Cordell Pemsel
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I hope to see some videos of him this year. Hopefully, he can fully recover from all those surgeries.
He's still growing, but he is not quite 6-10. I see him in person fairly often and he is between 6-8 and probably closer to 6-9, depending if he stands up straight. The exact height isn't that important; it's whether he can stay healthy.
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Maybe they added a couple inches in that surgery. Got to like Fran using the University Hospitals for an edge.
If Pemsyl gets to a true 6'9" I'll be thrilled. He has the natural bulk to defend the 5 and he can step out on offense. If he has grown, maybe that explains Fran not going after another post player in this class.
If Pemsyl gets to a true 6'9" I'll be thrilled. He has the natural bulk to defend the 5 and he can step out on offense. If he has grown, maybe that explains Fran not going after another post player in this class.
There's a line in "Blue Chips" where Nick Nolte tells three guys they are 6'9", 6'10" and 7'4". One of them says, "I'm not 6'9", and Nolte replies something like, "Well, now you are."
And of course there is the in shoes, not in shoes measurement that gets discussed sometimes.
The truth is, all over basketball there are teams who report actual height and teams that use a rather creative measure. I have no problem calling Pemsl 6'10". It means he isn't 6'7".
And of course there is the in shoes, not in shoes measurement that gets discussed sometimes.
The truth is, all over basketball there are teams who report actual height and teams that use a rather creative measure. I have no problem calling Pemsl 6'10". It means he isn't 6'7".
I don't really care what his height is. I'm more interested to see his agility and how well he throws his weight around.
I would say Pemsl is a legit 6'8 and around 240 pounds. He reminds me a little bit of Nigel Hayes in a way. I think he's a true four. People have mentioned him playing the three but I don't see it. As mentioned above, he has the bulk to be an inside player but also occasionally step out and hit the three. If he stays healthy, he will be a solid player for the Hawks.
It's funny that all of you people think you know about Cordell's height, His coach has confirmed that he is 6'10 on his last physical that was turned into the Athletic office for this school year. And yes Coach English is also the schools AD so he would know the truth.
what we lack in knowledge of his height, we make up in the way of spelling his last name correctly
IF he comes in at a solid 6'9" and 240+ and IF his knee holds up and IF Cook comes to Iowa as planned and IF Ahmad Wagner becomes the Hawk's version of Branden Dawson THEN Iowa's lack of depth inside will be immediately turned around.
I know, a lot of IFs. Still would be great to see it.
I know, a lot of IFs. Still would be great to see it.
IF he comes in at a solid 6'9" and 240+ and IF his knee holds up and IF Cook comes to Iowa as planned and IF Ahmad Wagner becomes the Hawk's version of Branden Dawson THEN Iowa's lack of depth inside will be immediately turned around.
I know, a lot of IFs. Still would be great to see it.
I know, a lot of IFs. Still would be great to see it.
Cordell is one big dude. I stood next to him and he's just huge. I'm 5'11 and he seemed a foot taller.
Not worried about Cook. Figuring Cook, Uhl, Jones for 4-5 in 2016. Just one of Kriener, Pemsl, Wagner stepping up for 2016 would make us pretty strong there fior a transition year.
The actual measurement of height is pretty meaningless in basketball. Standing reach and wingspan mean much more. If those measurements are increasing that's great.
Karl Karl Karl Karl Karl,
You are right. No coach has ever exaggerated a player's height. At any rate, as long as he stays healthy and is a great hawk I really don't care if he becomes a heightened legend like Greg Brunner!
I've heard he's grown to 6'10". But his wingspan is that of someone 5'11".
I think Pemseyl has a chance to be the next Jake Ruddock or Mike Gessell.
Sounds like settled science to me. The kid is 6'11".
I'm not going to be greedy. 6'9 is fine with me. But what if Pemsl is 6'10, and if Cook is 6'9 like he said when he committed, and if Kreiner is still growing like he tweeted? All of a sudden, this class has monster size. All are 240+
But what if Pemsl is 6'10, and if Cook is 6'9 like he said when he committed, and if Kreiner is still growing like he tweeted? All of a sudden, this class has monster size. All are 240+He's gonna get to 6'12 for sure, atleast in his basketball shoes anyways!
on the other had height be damned I would love for him to be compared to Brunner after he was done!
on the other had height be damned I would love for him to be compared to Brunner after he was done!
If that dude is really 6'10" he might rule the world if healthy. At 6'7" 240 if he's healthy he's still a top notch player
Agree 110% Brunner is about 6'5" but boy was he explosive and a leading rebounder in the B1G. So much more about how you play than how far the top of your head is from the floor.
I don't think Pemsl is 6'10". He's more likely a good 6'8". I do think he's grown a little. In photos, more muscular guys can lose a little height appearance by slumping.
Brunner measured 6'6 3/4" in bare feet at the NBA Draft Camp.
Get over it.
Get over it.
It's really a moot point. At anything over 6'8 and at that weight, if he retained his mobility and obviously has that wicked skill set ....this kid is going to be freaking great.
This is really the issue, when will he regain his mobility? I'm sure there will be some recovery, maybe a good part of his senior year. He'll probably show flashes rather than consistency this year. That's what to watch for.
Stood next to him over a year ago and I'd say he was barely 6'7". But recently was near him and I would believe the 6'10" measurement. I think this greatly increases his value. He is going to start playing next week on a limited basis.
I'm not going to be greedy. 6'9 is fine with me.
The front court appears to be in able hands for the next 5 years.
The cynic in me says that the Wahlert coaches are scrabbling to keep Iowa interested by exaggerating his measurables. I think the jury is still out on Cordell. Scholarship offers are retractable, after all.
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