2022 Recruiting (1 Scholarship Left): Jaxon Kohler & Josh Dix VISITED Sep3, Tyler Nickel Sep17. Aidan Shaw VISITED Jun23. Kyle Filipowski to Duke
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Looks like Aidan Shaw is returning to Blue Valley High School in KS for his senior season.
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TLDR version, wants to decide by his birthday (Sept. 17), and is done taking visits.
Tried searching for an Arkansas update, couldn't find one. Hopefully that means Arkansas moved on. I know they like to load up on wings and let them play, but you do need a few big guys to guard.
Josh released his Top 5 a half hour ago. Not a huge surprise here.
This is a FREE story with the latest on his recruitment.
This is a FREE story with the latest on his recruitment.
Josh released his Top 5 a half hour ago. Not a huge surprise here.
This is a FREE story with the latest on his recruitment.
It will be interesting to see what happens here.
Drake has been in on Josh the longest (they offered June 29, 2020).
Iowa offered Josh on April 21, 2021.
Wisconsin offered just recently (August 5th).
On June 8, 2021 Tom Kakert forecasted Josh to IOWA
Will that forecast hold up?
Sep 3rd is a big weekend for Iowa basketball with both Jaxon Kohler & Josh Dix visiting.
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On today's Hawkeye Report Podcast, at the 31:30 mark @TomKakert and Matt Randazzo talk the latest on basketball recruiting.
They open talking about Dasonte Bowen.
Josh Dix is in Iowa City Sep 3 and in Madison Sep 10. Tom said that these are the only 2 OV's he's scheduled so far. Tom said he may make OV's to Drake &/or Utah. Tom discusses which 2 schools might be Josh's finalists.
Tom said to plan on Josh being deliberate about the decision process (ie, he won't leave Iowa City & commit the next morning)
Tom also discusses Jaxon Kohler and what he would bring to Iowa. Jaxon also plans on visiting USC, Oklahoma & Nebraska.
Tom gives an update on Aidan Shaw. One school apparently has a 0% chance of landing him. Guess which school that is. Aidan is gonna decide by Sep 17.
Tom gives an update on Tyler Nickel as well. He visits Sep 17. Virginia Tech & Iowa (the schools he's scheduled OVs) seem to be in pretty good shape.
Sep 17 could be a big day/weekend for Iowa when Aidan Shaw & Tyler Nickel make/could make their choice.
They then discuss if Iowa would take Dix, Nickel and Shaw with only 2 scholarships remaining.
Lots of good stuff here.
LINK to Listen to this Aug 26 Podcast:
They open talking about Dasonte Bowen.
Josh Dix is in Iowa City Sep 3 and in Madison Sep 10. Tom said that these are the only 2 OV's he's scheduled so far. Tom said he may make OV's to Drake &/or Utah. Tom discusses which 2 schools might be Josh's finalists.
Tom said to plan on Josh being deliberate about the decision process (ie, he won't leave Iowa City & commit the next morning)
Tom also discusses Jaxon Kohler and what he would bring to Iowa. Jaxon also plans on visiting USC, Oklahoma & Nebraska.
Tom gives an update on Aidan Shaw. One school apparently has a 0% chance of landing him. Guess which school that is. Aidan is gonna decide by Sep 17.
Tom gives an update on Tyler Nickel as well. He visits Sep 17. Virginia Tech & Iowa (the schools he's scheduled OVs) seem to be in pretty good shape.
Sep 17 could be a big day/weekend for Iowa when Aidan Shaw & Tyler Nickel make/could make their choice.
They then discuss if Iowa would take Dix, Nickel and Shaw with only 2 scholarships remaining.
Lots of good stuff here.
LINK to Listen to this Aug 26 Podcast:
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I've seen this question discussed often. I'm not sure if my opinion will be popular, but in this new age -- when players are able to easily enter the transfer portal and change schools without penalty; and when there are increasing incentives to go pro early (even if you can't make an NBA roster) -- I think it only makes sense for coaches to over-sign in their recruiting classes.
In many cases, it will work itself out. If not, you simply ask someone who doesn't fit into the team's future plans to move on. A few years ago, we used to call that "Creaning," in a disparaging way. But if there's going to be an erosion of player loyalty to a school (out of an interest of "doing what's best" for the player), it only makes sense that there be a corresponding erosion of school loyalty to players (out of an interest of "doing what's best" for the program.)
In other words, given the opportunity, Iowa should absolutely take all three of Dix, Nickel, and Shaw -- and Kohler, too, for that matter.
Of course, at Iowa, Fran has the added flexibility of taking his own kid off scholarship. But even if he didn't have that flexibility, I wouldn't blame him for over-signing, then letting the chips fall as they will.
Thanks.
Also, on June 8, 2021 Tom Kakert forecasted Josh to IOWA.
I think Dix is Iowa's to lose.
And, as was discussed, a lot of good things could happen the weekend of Sep 17.
Iowa was keeping an eye on and showed some interest in Steven Kramer of Johnston; Iowa never offered, however.
He's headed to South Dakota.
He's headed to South Dakota.
I like this kids game......he could end up being really good.Iowa was keeping an eye on and showed some interest in Steven Kramer of Johnston; Iowa never offered, however.
He's headed to South Dakota.
I think Fran can sign up to 3 because one of three things would then happen to get to 13 on scholarship:
* Keegan leaves early for the NBA
* A player (or 2) leaves via transfer portal
* Worst case, if the 2 items above don't happen, Fran takes PMac off scholarship
Where? Where are the comments from Dix, a coach of his, or any other insider that he is Iowa's to lose? Kakert said on that podcast it seems like it is down to Iowa and Wisconsin. Wisconsin is the new kid in town and had far from the same playing style as Fran. Taking an OV there despite that makes it seem like he's just not totally feeling like IC is home. Now, I'm sure that will be countered with someone saying he's taking his time, and that may be the case, maybe.
Don't get me wrong, I would be very happy for him to commit, but this unsupported implication he's a slam dunk to be a Hawkeye is, still, beyond perplexing.
ha! I mean, I do have a sinus infection at the moment...otherwise all is well.
I have loved following this thread and thank Franisdaman for maintaining it, it is just confusing to me why he has that opinion and keeps stating it with only citing Kakert as the reason. To me, saying someone is Iowa's to lose means the kid has had glowing reviews and praise for Iowa. I haven't seen a single article that has that tone or feel to it in terms of his feelings for Iowa.
I get exactly what you are saying…. I think the assumption (I know what they say) is that TK interviewed the kid and either got some comments or got the read that the kid favored the Hawks….but that is no guarantee.
On June 8 Tom forecasted Josh to Iowa. Publishers normally don't forecast a prospect to a school unless they have solid information.
So, that was close to 3 months ago. Fran now needs to close the deal on Sep 3.
And nothing, unfortunately, is a slam dunk in recruiting.
Just an fyi....
Iowa offered Isaac Traudt on Sep 16, 2020.
Michigan State, Nebraska, North Carolina and Virginia were among his final schools.
He picked Virginia, which obviously implies that the head coaches at Michigan State, Nebraska and North Carolina are lazy and horrible recruiters.
Iowa offered Isaac Traudt on Sep 16, 2020.
Michigan State, Nebraska, North Carolina and Virginia were among his final schools.
He picked Virginia, which obviously implies that the head coaches at Michigan State, Nebraska and North Carolina are lazy and horrible recruiters.
Just an fyi....
Iowa offered Isaac Traudt on Sep 16, 2020.
Michigan State, Nebraska, North Carolina and Virginia were among his final schools.
He picked Virginia, which obviously implies that the head coaches at Michigan State, Nebraska and North Carolina are lazy and horrible recruiters.
On top of all that is that Iowa didn't even want him
The original post has been updated.
IOWA has extended 31 offers for the 2022 recruiting cycle.
2 have committed to IOWA (Dasonte & Riley, who later reclassified to 2021)
17 Have Committed Elsewhere
12 are Still Undecided
The 12 Undecided:
Dominick Barlow (Offered Aug 12, 2021)
SF, 6'8", 205, Dumont, NJ
Braden Huff (Offered July 25, 2021)
PF, 6'9", 200, Glen Ellyn, IL
Jaxon Kohler (Offered July 19, 2021)
C, 6'8", 210, American Fork, UT
Patrick Wessler (Offered May 11, 2021)
C, 7'0", 250, Matthews, NC
Josh Dix (Offered April 21, 2021)
SG, 6'5", 185, Council Bluffs, IA
Took Unofficial Visit on June 8, 2021
On June 8, 2021 Tom Kakert forecasted Josh to IOWA
Ahjany Lee (Offered August 3, 2020)
PF, 6'8", 195 Byron, MN
Iowa was 1st School to Offer
Tyler Nickel (Offered June 24, 2020)
SF, 6'7", 215, Elkton, VA
Zion Cruz (Offered June 23, 2020)
SG, 6'3", 165, Mouth of Wilson , VA
Jaden Schutt (Offered June 17, 2020)
SG, 6'5", 180, Yorkville, IL
Took Unofficial Visit on June 21, 2021
Richard Isaacs (Offered June 15, 2020)
PG, 6'2", 180, Mt Pleasant, UT
AAU teammates with 2022 SG AJ Storr
Iowa apparently offered the first day schools could call.
Aidan Shaw (Offered Oct 25, 2019)
SF, 6'7", 175, Stillwell, KS
Visited June 22-23, 2021
Prince Aligbe (Offered April 5, 2019)
SF, 6'5", 185, Minneapolis, MN
IOWA has extended 31 offers for the 2022 recruiting cycle.
2 have committed to IOWA (Dasonte & Riley, who later reclassified to 2021)
17 Have Committed Elsewhere
12 are Still Undecided
The 12 Undecided:
Dominick Barlow (Offered Aug 12, 2021)
SF, 6'8", 205, Dumont, NJ
Braden Huff (Offered July 25, 2021)
PF, 6'9", 200, Glen Ellyn, IL
Jaxon Kohler (Offered July 19, 2021)
C, 6'8", 210, American Fork, UT
Patrick Wessler (Offered May 11, 2021)
C, 7'0", 250, Matthews, NC
Josh Dix (Offered April 21, 2021)
SG, 6'5", 185, Council Bluffs, IA
Took Unofficial Visit on June 8, 2021
On June 8, 2021 Tom Kakert forecasted Josh to IOWA
Ahjany Lee (Offered August 3, 2020)
PF, 6'8", 195 Byron, MN
Iowa was 1st School to Offer
Tyler Nickel (Offered June 24, 2020)
SF, 6'7", 215, Elkton, VA
Zion Cruz (Offered June 23, 2020)
SG, 6'3", 165, Mouth of Wilson , VA
Jaden Schutt (Offered June 17, 2020)
SG, 6'5", 180, Yorkville, IL
Took Unofficial Visit on June 21, 2021
Richard Isaacs (Offered June 15, 2020)
PG, 6'2", 180, Mt Pleasant, UT
AAU teammates with 2022 SG AJ Storr
Iowa apparently offered the first day schools could call.
Aidan Shaw (Offered Oct 25, 2019)
SF, 6'7", 175, Stillwell, KS
Visited June 22-23, 2021
Prince Aligbe (Offered April 5, 2019)
SF, 6'5", 185, Minneapolis, MN
Is 53 points and 19 rebounds good? That seems good.
Jaxon visits Sep 3.
Jaxon visits Sep 3.
Is 53 points and 19 rebounds good? That seems good.
Jaxon visits Sep 3.
Check this out and watch:
First time I've watched this kid's film. I think even Ray Charles could see the striking similarities to Garza's game. His footwork, high motor, below-the-rim wizardry, all Garza to a T.
If he had a similar work ethic, he'd do great in the B1G Ten. How's his outside shooting? Still a work in progress?
from everything I have seen and read, he can score from everywhere: down low, mid range or from 3
If you missed this podcast, it is worth a listen. Besides Iowa, Jaxon also plans on visiting USC, Oklahoma & Nebraska.
And based on this, he might not be making his decision for a while.
I loved his comments about the Hawks....but he is a very well spoken and open young man who had pretty good things to say about each team...just a little more detail and at a little higher level than most recruits.
These last two clips in this thread show A LOT more about his game. He is crafty AF and that one legged fade away shot is saucy. He knows how to use his body, use pump fakes, use his pivot, use the spin dribble, how to keep the ball high on rebounds, and how to create space. He then also can put it in the hole.
He scored 53 because the other team was athletic but not thick, and they couldn't stop him from getting where he wanted because he was too skilled. Against players his own size and strength it would have been much harder, but he still would have had 30 and 10 perhaps.
As Garza learned, it all works great until you run into a 7 footer with length and strength and then he couldn't score inside. This kid is a bit shorter by 1-2" with only slightly better foot speed so more of a PF perhaps. Ideally he could grow a bit more if possible because he's ahead of Garza at this stage, but not quite his size.
Love, love his game though. Add in a hook shot to handle the bigger posts who won't let you get where you want and he will kill at the college level - and stay for all 4 years too. Has a little Doncic flair to his game although missing the euro slow step finishes
This was my take too - incredibly skilled, but would be limited against guys with talent + size + are a little more wily/experienced on defense.These last two clips in this thread show A LOT more about his game. He is crafty AF and that one legged fade away shot is saucy. He knows how to use his body, use pump fakes, use his pivot, use the spin dribble, how to keep the ball high on rebounds, and how to create space. He then also can put it in the hole.
He scored 53 because the other team was athletic but not thick, and they couldn't stop him from getting where he wanted because he was too skilled. Against players his own size and strength it would have been much harder, but he still would have had 30 and 10 perhaps.
As Garza learned, it all works great until you run into a 7 footer with length and strength and then he couldn't score inside. This kid is a bit shorter by 1-2" with only slightly better foot speed so more of a PF perhaps. Ideally he could grow a bit more if possible because he's ahead of Garza at this stage, but not quite his size.
Love, love his game though. Add in a hook shot to handle the bigger posts who won't let you get where you want and he will kill at the college level - and stay for all 4 years too. Has a little Doncic flair to his game although missing the euro slow step finishes
But we'd also all sign up even 50% of Garza, and while I am *not* comparing them as players, I would have never thought Doncic would be able to do what he does in the NBA, so its probably a good thing my kids dont depend on my scouting acumen to feed them
These last two clips in this thread show A LOT more about his game. He is crafty AF and that one legged fade away shot is saucy. He knows how to use his body, use pump fakes, use his pivot, use the spin dribble, how to keep the ball high on rebounds, and how to create space. He then also can put it in the hole.
He scored 53 because the other team was athletic but not thick, and they couldn't stop him from getting where he wanted because he was too skilled. Against players his own size and strength it would have been much harder, but he still would have had 30 and 10 perhaps.
As Garza learned, it all works great until you run into a 7 footer with length and strength and then he couldn't score inside. This kid is a bit shorter by 1-2" with only slightly better foot speed so more of a PF perhaps. Ideally he could grow a bit more if possible because he's ahead of Garza at this stage, but not quite his size.
Love, love his game though. Add in a hook shot to handle the bigger posts who won't let you get where you want and he will kill at the college level - and stay for all 4 years too. Has a little Doncic flair to his game although missing the euro slow step finishes
I am glad I posted them
Thanks for your insights.
I just wish he wasn't still taking OV's in October.
Wow interesting. May have to check out some high school hoops this year. Just a few minutes from work in OP KS.
Its going to be interesting. Jaxon also plans on visiting USC, Oklahoma & Nebraska (October 8-10).
Iowa could be out of scholarships by the time he makes all his visits and makes a decision (likely sometime mid October).
This is starting to get a Fillipowski feel to it......kid is blowing up. Fran identifed him and went after him.....I hope we can get him.
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