Josh Dix
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I don't suppose you remember how the players were ranked coming in to college? Isn't that they way everyone judges prospects around here? I'm not sure why people can't understand that someone could be a better player at one point, and then another becomes better later. For whatever reason(s) whether it be work ethic or just plan evolvement of skills. If he could have his freshman year, he would have. I have no issue with his (Kris) sophomore year and getting more minutes than he did.
I disagree; it is not all about the money. The kid wants to win. That is why, in the end, I believe it will come down to Kansas or Iowa. Kansas is more of a sure thing when it comes to winning. Iowa's new coach wins wherever he goes, and it would be comfortable for him to stay at the same school. He knows he will be a team leader. Hopefully, he will decide that Iowa's new coach and point guard are reasons to stay.
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I was wondering if I was the only one taking the comment as a negative one. Seems like an odd thing to say and makes me question Dix and his thoughts/intentions. Almost like he's slighting the Iowa fans and making commentary on the fact that no one was really returning.
I could not figure the intentions of his comment either. Now that I think about it, he may have been a sarcastic/snide comment. If so, not a good look and reflects poorly on him IMO.
By that thought process keegan wasn’t as good as Pat either. It’s not like it really matters, i don’t think Kris was going to be some huge difference maker that year if given pats minutes. But id argue kris deserved those 15mpg more so than pat did. Not too hard to replicate 5ppg and 2.7 rpg with unquestionable better defense.
I would say the argument for pat getting those minutes was from having 1 more year in the program more so than actually being better.
I say we give him a break. It does not matter to me if he comes back to Iowa or not. If he does, great. If he doesn’t, McCollum will find someone to fill his role. But, it’s his decision. Even if it is not all about the money, my guess is the money disparity would be fairly significant. So, at some point, the money will be a factor for him, I’m sure. Pure guess, but I could see Iowa being in the $500,000-$750,000 range. He would be the top paid guy, but not such a great spread that It could upset the chemistry of the team. If some other school is in the $1.5 million range, then that will be hard to say no to. Again, qualify all of this as pure speculation, but is an educated guess based upon what we’ve been made aware about what Iowa’s NIL money will be next year.
I'd hate to see him in another B1G uni. If not Iowa, I hope he picks Kansas.
Keegan was obviously better than Kris his freshman year - for all years for that matter. Your last sentence may in fact be true. Being ready and being better is just a matter of semantics. Athletics is full of people who peak at an early age and never really progress.
I'm a huge Hawkeye homer.... And it'd be hard for me to turn down $1.5 mil in favor of $750k.
Unless I really had concerns with the coach/team and thought the higher NIL team was clearly a worse place for my basketball growth...
Strange times. Hard to turn down life changing money. Just don't discuss changing teams during the season and quit on your TEAM!
That "True Hero" comment may be related to the collasping lung thing.
That would be a logical interpretation--I think that it makes sense not to overanalyze a two-word social media post.
If Iowa can somehow get their NIL near 6 mil. 3.5 rev share 2.5 NIL, they could theoretically pay Josh and Stirtz 1 mil each and still have 4 mil left over for 10ish players. That’s 400k per player. Maybe they will have closer to 4.5 or 5 mil though, even still you should be able to pay a couple guys close to a mil for 1 year
You're right (as are Hoiberg and Hummel). My swipe at Josh was basically sour grapes as I really wanted to see how the finished product would be after he graduated from Iowa. If he goes elsewhere, then I really won't much care.
This... Calling a teammate a "true hero" is a way of showing deep admiration and respect for their actions, qualities, or contributions. It typically implies that the teammate has demonstrated exceptional courage, selflessness, or integrity, often in a way that goes above and beyond what is expected.
I realize keegan was better, just going off the point you made about being the higher rated recruit, when that obviously doesn’t matter. At this point who really cares, the mccafferys are out of iowa city, time to forget about them
If he is turning down significantly more $$$, I agree with this take.
I wish fans would at least let Josh work through his options and make his decision, before they start throwing out derogatory statements based on nothing but speculation.
Agreed but if he isnt going to the NBA and took less than expected last year I can see why he wants to go where there is more money if thats why he is doing this. I wont cheer for him if we play against him. Happy for his service till then of course.
As kids jump more and more for money year in and year out I dont see why anyone "has to" support them once they leave Iowa.
I’m sorry, but that’s kind of what we do here. You want sane, stable, and well thought analysis, then GET OUT!
That would be completely out of character for Josh. He's been first class throughout his time at Iowa.
I also think that making these types of money decisions makes them more of young adults vs kids. I "get it" the world has changed and $$ is a part of the picture. I am hopeful for any of them they have people in their corner with their best interests in order....short term and long term.
From 19 to 22 is a window....certainly a window of a financial windfall. From 22 to.....whenever...is the rest of your life. I do feel for some of these young men. Can't be easy at times and the pressure has to be pretty heavy mentally. Also, when the prize was "only" a scholarship, that is a different kind of pressure than a million bucks (or whatever the amount). After college basketball for many it will be real life, and the money payout in most cases will change, but the expectations to an employer will continue to increase. There will be some tough transitions later on.
It is a bunch to handle for a young man, but, that is where we find ourselves.
Most American men are fortunate to earn $4 million over their entire working career. I'm using $100,000 per year for 40 years as the rationale. If I had the opportunity to play the game I love and earn 1.5 or 2 million before I ever leave college I would take it. That is half of the earnings most men hope to earn in a lifetime.
Josh, good luck and enjoy the opportunity most never thought possible.
Josh, good luck and enjoy the opportunity most never thought possible.
They met with my son in the middle of his chemo treatment in SD so that was cool. But yes I agree with the rest.
Hopefully these players are required to take financial courses while in school to set themselves up with security for the rest of their lives and not be foolishly spending their windfalls on lambo's & other nonsense.
Yeah, and someone on this board said McCollum wasn't going to be Iowa's next coach, bank on it he said or something like that.
There are so many negative posters on this board that it's hard to listen to them. The tread that was brought up about McCollum winning the National Coach of the Year award started bringing back Lickliter winning some national award before he was chosen for the Iowa job and lamenting that it was a bad omen. It's not even close, but someone had to throw it out there like NOT AGAIN.
I know we've had 15 years of Fran but let's all agree that McCollum is a winner and I'm going to trust that he will have Iowa in a better place sooner then later. but between all the negativity and politics on this board it can be pretty stressful. There' a reason Iowa can't have nice things and it starts with our social media fanbase.
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I also think he'll be treated like a hero if he returns. If he does, Iowa might have a top 10 backcourt next year.
I think benefit of the doubt is definitely warranted here.
I think Fran was a great coach off the court, supporting his team and the community.
posted in another thread but do not think this will affect Dix to Creighton, who knows
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One of the most productive players in the American Athletic Conference is headed to Creighton. Charlotte guard Nik Graves is making the move via the NCAA transfer portal. Graves is coming off a monster season with the 49ers. He averaged 17.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Creighton lands commitment
04/02/2025 10:10:32 AMOne of the most productive players in the American Athletic Conference is headed to Creighton. Charlotte guard Nik Graves is making the move via the NCAA transfer portal. Graves is coming off a monster season with the 49ers. He averaged 17.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 campaign.
Illannoy is maybe the last team that I want Josh to play for
Yes must be a rough life pretending to be a college student while making bank.Hopefully these players are required to take financial courses while in school to set themselves up with security for the rest of their lives and not be foolishly spending their windfalls on lambo's & other nonsense.
