I would imagine Iowa is the best offer the kid is going to get so I assume he will commit soon.
Someone who can play defenseHe is much more elusive/quicker on the court than JBo, but JBo easily wins a shooting contest.
Which would you prefer in today's college hoops landscape?
Give Fran enough offensive talent, and I'm not as concerned about stoppers. The team with the most points ALWAYS wins.Someone who can play defense
But at some point you need to get stops at critical times to win close games.Give Fran enough offensive talent, and I'm not as concerned about stoppers. The team with the most points ALWAYS wins.
I think height is overrated, especially at PG, if he has the quickness, skills and toughness to get where he wants to go. I like video showing his dedication, and tapes show great quickness. If Iowa's other guards were also small, I would be less positive, but Harding seems like a really good offer.
Some truth to that, but I would take a quicker, skilled, tough 6' player over a 6-4 guy who isn't quick, even on the defensive end. Generally, the best on-ball defenders are not tall guys, and you can't really teach determination. If Iowa's other guards were also small, I would be more concerned about his size.Depends on the defense. If you are a team that wants to switch, height matters a lot because you can't be switching 6 foot and under guys onto bigger guards. If you don't switch correct, it doesn't really matter too much.
Some truth to that, but I would take a quicker, skilled, tough 6' player over a 6-4 guy who isn't quick, even on the defensive end. Generally, the best on-ball defenders are not tall guys, and you can't really teach determination. If Iowa's other guards were also small, I would be more concerned about his size.
Watching his practice video, I was concerned that his shot has a pretty low release point, but watching game film, his release is lightning quick and he doesn't need time to gather before the shot.
Just a reminder, if you all have forgotten about this vid.
Yup, you are correct. 👍Illinois would be the favorite if they offer. Not the type of kid they usually offer though
I would say that about our whole roster….😉Illinois would be the favorite if they offer. Not the type of kid they usually offer though