Joe Weiskamp commits class of 2018
- Thread starter Hawkeyestate81
- Start date
In some ways, offering this early is a gamble. For example, you don't know what kind of an athlete he will turn out to be. On the other hand, some things are set. The phenomenal shooting others have mentioned for one thing. He's also now a 6'4" guard. Which means he'll probably turn out to be a 6'5"-6'6" guard. So, at worst you're looking at a 6'5" guard who can shoot lights out- worth a scholly to an in state kid.
Wieskamp was offered by Iowa, UNI and Iowa State so early for being more than just a shooter (although it's possibly his strongest attribute). So, so hard to project a kid in the summer between freshman and sophomore years, but the little video there is of him he appears to be a decent/good athlete with more to his game than just shooting the ball. He also has the look of someone who may grow another few inches and get even more strength/definition to his game.
Will be interesting to see how he develops over the next 3 years.
I know Horner did. Not 100% sure on Oliver but pretty sure he was offered that early. From those who have seen him play does he resemble Horner game? If not curious whose game he does resemble.
Guys, Joe is such a phenomenal kid....and I am not just talking about his skills on the court. He comes from a GREAT family, and he is really nice, and grounded young man. The sky is the limit for him, and he is a very hard worker. Can't wait to see him lace it up.
Quick Joe story. Some friends and I were playing in a pickup game this spring at the High School (early morning game), and Joe popped in and we asked if he would like to join in. Well, he took a spot on the team opposite my friends and I. Now, I am old, and slow, and never was athletic, but some of my friends are fairly good players. Anyway, we kept taking timeouts, because it was so apparent that Joe was just toying with us...not in a mean way mind you, it was just that he would pass the ball to his other teammates, and when they would absolutely need a score, they would just tell him to go get it....and he would. We just laughed because we just could not stop him.
GO HAWKS!!!
Quick Joe story. Some friends and I were playing in a pickup game this spring at the High School (early morning game), and Joe popped in and we asked if he would like to join in. Well, he took a spot on the team opposite my friends and I. Now, I am old, and slow, and never was athletic, but some of my friends are fairly good players. Anyway, we kept taking timeouts, because it was so apparent that Joe was just toying with us...not in a mean way mind you, it was just that he would pass the ball to his other teammates, and when they would absolutely need a score, they would just tell him to go get it....and he would. We just laughed because we just could not stop him.
GO HAWKS!!!
The kid is the real deal. This is a huge commitment! He led his AAU team to an 8-0 performance at Spiece Run-N-Slam and then he was named the co-MVP at the KC Classic. He averaged 18.6 points per game as a FRESHMAN in high school. Some people say that he is the most exciting prospect out of Iowa since Ricky Davis. I just hope some of the big boys such as Kansas don't come calling. I have heard his family are big Iowa fans. Go Hawks!
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1543662-spiece-run-n-slam-top-performers
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1543662-spiece-run-n-slam-top-performers
Ill be alright if Kansas comes calling because this is one player I dont see us losing. Besides being an Iowa fan, location played a big part in his decision. He definitely wants his parents able to watch him often.
per high school coach whose team played against Muscatine & Wieskamp last year..."the kid goes about EVERYTHING the right way"....didnt surprise me he committed this early... it would not surprise me that Devonte Lane commits to ISU...
I like Wieskamp alot...and because of the way he goes about his work....he will get better & stronger.
I like Wieskamp alot...and because of the way he goes about his work....he will get better & stronger.
Welcome Joe! Great shooter with good athleticism from a family of Hawkeyes. Sounds like a great pick up by Fran.
Could he actually be a McDonalds All American? Has there ever been one of those on our team before?
Chris Kingsbury (I believe) was a McDonalds All-American. Does Muscatine play Iowa City schools. If so I would imagine that would be a tough seat to come by when they play. 2 McCaffery's vs Weiskamp. Better have the game at Carver.
Similar threads
