I think former players should have way more kids. 4 or 5 at least. Should be a rule. I'd love to have about 4 kids from Luka. Find him a tall wife and forbid birth control!
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If Kris Murray can play heavy minutes at the "2" then we will have defensive spurts like the football team. Keegan, Kris and Patrick would eat up a huge part of the defensive court, create some very frustrating traps and make it difficult to even get into an offensive set.
Unless and until things go bad there is every reason to be excited about this season's boys basketball.
The team looks strong and explosive. I can't wait to see them play.
Why do people on here readily assume that Connor won't be in the starting lineup getting 22-25 minutes per game this year? He's a 3 year starter and Fran's son. Has something changed that I'm not aware of?
Count me in as one of those fans who think Connor will likely average under 15 minutes a game when it is all said and done this season. We have to extend some minutes to these young guys coming up so we know what they can bring to the court every night.
Connor was a very complimentary piece when you surrounded him with guys like Garza, Weiskamp, and Cook.
I'd prefer he be in the game more when we have our traditional posts (Ogundele and Mulvey) in the game due to how well Connor can post entry.
Wishful thinking. Just like the people riding the pine are better than the starters.
He averaged 22.8 last season after a high of 30 the year before. I think with the depth at guard and no Garza that it would be natural for him to play fewer minutes, definitely no more.
Right. So I think you might be seeing a starting lineup of JBo and Connor at the guards, Keegan and Patrick at the wings and Rebraca at center. I'd be surprised if anyone else cracks that starting lineup.
I honestly doubt Connor starts. Joe T, JBo, PMac, Keegan and Rebraca makes the most sense.
Barring injury, Joe T is as good as written in pen as a starter based on what McC has said. He's the PG going forward unless he does something to lose it.
After that, I don't see CMac starting ahead of JoBo but I suppose it could happen. Doubt it, but it could.
There is a lot of talent that sat on the bench last year. They will play more this year, you can bet on that. There are minutes available and CMac will not be taking the majority of those unless he really improves his shooting.
When JBo returned, he stated that Fran re-recruited him to play the 2. He also stated that it was Joe T's turn to run the point and he didn't want to get in the way of that. Sounds to me like Joe T at the 1 and JBo at the 2 for two of the starters. Not to mention that a backcourt of Connor and JBo would be a recipe for a defensive disaster.
I think everyone can agree that Keegan starts at a forward spot.
By all accounts it appeared that Rebraca came here to start. And the most logical spot would be at the 5.
That leaves one forward spot. Even if Fran initially goes with the seniority of Connor, I just don't see it lasting. Connor knows that Patrick is better. And he know that Patrick starting in that second forward spot is good for the team. Connor is a good teammate. He is a good family member. I would not be at all surprised to see Connor suggest giving up his spot to Patrick. Also, it wouldn't be as bad as pairing with JBo in the backcourt, but I just don't think starting Connor and JBo at any positions is a good idea for this team defensively
I think everyone can agree that Keegan starts at a forward spot.
By all accounts it appeared that Rebraca came here to start. And the most logical spot would be at the 5.
That leaves one forward spot. Even if Fran initially goes with the seniority of Connor, I just don't see it lasting. Connor knows that Patrick is better. And he know that Patrick starting in that second forward spot is good for the team. Connor is a good teammate. He is a good family member. I would not be at all surprised to see Connor suggest giving up his spot to Patrick. Also, it wouldn't be as bad as pairing with JBo in the backcourt, but I just don't think starting Connor and JBo at any positions is a good idea for this team defensively
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Could be.. Fran favors shooters and JBo didn't come back to come off the bench. This starting lineup would be the same as last year inserting Rebraca for Garza and Patrick for Joe. Keegan was already starting last year when Fredrick was out with injury. I just don't see CMac losing his starting position assuming he's healthy but we'll see. CMac started over JT all last year so I think it's far from a foregone conclusion at this point that he won't again.
If he can defend the 2 then I want him starting at the 4.
Personally I think the best D you can have is 5 players on the court together that can all defend the oppositions guards, allowing you to switch screens, with out sacrificing the ability to defend the rim and rebound.
Being able to auto switch screens without thinking about it simplifies so much of defense.
This. You don't need guards defending a big 5 feet from the bucket but occasionally you will need a forward on a guard, especially in a zone.
I don't think Kris at 2 position is as a starter but a unique role during that can create devastating mismatches. Imagine a 6'4" guy trapped on the OB line by two guys almost 6'9" that can both move their feet.
People should have listenedThem boys READY!! Keegan 6’9, 224 lbs and Kris 6’9, 222 lbs. Might be a problem with them on the floor together!!
Congratulations PHawk!!! Kris is forcing his way onto the floor for more crunch time and a substantial minutes increase. He was a delight to watch tonight. He earned a starting job IMO with his play, I just hope he doesn’t get drafted. I’d love to see him in as our star next year.
Fran should have listened.
Theres a bigger gap between Kris and the 3rd best player than there is between him and Keegan
After a year and a half Kris might be the most underutilized player in iowa basketball history.
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Absolutely understandable.
Fun to watch them develope and gain confidence before our eyes.
