Josh Dix needs 32+ minutes a game
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He looked really sharp last night and could handle the aggressive press better than any other Iowa player. 5 assists in limited minutes is big.
Of course he should be the starting 2. Of course he won't be the starting 2. 🙃
Even if he's not the PG, everyone looks better when Dix is on the floor. On the offensive end he gets lots of attention because he's a great shooter. He's a much better passer and ball handler than he's given credit for, having the lowest turnover rate of the top 8 players. On the defensive end he's bigger and smart and is rarely out of position avoiding the defensive breakdowns that we're accustomed to from Iowa guards.
Dix is the one guard that when opposing team's guard takes him to the hoop, they often miss the shot or decide not to take the shot because he sticks with his guy and he has a lot of length. Perkins also is pretty good defender but he's more likely to let his guy get past him and then go for the big block.
Iowa's problem with defense is mostly in the paint. Freeman is a really good defender when he's allowed by the refs to defend. So the guys that we have to worry about on defense are Krikke, Sandfort, and PMAC when he's in the game.
IMO, Harding, Bowen, Dix and Tony all looked great; I hope we continue to see all 4 at the guard positions with Dix primarily at the 2
Bowen is playing good defense, taking care of the ball, and finding teammates for baskets, but his reluctance to shoot is keeping him from being a top guard. I haven't seen enough to know whether he can shoot outside or not. Anyone know if whether this is just a confidence issue or he just is not a good shooter?
Yep, my bad, SYNC is the correct spelling, good catch.I apologize in advance for this…….
He passes up a lot of open 3's, imo.
In 17 games he's played 287 minutes (17 minutes/game).
His shooting:
4-16 (25%) from three
30-68 (44%) from 2 point range
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34-84 (41%) Overall Shooting
Last night, in a 10 point loss at Penn State, Josh only played 22 minutes.
For the game, Josh was 3-5 (60%) from the field and 3-3 (100%) in FTs for 9 points; he only had 3 fouls.
And check these out (especially PMac's and Dasonte's +/-):
For the game, Josh was 3-5 (60%) from the field and 3-3 (100%) in FTs for 9 points; he only had 3 fouls.
And check these out (especially PMac's and Dasonte's +/-):
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Even when Josh has an off night scoring he plays great defense rebounds and makes good passes even if its a hockey assist
Dix and Perkins are probably the best guard coming Fran has had. I think he got hurt at PSU, which limited his minutes.
Dix needs a minimum of 32 minutes. The fly in the ointment is Patrick. Ball moves and it gets to Patrick hesitation and defense recovers. Happens over and over. Other end he gets attacked as lack of strength and being upright allows offense to get leverage and turn corners against him. Also most likely player to be backdoored besides Stanfort.
Or Fran is blinded by his love for his son and screwed the team yet again. Dix being hurt is a more acceptable answer but I guess we will find out Sunday
I would absolutely love to see PMac finish strong. I’m rooting for him. His best energy has always seemed to be when he comes off the bench. Some guys are like that.
I'd love to see him average something like 12/7 off the bench these last 7+ games
Minutes tonight in Iowa's loss at Maryland:
38: Payton
33: Ben
32: Owen
31: Tony
27: Josh
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19: PMac
7: Pryce
5: Dasonte
5: Ladji
4: Brock
38: Payton
33: Ben
32: Owen
31: Tony
27: Josh
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19: PMac
7: Pryce
5: Dasonte
5: Ladji
4: Brock
In Iowa's 88-86 OT win over Wisconsin,
Josh's stats:
38 min (of 45 possible)
1-2 (50%) from 3
7-9 (77%) from 2
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8-11 (72%) overall shooting
0-0 FTs
17 Points
5 Rebounds
2 Assists
0 Turnovers
2 fouls
Josh's stats:
38 min (of 45 possible)
1-2 (50%) from 3
7-9 (77%) from 2
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8-11 (72%) overall shooting
0-0 FTs
17 Points
5 Rebounds
2 Assists
0 Turnovers
2 fouls
You and I have been high on Dix for awhile. He can ball and I feel like he hasn't even hit his ceiling yet. I also may be biased being a Abe Lincoln Lynx graduate myself.
Josh's stats in today's 10 pt loss at Illinois:
37 minutes
2-5 (40%) from 3
7-10 (70%) from 2
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9-15 (60%) Overall shooting
0-0 FTs
20 Points
0 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
0 Turnovers
1 Foul
37 minutes
2-5 (40%) from 3
7-10 (70%) from 2
........................
9-15 (60%) Overall shooting
0-0 FTs
20 Points
0 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
0 Turnovers
1 Foul
BirdistheWord
HR Heisman
He was money on those mid range jumpers and solid on D as usual
Making this Council Bluffs native proud 🥲
ANOTHER 20 pt game for Josh tonight in Iowa's 90-81 win over Penn State.
Josh's stats:
34 minutes
2-3 (67%) from 3
6-7 (86%) from 2
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8-10 (80%) Overall shooting
2-2 (100%) FTs
20 Points
0 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
2 Turnovers
2 Fouls
Josh's stats:
34 minutes
2-3 (67%) from 3
6-7 (86%) from 2
........................
8-10 (80%) Overall shooting
2-2 (100%) FTs
20 Points
0 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
2 Turnovers
2 Fouls
Chad is a beat writer for the Register.
Is he right?
Is he right?
In the last four games, Dix is averaging 15ppg on 67% from the field. Absurd numbers for a guard.
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