OSU Thoughts....

[Medill90]

* Depleted OSU started two five stars, two four stars and a three star seven footer;
* Rebuilding OSU started two fourth year players and three third year players;
* Similar to the MSU game, I thought NU played better basketball today but didn't hit open looks;
* Pardon can hit those twelve footers...Law and Lindsey missed a couple they'd usually make. The "Columbus" monkey was definitely on their back;
* Brown didn't care because he was born without nerves;
* NU showed impressive resilience as it has all year. This mental attitude combined with success will pay huge dividends the rest of the year and into next year;
* There's no question Collins can coach. Currently there's not another Big Ten school that does a better job of developing players;
* Sanjay committed that last foul because he was trying to get the final score within the pre game spread so that NU would not jump too high in the polls and thus become a target. Mission accomplished;
* This may turn the light numbers for the '17 recruiting class into a huge alternative fact in '18.

 

[NJCat]

* Depleted OSU started two five stars, two four stars and a three star seven footer;
* Rebuilding OSU started two fourth year players and three third year players;
* Similar to the MSU game, I thought NU played better basketball today but didn't hit open looks;
* Pardon can hit those twelve footers...Law and Lindsey missed a couple they'd usually make. The "Columbus" monkey was definitely on their back;
* Brown didn't care because he was born without nerves;
* NU showed impressive resilience as it has all year. This mental attitude combined with success will pay huge dividends the rest of the year and into next year;
* There's no question Collins can coach. Currently there's not another Big Ten school that does a better job of developing players;
* Sanjay committed that last foul because he was trying to get the final score within the pre game spread so that NU would not jump too high in the polls and thus become a target. Mission accomplished;
* This may turn the light numbers for the '17 recruiting class into a huge alternative fact in '18.

Great summary.

The only point I would disagree with is, Wisconsin has a demonstrated history of player development that is second to none......

 

[Kelly_32_rivals]

Indiana does a great job developing players.

Crean's in game coaching hurts them though.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

Wisconsin is the only school I would argue for better development and I almost said they're better but NU really developed some guys under Collins. I mean look at taps development or olahs. Also Scottie granted I feel like his biggest factor for changing is confidence and consistency he showed so many. Pardons defense from last year to this year is also something to look. Also the way everyone on the team hits the weight room can't be understated.