*****Bennett Stirtz & Isaia Howard will follow Ben McCollum to Iowa City. Who else will be? 8 of 15 Roster spots filled*****

[Mohawkeye]

See above for my post regarding California democrats considering naming a healthcare bill after the murderer Luigi. Is that proof enough?

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-ne...one-you-won-t-believe-why-11743365358190.html

Thanks! You obviously didn’t read the article you cite. I’ll quote the bill sponsor for you because I know reading is difficult:

Eisner, who is advocating for the proposed law, insists that he does not approve Mangione’s actions but agrees with his stance on insurance company practices. "I agree with what he was arguing, but I don’t support his method. What I am doing is the right way to do it," he said.
The measure aims to make it illegal for insurers to "delay, deny, or modify any medical procedure or medication" recommended by a doctor when serious consequences such as disability, death, or permanent disfigurement are at stake.

 

[SCHawkFan]

See above for my post regarding California democrats considering naming a healthcare bill after the murderer Luigi. Is that proof enough?

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-ne...one-you-won-t-believe-why-11743365358190.html

Did you read the article? One retired, whacko attorney is attempting to get this initiative on the ballot. Will he? Very unlikely.

If I lived in California I could introduce the ban LukaDuka from social media initiative, and probably get posters on this site to back it, but it would go nowhere. Just like the item you shared to make a silly point.

 

[nck24]

These threads to hear news on the status of different players are great…right up to the point I have to wade thru some of you a-holes’ political bullshit. Seriously, all y’all can fuk off!

It awesome watching people that are on ignore arguing with other people that are on ignore. You can sense the attitude but you don't look because you really don't care.

 

[Gus is dead]

I enjoy politics as much as anyone but take it to the OT board please.

 

[RocknRollface]

Do we really know he is getting $2 million. Always plenty of rumors. Those reporting this, do they really have the inside information? Agents like to inflate the numbers.

Yeah, I'm not sure people understand the difference now that agents are involved.

Theres no chance the numbers you hear are accurate because if an agent isn't throwing out inflated numbers they're not doing their job correctly.

If the real price is 2mil you publicly leak that its 3mil.

 

[TampaHawkfan]

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I don't remember JR as a superstar, but I remember him well. He was a solid contributor on those late 1990s teams and a prominent member of the last Iowa team to make the Sweet 16.

Wishing Cooper a great career with the Hawkeyes!

 

[TampaHawkfan]

These threads to hear news on the status of different players are great…right up to the point I have to wade thru some of you a-holes’ political bullshit. Seriously, all y’all can fuk off!

Yep, anyone who posts that crap uninvited has gone straight to my ignore list. It's refreshing not having to see it. Enough. I have no patience for it these days.

I'm here to talk about Iowa hoops. Can we not have a safe space from politics?

And fivecarddouche thinks this is funny. Okay. Oh well, not my problem.

 

[GunnerHawk]

I'm sure it's fake news by the right-wingers who can't wait to see the downfall of America. Well, I've got another Trumper to put on my ignorant list.

Take that shit to the off-topic board.

 

[fivecardstud14]

Yep, anyone who posts that crap uninvited has gone straight to my ignore list. It's refreshing not having to see it. Enough. I have no patience for it these days.

I'm here to talk about Iowa hoops. Can we not have a safe space from politics?

LOL, this guy "likes" certain political posts then goes on to say this. Eat a dick you hypocritical tool.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

You can’t name one legitimate elected democratic politician that was happy he got murdered, even though making $10M a year to deny people coverage is sinful. But I can name numerous right wing politicians in the administration like RFK who get off on killing kids by spreading disinformation on vaccines and promoting guns as a religion.

Shut up, Psycho Prog.

J/K, you're awesome 👌

 

[Buffalo43]

I don't remember JR as a superstar, but I remember him well. He was a solid contributor on those late 1990s teams and a prominent member of the last Iowa team to make the Sweet 16.

Wishing Cooper a great career with the Hawkeyes!

Agree JR was solid

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[hawkjt]

Thanks for hanging tough,Cooper!
And his parents....great parenting!

 

[Franisdaman]

Who will we add this week? Pryce? Another Drake player? Is Dix really gone? After all, this is what Ben said after Cooper recommitted:

I also want to thank our fans for assisting us in getting Cooper to return. We need to continue to push the envelope with Josh (Dix) and Pryce (Sandfort) to let them each know how important they are to Hawkeye Nation.”

 

[Franisdaman]

There's a maximum of 15 roster spots; 7 remain open.

Based on reliable media reports and other announcements, this is where things currently stand:

Current 6 man 2025-2026 Scholarship Roster:
Bennett Stirtz
Isaia Howard
Cooper Koch
Carter Kingsbury
Seydou Traore
Isaiah Johnson-Arigu

2 Walk ons:
Trey Buchanan
Jacob Koch

 

[Franisdaman]

"A slew" means a large number.

So, does this mean 3 or more visitors this week?

 

[Hawkeyes2133]

"A slew" means a large number.

So, does this mean 3 or more visitors this week?

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Can't wait for some commits!! Thanks for the work you've been putting in here!!

 

[Franisdaman]

Can't wait for some commits!! Thanks for the work you've been putting in here!!

you're welcome. what's interesting is that Ben is 8/15 there in filling up his 15 man roster.

 

[Rifler]

It seems like Dix keeps adding visits to new schools. First Creighton, then Kansas, then Illinois, now Indiana. Seems like a guy who maybe hasn’t found what he’s looking for. Or maybe a guy who knows what he wants, and is just being thorough.

Based on the list I'd say this is a kid who isn't particularly excited about moving far from home,.. If the money isn't that important I'd say there's a chance he comes back as a Hawk.

 

[Franisdaman]

Based on the list I'd say this is a kid who isn't particularly excited about moving far from home,.. If the money isn't that important I'd say there's a chance he comes back as a Hawk.

"We need to continue to push the envelope with Josh (Dix) and Pryce (Sandfort) to let them each know how important they are to Hawkeye Nation.”

--Ben McCollum

 

[Franisdaman]

These threads to hear news on the status of different players are great…right up to the point I have to wade thru some of you a-holes’ political bullshit. Seriously, all y’all can fuk off!

yeah, the sports forums are to escape the insanity that exists on the Off Topic forum

 

[Franisdaman]

DePaul transfer Conor Enright (6'2" guard), in 23 games, averaged 30.1 minutes, 7.5 points, 6.2 assists, .70 steals and 3.3 rebounds per game this past season. He started his career at Drake. He'll be in Iowa City today, Monday, March 31.

He shot 40% overall, 33% from three and 63% from the FT line

 

[HawkGem11]

Who will we add this week? Pryce? Another Drake player? Is Dix really gone? After all, this is what Ben said after Cooper recommitted:

I also want to thank our fans for assisting us in getting Cooper to return. We need to continue to push the envelope with Josh (Dix) and Pryce (Sandfort) to let them each know how important they are to Hawkeye Nation.”

hopefully not just Drake players......

 

[Franisdaman]

hopefully not just Drake players......

yeah, i think we will see quite the mix

 

[Franisdaman]

@HIWILLE, I posted this above, but based on this (after Cooper recommitted), I would say Ben & his staff are trying to get Josh Dix back.

“We are excited to have Cooper return to our program next season. I have enjoyed getting to know Cooper over the past week and I feel like he’s going to be a key piece for our team moving forward with his ability to shoot the basketball.

I also want to thank our fans for assisting us in getting Cooper to return. We need to continue to push the envelope with Josh (Dix) and Pryce (Sandfort) to let them each know how important they are to Hawkeye Nation.”

--Ben McCollum

 

[Franisdaman]

Can't wait for some commits!! Thanks for the work you've been putting in here!!

Would be nice to get Pryce (at least) and Josh back

 

[SI_NYC]

I would love to to see NIL budget of each Sweet 16 participant.

I am guessing PU and MSU would be in the lower quad.
Ark,ky,duke,fla,BYU probably near top.
Ahh, good old days when everybody had roughly the same resources,schollys ect to have fairly equal shot.

It has always been the same. Now, it's just legal to pay players.

 

[BHoppy]

DePaul transfer Conor Enright (6'2" guard), in 23 games, averaged 30.1 minutes, 7.5 points, 6.2 assists, .70 steals and 3.3 rebounds per game this past season. He started his career at Drake. He'll be in Iowa City today, Monday, March 31.

He shot 40% overall, 33% from three and 63% from the FT line

Tell me why Conor would be a great get. I am not saying he is not, just what does he bring to the team. I know BM knows what he is doing, just wondering.

 

[Hawkeyes2133]

Tell me why Conor would be a great get. I am not saying he is not, just what does he bring to the team. I know BM knows what he is doing, just wondering.

Only thing I see with him coming here is sturtz? Moving to the 2. Which would work

 

[EagleHawk]

Only thing I see with him coming here is sturtz? Moving to the 2. Which would work

Or maybe Ben realizes that playing your PG 39 minutes a game in the B1G is probably not going to work like it did in the MVC so he needs a backup.

 

[BrewHawk]

Or maybe Ben realizes that playing your PG 39 minutes a game in the B1G is probably not going to work like it did in the MVC so he needs a backup.

If you walk the ball up 60 times per game at 8 seconds a pop, that is 8 minutes spent walking the ball up the court.

Obviously, there will be some transition/fast break opportunities that bring that number down, but my point still stands.

 

[Franisdaman]

When it comes to hosting the "slew" of players this week, here are 4 likely former Drake player candidates:

(1) Isaia Howard (6'5 Guard)

(2) Kael Combs (6'4 Guard)

(3) Cam Manyawu (6'8 Foward)

(4) Tavion Banks (6'7 Guard)

 

[Buffalo43]

When it comes to hosting the "slew" of players this week, here are 4 likely former Drake player candidates:

(1) Isaia Howard (6'5 Guard)

(2) Kael Combs (6'4 Guard)

(3) Cam Manyawu (6'8 Foward)

(4) Tavion Banks (6'7 Guard)

I thought Howard was already on the team?

 

[Franisdaman]

I thought Howard was already on the team?

Like Bennett, Isaia still hasn't visited.

However, from media reports, Bennett & Isaia will be playing for Ben in Iowa City.

 

[SI_NYC]

And California is considering naming a healthcare bill after his murderer! Whacked out lefties are the craziest of the crazies.

MAGA, "Hold my beer"

 

[Underscore2]

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Maaayyybe a lil over the top, but still like it.

 

[Franisdaman]

MAGA, "Hold my beer"

The only "maga" things we should be talking about are the MEGA announcements like Cooper saying he's coming back.

 

[Franisdaman]

When it comes to hosting the "slew" of players this week, here are 4 likely former Drake player candidates:

(1) Isaia Howard (6'5 Guard)

(2) Kael Combs (6'4 Guard)

(3) Cam Manyawu (6'8 Foward)

(4) Tavion Banks (6'7 Guard)

Speaking of Cam:

 

[HawkLogic]

If you walk the ball up 60 times per game at 8 seconds a pop, that is 8 minutes spent walking the ball up the court.

Obviously, there will be some transition/fast break opportunities that bring that number down, but my point still stands.

Not just for rest/foul trouble, you gotta go into a season with more than 1pg in case of injury. I remember Fran trying to play Maishe Dailey and Ellingsen at PG because he didn't have a backup and that was ugly. IF this Depaul guy comes, he'll know he is likely
going to spend a lot of time on the bench but maybe have role at end of games to close out wins/insurance policy if there is an injury.