Fran Desparetly needs people to transfer
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Bohannon said a year ago that he would be happy to move to shooting guard once McCaffery is at Iowa. I hope that JBo stays at PG since he really runs the offense quite well but I would imagine that both would be PG at different times in next years rotation.
With Nunge and Garza coming in next year as well as the improvement that can be expected from Pemsl, Cook, and Kriener, I think that Iowa will be pretty darn good next year. Bohannon will be even better and Ellingson will as well. Dailey will hopefully still be at Iowa and will also be able to play the point. Williams may be the odd man out since his outside shooting has not been stellar so far.
I think that we already have what is needed for continued improvement next year. Starting 4 freshman this year and being able to compete should be indicative as to the kind of success that we should have moving forward. We just beat OSU without our top scorer and one of the top scorers in the B1G.
How in the world can you say Dailey need to transfer? He's had no chance to play consistantly. He looks to have good skills. The only person that I don't think you'll see here next year is Jones. His injuries have robbed him of the chance, and doubt he'll be healthy enough to play at this level in the next year or so.
I think the best choice is for everyone to hold off making proclamations until the season plays out. Especially with Jok out for the near future, it will mean more regular playing time for others and give them a chance to show what they can do. If the team can play with that effort we saw last night more consistently, will be fun to watch.
I don't think it is via a lack in trying and it also is why quick ball movement and constant motion is so important in his offense.
The game plan and execution against OSU was a thing of beauty.
Ahhhh...this is insanely stupid as it appears Iowa's talent level is on the rise. Unseasoned maybe but certainly trending in the right direction.
As it pertains to Moss the kid has to get it on his own and stop settling for jumpers. In transition he attacks the rim and it is beautiful but in the half court set he settles for jumpers. Even against OSU he would get by his man and pull up for a 15' shot when he clearly could get into the lane, rim and at the very least to the foul line.
I believe Moss is riding the pine more bc Fran is trying to send that message to him. If Moss gets it he becomes special, if he doesn't his ceiling is just above avg.
Again, happy to eat crow after an Iowa win. I also agree on the ball movement being exponentially better the last two games than it has all season excluding non-conference paycheck games. This is the basketball Fran has talked about playing for 7 years. Better teams and 3's not falling will impact future outcomes. Much better flow and continuity with rapid ball movement leading to guys getting driving angles and open looks. Up to this point in the season, many possessions were void of good shot opportunities. The last two games guys have passed up good shots for better shots.
So you admit you were wrong? Holy Cow I just read this thread for the first time and wow do we have negative fans! The whole thing oughta be archived as a warning that if a fan can't keep their reactions from sky high panic, they should avoid a keyboard.
I promise you, there are several teams in the Big Ten that would trade a once decently ranked point guard...and all so lovely in the traditional sense..for Bohannon. In a heart beat.
So you admit you were wrong? Holy Cow I just read this thread for the first time and wow do we have negative fans! The whole thing oughta be archived as a warning that if a fan can't keep their reactions from sky high panic, they should avoid a keyboard.
I promise you, there are several teams in the Big Ten that would trade a once decently ranked point guard...and all so lovely in the traditional sense..for Bohannon. In a heart beat.
I admit the the team has delivered more in the last 2 games than I thought they could this season with respect to fundamentally changing the offense without Jok. The last two games have looked like the type of basketball Fran has been talking about playing for the past 7 years.
Regarding Bohannon, I have not questioned his ability to shoot the ball. His challenge comes when he has to create for himself or others in our (until the OSU game) stagnant half court offense. Jok dribbling or holding the ball for 1/3 of the shot clock or more puts everyone else in spectator mode. Without the ability to get dribble penetration, you have few options under 10 seconds, thus the deep contested 3's by Jok and Bohannon. That offense does not work for this team because we don't have 1:1 playmakers.
Yes, feel free to archive this thread if that will make you happy. If you want to print it off, I would be happy to autograph it for you as well. This is an opinion forum. You, myself, and others all have them. When Fran gets us to the big ten championship game (notice I said gets us to , not win) and stays competitive in a 2nd round NCAA game (again, I did not say win), then you can posterize me all you want in here and I will respond with "DanL was right and I was wrong." Until then, Iowa has a lot of work to do get to the next level in years 7-10.
2 wins later, your argument seems invalid.
That said, I don't see Jones sticking around for a 6th year with all the healthy big bodies that will be on the roster next fall.
Williams might be a candidate lo leave, but he's the back-up point guard and there is nobody else there behind Bohannon.
Is Dailey the odd man out?
I personally don't believe there is an odd man out.
Williams...against Rutgers, he had more bounce in his step than at any point this season. Maybe the back is finally healing up to allow him to be more active.
Dailey...I would think that maybe he understands now he should have red-shirted this year and might be a candidate for that next year - but given Pete will be gone, maybe not.
Jones...he may just "retire", so if that is defined as odd man out, then most likely.
And don't discount the possibility of one of the two big guys coming in red-shirting...
I LOVE the depth, and it appears Fran may have figured out some things with Jok sidelined as to what combinations fit together. For instance, it seemed like we saw Williams and Uhl paired together a lot the last two games.
We may lose a player or two, but I sure's hell don't want it to actually happen.
Williams...against Rutgers, he had more bounce in his step than at any point this season. Maybe the back is finally healing up to allow him to be more active.
Dailey...I would think that maybe he understands now he should have red-shirted this year and might be a candidate for that next year - but given Pete will be gone, maybe not.
Jones...he may just "retire", so if that is defined as odd man out, then most likely.
And don't discount the possibility of one of the two big guys coming in red-shirting...
I LOVE the depth, and it appears Fran may have figured out some things with Jok sidelined as to what combinations fit together. For instance, it seemed like we saw Williams and Uhl paired together a lot the last two games.
We may lose a player or two, but I sure's hell don't want it to actually happen.
Argument seems invalid yet you just suggested/mentioned the idea of 3 people transferring out
Chances are, somebody will transfer out this spring. You can't keep 13 athletes happy with only 1 senior starter and 3 new recruits coming in. That's why I addressed possible transfers.
IMHO - Your assertion the roster needs a makeover and Fran doesn't know what he's doing with substitution patterns seem invalid given the 2 recent wins without Jok.
