At some point this season it would be interesting to see this lineup on the floor at the same time. Not starting, but getting some playing time together. Joe T, Kris, Keegan, Filip, and Mulvey. A very long lineup that could create huge matchup problems. They should also be pretty good defensively. Another interesting combination would be Joe T, Kris, Patrick, Keegan and Mulvey or Rebracca. We should have the versatility to put together some interesting combinations.
Interesting lineup possibilities.
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Well 3 of those shooters in this lineup are a combined 28.6% from 3 point range in their careers so that might be a problem.
Fran will have a lot of flexibility with his lineups this year, that's for sure.
From last year— Perkins on the floor more than all freshmen except Keegan
JT (6'0''), Paddy Mac (6'9''), Keegan (6'9''), Kris (6'9''), Rebraca (6'9''). Roll Roll on O. Switch everything on D
In the recent podcast Fran indicated that Perkins was playing REALLY well....taken another step forward after coming on at the end of last year.
As always I love the optimism, but I find it interesting to project how well they play, especially defensively when Kris is still an unknown, Rebracca hasn't played a minute of D1 ball, and obviously Mulvey has never been on the floor in a college game. Who really knows at this point?
At some point, a player or 2 maybe 3 are going to become Iowa’s go to leading scorers. These players will be the ones opponents will single out to stop at which point they will continue to score anyway ( ala Garza, Weezy) or someone else will have to step up. Who are those players, you’re likely starters, and who are they?
Stay tuned I’ve no idea but looking forward to finding out !!!
Stay tuned I’ve no idea but looking forward to finding out !!!
Go to on offense next year in no specific order:
Bohannon
Patrick
Keegan
Likely starters if Connor is healthy:
Toussaint
Bohannon
Connor
Keegan
Rebraca
If Connor isn't healthy:
Toussaint
Bohannon
Patrick
Keegan
Rebraca
I loved the way Joe T, Keegan, and Patrick got after it defensively last year. Not saying they were great but they brought energy every time. Hopefully they do that in expanded roles next year and not pick their spots like some starters have done in the past. I gotta believe if they do it will create an expectation that everyone brings it everytime.
Fran had a lot of flexibility last year, except defense was optional and PT for CMAC was
a birthright.
Next year's team does have the potential to play better defense. Fran does
seem to be making athleticism more of a priority than past recruiting years.
What do you mean that Rebraca hasn't played a minute of D1 ball? You know North Dakato plays D1 basketball right?
Ok my bad, but its not like he's played in a nightly meat grinder like the BIG either........
That's great news on Tony. Tony is one the key parts of Iowa having a good season. Tony improved substantially over his senior year of HS and could be still rapidly improving. The athletic upside is huge. It all depends on his shot. Some defenders will wind up on posters if Tony can force defenders to come out and guard him with adequate shooting and improved ball handling.
| 12 | Rebraca,Filip | * | 36 | 10-19 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1-5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
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Filip's box score against Minnesota last season. I will count on him to have similar performances in the Big Ten. And I love his attitude and family's professional basketball background.
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Shooting sticks out to me. Thinking Bohannon, whom else fits with this team?
Expect to see Connor looking for his shot a lot more than ever before. He gave up this part of his game last few years because he is a team player. He can score a little if he needs to.
If Connor is going to be a starter, he will need to show some consistent scoring ability.
Well, yes and he and a bunch of other players were playing hurt.....really hurt. I mean, this team was Top 10 for most of the season and played hurt down the stretch and people like to bitch.....seriously searching to troll imo.
This vid was posted in the Keegan and Kris thread....watch it and in terms of being optimistic.... why the heck not? How can you not be? Keegan is a really good BB player and he has a twin brother who may be even better than Keegan??? How about that to look forward to? I see in this tape what Hoop is talking about above with Connor doing what he really does best is run and distribute in the offense and more of the ultimate team player but he can score. I also see the excellent play from JBo, JT, Ulis, PMac doing the same kind of things as Connor does but they all can do so much more....just need PT.
Throw in the rest of some very talented BB Players.....long and athletic and short on experience but the great thing about BB is bring in the talent and they play to the talent on the floor regardless of age or experience so a talented player like 7 footer Mulvey who will contribute quickly......they just do.
Fran said this about Riley, Sandfort, Perkins, Josh O, Filip and gave a rundown on all the players on the interview with Chad Leistikow...... a great interview. and lot's to get excited about.....I am a Hawk fan and of course, I will. Ya better.
I'm hoping this is the year this is a positive with Fran. He's going to have a lot of players to get into games.
Connor has never showed scoring ability. Don't think he gave up that part of his game, just never had that part of his game. His jumper is hideous in form and function. He frequently shoots much to hard when he's close to the basket. Not a great FT shooter.
I hope you are right cuz I've been a defender for the last two seasons. But....next year's team is very different (I opine) and we don't have the kind of concentrated firepower that afforded a non scoring position. We certainly cannot play almost 4 on 5 offensively when we're not looking to just get the ball to the other scorers.
Like I said, like the kid, love the toughness and willingness to stand up but he is going to have to produce points. If he cannot do that I'm think he's behind Joey and Ahron with not many minutes available with KPK providing three better players to play two positions. He's surely not going to replace Jordan in many line ups so minutes may be tough to find.
Connor took a step back statistically last year but and who knows how both hips bothered him....again, as I said above, players played hurt.
The year before is very solid Yes.....not a huge scorer, not a bucket maker but he didn't need to be but an excellent FT shooter at 78%....the best Assist to TO stats in tNation......hello,,,,yes, best in the entire country. He did a lot that year.....I mean, he played 4 positions......who has the skills or is BB cerebral enough to do that in the B1G??? read below and for everyone....
Did rank fourth last year in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.73)
STATS GP MIN FG% 3P% FT% REB AST BLK STL PF TO PTS
2020-21 31 22.8 32.4 27.7 58.6 3.1 3.6 0.1 0.6 2.6 1.0 3.3
2019-20 31 30.1 34.4 34.0 78.1 4.0 4.0 0.1 1.1 2.6 0.9 6.2
2018-19 34 18.6 36.1 20.7 75.3 1.4 3.0 0.1 0.7 1.8 1.3 4.4
2017-18 4 13.3 66.7 50.0 75.0 1.0 1.8 0.0 0.5 0.5 1.0 2.0
2019-20 – Started all 31 games… play four different positions (1-4)… led the NCAA in assist-to-turnover ratio (4.6; 124 assists, 27 turnovers)… posted 193 points, 124 rebounds, a single-season high 124 assists, 35 steals, and 27 turnovers; he is the only Division I player dating back to 1993, with 175+ points, 120+ assists, 120+ rebounds, 25+ steals, and 27 or fewer turnovers in a single-season… only player in the country with more than 120 assists and less than 30 turnovers… only player nationally to average at least six points, four rebounds, four assists, and less than one turnover per game… tallied 33 assists and only four turnovers over the last six games of the year, spanning 197 minutes… led team and tied for seventh in the conference in assists (4.0) and tied for 10th in steals per game (1.1)… reached double figures in scoring six times and led team in assists a team-best 15 times… recorded three seven-assists/zero-turnover performances in last 10 games, boasting a 6.85 assist-to-turnover ratio (48 assists, seven turnovers) in that span (322 minutes)… equaled a career high with eight assists to go along with 10 points and five rebounds at #23 Illinois… recorded seven assists on the road at #24 Michigan State, while adding career-high three steals and 11 points… posted 12 games with zero turnovers and 11 games of five or more rebounds… registered Iowa’s two highest plus/minus’ of the season: +40 vs. Kennesaw State, +32 vs. Minnesota… grabbed career-high 13 rebounds in win over #19 Michigan — the second highest total by a Hawkeye this season… netted a season-high 15 points against San Diego State… tied career-high three 3-pointers made in home win over #19 Illinois… season canceled by Big Ten Conference and NCAA on March 12 due to concerns of coronavirus (COVID-19)… letterwinner.
Yes, but those were the previous seasons with very different needs from each player. Other than the assist turnover ratio the rest is dressing around a pig's ear. You take just a couple of games out of the entire season and like Nunge Connor's in the teens from 3 and only .58 from the line. Those are the numbers of a terrible shooter.
A result that should not surprise anyone that's seen Connor's horrific shooting form.
A result that should not surprise anyone that's seen Connor's horrific shooting form.
Yes but huh? 13 rebounds against Big Blue, who can claim that as a perimeter player or maybe Connor played the 4 position that game? ..... and I could go on.....did ya ever play that PG position?? I did... assist-turnover ratio is dressing around a pig's ear stat...in the B1G no less.........lol....get a clue....
You're cherry picking games for individual highs and talking about the past. The great post feeding skills without TOs was perfect for the last two seasons. We had such a concentrated offense that a guy with little scoring ability, some leadership and floor savvy could play heavy minutes because Luca could score for both of them.
Do you see anyone that can score in Luka's volume? No. We're not even sure we've got an individual player to score Dub's points. Its just hard to see a line up where Connor's a net positive if he cannot command the attention of a defender. Of course, he could develop a scoring game. Happy to eat my hat on this one cuz, like I said, I like Connor.
Do you see anyone that can score in Luka's volume? No. We're not even sure we've got an individual player to score Dub's points. Its just hard to see a line up where Connor's a net positive if he cannot command the attention of a defender. Of course, he could develop a scoring game. Happy to eat my hat on this one cuz, like I said, I like Connor.
He can utilize multiple different lineups. My guess is Jbo, Joe T, Keegan, Pat, and Rebraca will be the starters. He can also utilize a shooting lineup, where he uses JBO, Sandfort, Mulvey, Rebraca, and Laketa maybe. He can go with a pace/defensive oriented lineup with Joe T, Perkins, Keegan, Pat or Kris, and Mulvey. Finally, I’d hope to see him utilize a lineup of length. Get a quick PG in there, either Ulis or Joe T, put Kris at the 2, Keegan at the 3, Pat at the 4, and Ogundele/Mulvey at the 5.
Did you watch him play in high school? Scored a bunch.
I'm not so sure about Joe T, but everyone else has a decent shot. AU and KeM will be just fine. JBo and Rebraca are already proven.
Uh. Gas was expensive AF in the 70s. Shortages. Huge gas lines were common. Isreal had another war. And Iran had this revolution thing going on. But anyhow....
Bohannon is the only proven 3 point shooter on the team.
Rebraca is a 33% shooter from three point range on only 78 career attempts.
It went from about .60 a gallon, in 1970 to about a 1.20 by the end of the 70's. Thanks for missing the point
