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I think we were like 2nd in the country in team free throw percentage last year, with a lot of returners I think we should be ok in that area
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Threes were dropping. We did pretty well against the press, but never really tried to exploit it. I assume we weren’t showing much tonight. Was disappointed with rebounding and we left a bunch of free throws short, I think all of Fosters were. Leib has a great touch from the line. Need to get him there often. Burford, Poindexter and Foster did well exploiting the press in the half court
The Jeff’s are pretty good for their level. They tested us early.
The Jeff’s are pretty good for their level. They tested us early.
It's a fair point to mention although I am not too concerned. I'm confident Banks (3-5) will shoot between 75-80%. Kinziger (1-2) probably around the same. I hope Lieb (3-4) can shoot around 70%, not sure what to expect though. Poindexter (2-3) should be north of 80%, hopefully over 85%. Foster (1-5) is the one that concerns me a lot. I can see him getting to the free throw line a lot. He is shooting 57% for his career. Hopefully the coaching staff can get him near 70%.
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Yeah I posted something about that after the exhibition game
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Good call. Hopefully we don't take last years performance from the line for granted.
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Burford had 5! He just needs to slow down and he should be fine.
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Redshirt? Hello, portal! Do we really think he is going to be here for 5 years?
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Portal or not, that feels like the prudent choice at the time being. His weight loss was an achievement and that work ethic will pay off, but watching him labor at times against IWU I don’t think he could withstand a full college basketball season right now.
Agreed, I don't mind it. The only problem is Schmitt becomes a key player if Lieb gets into foul trouble. Hopefully we see improvement from him.
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ISU men's basketball opens season with 75-56 win over Lourdes
A strong showing from beyond the arc helped lead Illinois State men's basketball past Lourdes 75-56 Monday at CEFCU Arena in the Redbirds' season opener — a game that was
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He hasn’t been healthy. Could very well be a good thing for the young man and the program.
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Doubt this is the route they go. Schmitt can’t play. Period. Pedon has mentioned Lewis playing 1-5 and with the additional size in the new guards + Pence, if Lieb is in foul trouble I think they’d go with a smaller lineup and have Lewis guard the 5.
Key player might be overstating. I do believe he very likely will find himself in the rotation if Lieb is in foul trouble. Will probably see a lot of Lewis playing the 5 in that situation.
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Depends on how many times Foster goes to the line
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I went tonight. This is generous. It was maybe half this.