Annual Champions Classic Thread

[MGC_07]

These 2 teams looks shitty

 

[MGC_07]

This has been a frustrating last few minutes. We hit a shot, Duke comes down and draws contact from a stupid play by us and hits their free throws.

 

[FaithPlusOne]

This has been a frustrating last few minutes. We hit a shot, Duke comes down and draws contact from a stupid play by us and hits their free throws.

Nice run / comeback to end the half.

 

[JRMSU]

We look like shit.... somehow Duke is worse so far

 

[MGC_07]

MSU started playing great when we put Aaron Henry at PG. He’s a great passer for the wing and takes care of the basketball better than Rocket while also being miles more athletic than Rocket or Loyer.

 

[WojoRising]

Not sure who’s going to be the guy who gets Duke a bucket when they need a bucket. Hoping it’s figured out soon, but it won’t be tonight and I think that’s why Sparty wins

 

[SheriffBufordTJustice]

Duke hanging tough even without shooting great.

You expect them to hit some shots

 

[MGC_07]

Not sure who’s going to be the guy who gets Duke a bucket when they need a bucket. Hoping it’s figured out soon, but it won’t be tonight and I think that’s why Sparty wins

I think both teams are like that, and while Duke is more talented, MSU has just played together for longer and has more experience.

The second half should be really exciting. I’m nervous Steward or Johnson are just going to go off and end us.

 

[SpartanJD]

Duke hanging tough even without shooting great.

You expect them to hit some shots

14 points at the charity stripe. Msu needs to stop turning it over and giving Duke run outs

 

[Afamu]

This is awful.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

No one should ever let Duke host a Champions Classic again.

 

[IUfanBorden]

So, since we have a close one----What happens if this baby goes to OT? Do they delay the tip of UK/KU? Do they switch to KU/UK, move MSU/Duke to ESPN2?

Since games are at different venues and all...

 

[IUfanBorden]

No one should ever let Duke host a Champions Classic again.

Seems they could have fix the damn echo....JFC. I muted the damn TV....Haven't really paid attention.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

I just know KU/UK will be worse.

 

[IUfanBorden]

This is awful.

It really is....

 

[IUfanBorden]

I just know KU/UK will be worse.

Is it at Bankers?

 

[MGC_07]

I think Gonzaga is clearly better than these 2 teams, but it’s early season basketball. Neither team has figured itself out yet. I’m sure you’ll want to see neither come March.

 

[northeastspartan]

So, since we have a close one----What happens if this baby goes to OT? Do they delay the tip of UK/KU? Do they switch to KU/UK, move MSU/Duke to ESPN2?

Since games are at different venues and all...

No chance this game gets the boot to ESPN2. Seems like in the past the marquee programs get the tip held as long as possible before tipping on ESPNnews or whatever.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Is it at Bankers?

Where else would be a better place for UK/KU to play with no fans?

 

[IUfanBorden]

I just know KU/UK will be worse.

Just checked----At Bankers.

 

[WojoRising]

I think both teams are like that, and while Duke is more talented, MSU has just played together for longer and has more experience.

The second half should be really exciting. I’m nervous Steward or Johnson are just going to go off and end us.

I agree with everything you said to the letter. It’s been ugly, but fun nonetheless. Sparty has looked much better of late though

 

[IUfanBorden]

Where else would be a better place for UK/KU to play with no fans?

About 10 other Indiana small colleges..

Bankers won't have the issues CIS has....

 

[lurkeraspect84]

This game has to come within 9300 of Duke's larger crowd ever.

 

[Afamu]

Typical Duke. Never seem to have the best athletes on the court.

 

[northeastspartan]

That floater is beautiful

 

[JRMSU]

Some of these guys for Duke have such terrible shot motions but somehow are top 50 players.

 

[Afamu]

Well. That is enough of this game. Duke sucks.

 

[northeastspartan]

This feels good, not gonna lie

 

[GhostOf301]

MSU completely took the crowd out of the game. Terrible showing by the Cameron crazies.

 

[ExitFlagger]

Typical Duke. Never seem to have the best athletes on the court.

Poor K. If only he had his pick of the litter.

 

[GhostOf301]

Espn is so bad. That's my take from this game.

Oh, and Matt Hurt is buttery soft.

 

[IUfanBorden]

Well. That is enough of this game. Duke sucks.

I haven't watched 5 mintes...Its on---I occasionally peak up. Just hard to watch. Not b/c of the play---but the atmosphere...Terrible. Pipe in some sound....Play some Bee Gee's....Something other than the sounds of a mental ward hallway..

 

[SpartanJD]

Hate that charge call on Watts. Duke guy slid under him once he was already airborne

 

[IUfanBorden]

TBH, with no fans, you actually get to see who is better....Crowds make a difference. These games are basically games at the park----with officials.

 

[IUfanBorden]

I see Duke and IU use the same lay-up drills..

JFC..

 

[GhostOf301]

Duke has no good passers. No good dribblers. No good shooters. Good overall rebounding team, though.

 

[northeastspartan]

TBH, with no fans, you actually get to see who is better....Crowds make a difference. These games are basically games at the park----with officials.

MSU would not have survived the opening 5 mins of this game if there were Crazies. Weathering the storm is easy when it's a chill pick up game atmosphere.

 

[Afamu]

Poor K. If only he had his pick of the litter.

He doesn’t, but if that is your take, you know zero about basketball.

 

[WojoRising]

Is it just me or is Duke shooting, like, 8% on layups?

 

[ExitFlagger]

He doesn’t, but if that is your take, you know zero about basketball.

Is this where you say it's so hard to get into Duke?