Even bigger fan of Pemsl

[DewHawk]

Great article about Cordell Pemsl and his maturity at a very young age. IMO, a very special young man!

https://www.landof10.com/iowa/iowa-cordell-pemsl-stats-results-basketball-matchup

 

[hawk-i bob]

thanks for adding the link. It is a good article. Kudos to Fran for making the early offer...Pemsl was indeed at a lot of games in Carver during his HS career...there is another kid from Muscatine who is at a lot of home games as well.

 

[hooper56]

I remember talking to him at a hawkeye game a few years ago. His leg was in an immobilizer so he could not bend it. He was a skinny shy kid. I think at that point he had a lot of doubt as to whether he would be able to even play basketball again. Now just look at the joy he plays with. He doesn't take anything for granted. I love this kid.

 

[hawk-i bob]

I remember talking to him at a hawkeye game a few years ago. His leg was in an immobilizer so he could not bend it. He was a skinny shy kid. I think at that point he had a lot of doubt as to whether he would be able to even play basketball again. Now just look at the joy he plays with. He doesn't take anything for granted. I love this kid.

I would think that Fran sticking with him meant a lot to the kid. There are some coaches that probably would have suggested he consider something less than B1G ball (after his leg injuries). I get real nervous when he hits the floor going for loose balls.

Has an infectious attitude & personality ... rubs off.

 

[And1Hawk]

His play and skills are my biggest surprise this season in terms of our players. I thought he would struggle mightily transitioning to college ball but he's done a great job. There's a noticeable difference in our team play when he is not on the floor.

Great passer too which is impressive to go along with a soft touch. His shooting stroke is good so I think you will see him hit shots farther away from the basket over time as his confidence grows. Love his infectious attitude also.

Freshman wise....
New he was real good - Cook
Biggest surprise - Pemsl
Thrilled with - Moss & Bohannen
Hopeful for - Kreiner & Dailey

 

[ezydde]

I think he will have the best Hawkeye career of all the freshmen. Cook might have more raw athleticism but Pemsl has much better all around basketball knowledge and skill. Very happy to have both of them on the team along with the rest of this class. Can't wait for the future but this season will be a lot of fun with a few more upsets down the road.

 

[Mohawkeye]

I think he will have the best Hawkeye career of all the freshmen. Cook might have more raw athleticism but Pemsl has much better all around basketball knowledge and skill. Very happy to have both of them on the team along with the rest of this class. Can't wait for the future but this season will be a lot of fun with a few more upsets down the road.

Agreed. His instincts around the basket and ability to go to either hand will give him a terrific college career.

 

[Joes Place]

I think he will have the best Hawkeye career of all the freshmen. Cook might have more raw athleticism but Pemsl has much better all around basketball knowledge and skill. Very happy to have both of them on the team along with the rest of this class. Can't wait for the future but this season will be a lot of fun with a few more upsets down the road.

I don't know what people mean by this. He is a faster sprinter? He can jump higher and put in one-handed dunks?

Pemsl seems to have fantastic agility and athleticism around the basket - excellent positioning and body control when shooting. Cook definitely seems 'faster', but not as agile and sure with his shooting touch. Both are examples of athleticism, just different strengths and athletic in different ways.

If Cook learns some of Pemsl's skills in the post - positioning himself, faking out the defenders to sneak a shot in, looking to pass to a cutter as soon as the double-team comes, etc, then with Cook's better jumping ability, he may have a higher upside in the long run. But those aren't easy skills to teach...you have to practice that stuff until it becomes 2nd nature. Some kids 'have it'; others have to learn it.

That's kind of been the Achilles heel for many Iowa big men....they get down in the paint and they need to 'think' their moves out, rather than just react to where the defender is positioned and simply outmaneuver him to get off a shot, or look for a pass option. Woodbury was actually a pretty good passer in the paint; he just didn't have the footwork and skill to be a 1:1 scoring threat despite his typical height advantage.

Pemsl simply has a knack for feeling out where the defense is and being able to sneak shots by people without having to 'overthink' his moves. He is very very good using his pivot foot to get around people, and never looks 'hurried' or 'panicked' in the lane.

 

[EduNeerHawk]

I don't know what people mean by this. He is a faster sprinter? He can jump higher and put in one-handed dunks?

Pemsl seems to have fantastic agility and athleticism around the basket - excellent positioning and body control when shooting. Cook definitely seems 'faster', but not as agile and sure with his shooting touch. Both are examples of athleticism, just different strengths and athletic in different ways.

If Cook learns some of Pemsl's skills in the post - positioning himself, faking out the defenders to sneak a shot in, looking to pass to a cutter as soon as the double-team comes, etc, then with Cook's better jumping ability, he may have a higher upside in the long run. But those aren't easy skills to teach...you have to practice that stuff until it becomes 2nd nature. Some kids 'have it'; others have to learn it.

That's kind of been the Achilles heel for many Iowa big men....they get down in the paint and they need to 'think' their moves out, rather than just react to where the defender is positioned and simply outmaneuver him to get off a shot, or look for a pass option. Woodbury was actually a pretty good passer in the paint; he just didn't have the footwork and skill to be a 1:1 scoring threat despite his typical height advantage.

Pemsl simply has a knack for feeling out where the defense is and being able to sneak shots by people without having to 'overthink' his moves. He is very very good using his pivot foot to get around people, and never looks 'hurried' or 'panicked' in the lane.

As bob said and so agree ....infectious attitude & personality ... and boy does it rub off to everyone who gets to know Cordell. I absolutely love the kid. And talk about a cerebral BB player...holy smokes does he make players and teams he plays on better.

I think Cook skills are just as good and even better than Cordell's and you know why? Because Cordell himself has said this and the dude knows basketball but they both bring to the floor a different set of skills that are excellent for any team to have.

We are in a very good and very opportune spot with Iowa BB to have these two kids playing and I hope together soon.....should be a ton of fun to watch what they can do on the floor together.

 

[Ronman]

Cordell has a big butt, long arms and a soft touch.....deadly weapons in the paint.

 

[TKingpin]

What a GREAT freshman class! I have to admit I was down on JBo, based on his size. Clearly we are a better team with him running point.

Pemsl is a terrific surprise ( except his FT shooting) and I am glad Moss has been given more time. (OK - last year's class there). I really like Kreiner's ability to rebound and I feel Dailey is a star in the making, but just needs more experience. Great passer, IMHO.
We all knew Cook would be good...

 

[Herkmeister]

SOLID

 

[RocknRollface]

This will be one of the best freshman classes ever at Iowa. You have to go back to tbe 80s for one better IMO.

Moss isnt technicaly part of it but for practical purposes he is.

 

[unIowa]

This kid reeks....of maturity and leadership.

 

[Curt Furence]

I just like that he is not afraid of anyone. He is going to end up with more than just the one technical with how much he talks/ mixes it up with other big guys, but it is good to have someone with a little attitude as long as they are not over the top.

His touch around the basket is fantastic. I thought he may have trouble being a little shorter than a lot of the guys he will go against but he uses his body really well and goes up quickly.

 

[kceasthawk]

I would think that Fran sticking with him meant a lot to the kid. There are some coaches that probably would have suggested he consider something less than B1G ball (after his leg injuries). I get real nervous when he hits the floor going for loose balls.

Has an infectious attitude & personality ... rubs off.

Thats the same reason we landed Jok. Fran stuck with him when everyone else bailed because of his leg injury.

 

[jimmyjohnAZ]

This kid reeks....of maturity and leadership.

Say whatever you want about Fran's decision to leave; however, watch the video and you'll see Pemsl pulling people back (even Wagner), before you see Kreiner doing the same. Again, not about how you feel regarding Fran's choice, but it is clear that this kid is a potential leader for the team.

 

[EastIowaHawk]

Riiiinngg. Ringtone.
Tyler here.
Hey, is Cordell there?
Naw. Coach has got him over at Carver and he is locked in until he makes 1,000 free throws.
That could take a while.
Yep. Fran's got his ankle chained to the free throw line.