And just maybe, if freshmen would have been eligible, Nelson and Connie Hawkins would have been Ohio State for the B1G title.
Favorite hawkeye player
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I'm becoming a Keegan Murray fan. He reminds me of Baer with his hustle and knowing how to be around the ball.
Yes but the real question is how does he conduct himself during the national anthem? This is so important...I trust you've taken notes.
Yeah I have and he seems like a fine young man. Hope that doesn't cloud your ability to like him. Thanks for asking.
I was 12 and Andre Woolridge transferred in. Without a doubt, my favorite Iowa bball player ever.
After that, Darryl Moore.
After that, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza, Kenyon Murray, Nick Baer, Greg Brunner but not necessarily in that particular order.
After that, Darryl Moore.
After that, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza, Kenyon Murray, Nick Baer, Greg Brunner but not necessarily in that particular order.
Absolutely! Best player to ever step on the court in Iowa history.
Also, Jake Jaacks needs a little love. Not the most talented guy and I'll never forget that asshole from Indiana (possibly Michael Lewis?) throwing the ball off his face and Jaacks blowing a big, bloody snot bubble out of his nose afterwards but shaking it off like a Champ. Go Hawks!
One man's opinion.
I had an older friend (who told me more than once) that Lester reminded him of Murray Wier...he was THAT good! Murray was just about 30 years ahead of his time as a player. He was REALLY good. REALLY good.
Whose the best? Who knows? It is very subjective. As good as Lester was.....there are those who think Lester was "almost as good" as Wier and mean that as a supreme compliment.
Ditto from me and a guy named Earvin “Magic” Johnson thought so too ! He wasn’t bad either but played for those other guys, with somebody named Greg Kelser.
Just no. You're comparing Cary Middlecoff to Tiger Woods here...One man's opinion.
I had an older friend (who told me more than once) that Lester reminded him of Murray Wier...he was THAT good! Murray was just about 30 years ahead of his time as a player. He was REALLY good. REALLY good.
Whose the best? Who knows? It is very subjective. As good as Lester was.....there are those who think Lester was "almost as good" as Wier and mean that as a supreme compliment.
This video a) will be outdated after this basketball season and b) is a perfect example of why you can’t compare individual players across generations
Roy Marble - He was so smooth and could fill it up!
Andre Wooldridge - Just an amazing point guard. Great vision and ability to get around defenders despite not having much of a left hand dribble.
Andre Wooldridge - Just an amazing point guard. Great vision and ability to get around defenders despite not having much of a left hand dribble.
I will always remember the slam Kelser made that seemingly started from the floor! Wasn’t Jay Vincent on that team too?
You are correct sir , he was a sophomore I believe as was Magic. Great final between MSU vs Larry legend and Indiana State.
CJ's game is what I thought my game was in 7th grade before I realized I was not gonna be a division 1 prospect (took a look at the family tree again in 9th grade).
Steve Carfino was the first hawkeye I really gravitated to and remember. After that, so many players in the mid to late 80's were favorites from Marble, Kent Hill, Gerry Wright, Michael Morgan and BJ Armstrong largely due to a neighbor in WDM that used to house basketball players in the summers that was a block away, so got to play some driveway games with the players mentioned above along with some others. Ray Thompson was fantastic and wish that would have lasted. Really liked Val Barnes in the early 90's along with Settles and Murray.
Chris Street is likely my favorite Hawkeye of all time and it remains that way to this day. Dean Oliver is up there along with Ryan Bowen and Aaron White. Loved Kingsbury despite the off the court stuff. Garza has etched his place on my Mt. Rushmore of Iowa players for sure.
My top four would be Street, Carfino, Marble and Garza
The one thing I would say after typing this out is we can be proud of all the wonderful people that have played for the Hawks over the past four decades I have followed them. Say what you will about former coaches good or bad but we've had so many good kids come through the program that you have to credit the coaches for valuing character along with basketball talent, almost to a fault at times.
Chris Street is likely my favorite Hawkeye of all time and it remains that way to this day. Dean Oliver is up there along with Ryan Bowen and Aaron White. Loved Kingsbury despite the off the court stuff. Garza has etched his place on my Mt. Rushmore of Iowa players for sure.
My top four would be Street, Carfino, Marble and Garza
The one thing I would say after typing this out is we can be proud of all the wonderful people that have played for the Hawks over the past four decades I have followed them. Say what you will about former coaches good or bad but we've had so many good kids come through the program that you have to credit the coaches for valuing character along with basketball talent, almost to a fault at times.
Luka Garza is the story of a guy who never stopped trying
to be a better basketball player. His work ethic is an great
example to everyone. He taught us that the biggest room
in the world ....is the room for improvement.
Bottom Line: Luka Garza is my favorite Hawkeye
to be a better basketball player. His work ethic is an great
example to everyone. He taught us that the biggest room
in the world ....is the room for improvement.
Bottom Line: Luka Garza is my favorite Hawkeye
I was born in 83 and my first memories were of B.J. and those awesome teams in the late 80s so he will always be my favorite.
By decade:
80s: B.J.
90s: Chris Street (runner up Val Barnes)
00s: Dean Oliver (runner up Jeff Horner; honorable mention Greg Bruner)
10s: Jbo (runner up Garza honorable mention Devyn Marble and Aaron White)
By decade:
80s: B.J.
90s: Chris Street (runner up Val Barnes)
00s: Dean Oliver (runner up Jeff Horner; honorable mention Greg Bruner)
10s: Jbo (runner up Garza honorable mention Devyn Marble and Aaron White)
You and I must be a few years apart. I also played with Mike Henderson, during the semester he was suspended. Dude was incredibly quick, and could have dominated the game if he wanted to, but he didn't. The guy I had several classes with because we had the same major was Adam Haluska. Very quiet, but very nice and very smart dude.
Haha, here is my CSB moment... I would say hey to Mike because he had class at the EPB right before me. I was running in late and it was a week before finals.
As I was about to sprint through the door, the door opened and who was it- Sam Alford. He was cursing up a storm and I heard him say "he isn't effing here again" on his phone. After I got back to my dorm I was telling my buddies that I think Mike was in deep crap.
Turned out I was right.
Still really liked and respect Mike. He was fun to play against at the Fieldhouse. I only saw him really try once and it was to embarrass JR Angle.
I sincerely regret that most of those who post on this site were unable to watch Don Nelson or Ronnie Lester. The season Iowa lost most of their starting lineup at midseason to grades leaving Nelson and the “bench” to compete with teams lead by Terry Disinger, Walt Bellemy and others was so memorable for us old timers; lesson taught to our generation being- you got to play the game! Lester was simply wonderful.
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Waymond's senior night game he played really well. Kind of surprised he didn't play more than what he did.
All time favorite is Steve Carfino. Surprised he hasn’t been mentioned more.
Others: Jim Bartles, Bart Casey, Kevin Gamble, Val Barnes, Bobby Hanson, Mark Gannon, Stokes, Payne, Andre Banks.
Chris Street...loved the hustle. Still gets to me when I talk about him.
And I would have to say Luka. I think he’s the best player in an Iowa uniform since I’ve paid attention so I can’t leave him off.
Others: Jim Bartles, Bart Casey, Kevin Gamble, Val Barnes, Bobby Hanson, Mark Gannon, Stokes, Payne, Andre Banks.
Chris Street...loved the hustle. Still gets to me when I talk about him.
And I would have to say Luka. I think he’s the best player in an Iowa uniform since I’ve paid attention so I can’t leave him off.
Ray Thompson
But maybe it’s time for a new favorite in Luka the Great Garza. #1 Hawkeye Hoopster ever.
But maybe it’s time for a new favorite in Luka the Great Garza. #1 Hawkeye Hoopster ever.
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