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Brock Harding down to 6 schools

I get why MANY.....and I want to emphasize MANY........of our/Iowa fans use that joke that they're not D1 or are MAC level talent.

But the majority of these people often know their jokes are lazy attempts and most of those people also have no idea how many teams there are in D1, what teams are in D1, and just how bad a lot of those teams truly are.


Basically what it boils down to is that I accept that a lot of our fans are incredibly lazy when it comes to what they know about the sport they root for and what they choose to want to know about the sports they root for.

And again, I accept that about our fanbase, sadly nonetheless.................
And you're the Einstein of college basketball? Good to know...

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Agree, all the underclassmen on the roster will at least get an interview with the new coach, if that doesn't change his mind, so be it. He's a really good player that was greatly underappreciated by Iowa fans.
All of the roster will stick around until the end of May, plenty of time to change their minds.
So you're telling us Texas Tech sent someone to Moline while they are still playing in the NCAA's? Sure, sure they are....
 
This, if Brock and the other leave after having an interview with the new coach, so be it. good luck to them at their new school.
They came to Iowa to win a championship, yes, being recruited to Iowa by Fran McCaffery may have been the reason they come to Iowa, but having been here at Iowa, I assume that each and everyone of the players were smart enough to realize that playing in the McCaffery system wasn't going to get it done.
Leaving because Fran was let go, should not be the only reason to hit the road. If they leave, there must have been other circumstances that have not been made public. Just saying.
You're as delusional as ever I see. No one comes to Iowa with the thought of winning championships with Fran as head coach. They came because they actually thought they'd get significant playing time. Or it was the only D1 scholly they were offered, right Brock?
 
So you're telling us Texas Tech sent someone to Moline while they are still playing in the NCAA's? Sure, sure they are....

Brock has a Top6, I doubt Brock is in the top two PG prospect for those schools.

I didn't see anyone that resembled Brock's size or strength of pigmentation actually playing for Texas Tech, so Brock would be a change in direction for the Texas Tech coach.

It's one thing for these schools to say they'll give Brock a roster spot. It's a completely different thing for him to end up the starting PG at these schools next year and to get any meaningful amount of NIL.
 
Brock has a Top6, I doubt Brock is in the top two PG prospect for those schools.

I didn't see anyone that resembled Brock's size or strength of pigmentation actually playing for Texas Tech, so Brock would be a change in direction for the Texas Tech coach.

It's one thing for these schools to say they'll give Brock a roster spot. It's a completely different thing for him to end up the starting PG at these schools next year and to get any meaningful amount of NIL.
 
Couldn't read the first school listed? Louisville
I guess I'll just have to be point blank direct (with some of you) ...I don't believe he's actually being pursued by L'ville.

If he is, then that program has fallen a lot further than I thought. He's Ball State (MAC) level talent...not ACC level talent.

I believe he was at Iowa because of Freeman, and that's it.

Sorry that my sarcasm went over your head.
 
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The downside of jumping in the portal is that Ben could thanks but no thanks, if Brock decides he doesn't want to leave, correct?

That portal business leaves a lot of players out in the cold every year, unless they have aspirations of playing D2
 
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The downside of jumping in the portal is that Ben could thanks but no thanks, if Brock decides he doesn't want to leave, correct?

That portal business leaves a lot of players out in the cold every year, unless they have aspirations of playing D2
If Stirtz comes to Iowa he plays 39 minutes per game at pg. Unless he switches up and becomes a combo guard, BH gets no playing time. He's gone & we ain't gonna miss him.
 
Brock appears to me to be a player who would rather get more playing time at a weaker program, than be a role player on a strong program. He may end up choosing a stronger program(for the cash) but he wont be happy ultimately.
 
The downside of jumping in the portal is that Ben could thanks but no thanks, if Brock decides he doesn't want to leave, correct?

That portal business leaves a lot of players out in the cold every year, unless they have aspirations of playing D2
That's true. Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, but when you enter the portal you're giving up your scholarship, and to return to the same school, that scholarship has to be re-offered. If you stay on the team, the new coach could tell you that you're never going to play and encourage you to transfer, but can't take away your scholarship if you stay with the program and meet required minimum expectations.
 
Entering the portal is NOT the equivalent to releasing yourself from a scholarship. It is simply putting your name in the web portal and announcing your interest.

Right now, Brock is still on scholarship at Iowa. If he wants to return, I don't think BCM could force him out, he could just make it uncomfortable for his return. But I don't see it coming to a situation like that.
If this is true, I'd like to see a source. I find it hard to believe that entering the portal has absolutely no consequences whatsoever other than "making it uncomfortable" with coaches/teammates.
 
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Obviously I was correct about him being a Division player and valuable contributor for the Hawks unlike some posters on here, especially Luka Duka. Opposing coaches schemed to shut Brock down and keep him out of the paint (we heard huddle eavesdropping). Now, these Division 1 solid programs see his value and want him. All you haters and whiners can take a hike. I loved watching Brock. Hope the best for him.
 
If this is true, I'd like to see a source. I find it hard to believe that entering the portal has absolutely no consequences whatsoever other than "making it uncomfortable" with coaches/teammates.
It doesn't effect the current scholarship until the following semester.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
  • What it is:
    The NCAA transfer portal is an online database where student-athletes who wish to transfer to another NCAA institution list their names.

  • How it works:
    • A student-athlete notifies their current school's compliance office of their intent to transfer.

    • The compliance office then enters the student-athlete's name into the portal within a specific timeframe (typically two business days for Division I schools).

    • Once in the portal, other schools can contact the student-athlete to explore the possibility of a transfer.
  • Why it's important:
    The transfer portal streamlines the transfer process, making it easier for student-athletes to explore new opportunities and for coaches to identify and recruit talent.

  • Transfer windows:
    The NCAA has instituted notification-of-transfer windows for different sports, meaning athletes can only obtain immediate eligibility if they enter the transfer portal within the designated windows.

  • Student-athlete eligibility:
    As long as student-athletes are "academically eligible in good standing" with their current school, they are eligible to play immediately upon arrival at their new school.

  • Athletic aid:
    After notifying their current school of their intent to transfer, a Division I school can cancel or reduce a student-athlete's athletically related financial aid for the next academic term and subsequent terms.
 
It doesn't effect the current scholarship until the following semester.
Thanks for that. However, I interpret that as the school being obligated to pay scholarship for the rest of the current semester, but it says nothing about that student having the right to resume scholarship the following semester if he changes his mind. I still think that's up to the coach.

"After notifying their current school of their intent to transfer, a Division I school can cancel or reduce a student-athlete's athletically related financial aid for the next academic term and subsequent terms."
 
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Scholarships are only year to year I believe.

The agreement with the kid is usually as long as you're in good standing you'll have the full ride through graduation or until you decide to transfer.
 
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they are but some schools (I think the entire big ten) makes them a 4 year commitment.
I'm sure the transfer portal has had some effect on this.

Until someone proves me wrong, I stand by my belief that once a player officially enters the transfer portal, he has given up his scholarship (starting the following semester), and can only get it back if it is re-offered.
 
I'm sure the transfer portal has had some effect on this.

Until someone proves me wrong, I stand by my belief that once a player officially enters the transfer portal, he has given up his scholarship (starting the following semester), and can only get it back if it is re-offered.

This is correct. Once you enter the portal, you are giving up your right to hold a scholarship spot at your current school.
 
This is quite the list considering some of the clownish prognosticators on here said he was only "mid major talent". Good thing they know more than these head coaches - Louisville, Oklahoma State, South Carolina, TCU, Texas Tech and Washington
:p
 
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This is quite the list considering some of the clownish prognosticators on here said he was only "mid major talent". Good thing they know more than these head coaches.
:p
LOL. Harding tweeting a list of impressive schools don't mean sh*t. If he actually goes to a solid program and actually contributes to success, then you can do some rage-posting at the Iowa fanbase.
 
LOL. Harding tweeting a list of impressive schools don't mean sh*t. If he actually goes to a solid program and actually contributes to success, then you can do some rage-posting at the Iowa fanbase.
He said that they are interested in him. That is not complicated to understand.

BTW, yes, I am enjoying bashing all the Brock haters on here. They were ignorant, cold, and clueless.
 
He said that they are interested in him. That is not complicated to understand.

BTW, yes, I am enjoying bashing all the Brock haters on here. They were ignorant, cold, and clueless.
He may be misinterpreting or exaggerating their level of "interest."

Again, anyone can say or tweet anything. I'm suggesting you save your victory lap for when something tangible happens. It's quite possible that Iowa fans' evaluation of Brock Harding's capabilities have been spot-on.
 
He may be misinterpreting or exaggerating their level of "interest."

Again, anyone can say or tweet anything. I'm suggesting you save your victory lap for when something tangible happens. It's quite possible that Iowa fans' evaluation of Brock Harding's capabilities have been spot-on.
So now you are calling Brock a liar. Good grief!!! You need some meds.
 
So now you are calling Brock a liar. Good grief!!! You need some meds.
No, I didn't. Why are you making stuff up?

You are welcome to come here and call-out all the fans when Brock is Louisville's starting point guard on a Sweet 16 team. Until then, I think you need to chill, because you haven't been proven right; not by a long shot.
 
Do we know if that list is a ‘hey you are very welcome here(but we aren’t currently offering you any $’ (ie come here cheap)
 
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Saw he is down to Washington, Louisville and TCU, visiting TCU right now.
 
He may be misinterpreting or exaggerating their level of "interest."

Again, anyone can say or tweet anything. I'm suggesting you save your victory lap for when something tangible happens. It's quite possible that Iowa fans' evaluation of Brock Harding's capabilities have been spot-on.
I know the situation well. He’s not lol
 
No, I didn't. Why are you making stuff up?

You are welcome to come here and call-out all the fans when Brock is Louisville's starting point guard on a Sweet 16 team. Until then, I think you need to chill, because you haven't been proven right; not by a long shot.
You said "Again, anyone can say or tweet anything" which is equivalent to calling Brock a liar.

when Brock is Louisville's starting point guard on a Sweet 16 team

So now you are moving the goalposts from "Brock is not a Division 1 player" to "Brock has to be a starter for a blueblood and make it to at least the Sweet Sixteen". Got it. ;)
 
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