets the home court push. 78-74.

Minny bounces back and knocks Wisconsin into complete tailspin. 80-71. Going on the road after losing two straight is not the scenario you like to see if you're a Bucky fan. The Barn is going to be rocking.

You may be very close with that 78-74 prediction.

 

[LoftonPack80]

Great first half. Iowa is the real deal. That Basabe kid is an animal

 

[MI Nightmare]

that was a great first half of basketball. Very impressed by these two teams right now. Stauskas is such a beast

He's really upped his game from a pure shooter to a complete baller. Should have him for two more years.

 

[MI Nightmare]

Great first half. Iowa is the real deal. That Basabe kid is an animal

May have to get a double team on him every possession. At least get better awareness of him underneath.

He is a beast.

 

[ericd7633]

Love this game. Very entertaining between two teams who could very well end up in Arlington.

 

[MSUCTM96]

That Basabe kid is an animal

We MSU fans in FTL are obviously cheering him on as WASAAAABEEE!

 

[MI Nightmare]

Daaaaaaamn! Loving this game too!

 

[LoftonPack80]

I hate how we go on those stretches of launching 3s. Just run the offense instead of chucking it up. Lavert is the worst with that

 

[MI Nightmare]

Good game Iowa! Should be an all out brawl in the rematch.

You next Sparty!!!

 

[MI Nightmare]

I hate how we go on those stretches of launching 3s. Just run the offense instead of chucking it up. Lavert is the worst with that

That and poor passing with the lead, and trying to close it out...

 

[ericd7633]

Saturday can't get here soon enough. MSU vs. Michigan...should be a hell of an atmosphere and game.

 

[ericd7633]

Let's go Gophers. Huge opportunity this game.

 

[LoftonPack80]

Good game Hawks. We shall see you again. You guys are tough can't wait.


BRING ON SPARTY!!!

 

[ericd7633]

Unbelievable Dre Hollins sprains his ankle 15 seconds in. Don't see how we win this game now. Damnit!