Ok you play with words however you want. You repeatedly say he was not a great athlete, which means what? Was he at least very good? And how many 6’6 guards were there in the NBA who weren’t?
Josh Dix really impressed me...again
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He was a fairly average college athlete. Not great, not terrible. We were comparing him to a Dix and I think Dix is just as good an athlete.
You’re certainly willing to go down with the ship, I’ll give you that much.
I think comparing Sanford to Hanson is a better comparison. They both go hard to the rim to rebound and mix it up on defense and they both shoot well. Dixon's a little more perimeter oriented and a little bit smaller but not by much
Yet he didn't have a lengthy career in the NBA, I didn't think that was possible by reading some posts in this thread.
Bidet. One of the greatest inventions in world history.
Ok I’m going to put this one to rest. I asked a friend of mine who played basketball at UNI at the same time, and was on the floor against Hansen, this question. Let’s just say without further insults that you’re wrong.
it's really hard to compare eras, imo
Bobby, with no 3 point line, averaged 5.6 ppg as a freshmen in 1979-1980 as Iowa reached the Final Four.
He averaged 8.4 ppg in 1980-1981 as Iowa finished 21-7.
He led the 21-8 Hawkeyes with 12.0 ppg in 1981-1982.
As a senior in 1982-1983, he helped lead Iowa to the NCAA Sweet 16, averaging 15.4 points and 5.7 rebounds. As a senior in 1983, he was named as the Hawkeyes' Most Valuable Player.
He was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1983 NBA draft, the 54th overall pick. He played 10 seasons in the NBA
yeah, I listened to most of the postgame and Fran did say he needed to give Dix more minutes; but he's said that in the recent past as well. I guess he needs to have his assistants remind him.
yep; 10 years
another thing to keep in mind: He was a freshman at Iowa 42 years ago. The game has evolved a lot since then, especially at the NBA level
Bobby Hansen played in 575 NBA games, averaging 19 minutes and 7 points a game. Solid NBA career.
I played against Bobby in pickup games in Des Moines when he was in high school—-anyone that says he was not a good athlete does not know what an athlete is.
yeah, you don't play in the NBA for 10 years and not be a good athlete
Fran only played 8 vs both Rutgers & Northwestern. Dasonte Bowen did not play in either game.
Minutes vs
RU.....N'w
36.......37.......Connor
34.......31.......Perkins
29.......25.......Ulis
11..........6.......Dix
Minutes vs
RU.....N'w
36.......37.......Connor
34.......31.......Perkins
29.......25.......Ulis
11..........6.......Dix
Fran only played 8 vs both Rutgers & Northwestern. Dasonte Bowen did not play in either game.
Will Josh get more than 6 minutes today (what he had vs Northwestern)?
Fran mentioned yesterday that Dasonte Bowen is practicing well and that he needs to get Dasonte minutes as well.
Will be interesting to watch.
Will Josh get more than 6 minutes today (what he had vs Northwestern)?
Fran mentioned yesterday that Dasonte Bowen is practicing well and that he needs to get Dasonte minutes as well.
Will be interesting to watch.
Fran has to let flow of game influence his sub pattern.
Today will probably be a nail-biter with Illini roster packed with experienced wings. Their frosh Harris is a super quick defensive whiz. Would not like our frosh guards bringing the ball up.
Today will probably be a nail-biter with Illini roster packed with experienced wings. Their frosh Harris is a super quick defensive whiz. Would not like our frosh guards bringing the ball up.
Bobby graduated the same year from HS as I did. Not same HS. I have heard from several people what a good athlete Bobby was. Probably one of my favorite players. I have met him a few times over the years and he has always been great to speak with.
Haluska was a better athlete than just about every kid who has played sports in Iowa.
This was the first game that the opponent put a really good athlete on him advancing the ball into the front court, and they really slowed him getting up the floor. We almost didn't get into the offense at all on that last shot of the first half, because he had to keep turning his back to advance the ball. Dix is a solid player and can play the point, BUT if he's really pressured I think you'd see we wouldn't be able to push the ball like Fran wants to. Now at his size I think we could pass the ball up the court and do way less dribbling.
I would love to see Josh get more minutes; but at who's expense?
He’s going to be really good next year, when he’s fully healthy. Funniest Bardo comment the day: “I like Dix.”
