Drake vs. Iowa (Big 4 Classic)

[Cdizzle]

What is this event call? The Big Farce Classic? The Big Run-And-Hide-From-Yearly-Meetings Invitational? At least the schools self-proclaimed to be too good for home & homes are playing it on a neutral court.

Nothing wrong with 2 in-state teams playing at a neutral location, IMO. I think this is a good game for both teams.

[DUBulldog]

Is this game being televised or streamed anywhere? I'd like to get a look at Drake.

It's being televised in the state of Iowa by Mediacom cable....I think I read that the stream is available through the Big 10 Network's website, and through Drake's website.

[Cdizzle]

Is this game being televised or streamed anywhere? I'd like to get a look at Drake.

It's being televised in the state of Iowa by Mediacom cable....I think I read that the stream is available through the Big 10 Network's website, and through Drake's website.

Thanks. Any chance either of those streams are free?

[mecha_bulldog]

Is this game being televised or streamed anywhere? I'd like to get a look at Drake.

It's being televised in the state of Iowa by Mediacom cable....I think I read that the stream is available through the Big 10 Network's website, and through Drake's website.

Thanks. Any chance either of those streams are free?

The Drake stream is paid. I think the BTN stream is available if you get BTN with your cable or satellite package, but you have to log in with your provider info.

[Cdizzle]

The Drake stream is paid. I think the BTN stream is available if you get BTN with your cable or satellite package, but you have to log in with your provider info.

Thank you for the info.

[Aargh]

If Drke wins this game, then Giacoletti is my early pick for MVC CoY.

[AndShock]

If Drke wins this game, then Giacoletti is my early pick for MVC CoY.

He's already my front-runner. Drake is already looking like a Top 5 MVC team, Top 3 wouldn't be a huge stretch. Not bad for a team picked dead last.

Wichita State was a unanimous #1 pick so I think it'd be tough to give it to Marshall. Everyone else in the MVC has been a total dud. This MVC season isn't setting up for a ton of options.

[UNIFanSince1983]

So who does Drake have that can stop Roy Devyn?

I admittedly have not seen Drake play this year, but I have a hard time believing they can keep it close. Iowa is a very good team this year. Richard Carter is having a great season, but not sure he has played against anyone the caliber of what Iowa has. Is it true he is also the leading rebounder on your team with like 4 a game?

How much size does Drake have? Because Iowa does have quite a bit of size that can run like White and Uthoff.

[DUBulldog]

So who does Drake have that can stop Roy Devyn?

Trevor Berkeley

I admittedly have not seen Drake play this year, but I have a hard time believing they can keep it close. Iowa is a very good team this year. Richard Carter is having a great season, but not sure he has played against anyone the caliber of what Iowa has. Is it true he is also the leading rebounder on your team with like 4 a game?

Carter leads Drake with 4.9 rebounds per game, but don't let that stat fool you. Drake has 5 guys averaging between 4-5 rebounds per game and is +6.3 in rebound margin this season. Rebounding is a team effort for this Drake team. Many times, you'll see the bigs with great box-outs and the guards scooping up the rebound.

How much size does Drake have? Because Iowa does have quite a bit of size that can run like White and Uthoff.

Van Deest is 6'11", 270
Jensen (Enevold) is 6'11" 245
Puleikis is 6'10"

4-5 other guys in the 6'6"to 6'7" range.....Drake is probably one of the biggest teams in the MVC.

[uniftw]

Van Deest is big...but moves about like Shaq late in his NBA career....