Joe Toussaint Commits!!

[Legend12]

Definitely something to watch, but I’m guessing that having Francis as his lead recruiter along with past NY players alleviated his concern. I’m a little surprised he didn’t visit his other schools so he must be comfortable.

He was pretty much told that when his weekend visit was up that Iowa would be open to taking commitments from their other PG targets, so if he wanted that spot he pretty much had to take it as at least one of the others was willing to commit before their visit.

 

[twindman]

As for shooting outside, isn't he a good FT shooter. If you can drive and hit FTs down the stretch that would be very nice.

 

[plainfieldhawk]

I LOVE this commitment! I have no idea if JT is going to be a great Big Ten player but then again there are very few can’t miss prospects that come our way. People keep asking about shooting, who cares! He can hit the gym and work on his shooting but what he brings to the table you can’t teach. Do the people on this board who are questioning his shooting watch Iowa basketball games? We need a guard who can break down a defense off the bounce, dish, finish at the rim or use some creativity with a floater. From what I have seen he can do all of the above and play some defense as well. He is quick as hell, not afraid of contact, and anyone who has ever watched enough basketball knows what a penetrating point guard does to a defense. We have shooters and size what don’t have is a guy who can collapse a defense and find shooters on the perimeter or dish to our bigs inside. Well we do now! I say again....I LOVE this pick up!

 

[Legend12]

As for shooting outside, isn't he a good FT shooter. If you can drive and hit FTs down the stretch that would be very nice.

No...he is a below average FT shooter at this time.

 

[andy1992]

Just curious but who did Iowa beat out for this kid. Looks Like Dayton, Drexel, and a few other mid major type teams.

 

[Rifler]

Yeah,... St. Bonaventure, UNLV, U. Mass,... the kind of teams that typically give us fits,... He looks like the type of guard that we need and I'm glad to have him on board....

 

[jasonrann]

Just curious but who did Iowa beat out for this kid. Looks Like Dayton, Drexel, and a few other mid major type teams.

I thought Wichita State offered also?

 

[Rifler]

I thought Wichita State offered also?

I believe that's correct...

 

[WorldSeriesChamps2015]

I believe that's correct...

 

[Kurt Warner]

Given the interest by some very good teams, JoeT is far less of a project than JBo was coming out of HS. I just hope he enjoys the huge culture change he will be facing in Iowa City.

He'll probably be glad to get out of that crap hole they call New York

 

[Hawktucson]

He'll probably be glad to get out of that crap hole they call New York

Dumb ass comment Kurt!

 

[Kurt Warner]

Dumb ass comment Kurt!

Takes a dumbass to know what a dumbass comment is



I'm kidding!!!!

 

[GunnerHawk]

He'll probably be glad to get out of that crap hole they call New York

Different strokes for different folks. New York City is very dynamic and diverse but the traffic and way of life is not for everybody.

I love being away from the madding crowd but others like the bright lights. Doesn't make NY a crap hole. I hope Joe will enjoy the friendliness and pace of Iowa. Great place to get an education and to play in front of fanatical fans.

Welcome Joe, it's great to be a Hawkeye!

 

[Hawktucson]

Takes a dumbass to know what a dumbass comment is



I'm kidding!!!!

Just imagine Joe T looking at the comment by you Kurt, thinking what an a**. Usually you are nicer than dissing a new recruit on where he lives. I like what Gunner had to say. These kids read this forum. Glad most of us are respectful on where someone is from. By the way, I was in The Bronx in May to watch The Yankees/Boston series. It was enjoyable. I like the peace and family atmosphere in Iowa, where I was born and spent my first 40 years, now the back 40 since I have lived here in Tucson for the last 28 years. I had a farmhouse in Iowa for 10 years and I like the people who live in Iowa.. New York wouldn't be my choice to reside, but I enjoyed the experience and met some great people in New York on my visit and didn't find it to be a "craphole."

 

[SSG T]

No...he is a below average FT shooter at this time.

But, he made all of his FT on his film...

 

[Kurt Warner]

Just imagine Joe T looking at the comment by you Kurt, thinking what an a**. Usually you are nicer than dissing a new recruit on where he lives. I like what Gunner had to say. These kids read this forum. Glad most of us are respectful on where someone is from. By the way, I was in The Bronx in May to watch The Yankees/Boston series. It was enjoyable. I like the peace and family atmosphere in Iowa, where I was born and spent my first 40 years, now the back 40 since I have lived here in Tucson for the last 28 years. I had a farmhouse in Iowa for 10 years and I like the people who live in Iowa.. New York wouldn't be my choice to reside, but I enjoyed the experience and met some great people in New York on my visit and didn't find it to be a "craphole."

If Joe happened to read my post (which is unlikely) I doubt he took it as seriously as you seemed to have

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Don't know anything about him, just happy to see there is something worth reading finally.....been waiting about 5 months

 

[KeyWest Tim]

Yes, very solid pick up! Exactly what this team needs

Best available option it seems.

Plus I like him.

A little NYC swagger could have certainly been used last year.

 

[KeyWest Tim]

Does Iowa have 1 more spot to give?

The only way they have another spot for 2019, is transfers at the end of this year, or using Patrick's scholarship like they did Connor's.

I would work from the assumption of 1 more scholarship then.

 

[IamHawkeye]

Don't know anything about him, just happy to see there is something worth reading finally.....been waiting about 5 months

I have yet to read anything about his commitment in the DM Rag.Has it been in the Gazette?

 

[H4wkfan4life]

I have yet to read anything about his commitment in the DM Rag.Has it been in the Gazette?

dsm media doesn't talk about iowa, it's not allowed

 

[CanadaHawk]

I have yet to read anything about his commitment in the DM Rag.Has it been in the Gazette?

https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/s...t-commits-hawkeyes-fran-mccaffery/1243681002/

 

[brokenarrow73]

Love it. Lets add another quick guard for insurance.

I just hope we can shoot because I'll take a good shooter over a quick point guard any day

 

[sm_hawkeye]

Everything is realistic right now,... that's the beauty of message board trash talk....

So while your at it, maybe he's the next Russell Westbrook. He'll provide penetration, pass people open, and stay in-front of athletic guards -- but he isn't going to develop Yogis freak like athleticism out of no where. And Iowa fans will still be thankful to have Joe.

 

[IamHawkeye]

I just hope we can shoot because I'll take a good shooter over a quick point guard any day

Must of been the out of town edition!