I think we have a great chance at Xavier Foster & DJ Carton; but what if we strike out on 1 or both?

[Franisdaman]

DJ might be a 5 star by the time summer is over. Xavier is a 5 star already. Both have many offers to consider.

Both are Iowa kids. Tom Davis was criticized losing Iowa kids to blue blood programs. What will happen if we lose DJ to another school? And then if we lose Xavier to another school? Well, this board might melt down, but what else?

If we land 1 or both, we could see some really good basketball in our future. If we don't land either, the program probably will be spinning its wheels and in the middle of the pack in the B1G and I am afraid public confidence in Fran will be much less.

In the fall of 2020, this could be our roster if we land DJ and Xavier (5 IOWA KIDS):

C 5* Xaxier Foster
C 4* Luka Garza
F 4* Patrick McCaffery
F 4* Joe Wieskamp
F 3* Jack Nunge
G 4* DJ Carton
G 4* Connor McCaffery
G 3* CJ Fredrick

 

[Raptorpeeps]

Both these guys are guys that Fran really needs to land in order to show that Iowa basketball: (1) is indisputably the best program in the state; and (2) really does intend to compete at the top of the B1G and become nationally relevant.

Miss on both and... while not a disaster, it will signal more of the same. Land one and we’re still good. Land both and it makes a strong statement that the program is headed up.

 

[Franisdaman]

Both these guys are guys that Fran really needs to land in order to show that Iowa basketball: (1) is indisputably the best program in the state; and (2) really does intend to compete at the top of the B1G and become nationally relevant.

Miss on both and... while not a disaster, it will signal more of the same. Land one and we’re still good. Land both and it makes a strong statement that the program is headed up.

i think it will be extremely painful if we lose both; man, we have to keep the instate talent in the Hawkeye state; Fran has to be able to show these guys that his program is a great fit for both players;

DJ is good friends with Joe and Patrick so hopefully that helps

If we don't have a good season in 2018/2019, that might be the final nail in losing Foster

Think of the national buzz if we land DJ; and then maybe that momentum will lead to landing Foster

 

[Legend12]

Both these guys are guys that Fran really needs to land in order to show that Iowa basketball: (1) is indisputably the best program in the state; and (2) really does intend to compete at the top of the B1G and become nationally relevant.

Miss on both and... while not a disaster, it will signal more of the same. Land one and we’re still good. Land both and it makes a strong statement that the program is headed up.

Foster has a ways to go before he reaches that status. Right now his ranking is based purely on potential and not on substance...which is why his offer count isn't higher. If he starts to achieve more of that potential, than he becomes one of those landmark recruits that will generate angst if he goes elsewhere.

 

[Dick Rambone]

I could care less where the kids come from but Fran needs to land a top PG ,Carton would be great but He better land a top 150 PG and soon .Much greater need than another big going forward.

 

[Jim4edwards]

Foster has a ways to go before he reaches that status. Right now his ranking is based purely on potential and not on substance...which is why his offer count isn't higher. If he starts to achieve more of that potential, than he becomes one of those landmark recruits that will generate angst if he goes elsewhere.

I know little to nothing about his situation, but he seems like a possible-to-probable candidate to go to a big time prep school? Something similar to a Findlay prep, Oak Hill, etc(not those schools specifically)? Idk that, just thinking out loud in the sense of he has the frame/base and they theoretically could maximize his development. Somethin I'm watching

 

[MMoran]

Snow in July

 

[VicHawkeye]

Would be super pumped for Iowa to land one or both but won't let it dampen my enthusiasm if both choose to go elsewhere.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Iowa needs to finish upper half this next year to get Carton and then show even more improvement to land Foster, IMO. Do we have the talent to accomplish this? IMO, yes we do. Will we do it? I'm not sure

 

[icwesthawk]

Unfortunately, it's going to leave a bad smell if he can't get at least one of them.

 

[Hawksfor3]

DJ might be a 5 star by the time summer is over. Xavier is a 5 star already. Both have many offers to consider.

Both are Iowa kids. Tom Davis was criticized losing Iowa kids to blue blood programs. What will happen if we lose DJ to another school? And then if we lose Xavier to another school? Well, this board might melt down, but what else?

If we land 1 or both, we could see some really good basketball in our future. If we don't land either, the program probably will be spinning its wheels and in the middle of the pack in the B1G and I am afraid public confidence in Fran will be much less.

In the fall of 2020, this could be our roster if we land DJ and Xavier (5 IOWA KIDS):

C 5* Xaxier Foster
C 4* Luka Garza
F 4* Patrick McCaffery
F 4* Joe Wieskamp
F 3* Jack Nunge
G 4* DJ Carton
G 4* Connor McCaffery
G 3* CJ Fredrick

That would be nice indeed, but I would have given CJ four stars based on his in-state accomplishments. Man, when I see this I get goosebumps.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Iowa needs to finish upper half this next year to get Carton and then show even more improvement to land Foster, IMO. Do we have the talent to accomplish this? IMO, yes we do. Will we do it? I'm not sure

Calendars are difficult.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Calendars are difficult.

How so?

 

[gohawks7470]

When do we expect a commitment from Carton?

 

[hawkeyeguy69]

Iowa needs to finish upper half this next year to get Carton and then show even more improvement to land Foster, IMO. Do we have the talent to accomplish this? IMO, yes we do. Will we do it? I'm not sure

DJ will sign before the season starts

 

[And1Hawk]

Fran had better have a good plan B or C

 

[Eyewejun]

Both these guys are guys that Fran really needs to land in order to show that Iowa basketball: (1) is indisputably the best program in the state; and (2) really does intend to compete at the top of the B1G and become nationally relevant.

Miss on both and... while not a disaster, it will signal more of the same. Land one and we’re still good. Land both and it makes a strong statement that the program is headed up.

Iowa isn' the best program in the state and it isn't close.

 

[hawkfan1963]

If we don't have a good season in 2018/2019, that might be the final nail in losing Foster

Fran must overachieve with his players to attract more skilled athletes. Mentally the players aren't there during too many games. That needs to be fixed.

 

[Eyewejun]

It is fairly easy to recruit against Iowa right now. Adversaries will strategically position Fran on the hotseaat and question program stability. The hawks have to have a very good year on the court to project stability, and it still may be too late for the Osky & Quad Cities kids.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

DJ will sign before the season starts

I didn't know that, sorry

 

[cleotishaywood]

i think it will be extremely painful if we lose both; man, we have to keep the instate talent in the Hawkeye state; Fran has to be able to show these guys that his program is a great fit for both players;

DJ is good friends with Joe and Patrick so hopefully that helps

If we don't have a good season in 2018/2019, that might be the final nail in losing Foster

Think of the national buzz if we land DJ; and then maybe that momentum will lead to landing Foster

Unfortunately the Blue-Bloods come sniffing around whenever this state produces any major talent.

We were fortunate to land Woodbury & Gesell(yes, from SSC Ne.) They were good friends with Macus Paige but obviously Paige decided to head East.

 

[Cydkar]

DJ will sign before the season starts

What if he holds off until Spring? Slim chance, of course.

 

[Fan In Black]

If Tom Davis can be criticized for losing Iowa kids to blue bloods he should also get credit for landing Iowa kids. No coach since has come close to landing as many good Iowa players.

 

[djwoody]

I don’t think Iowa will get either one. I hope I’m wrong.

 

[Eyewejun]

I am hoping at least one of them stays instate.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Iowa isn' the best program in the state and it isn't close.

Uni is not that much better then Iowa.

 

[Eyewejun]

Uni is not that much better then Iowa.

They are very close.

 

[Fan In Black]

Davis lost one guy..Raef. He never had a chance with the other two as he was a lame duck. Every other top kid from the state went to Iowa or Iowa State. I guess if you want to include the Wessels kid that went to Arizona its two. Street, Settles, Bowen, Millard, Oliver, Davis, etc.

 

[Raptorpeeps]

Iowa isn' the best program in the state and it isn't close.

Maybe not over the last 15 years but all time? Iowa is the biggest dog and it’s not even remotely close.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

DJ might be a 5 star by the time summer is over. Xavier is a 5 star already. Both have many offers to consider.

Both are Iowa kids. Tom Davis was criticized losing Iowa kids to blue blood programs. What will happen if we lose DJ to another school? And then if we lose Xavier to another school? Well, this board might melt down, but what else?

If we land 1 or both, we could see some really good basketball in our future. If we don't land either, the program probably will be spinning its wheels and in the middle of the pack in the B1G and I am afraid public confidence in Fran will be much less.

In the fall of 2020, this could be our roster if we land DJ and Xavier (5 IOWA KIDS):

C 5* Xaxier Foster
C 4* Luka Garza
F 4* Patrick McCaffery
F 4* Joe Wieskamp
F 3* Jack Nunge
G 4* DJ Carton
G 4* Connor McCaffery
G 3* CJ Fredrick

Dr. Tom had plenty of Iowa kids on his rosters. Problem was that he missed on most of the really high profile players(except Ricky Davis).

 

[diggame]

Maybe not over the last 15 years but all time? Iowa is the biggest dog and it’s not even remotely close.

Closer to 20 years...plus no one cares about what happened in the 70s

 

[CyberJJ]

Iowa might well get both, which would be a great haul. I realize there are many possibilities, but if Iowa got neither of the two recruits, which of these scenarios would be the worst?

A) Royboy sneaks in and takes them both to UNC but you never play them.
B) They both go to other Big Ten Schools and you have to play against them multiple times each year.
C) They both go to Iowa State and you have to play them once per year.

 

[Suterman]

With every passing week, DJ Carton is going to get bigger offers. Michigan offered this last week and the blue bloods are circling. I really don't think we have a reasonable shot at Carton.

 

[Eyewejun]

Maybe not over the last 15 years but all time? Iowa is the biggest dog and it’s not even remotely close.

If you are retirement age, you can remember when Iowa had a leg up.

 

[Eyewejun]

Iowa might well get both, which would be a great haul. I realize there are many possibilities, but if Iowa got neither of the two recruits, which of these scenarios would be the worst?

A) Royboy sneaks in and takes them both to UNC but you never play them.
B) They both go to other Big Ten Schools and you have to play against them multiple times each year.
C) They both go to Iowa State and you have to play them once per year.

ISU won't get both, but I think they have a good shot at one of them.

 

[perryhawk]

Unfortunately the Blue-Bloods come sniffing around whenever this state produces any major talent.

We were fortunate to land Woodbury & Gesell(yes, from SSC Ne.) They were good friends with Macus Paige but obviously Paige decided to head East.

When the big boys come around I doubt ISU gets anything other than a courtesy flush.

 

[Legend12]

Maybe not over the last 15 years but all time? Iowa is the biggest dog and it’s not even remotely close.

Why are you still posting? Didn’t you say you would quit posting if Iowa didn’t finish in the top 3 of the Big Ten in hoops last season?

 

[Eyewejun]

When the big boys come around I doubt ISU gets anything other than a courtesy flush.

You might be right......but the alternative is pretty scary for you

 

[kcgolfer]

FWIW - A friend of mine is a close friend of the Fosters'. He told me Xavier wants to be a Hawk. He is Iowa's to lose. BTW, I believe my friend. Has has never lied to me.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

FWIW - A friend of mine is a close friend of the Fosters'. He told me Xavier wants to be a Hawk. He is Iowa's to lose. BTW, I believe my friend. Has has never lied to me.

Hope your right. He's a special talent and will only get better. Not the type of guy Iowa usually lands