The knock on Indiana this season was that while the Hoosiers are nearly unbeatable at home, they?re almost the opposite on the road. To wit, the home and away efficiencies are Stevenson-esque in conference play: Offensive Points Per Possession Defensive Points Per Possession Indiana at Home 1.19 1.08 Indiana on the […]
While I wait for some Big Ten team – any Big Ten team – to take charge of this way-crazy, makes-no-sense Big Ten race, it?s time for this week?s 3-pointers from a cornfield somewhere outside Decatur, Illinois, on I-72. Check out my latest mailbag and drop me a note, read my Q&A with Ohio State's […]
John Shurna knows time is running out. The Northwestern forward knows there?s a sense of urgency for the Wildcats to get on a roll. History is at stake. Specifically: The school?s first NCAA tourney trip. Shurna is doing his part. Entering the week, he led the Big Ten in scoring with an 18.9 average while […]
Illinois picked up a much needed victory at Northwestern, but they sure didn't make it easy on themselves. The Wildcats came out executing their offense to the tune of 1.13 points per possession in the first half, a very solid showing against a good Illini defense. John Shurna was at the forefront of the attack, […]
On a day where Northwestern's John Shurna came within one 3-pointer of tying the Big Ten record (10), it was one of his buckets near the rim that everyone buzzing. With the game well in control in the final minutes, Shurna made a backdoor cut and hammered home an alley-oop pass from junior Drew Crawford. […]