*** Official #24 IOWA STATE vs #20 BYU Game(Day) Thread ***

[CycloneRulzzz]

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#24 IOWA STATE (13-3, 2-1 BIG 12)
vs #20 BYU (13-3, 1-2 BIG 12)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH 8:00 P.M. CST
Marriott Center / Provo, UT


TV: ESPN+
Talent: Shawn Kenney, pxp Bryndon Manzer, analyst

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

 

[danvillecyclone]

Ejim was born in Toronto, Canada.

This Canadian Judge rules:

it's every Canadian's "God-given" right to give someone the finger.

Judge: Giving someone the middle finger a 'God-given' right

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Go Cyclones!

 

[NWICY]

Thanks Rulzzz! Go State!! Beat the Coogs.
Big road test for the guys, hope for the W.

 

[danvillecyclone]

Iowa State 72
BYU 67

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I know they can't guess how good teams are going to be but it's a darn shame a top 25 matchup is on espn+

 

[Cupped]

We are 4.5-point underdogs but are 6-0 all-time vs. BYU. With another road contest @ #25 TCU Saturday, a W in Provo would be really sweet!

 

[NorthCyd]

We are 4.5-point underdogs but are 6-0 all-time vs. BYU. With another road contest @ #25 TCU Saturday, a W in Provo would be really sweet!

I'm sure that's just what Kenpom has. I don't think they even bother to handicap games anymore, they just go by Kenpom.

 

[GTO]

Our defensive rotations better be really crisp because these BYU guys will definitely launch some threes.

 

[Malone]

535 of BYU’s shot attempts have been threes and they hit on 37% (by comparison ISU has only attempted 297 threes). BYU has three guards that have attempted at least 83 threes, two with at least 100 attempts (by comparison ISU has only Momcilovic with 80 attempts).

ISU induces more three point attempts than most teams in the country - 356th out of 362 teams in percentage of field goal attempts given up as threes at a 46%+ rate per Barttorvik.

In short: we have played to force teams into choosing threes as their poison, but it could be a tough proposition against a team that lives (and typically thrives) by them on their home court. Will be interesting to see what TJ and staff dial up.

 

[t-noah]

Let's Goooooo! Thanx Rulzzz!

I say we get this one, maybe more heart than brain. It'll be very tough there and they are extremely hungry to get a win (0-2 start).

Iowa State 74 - 69 BYU

 

[Thomasrickj]

Hopefully we can crush the Stormin' Mormons. The crowd will be jacked up on Mountain Dew and will be loud so it will be a tough one.

 

[RezClone]

That time Melvin Ejim graciously offered our good hosts a delicious clone cone!

 

[Bob f]

I know they can't guess how good teams are going to be but it's a darn shame a top 25 matchup is on espn+

Getting tired of watching our games on espn+. Figured it'd change once conference started. Guess not.

 

[Cyhig]

Protect the home court, steal a couple on the road. Great opportunity to “steal” one tonight. Should be a fun game

 

[RezClone]

Hopefully we can crush the Stormin' Mormons. The crowd will be jacked up on Mountain Dew and will be loud so it will be a tough one.

FWIW, some might assume this BYU basketball team to be "on brand" with regard to behavior, sportsmanship, decorum, etc...

Not So Fast My Friends!

BYU and head coach Mark Pope have quickly gained somewhat of a reputation in Big 12 circles for being hot heads and having a bit of an edge, to put it nicely. Although they are 100% a jump shooting team... their behavior on the court is not unlike that other team out east.

Justified or not, that's just what some people are saying. I'm fairly certain our physical brand of Otzelball will not be received warmly.

 

[wenkeej]

535 of BYU’s shot attempts have been threes and they hit on 37% (by comparison ISU has only attempted 297 threes). BYU has three guards that have attempted at least 83 threes, two with at least 100 attempts (by comparison ISU has only Momcilovic with 80 attempts).

ISU induces more three point attempts than most teams in the country - 356th out of 362 teams in percentage of field goal attempts given up as threes at a 46%+ rate per Barttorvik.

In short: we have played to force teams into choosing threes as their poison, but it could be a tough proposition against a team that lives (and typically thrives) by them on their home court. Will be interesting to see what TJ and staff dial up.

Wonder if TJ will shift from the short corner/high wing double teams. It does help force turnovers but bad 3pt shooting teams were knocking down their 3s. Don't know if you want to roll the dice with that against this team.

 

[Thomasrickj]

FWIW, some might assume this BYU basketball team to be "on brand" with regard to behavior, sportsmanship, decorum, etc...

Not So Fast My Friends!

BYU and head coach Mark Pope have quickly gained somewhat of a reputation in Big 12 circles for being hot heads and having a bit of an edge, to put it nicely. Although they are 100% a jump shooting team... their behavior on the court is not unlike that other team out east.

Justified or not, that's just what some people are saying. I'm fairly certain our physical brand of Otzelball will not be received warmly.

Our defense is great, so let's hope we can prevent them from getting too many open looks. On KenPom we have the number two defense in the nation behind Houston. BYU's defense is number seven, so scoring 65 will likely win the game.

 

[Thomasrickj]

Getting tired of watching our games on espn+. Figured it'd change once conference started. Guess not.

ESPN+ blows. I have to stream it from the iPad and it always stops and cuts out followed by a commercial break that lasts far too long and doesn't go back to the game in time. Wish we could get back on the cable channels.