In October, Tony indicated that this would be his last season at Iowa.
I hope he has a change of heart & returns.
The story from today:
Iowa Basketball's Tony Perkins won't decide Future with Program until after the Season
Tyler Tachman
Des Moines Register
Feb 22, 2024
EAST LANSING — Iowa basketball guard Tony Perkins is waiting until after the 2023-24 season to decide his future basketball plans, though he is keeping his options open.
Perkins, who is in his fourth season with the Hawkeyes program, has the opportunity to return to college basketball for the 2024-25 campaign because of the extra eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He could also pursue a professional basketball career.
Perkins hasn’t closed either of those doors.
“Right now, I haven’t really been thinking too much on it,” Perkins told the Register. “I got an extra year (of college eligibility) if needed. But it all comes down to the end of the season. If it’s a spot for me to come back and it’s a way for me to come back, I will consider it, of course. If other options open up, then I’ll go the other way. It all depends.”
Perkins has been phenomenal for Iowa this season. He is averaging career-highs in points (15.2), rebounds (4.3), assists (4.2) and steals (1.7) per game. Perkins’ case for making an All-Big Ten team has some significant momentum.
It would be a big development if Perkins were to return to Iowa next season, giving the Hawkeyes a high-level, veteran playmaker to go along with some exciting, younger building blocks. Payton Sandfort could return next season, too, though he will likely also have a decision of his own to make following this season.
If Perkins would decide to move on from the program, the keys at point guard could potentially be given to Brock Harding. The undersized but crafty freshman guard has shown flashes of electrifying play this season and has given reason to believe he can lead the Hawkeyes’ offense in the future.
But before making a choice, Perkins is focusing on this season. The Hawkeyes, who have rattled off two resume-building wins in a row, are in a frantic chase to try to earn an NCAA Tournament bid. Iowa (16-11, 8-8) has four regular season games left and then the Big Ten tournament to try to build their case to make the Big Dance.
“I’m just focused on right now,” Perkins said about his future. “Then once that time comes, I have my meeting with the coaches, I’ll worry about it then.”
I hope he has a change of heart & returns.
The story from today:
Iowa Basketball's Tony Perkins won't decide Future with Program until after the Season
Tyler Tachman
Des Moines Register
Feb 22, 2024
EAST LANSING — Iowa basketball guard Tony Perkins is waiting until after the 2023-24 season to decide his future basketball plans, though he is keeping his options open.
Perkins, who is in his fourth season with the Hawkeyes program, has the opportunity to return to college basketball for the 2024-25 campaign because of the extra eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He could also pursue a professional basketball career.
Perkins hasn’t closed either of those doors.
“Right now, I haven’t really been thinking too much on it,” Perkins told the Register. “I got an extra year (of college eligibility) if needed. But it all comes down to the end of the season. If it’s a spot for me to come back and it’s a way for me to come back, I will consider it, of course. If other options open up, then I’ll go the other way. It all depends.”
Perkins has been phenomenal for Iowa this season. He is averaging career-highs in points (15.2), rebounds (4.3), assists (4.2) and steals (1.7) per game. Perkins’ case for making an All-Big Ten team has some significant momentum.
It would be a big development if Perkins were to return to Iowa next season, giving the Hawkeyes a high-level, veteran playmaker to go along with some exciting, younger building blocks. Payton Sandfort could return next season, too, though he will likely also have a decision of his own to make following this season.
If Perkins would decide to move on from the program, the keys at point guard could potentially be given to Brock Harding. The undersized but crafty freshman guard has shown flashes of electrifying play this season and has given reason to believe he can lead the Hawkeyes’ offense in the future.
But before making a choice, Perkins is focusing on this season. The Hawkeyes, who have rattled off two resume-building wins in a row, are in a frantic chase to try to earn an NCAA Tournament bid. Iowa (16-11, 8-8) has four regular season games left and then the Big Ten tournament to try to build their case to make the Big Dance.
“I’m just focused on right now,” Perkins said about his future. “Then once that time comes, I have my meeting with the coaches, I’ll worry about it then.”
Iowa basketball's Tony Perkins won't decide future with program until after the season
Tony Perkins will face a big decision about his future with Iowa basketball following the 2023-24 season.
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