It was interesting that Kirk said they were a week behind meeting with players due to the championship week. Portal should probably get pushed back next year and open a week after Championship game weekend.
The coaches meet with each player to get a feel for their intentions. Stay, turn pro or enter the portal. He said, "If a player was unsure about being a Hawk, it was probably best that they move on). Iowa's success stems from players that are fully invested in the team.
It will be interesting to see how the team comes together next year. Culmination of players who could turn pro - who stay for another year, returning starters, portal transfers, younger players moving up and incoming freshmen.
The coaches meet with each player to get a feel for their intentions. Stay, turn pro or enter the portal. He said, "If a player was unsure about being a Hawk, it was probably best that they move on). Iowa's success stems from players that are fully invested in the team.
It will be interesting to see how the team comes together next year. Culmination of players who could turn pro - who stay for another year, returning starters, portal transfers, younger players moving up and incoming freshmen.