Looks like the money is moving a little toward IU. PU is not the greatest at defending the 3. And I like the way Alexis has played lately. Kinda depends on how the zebras use the whistles.
@uncleter Purdue will likely force them to blow their whistles. They're not quite like some of the other elite B10 teams in how they attack, but I'm sure they'll look to attack us in the paint. Officials often reward teams attacking the paint effectively.
All I hope for is consistency both ways. And not getting key bad calls against key players. But I think going in to the game, I'll be shocked if Purdue doesn't shoot a fair bit more free throws than IU does tonight.
Purdue will get their normal mystery fouls on IU by flopping and pounding the ball inside. Any missed shot in the lane will be called a foul. IU does not have the depth at any position to be in any foul trouble but they will. Inside, how much will the whistle be blown? It could get ugly due to foul trouble. IU will have to be hot from the start from 3's. Drive and dish outside will be key. I just see the IU guards getting in quick foul trouble. Yet Purdue is obviously beatable and no better place to beat them than at Assembly Hall.
Purdue will get their normal mystery fouls on IU by flopping and pounding the ball inside. Any missed shot in the lane will be called a foul. IU does not have the depth at any position to be in any foul trouble but they will. Inside, how much will the whistle be blown? It could get ugly due to foul trouble. IU will have to be hot from the start from 3's. Drive and dish outside will be key. I just see the IU guards getting in quick foul trouble. Yet Purdue is obviously beatable and no better place to beat them than at Assembly Hall.
Being red hot from three will be needed. Good luck to those watching we have plans tonight but I do not have peacock anyway so it would not matter. I will be checking my phone.




