2024 Recruiting. Orig Post Updated Oct 2nd. 36 Offers So Far (incl. Chris Tadjo & Cooper Koch). 2 Scholarships Available (NOT counting PMac & Tony)
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Fran is in Council Bluffs this weekend watching AAU games & watching prospects of interest. One of them is commit Cooper Koch. Too bad 4 star and 6'10 PF Raleigh Burgess (Cooper's AAU teammate) is injured.
Raleigh took an unofficial visit the weekend of Sat Sep 17, 2022 (Nevada football game). When Raleigh was asked how that visit went, he said, and I quote, "I could see myself there."
Fran and Cooper just need to seal the deal.
Iowa offered Jackson McAndrew on Nov 1, 2022.
It is a short drive from Plymouth, MN to Williams Arena. Are the Goofs gonna lose another instate kid?
Jackson unofficially visited IOWA on March 5, 2023. The picture below is from that visit.
Sherman Dillard is the lead recruiter; guessing he was the one watching Jackson in AAU play this Friday, Apr 21.
Evan, in this tweet, lists Jackson at 6'8; Rivals has him at 6'9.
It is a short drive from Plymouth, MN to Williams Arena. Are the Goofs gonna lose another instate kid?
Jackson unofficially visited IOWA on March 5, 2023. The picture below is from that visit.
Sherman Dillard is the lead recruiter; guessing he was the one watching Jackson in AAU play this Friday, Apr 21.
Evan, in this tweet, lists Jackson at 6'8; Rivals has him at 6'9.
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Iowa has not offered yet but is keeping an eye on/ has interest in Cole Serta, a 6'5 SG out of Bloomington, IL.
Cole unofficially visited Iowa City on Jan 15, 2023. Matt Gatens is his lead recruiter.
Iowa coaches were watching him in AAU play yesterday.
Cole unofficially visited Iowa City on Jan 15, 2023. Matt Gatens is his lead recruiter.
Iowa coaches were watching him in AAU play yesterday.
Iowa has been watching Ty Davis for almost a year now but has not offered.
He is a 6’4 PG with a 4.05 GPA. He plays at Mountain Brook HS, which is in Alabama.
Fran was watching him in AAU games almost a year ago, on July 7, 2022.
From yesterday:
From July 7, 2022:
He is a 6’4 PG with a 4.05 GPA. He plays at Mountain Brook HS, which is in Alabama.
Fran was watching him in AAU games almost a year ago, on July 7, 2022.
From yesterday:
From July 7, 2022:
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Iowa offered 6'9 forward Jackson McAndrew on Nov 1, 2022.
He unofficially visited Iowa on March 5, 2023. Sherman Dillard is the lead recruiter.
An Iowa coach watched his AAU game on Friday. Fran watched his AAU game yesterday (Saturday).
50% from three in this game
He unofficially visited Iowa on March 5, 2023. Sherman Dillard is the lead recruiter.
An Iowa coach watched his AAU game on Friday. Fran watched his AAU game yesterday (Saturday).
50% from three in this game
Iowa is watching but has not offered Ty Davis. Fran was watching him in AAU games on July 7, 2022. The Iowa coaches watched his AAU game on April 21, 2023 and are reportedly "seriously involved." He is a 6’4 PG with a 4.05 GPA. He plays at Mountain Brook HS, which is in Alabama. His AAU team is ProOne Basketball.
His thoughts on Iowa:
"Courtney Eldridge came down to watch me play in my high school final four game while I was competing for a state championship. When they played in Birmingham for the NCAA Tournament, I went to their open practice. Fran McCaffery is awesome. I just have not had time to get up to campus. They value skilled guys who can shoot so when I look at the guys that they have, I feel I would fit right in."
His thoughts on Iowa:
"Courtney Eldridge came down to watch me play in my high school final four game while I was competing for a state championship. When they played in Birmingham for the NCAA Tournament, I went to their open practice. Fran McCaffery is awesome. I just have not had time to get up to campus. They value skilled guys who can shoot so when I look at the guys that they have, I feel I would fit right in."
Iowa is watching but has not offered Ty Davis. Fran was watching him in AAU games on July 7, 2022. The Iowa coaches watched his AAU game on April 21, 2023 and are reportedly "seriously involved." He is a 6’4 PG with a 4.05 GPA. He plays at Mountain Brook HS, which is in Alabama. His AAU team is ProOne Basketball.
His thoughts on Iowa:
"Courtney Eldridge came down to watch me play in my high school final four game while I was competing for a state championship. When they played in Birmingham for the NCAA Tournament, I went to their open practice. Fran McCaffery is awesome. I just have not had time to get up to campus. They value skilled guys who can shoot so when I look at the guys that they have, I feel I would fit right in."
Well he atleast sounds excited to come visit
Fran offered Patrick Ngongba and Donnie Freeman on July 11, 2022.
He offered Nate Guerengomba on June 22, 2022 and Garrett Sundra on Oct 27, 2022.
All 4 players play on the AAU team Team Takeover.
Fran watched them & Team Takeover last weekend, on April 22, 2023.
Donnie took an OFFICIAL visit the weekend of Sat Sep 17, 2022 (Nevada football game).
Patrick was a standout last weekend in AAU play. His stats: 11.8 PPG, 9.3 RPG, & 0.8 APG
He offered Nate Guerengomba on June 22, 2022 and Garrett Sundra on Oct 27, 2022.
All 4 players play on the AAU team Team Takeover.
Fran watched them & Team Takeover last weekend, on April 22, 2023.
Donnie took an OFFICIAL visit the weekend of Sat Sep 17, 2022 (Nevada football game).
Patrick was a standout last weekend in AAU play. His stats: 11.8 PPG, 9.3 RPG, & 0.8 APG
Except a team that was moving in the opposite direction from the Hawks at the end of last season.
It's disheartening to read all of fran's dissertations on players that Iowa has "reached out to" and "keeping and eye on," and then look at the highly ranked players Iowa State has already had commit to them, especially when you consider what the Big 12 may turn into once Texas and Oklahoma bounce to the SEC. This was a team that had hit the absolute depths a couple of years ago and now they seem to be an attractive landing spot to some very highly rated players. Meanwhile, we're in the solid B1G, with all the tradition and all the conference money pouring in and we're hoping to attract 3* players. Changes are needed if we are going to remain relevant.
Just keep in mind that at the moment we have 4 open scholarships for 2024 but that number might actually be just 2 (if PMac and Tony use their free covid year and play in 2024-2025).
I think we'll be ok.
This might be a hot take--but Houston is just as good of a basketball school as Texas is currently and Cincinatti has some past history of being a decent basketball school. I think the Big 12 actually gets better with the team changes.
Braylon Roman is definitely a kid to keep an eye on. The 6’4” point guard out of Normal, IL plays for the same AAU program as Harding and Freeman.
Iowa still solid with Pat Ngongba.
“Kansas State, Iowa, Providence and San Diego have all been consistent with me. Florida, Virginia Tech and the new Georgetown staff have all reached out to me recently.”
“Kansas State, Iowa, Providence and San Diego have all been consistent with me. Florida, Virginia Tech and the new Georgetown staff have all reached out to me recently.”
Cole Certa feels good about Iowa:
‘Iowa: "I loved my visit and they have a really good program. They play the right way. Their players shoot it really well. I feel that is a program I can fit with."’
‘Iowa: "I loved my visit and they have a really good program. They play the right way. Their players shoot it really well. I feel that is a program I can fit with."’
Cole Certa feels good about Iowa:
‘Iowa: "I loved my visit and they have a really good program. They play the right way. Their players shoot it really well. I feel that is a program I can fit with."’
Cole unofficially visited Iowa City on Jan 15, 2023. Matt Gatens is his lead recruiter. Iowa coaches were watching him in AAU play on Fri April 21, 2023 and Sat April 22, 2023 and are watching him again today.
His AAU team is the Illinois Wolves (Cole Certa & Jaheem Webber are AAU teammates).
I wonder if an offer for Cole is coming?
Jinup Dobuol is a kid out of Minnesota whose potential I really like. The staff is aware of him and involved, but they have’t offered yet. I hope they don’t drag their feet and later wish they had offered before he blew up.
Cade Courbat is an in-state kid from Cedar Falls who I could see having some really nice offers before too long.
Yeah…I also don’t get the Iowa State appeal/interest? I also thought I had heard they didn’t have a really strong NIL program…or is that not the case?
Not surprised he dropped, committed to Iowa. ESecPN. They hate giving the BIG any credit.April 21 Rankings.
Cooper comes in at #97
Iowa offered Travis Perry II on June 15, 2022. He is AAU teammates with Cooper Koch and Raleigh Burgess (committed to Purdue yesterday) on Indiana Elite. Fran and his assistants were watching Indiana Elite's AAU games over the last 2 weekends. He's already taken official visits to Purdue and Michigan and unofficial visits to Missouri, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati. Other offers include Creighton, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Stanford and Wake Forest. Yes, the competition is pretty tough.
Here are some highlights of Travis and Cooper from last weekend:
Here are some highlights of Travis and Cooper from last weekend:
Big Honor for Cooper Koch, getting selected to go Italy to play at Adidas' Euro Camp.
New offer from this evening.
Caden Diggs is a 6'7 guard out of Potomac, MD.
Rivals shows him with 2 other Power 6 offers (Xavier and Marquette).
Caden Diggs is a 6'7 guard out of Potomac, MD.
Rivals shows him with 2 other Power 6 offers (Xavier and Marquette).
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The orig post has been updated.
As you can see:
* We have 4 scholarships available (that number could be reduced if PMac and/or Tony use their free covid year).
* Listed are 7 players who have not received offers but who the staff have been watching.
* Of the 29 scholarship offers:
--10 have visited (2 officially, 8 unofficially)
--1 has committed (Cooper Koch)
--10 have committed elsewhere
--18 are still undecided
As you can see:
* We have 4 scholarships available (that number could be reduced if PMac and/or Tony use their free covid year).
* Listed are 7 players who have not received offers but who the staff have been watching.
* Of the 29 scholarship offers:
--10 have visited (2 officially, 8 unofficially)
--1 has committed (Cooper Koch)
--10 have committed elsewhere
--18 are still undecided
Koch seems to be a really good spot up shooter. Any info on his ability to rebound and play interior defense? Is he done growing? Looks like a stretch four, which fits a need, allowing the Sanforts to stick primarily at 3.
Pharaoh Compton & Taj DeGourville are teammates on the Vegas Elite AAU team of the Nike circuit.
Pharaoh.....PF, 6'8, 216, Chandler, AZ (Arizona Compass Prep School)
Taj...............SG, 6'4, Las Vegas, NV (Durango HS)
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