If the rumors about NIL funding and other promises to DD are accurate, Iowa can put together an extremely competitive roster for many seasons.
Joshua Lewis decommits (4 Star prospect, Class of 2025)
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Another reason why a quick hire could be beneficial. If he bought into playing at Iowa once, it might be easier to get a recommit.for now.
"I was excited about playing for Coach Fran...but after the recent changes to the coaching staff I feel it's in my best interest to explore other opportunities."
You know what they say - If you want to make an omelette.....
People didn’t want to blow it up but wanted change and for the better. Program has become stale under Fran. Freeman had one foot out the door so keep telling yourself he would’ve stayed. Harding isn’t a big 10 caliber starter G. Pryce if we get Devries odds are he’s back as they were HS teammates.
Keeping Fran just delays the inevitable. What happens if Fran stayed and didn’t make tourney we are in spot we are now a year later. Or at 65 now retires. Lewis still ends up leaving and guys on team enter portal to test the market. That’s how it works unfortunately these days.
Dunno, but 37 seems pretty old for a recruit. So probably.
There had to be more to this kids interest in Iowa besides Fran.
But then again, I have no freakin' clue.
But then again, I have no freakin' clue.
Did you mean 3? 🤔 No matter, I hope they all follow him along with his son obviously….
you sound upset we let Fran go. Really?
I still think Kirks highs have been higher. and personally I think its a lot harder to turn things around in football the basketball. Just IMHO of course..
What the hell are you talking about?
Literally, and I don't use that word often, everyone knew the roster was going to be turned over if Fran got fired.
This is exactly what we wanted to happen.
I'm shocked I tell you.for now.
"I was excited about playing for Coach Fran...but after the recent changes to the coaching staff I feel it's in my best interest to explore other opportunities."
Bring back Fran!!!!
Do they want to come to Iowa with the NIL Iowa will pay them? That’s the question.
Right, because Fran has shown just how far he can take us with a National Player of the Year, multiple-year consensus All Americans, and multiple first-round NBA draft picks. I mean all those Sweet Sixteens and Elite Eights. Why on earth would we cut him loose and miss out on the #37 ranked recruit. Lol.
He was but he's also not exactly Cooper Flagg. They were going to have a portal exodus even if Fran stayed and Lewis is very unlikely to be so good he was going to change the direction of the program.
I do not know why anyone has to bitch about Fran or defend him now. It's over, we are going to have a new coach. Fran gave us 15 years and whether you believe it was a good 15 years or not, it really does not matter now. There is no right or wrong answer, and you are not going to change anyone's opinion.
We knew players were going to enter the portal and that is just the nature of the business now. Some will find a place, maybe good for them or it may not work out. But once they enter the portal, the new coach does not have to take them back. So, that is their risk.
Beside Freeman and Dix (if he enters) I do not see any other player getting a lot of money. Just look at the number of players that enter the portal and do not end up with as good a place as the one they left. Or maybe do not land anywhere.
Then we have to look at the new coach and what he brings with him.
At least it makes an interesting post season.
We knew players were going to enter the portal and that is just the nature of the business now. Some will find a place, maybe good for them or it may not work out. But once they enter the portal, the new coach does not have to take them back. So, that is their risk.
Beside Freeman and Dix (if he enters) I do not see any other player getting a lot of money. Just look at the number of players that enter the portal and do not end up with as good a place as the one they left. Or maybe do not land anywhere.
Then we have to look at the new coach and what he brings with him.
At least it makes an interesting post season.
I can’t imagine (other than slightly better weather) what Morgantown, WV has to offer that’s so much greater than IC.
Been there (never lived there) and if you are an avid outdoorsman, it is a great place to live. But it is pretty desolate, little backward, and definitely has a "Deliverance" vibe to it, kind of disconcerting. But it is a beautiful state. JMO
Agreed, 35% win percentage in the BIG. Time to roll the dice and take a chance for bigger things. Can 't het much worse.
Don’t bet on it! More Iowa players and recruits jumping ship than other schools! The problem is that these players were loyal to Fran not the university! Unless the NIL is fixed whoever is coach will have a great challenge! Hopefully, Beth can do her magic! I am not sure if anyone in her top five are available until they lose in the postseason!
