Beat writer for Register: "CJ was the eye-opener. "

[Franisdaman]

Iowa (5-1) 72, #12 Texas Tech (5-1) 61

From ESPN.com:

Joe Wieskamp had 16 points and six rebounds for the Hawkeyes, and CJ Fredrick scored 10. His 3-pointer off a broken play as the shot clock expired put Iowa ahead 64-59 with 1:29 left. He followed that up with two free throws with 1:07 remaining to just about put it away.

"(Fredrick) has always had that clutch gene," McCaffery said. "I knew when he let that (3-pointer) go, it was going in. Then he comes around and hits two free throws."

LINK: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401169635

 

[Franisdaman]

CJ led Iowa (5-2) in minutes played (32) and in scoring (16 pts) in Iowa's 83-73 loss to San Diego State tonight.

Points/Player/Minutes Played:
16 Fredrick (32 min)
15 McCaffery (28 min)
13 Toussaint (22 min)
09 Garza (26 min)
09 Kriener (16 min)
05 Wieskamp (26 min)
03 JBO (23 min)
03 Evelyn (17 min)

 

[Franisdaman]

Deserved.

 

[Hawk-Fran1]

As good as Fran has hyped him for over a year not sure if I had not been lucky enough to watch him at his state tournament I would of believed it. The kid plays exactly how he did in high school except taking more than half the shots he did which is expected. Hes tough, loves to guard, loves to pass and can score. Kid has the it factor. When he committed with out a scholly I was picturing Ellingson or Josh Ogelsby. Not till I saw him play live did I believe what Fran was saying.

 

[Franisdaman]

His stats heading into the Dec 6 Michigan game:

 

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[Hawk-Fran1]

Has to shoot more just looked at stats 58% from FG HE NEEDS WAYYYY more shots.

 

[Franisdaman]

Has to shoot more just looked at stats 58% from FG HE NEEDS WAYYYY more shots.

I really like his shot and his overall game.

Boy, if Weezy sticks around for at least another year and if JBo is back next year, too? Talk about 3 GREAT 3 point shooters.

 

[Jizzer]

I really like his shot and his overall game.

Boy, if Weezy sticks around for at least another year and if JBo is back next year, too? Talk about 3 GREAT 3 point shooters.

Joe isn't gonna leave after this year, he's a very good college player, but I'd be surprised if he left early to play in the NBA.

 

[Hawk-Fran1]

I would be surprised if he makes an NBA roster. Just does not handle ball well enough or have enough creativity to his game.

 

[Franisdaman]

Love CJ's game. 10 points at the half tonight vs Cincy.

Weezy with 8.

Iowa leads 39-31 at the half.

 

[Kurt Warner]

Love CJ's game. 10 points at the half tonight vs Cincy.

Weezy with 8.

Iowa leads 39-31 at the half.

I wish he would be a little more selfish

 

[Franisdaman]

Next year, think of these shooters:

CJ Fredrick
Weezy
JBo

and then think about Garza down low.

 

[Hawk-Fran1]

I wish he would be a little more selfish

After watching yesterdays game live its clear they dont look for CJ. Kid takes great shots makes extra pass so unselfish. 3-5 from fg 8 points with 5 assists 4 rebounds 2 steals a block. Hes the most complete player on the team.

 

[BeepBeepInMyJeep]

Sometimes, once there's tape on a guy he can struggle a bit more as freshman year goes on and Big Ten teams start to figure a guy out. Based on what we've seen so far this season, CJF has been an upgrade at the 2 over Moss.

 

[unoHawkeye]

Sometimes, once there's tape on a guy he can struggle a bit more as freshman year goes on and Big Ten teams start to figure a guy out. Based on what we've seen so far this season, CJF has been an upgrade at the 2 over Moss.

One thing I like about Fredrick is that he’s tough to game plan for. He doesn’t force stuff, and if he gets free for seven shots per game, he probably makes four or five and finishes in double digits. If teams commit multiple defenders to him, he’ll find the open guy. If they run him off the line, he’ll drive and get a look in the lane. If they sag off... lol

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Uno makes a great point. Unlike Isaiah CJ is a versatile scorer who seems highly focused all the time. CJ appears to be a great shooter that can score without taking threes and not just a great shooter.

He's shown the ability to drive and score with both hands inside-not sure Isaiah ever went left. Post up in the lane. Can handle the ball and get his own shots.

He and Joe T are going to be a great backcourt before they're gone.

 

[IllQChawk]

The sky's the limit for C.J., but starting Saturday in Philadelphia he is going to have to step it up in production, if Iowa is going to contend for the top half of the Big Ten.
He's too good of a player to keep deferring to others when he has open looks. He needs to take upwards of 10 shots a game to maximize his skill set.

 

[Franisdaman]

Uno makes a great point. Unlike Isaiah CJ is a versatile scorer who seems highly focused all the time. CJ appears to be a great shooter that can score without taking threes and not just a great shooter.

He's shown the ability to drive and score with both hands inside-not sure Isaiah ever went left. Post up in the lane. Can handle the ball and get his own shots.

He and Joe T are going to be a great backcourt before they're gone.

I think Fran is gonna ask CJ and Joe to really step it up now that JBo is done for the season.

We have an inside assassin in Garza. Now we need a consistent outside assassin or two like we had last year in JBo. I feel strongly that Joe AND CJ can fulfill that role.

 

[Hawksfor3]

I feel strongly that Joe AND CJ can fulfill that role.

And Weezy.

 

[Franisdaman]

And Weezy.

that's who I meant

Weezy and CJ are our outside assassins this year. Next year, we add another assassin: JBo.

 

[Franisdaman]

Man its nice to have him back!

 

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[Franisdaman]

The dude is a baller. He plays D and there are a few items like these:

 

[Franisdaman]

Ice in the veins.

Watch:

 

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[Franisdaman]

CJ was 2-5 from 3 point land last night.

Iowa is now 10-2 this season in games where CJ Fredrick makes two or more three-point shots.

In addition, Iowa is 7-2 since Jordan Bohannon shut things down for the season.

 

[iahawks10]

CJ was 2-5 from 3 point land last night.

Iowa is now 10-2 this season in games where CJ Fredrick makes two or more three-point shots.

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It’s a great feeling when you’re thinking Fredrick had an off shooting night when he still shoots 40% from three. You’re sort of shocked when he misses two in a row.

 

[cleotishaywood]

The guy that Fredrick kind of reminds me of is Aaron Craft. Now obviously he has a ways to go to reach that level but his headiness and defensive moxie is comparable imo

I'd say he can shoot it like Ryan Cline from Purdue last year.

 

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[hawkifann]

How about moving Connor to the door?

This post aged well.

 

[hawk_a_holic]

Right now, CJ might be our best player. He can shoot, he can drive and he can actually defend.

I'll go with Luka. I'd have said that no matter what WHEN. I thought he was our best scorer and go to guy when you had to have a basket.