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Throwing Chairs Podcast: First Big Test

November 16, 2022·44 min·4 clips

Indiana Basketball faces its first big test against Xavier—what did we learn from their fast-paced opening wins?

This episode of the Throwing Chairs Podcast previews Indiana University's first major basketball test against Xavier. Hosts Griffin Epstein, Zion Brown, and Zach Ebrahim, alongside producer Hayden Smith, analyze Indiana's initial performances. They are later joined by a special guest to specifically break down the upcoming Xavier matchup. The hosts first dissect Indiana's two opening victories against Morehead State and Bethune-Cookman. Indiana won comfortably against Morehead State, 88-53, with the game being close early before a second-half pullaway. The team then dominated Bethune-Cookman from start to finish in a 101-49 win. A key statistical takeaway is Indiana's offensive pace, averaging 14.8 seconds per possession early in the season. This represents a significant increase in speed compared to the team's style of play from the previous year. The shooting performance against Bethune-Cookman, described as "lighting the nets on fire," is highlighted as a major talking point. Guard Miller Kopp's four three-pointers in that game are cited as a leading example of this hot shooting. The analysis suggests Indiana's faster pace is a deliberate and notable strategic shift for the program. The extreme margin of victory over Bethune-Cookman underscores the team's offensive explosion in that contest. Miller Kopp's early shooting success is presented as a potential indicator of improved perimeter scoring. The hosts frame the upcoming game against Xavier as the season's "first big test," moving beyond the guarantee of early non-conference games. The episode is recorded on a cold, snowy Wednesday, November 16th, setting a backdrop for the start of meaningful college basketball. The tone is conversational and analytical, driven by the hosts' immediate reactions to the first live game action. The style is team-focused, offering a blend of statistical observation and qualitative game assessment. This episode is ideal for Indiana Hoosiers fans seeking detailed pre-game analysis and early season takeaways. Listeners with no interest in Indiana basketball or early-season college basketball previews would likely skip it.

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