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I hear your questions. Perhaps the better way to look at it is how do we need the new guys to excel.It’s so hard to say at this point. We have a nice core coming back but the players replacing Cook, Moss, and Baer are unknowns. What can we reasonably expect from CJF, JT, Nunge, and Pemsl? Also, are we going to nab a transfer who is immediately eligible to plug a hole?
I’m hoping for an upper division finish in the B1G, tournament bid, and at least 1 win but wouldn’t be shocked to see a dip to a lesser tourney like the NIT. Kind of a wishy washy answer but there’s so many questions, at least in my mind, to really give a definitive response.
If you’re relying on freshman, nine times out of ten you’re going to be disappointed.
A ten seed losing Cook and Moss? My magic eight ball says “outlook cloudy.”
Can someone tell me what “upper division” finish means? What is the devisor in this “division”? 2? 3? 7? If 2, why not just say upper half?
Such a nit wit, meaningless term.
Without any grad transfers, Iowa will finish in the lower 1/2 of the Big 10 and will be under .500 in the preseason with the tough schedule they have this year. Their record will likely be worse than 2 years ago, imo, and might not make even the NIT. The loss of both Cook and Moss was too much to have a decent record given the schedule they will be facing.
If you’re relying on freshman, nine times out of ten you’re going to be disappointed.
A ten seed losing Cook and Moss? My magic eight ball says “outlook cloudy.”
Can someone tell me what “upper division” finish means? What is the devisor in this “division”? 2? 3? 7? If 2, why not just say upper half?
Such a nit wit, meaningless term.
Without any grad transfers, Iowa will finish in the lower 1/2 of the Big 10 and will be under .500 in the preseason with the tough schedule they have this year. Their record will likely be worse than 2 years ago, imo, and might not make even the NIT. The loss of both Cook and Moss was too much to have a decent record given the schedule they will be facing.
Disregard vebeach; anything he posts positive about the Iowa BB program will be the firstI think that CJ Fred will be better than Moss and that Nunge and Pemsl will make up for the loss of Cook. JBo, our guy Weezy, the tough-as-nails lunch pail man Garza will all have huge seasons.
I expect to be BIG Champs and on the cusp of or in the Final Four. Super bullish on Pat Mac too. Other fans will scoff at this but I'm certain that the players are thinking like me.
Think of it this way: Iowa effectively gains 3 transfer-like players, 2 of which have been on the team for over a year and the other who just sat out a year getting stronger and learning the offenses and defenses. And they have 2 freshmen coming in, both of whom fill important needs, both ranked a 4-star by at least one ranking.Without any grad transfers, Iowa will finish in the lower 1/2 of the Big 10 and will be under .500 in the preseason with the tough schedule they have this year. Their record will likely be worse than 2 years ago, imo, and might not make even the NIT. The loss of both Cook and Moss was too much to have a decent record given the schedule they will be facing.
You are going to love eating those words...Zero chance of an upper division finish. ZERO!
Here’s the Count further describing the percent chance of this YMCA team finishing in the upper division next year:You are going to love eating those words...
Zero chance of an upper division finish. ZERO!
Could be a Mike Daum type olayerI think Nunge will be the key. I have heard some glowing reports on his improvement during practices. He has bulked-up and now he has to show much more aggressiveness in the paint and hopefully improved his three point %.
A lot of the Fran haters will be disappointed.
Cook had a pathetic WS/40 of .071 in conference play. Moss was even worse at .055.
The only regular player they beat was Connor.
For comparison, Wieskamp was .128 and Garza .133. The average Big 10 starter is around .100 so Cook and Moss were below replacement rates.
Both of them were turnover machines and highly inconsistent. Iowa came back and beat Cincinnati with Cook being a liability.
Iowa will likely be better next year with a deeper front court. I wouldn't be surprised to see Nunge have far better metrics than Cook, and actually make shots beyond 3 feet.
Garza will likely be improved without Cook jamming up the post as he was vs PSU.
Weiskamp will be more of a go to scorer. His biggest problem this year was passivity. He shot the ball at a great 50%. He shot far fewer times than Moss and still averaged more points.
And Iowa will not be relying on freshman. They have a very veteran team. At most they start 1 freshman, similar to this year. Whoever said this above is a fruitcake.
Why are you hiding your profile? I'll bet more than once your past predictions have come back to haunt you.Here’s the Count further describing the percent chance of this YMCA team finishing in the upper division next year:...
A lot of the Fran haters will be disappointed.
Cook had a pathetic WS/40 of .071 in conference play. Moss was even worse at .055.
The only regular player they beat was Connor.
For comparison, Wieskamp was .128 and Garza .133. The average Big 10 starter is around .100 so Cook and Moss were below replacement rates.
Both of them were turnover machines and highly inconsistent. Iowa came back and beat Cincinnati with Cook being a liability.
Iowa will likely be better next year with a deeper front court. I wouldn't be surprised to see Nunge have far better metrics than Cook, and actually make shots beyond 3 feet.
Garza will likely be improved without Cook jamming up the post as he was vs PSU.
Weiskamp will be more of a go to scorer. His biggest problem this year was passivity. He shot the ball at a great 50%. He shot far fewer times than Moss and still averaged more points.
And Iowa will not be relying on freshman. They have a very veteran team. At most they start 1 freshman, similar to this year. Whoever said this above is a fruitcake.
Not sure how Iowa will be relying on freshmen?
Iowa will be one of the most experienced teams in the country.
Zero chance of an upper division finish. ZERO!
I think that CJ Fred will be better than Moss and that Nunge and Pemsl will make up for the loss of Cook. JBo, our guy Weezy, the tough-as-nails lunch pail man Garza will all have huge seasons.
I expect to be BIG Champs and on the cusp of or in the Final Four. Super bullish on Pat Mac too. Other fans will scoff at this but I'm certain that the players are thinking like me.
Zero chance you will be here when they do.
Zero chance he takes my bet. Zero!
You are going to love eating those words...
If you’re relying on freshman, nine times out of ten you’re going to be disappointed.
A ten seed losing Cook and Moss? My magic eight ball says “outlook cloudy.”
Can someone tell me what “upper division” finish means? What is the devisor in this “division”? 2? 3? 7? If 2, why not just say upper half?
Such a nit wit, meaningless term.
Why are you hiding your profile? I'll bet more than once your past predictions have come back to haunt you.
Which eight Big Ten teams will Iowa finish ahead of?
1. Northwestern
2. Nebraska
3. Rutgers (maybe)
4. Illinois (maybe)
5. Indiana
.... I’m listening.
Minnesota: loses arguably their best player, Murphy.
Wisconsin: loses their best player, Happ.
Penn State: loses their best defender in Reaves and Bolton transferred. Possibly losing Stevens.
Purdue: loses their two top scorers.
If you think Cook and Moss were bigger factors then what these teams lost, then I want what you're smoking.
Minnesota: loses arguably their best player, Murphy.
Wisconsin: loses their best player, Happ.
Penn State: loses their best defender in Reaves and Bolton transferred. Possibly losing Stevens.
Purdue: loses their two top scorers.
If you think Cook and Moss were bigger factors then what these teams lost, then I want what you're smoking.
Why are you the way you are?Iowa will finish ahead of:
Nebraska
Northwestern
Rutgers
Penn state
Minnesota
Indiana
Illinois
Purdue and
Wisconsin
Ok. Fifth place or better is duly noted for the record.
Unless you’d like to name any other teams?
Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, or Maryland?
A ten seed that loses three upperclass contributors and replaces them with ....?...freshman is going to be better than last year. And anyone who doubts it is a fruitcake smoking something.
Again... seems reasonable.
I expect much wailing and gnashing of teeth on this board when the press comes out with their preseason predictions and it turns out that all of them are drug smoking fruitcakes.
Wasn't my assertion. I don't think it is wise to make that type of absolute statement about Iowa since they usually finish above expectations, which are still pretty decent even with losing who they lost.Which eight Big Ten teams will Iowa finish ahead of?
1. Northwestern
2. Nebraska
3. Rutgers (maybe)
4. Illinois (maybe)
5. Indiana
.... I’m listening.
With losing Cook and Moss, what do we expect now this upcoming season?