I'm going to miss him if for nothing else than he was really fun to watch.I am afraid we are really going to miss Joe T.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
I'm going to miss him if for nothing else than he was really fun to watch.I am afraid we are really going to miss Joe T.
I think I saw Nimmers in street clothes on the bench. I believe he has a slight injury that kept him out last night.
He is lights out athletically. At this point he has a lot to learn but he sure has some hops.what are your thoughts on him? he seems to be the most athletic of the 4 walk ons
I was there last night and agree 100%. Did Mulvey play? We left with about 7 minutes left.I was pleased with what I saw overall tonight even though these types of games don't tell you much.
Kris and Perkins are athletic freaks that will be a great 1-2 punch. I stand by my summer prediction Perkins will avg around 14ppg this season.
I am not sold on Perkins being a PG but he could be a great combo guard. I am skeptical of the Iowa PG position this year. Fran not getting a veteran PG in the portal could be a slight issue. Bowen showed some solid ball skills tonight but he will have plenty of growing pains which is expected. Huge ceiling for him though.
Shooting - Iowa will have plenty of shooters on this team which will help Iowa overcome some of its limitations and keep the team in games. CMac clearly worked on his shooting form.
PMac will be an up and down player. He will have big games and his lows won't be dramatic shifts but I don't think Iowa can look for him to be a consistent player on either side of the court. Between him and Sandfort I think Iowa has solid 3rd options every game and even 2nd options when Perkins has an off night. Scoring won't be an issue on this team.
The 5 will be an issue and cost Iowa some games. Fran not getting a traditional 5 in the portal will keep a talented team from really fighting for a top 4 spot in the conference standings and challenging for a B1G crown. Josh will play limited mins and Mulvey looks another year away. Rebraca would be a solid 4 in the B1G but he is limited at the 5.
I hope Fran keeps a small bench this season. I think Kris, Perkins, Sandfort, PMac, Rebraca, CMac, and either Ulis or Bowen could get Iowa back to the dance with a decent seed if Fran plays them all 25 mins or more. Beyond those 7 maybe 8 guys playing anyone else much more than 7-8 minutes will spell trouble. Fran really needed to grab a veteran transfer in the portal but just because he didn't it shouldn't mean playing guys who aren't ready extended mins.
Mulvey played around 4 minutes. Was not super effective.I was there last night and agree 100%. Did Mulvey play? We left with about 7 minutes left.
He was benched for a game for a late night incident in downtown IC.Well I for one hope it is improved because he's an excellent defender, free throw shooter, passer, and rebounder. I assume he's not yet 100% given the lack of minutes last night?
Oh yeah. I forgot about that.He was benched for a game for a late night incident in downtown IC.
I am hoping that Ahron can start and be that guy who keeps the ball moving, plays hard nosed defense, and rebounds for a guard. He doesn't have to be a major scoring factor or the fastest guy with the ball but Iowa needs his perimeter defense (last night it wasn't good!) and his ball-handling ability.I think our PG situation is better than last year, but is not great, yet.
Rebraca will continue to be our 5 and I expect him to be better overall than last season, except at the FT line. He needs to be better there and should be putting up a couple hundred of them each day after practice ends.
Definitely more confident going to the bucket. And way better defensively.Tony Perkins>Isaiah Moss?
Tend to agree. I think this will be the best defensive team Fran has had at Iowa, and you know they are going to score.my take after listening to this game.. this is the best Hawkeye team in the Fran Era.
guarantee it.
Our depth will be somewhat limited vs other years, but this could help us dial into a consistent rotation much earlier in the season. I think the explosive improvement of Kris, Saucy and Payton - all at the same time - gives this team some serious upside. The offensive potential of all 3 and the defense from especially Kris and Saucy are exciting (Payton should be decent on D).Tend to agree. I think this will be the best defensive team Fran has had at Iowa, and you know they are going to score.
I really think this team is going to be a legit contender for a B1G regular season title. There are no great teams in the B1G. Iowa can actually pull this off, imo.
The Quad City Times mentioned today that the injury that will temporarily sideline Nimmers is a wrist injury.I think I saw Nimmers in street clothes on the bench. I believe he has a slight injury that kept him out last night.
I love Tony and Kris on defense. Aside from those 2, Pmac is a liability, Rebraca is undersized and unathletic, and Sandfort will likely be forced to guard smaller/quicker players on the perimeter on a regular basis. Ulis is an excellent defender but he might not get the minutes. In short, I doubt this will be the best defensive team that Fran has had. The Giselle/Woody/Clemens/Uthoff team was the best defensive team with Kenpom ratings in the 30's.Tend to agree. I think this will be the best defensive team Fran has had at Iowa, and you know they are going to score.
I really think this team is going to be a legit contender for a B1G regular season title. There are no great teams in the B1G. Iowa can actually pull this off, imo.
Mostly I agree with you, except Rebraca is not unathletic, especially for a 5. CMac isn't exceptionally athletic, but is a tough, smart team defender.I love Tony and Kris on defense. Aside from those 2, Pmac is a liability, Rebraca is undersized and unathletic, and Sandfort will likely be forced to guard smaller/quicker players on the perimeter on a regular basis. Ulis is an excellent defender but he might not get the minutes. In short, I doubt this will be the best defensive team that Fran has had. The Giselle/Woody/Clemens/Uthoff team was the best defensive team with Kenpom ratings in the 30's.
Offense is another story altogether. Every player with the exception of Rebraca is capable of dropping 15 on a regular basis. I expect Perk and Kris to average 15+ per game and Pmac and Sandfort to average double figures as well.
Other than free throws, I was really impressed with Rebraca. Thought he looked seriously improved from last yearMostly I agree with you, except Rebraca is not unathletic, especially for a 5. CMac isn't exceptionally athletic, but is a tough, smart team defender.
I didn't know Giselle was on the team, but that group was a very solid defensive team. If this team is better defensively, we will be a contender in the B1G and a top 20 team.
...Ulis is an excellent defender but he might not get the minutes. In short, I doubt this will be the best defensive team that Fran has had. The Giselle/Woody/Clemens/Uthoff team was the best defensive team with Kenpom ratings in the 30's.
Offense is another story altogether. Every player with the exception of Rebraca is capable of dropping 15 on a regular basis. I expect Perk and Kris to average 15+ per game and Pmac and Sandfort to average double figures as well.
Bundchen?Mostly I agree with you, except Rebraca is not unathletic, especially for a 5. CMac isn't exceptionally athletic, but is a tough, smart team defender.
I didn't know Giselle was on the team, but that group was a very solid defensive team. If this team is better defensively, we will be a contender in the B1G and a top 20 team.
With the right uniform, that could be fun to watch.Bundchen?
She's looks pretty athletic. Probably be an excellent defender. Plus, she'd attract a ton of attention leaving the others wide open.Bundchen?
I've liked Rebraca since he arrived. He plays his role and he plays hard. With that said he's often overwhelmed inside by bigger, more athletic players resulting in them rebounding and shooting over him even when he's in perfect position. You really cannot ask anymore of him. Unfortunately for him and Iowa he's a 5 playing in a 4's body.Other than free throws, I was really impressed with Rebraca. Thought he looked seriously improved from last year
Well said. We will squeeze as much juice out of this orange as we can. He has added muscle and some confidence, at minimum, I expect a nice increase in rebounds. He should get some additional garbage buckets with all the attention that Kris/Saucy/Payton/PMac will draw.I've liked Rebraca since he arrived. He plays his role and he plays hard. With that said he's often overwhelmed inside by bigger, more athletic players resulting in them rebounding and shooting over him even when he's in perfect position. You really cannot ask anymore of him. Unfortunately for him and Iowa he's a 5 playing in a 4's body.
Well, apparently she is a recent decommit and should have eligibility left. 😉Bundchen?
Best thing Iowa can do to defend Zach Eddy is to go small and make him play defense outside the 3pt line on the other end.When Ogundele is on the court, there is no way Iowa can play man to man. He has no quickness and offensively is very limited. If he is the best we have to back up Rebraca against the likes of Edey, Dickinson and the likes, it might work for a change of pace but again Iowa is hampered by a lack of a quality second team big.
As most have said Filip is a descant sized forward but is not a Big Ten center. Can Iowa make do again this season like last year, playing Murray, Connor, or someone else to fill the void when Rebraca is in foul trouble or injured. We'll see what magic Fran can stir up in the coming months, it will be a challenge.
Seems to be?what are your thoughts on him? he seems to be the most athletic of the 4 walk ons