Everyone can agree that Luka Garza has shown the best player development from incoming frosh to upper classman in the entire Fran era, and arguably in the entire history of Iowa basketball.
(I challenge anyone on this board to show evidence of a greater player transformation in the history of the program.)
So what's the secret sauce? Frank Garza.
The off-season training programs Frank has either personally conducted or arranged through other coaches are 90% responsible for Luka's meteoric rise.
Riddle me this: Would Adam Woodbury not have enjoyed a drastically better development curve if he'd received training from the likes of Frank and his colleagues? Yup, he would have.
So here's my proposal: Fran should bring Frank on staff after Luka graduates and make him the Big Man Specialist. Iowa could establish itself as a powerhouse for developing 3-star big men into NBA prospects similar to what Kirk and Co. have done for offensive linemen.
There it is, Fran. Hope this idea finds its way to your desk. You're welcome.
(I challenge anyone on this board to show evidence of a greater player transformation in the history of the program.)
So what's the secret sauce? Frank Garza.
The off-season training programs Frank has either personally conducted or arranged through other coaches are 90% responsible for Luka's meteoric rise.
Riddle me this: Would Adam Woodbury not have enjoyed a drastically better development curve if he'd received training from the likes of Frank and his colleagues? Yup, he would have.
So here's my proposal: Fran should bring Frank on staff after Luka graduates and make him the Big Man Specialist. Iowa could establish itself as a powerhouse for developing 3-star big men into NBA prospects similar to what Kirk and Co. have done for offensive linemen.
There it is, Fran. Hope this idea finds its way to your desk. You're welcome.
