Are there any other recruits on our radar?
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- 9/23/2015 - 2017 PF Jack Nunge (6-9, -, 2★) has received an offer from Iowa.
He was recently offered.
It's possible. But my guess is a departure would open up a spot for a 2017 or 2018 recruit. Those classes will have quality but be pretty small without a transfer or 2.
Tom had an excellent article on future recruiting targets a few days ago...seems Fran/Staff have quickly identified & offered some high school juniors for 2017.
..transfers are always possible...I would think after the 2016 season is over Fran will have a better idea where things stand.
..transfers are always possible...I would think after the 2016 season is over Fran will have a better idea where things stand.
I have my fingers crossed on 2017 6-7 guard BJ Dulling out of Ohio. Not highly rated but an athletic freak. There's something about him that screams major potential and a classic under the radar Fran recruit. Probably wishful thinking on my part but check out his video.
Devontae lane will get offered by Iowa at some point. The way he has improved, I think he ends up in the top 100.
Duling's vid impressed me too And1Hawk. I thought I read in July that he was supposed to visit a month later in August. But nothing materialized. I wonder if he's still planning a visit or what happened? Maybe he got some OSU interest? Maybe Fran thought Negron or Goodwin were better fits?
The most likely transfer candidate ...... sorry, but it is Brady Ellingson. He is going to have to be a deadly shooter this season to see significant playing as he seems like a catch and shoot guy with lesser physical attributes than Hutton, Moss or Fleming. Jordan Bohannon sounds like a good 3 point shooter as well.
I am not calling him (Brady) out because I dislike the guy, but why would Fran be offering 2017 HS prospect Jordan Goodwin (Athletic Combo guard @6'3") with the depth of this roster without some reservations of an opening. The new shot clock at 30 seconds ( watch it move to 25 in two years). Faster game quicker decisions and actions. Brady may not see much time this year with Jok, Fleming, Hutton and Moss coming on hard. And with regards to Connor Mc's development, he may be PG is Iowa High school hoops but at 6'5" probably not a college PG but more of a SG/SF so Brady looks more like a transfer candidate. Wieskamp will probably be over 6'6" so SF is probably his area.
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If I am wrong , I apologize but this may be the fallback plan Fran is seeing.
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I hate to see people speculate on possible transfers. It just seems selfish of us as fans to wish or want these guys to move on so we can get the next best prospect into the fold. Not saying you're forcing this kid out, just that we as fans can be fickle as all get out. Transfers happen but hopefully, they don't. You never know, maybe Ellingson can be a Spike Albrecht type guy who isn't spectacular but can have games where he basically carries his team for a while in a clutch situation. Albrecht sure doesn't pass the eye test to me but he can ball. If Ellingson has a similar career I think that would be great.
I agree but no harm in guessing...Ellingson does seem to be picked more than other freshman as a possible transfer ..... which is a little premature considering other rostered freshman guards; Fleming, Moss & Williams....have not even played in a game as yet.
All depends on the individual...some guys are OK being patient... Ellingson is only a freshman.
you mentioned Lane is possibly getting an Iowa offer...do you know this as fact or speculating.
Don't know for a fact but wouldn't shock me if he keeps playing really well. Shot 50% from 3 last summer in aau.
OK.....I know Hoiberg offered before he left ISU...I'm not sure if the offer is still there under their new guy..
Connor will play primarily at the point.
This will remain to be seen as Connor is a very good passer and scorer but quickest and solid dribble drive penetration that a true PG must have may be lacking. Connor will probably see lots of action when teams want to press and hack where he can help distribute and shoot free throw late in games (Best hands team). Not doubting Connor's ability to lead as he might be a great floor leader as his father's teaching have had a long time to be deeply ingrained into Connor's mind.
Spike and Brady are two different kinds of guards. Spike played backup to Trey Burke at the point. Brady is more of a shooting guard. Like I said, I was not trying to be cruel or "CREANING HOUSE" with Brady's name as I hope all Hawkeye recruits do well but it was the pink elephant in this room. And there only one basketball on the floor during a game (I am told
) .Every one of the newbies has an attractive upside. That's why they all have their defenders. However, the guys that have exceptional reports create less PT for the others if they carry that into the regular season. On a senior-laden team, that can mean hardly any PT at all. A lot of kids don't have the patience for that anymore. But teams like OSU manage to stockpile talent with little or no PT and still retain them so it's not unheard of.Spike and Brady are two different kinds of guards. Spike played backup to Trey Burke at the point. Brady is more of a shooting guard. Like I said, I was not trying to be cruel or "CREANING HOUSE" with Brady's name as I hope all Hawkeye recruits do well but it was the pink elephant in this room. And there only one basketball on the floor during a game (I am told
Agree, seems very mean spirited to do. You have to believe players and recruits read these forums. He hasn't shown us what he has. I did see a picture of him a couple months ago and body type wise he reminded me of Adam Haluska.
We seem to be looking at a dearth of open scholarships for the near future. Does that mean that Baer will never be covered? Coach McCaffery always seems to have good things to say about the kid whenever the subject comes up
A "True Point Guard" looks to pass first, shoot second. There are not many of them but Connor without question is a "True Pass First PG" I see a lot of Kendall Marshall in his game. His AAU coach compared him to Jason Kidd. A guy that makes their teammates better. Guys like Iverson, Westbrook and Kyrie can get to the rim but I don't know if they are "True PGs" since they look to shoot first but that is the talent they have and are great at it. Connor Is someone that that see the game so far ahead of everyone else and that makes up for athletic ability like Jason Kidd id when he played in the NBA.
I think Ellingson is in for the long term. Could be the best 3PT shooter on the roster and Iowa could use a 3PT specialist - I think he is that guy.
I saw a couple of lists naming him as one of the best 3 point shooters in the 2014 class coming in. He appears to be more athletic than a guy like Josh Oglesby, so that wouldn't limit him to simply being a shooting specialist.
I think in some instances, like a Kyle Meyer or Pat Ingram situation, it's easier to speculate on a possible transfer based on playing time, but when it's a bunch of guys who haven't played yet, we don't really know what's happening in practice or how minutes will be split.
I think in some instances, like a Kyle Meyer or Pat Ingram situation, it's easier to speculate on a possible transfer based on playing time, but when it's a bunch of guys who haven't played yet, we don't really know what's happening in practice or how minutes will be split.
I figured Ellingson would get spot duty when we needed a shooter and may develop into a more complete player down the road. Even in basketball, there is a system and players can develop. You can't have enough shooters. That being said, there is nothing I have seen in his limited duty that would make me think he his more athletic than JO. Not that JO was super athletic, but BE isn't either.
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