Another big, but unless he dedicates himself to work. manage weight, and skill development?
Fran gets a big in the portal; Josh O coming back?
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I'd still be interested to know how much of that was covid related, as has been alluded too, and IF he can move past that this off season.....
The white knight has arrived. How exhausting is it to protect Fran at all costs?
Even though me and you agree on CMac but disagree on JO, **** YOU FOR NOT AGREEING WITH ME ON THIS.
Is that how it works Fran?
I hate you and you do drugs since you disagree with my opinions!!!!! I DEMAND A DUEL!!
I don't see much value in banking scholarships and I am okay with Bringing JoshO back, so that is counterpoint to your theory.
My guess is those that complained that JoshO was a waste of scholarship before he left would be the ones most likely complaining about him returning.
I don’t think that’s the case; Iowa will get some type of big in the portal.
Well...I had hopes Josh would get more minutes last year...but I don't think he earned them. He's got potential, but he has to commit to developing the offensive skills necessary to succeed in the B10. You either have to be a defensive force/rebounding force, or be an offensive positive...I'm don't think he's either yet.
I'm hopeful he can progress and make and impact...but I think it's up to him to reshape his body and commit to being a B10 player.
I'm hopeful he can progress and make and impact...but I think it's up to him to reshape his body and commit to being a B10 player.
This times 1000. I jumped up from the couch only twice in that game, and those times were to colossal plays by big O.
We absolutely do not win that game without him.
he also showed huge defensive presents against Indiana.
his 10 minutes in most games next year could be the difference between five wins or five losses, which could be the difference between making NCAA or not.
sometimes I just can’t believe people on this forum. He’s coming back is probably not gonna affect a more athletic big transferring here.
Josh was a lot better this year than last year, and I expect him to be better next year than this year.
This is great news. Anybody who tries to spinet any differently is neither being objective, nor even deserve to be called a fanThis is great news. Anybody who tries to spinet any differently is neither being objective, nor even deserve to be called a Hawkeye fan. I just don’t understand why people would be so eager to throw him under the bus when at keytimes this year, he put the whole team on his shoulders and simply would not back down for big time bigs like cockburn or Bruce Dickinson - who puts his pants on one leg at a time like everyone else - or the monsters of Purdue.
Iowa needed O this year and needs him even more next year.
I would love to see a healthy and well conditioned Ogundele playing for Iowa.
If we get another big, hopefully its a 4/5 who can shoot and move somewhat. I dont think our current 5s can play together in meaningful minutes.
Might as well have Josh come back. Plenty of scholarships available and might have another one with Kris leaving.
All the players in the transfer portal and Iowa brings back two of the worst players on the team. Hope to Sandfort get more minutes
All the players in the transfer portal and Iowa brings back two of the worst players on the team. Hope to Sandfort get more minutes
This is good for Josh and the team. He showed flashes in the B1G title game against Purdon't. He'll deliver some quality minutes this Fall.
With the open schollys we can afford a 1 year player like Akwuba if he can be persuaded to come to IC for a year.
Rebraca...is not a "big".
With the open schollys we can afford a 1 year player like Akwuba if he can be persuaded to come to IC for a year.
Rebraca...is not a "big".
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Maybe. He was large before COVID, and is still large after COVID. Sounds like a bit of an excuse to me.
Josh is on record stating that the doctors, at one point, were recommending he stop playing basketball due to his health.
Possibly, but if he had long term covid issues, or myocardidas issues then intense training could be an issue. He was large when he got here because he was initially stuck in London and couldn't go anywhere to train because of the covid lockdowns, at least thats my understanding.
He's had 3 years. He's a project that is always going to be a project.
The videos of him with his personal trainer are cute. Kind of like a little kid with a puppy. It makes you feel good inside. The difference is the puppy makes you look forward to coming home. JO does very little to move the needle.
SMH.
In HS:
Last year before Covid-19:
It really hit him hard. As others have noted, he was told to not play. It had to affect his stamina and conditioning. This kid has had 2 years of screwed up college, first getting stuck in London and missing all of summer conditioning and practices with his teammates, then getting sick his second year. It takes a pretty narrow, twisted mind not to have a little compassion and understanding for his situation.
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My response has very little to do with my lack of compassion.
It has everything to do with what's best for the Iowa BB program. And JO ain't it. Agree or disagree. I don't care.
My response has very little to do with my lack of compassion.
It has everything to do with what's best for the Iowa BB program. And JO ain't it. Agree or disagree. I don't care.
Considering the hurdles JO has encountered, and the very little we’ve seen him play, I did t think we can make any conclusions about how good/bad he is.
Now, if he shows up overweight again, can’t play more than 5 minute stretches, and is just one of those good ball types….yeah then it’s time to cut ties.
I’d like to see what a full season of off season conditioning looks like before I make any further judgements. I commented during the season about this out of shape he was but that was before the health issue was made public.
Maybe we could all use just a little more patience(lesson learned)before completely writing him off.
Now, if he shows up overweight again, can’t play more than 5 minute stretches, and is just one of those good ball types….yeah then it’s time to cut ties.
I’d like to see what a full season of off season conditioning looks like before I make any further judgements. I commented during the season about this out of shape he was but that was before the health issue was made public.
Maybe we could all use just a little more patience(lesson learned)before completely writing him off.
From what I know, he has been a huge positive in the locker room and universally liked. Some say he's the funniest dude on the team. I love playing pick-up ball - not really to win any games. I just enjoy the humans I spend time with and get to know. Obviously, pick-up is not Big 10 ball, but chemistry is very important to a team, especially when we lose games in the middle of January.
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He’s had two years in the program. After two years in the program, Acie Earl, Les Jepsen and Brad Lohaus looked terrible. They all went on to play in the NBA.
It just seems like, nowadays, the NBA and NCAA are just a collection of players that change over every year. I don't get the TEAM aspect anymore. Every recruit that has visited Iowa City - they all say the take away is the FAMILY atmosphere. Sometimes, I hold that value over advancing far in the NCAA Tourney. They'll be better humans for it.
Dare I say, Josh is the Jelly?
Your response was disrespectful to him. Did you say similar things about Luka when he was playing with the tumor? Probably.
And I disagree until Josh O proves different. He deserves that.
Luka actually contributed valuable minutes. Josh O has had very few. And, no, I didn't say that about Luka. Thanks for trying though. Impressive
If the COVID issues are still lingering then maybe he should concentrate on his health instead of D-1 basketball. Does he have a medical redshirt year he can use?
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