*****Kael Combs commits to IOWA*****
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Kael Combs (6'4 Guard), in 31 games, averaged 12.9 minutes, 3.8 pts, 2.0 rebs, .40 steals, .90 assists, .90 turnovers and 51.1% FGs
He shot 20% (3-15!!!) from three and 80% from the FT line.
He shot 20% (3-15!!!) from three and 80% from the FT line.
He came on strong the back half of the year and really showed up in the postseason, minus some bad turnovers. Pretty lanky for his size so he’s a pretty capable defender.
Not sure he’s starter material in the B1G but would be a great bench piece. He and Manywau have been attached since their freshmen years at Wyoming so I assume Cam will be next.
Not sure he’s starter material in the B1G but would be a great bench piece. He and Manywau have been attached since their freshmen years at Wyoming so I assume Cam will be next.
I'm not seeing what he brings to the table, but I haven't watched him on D. Obviously coach knows what he's getting, but not super impressed.
Howard is more of a 3. He was a big time scorer in high school but at Drake, he was mostly a slasher and a hyper-aggressive defender and rebounder.
Upon initial glance the numbers probably won't excite anyone. Look at his video however and I see the potential there, solid get.
Are we grasping at straws instead of shooting for the moon?
Never seen the kid play but if Ben wants him, by all means. Coach knows what he wants to do and who he needs to do it.
Welcome, young man!
Welcome, young man!
I think Ben is bringing his guys along and then adding some talent around them.
Agree seems like major reach here....or maybe BM just going with who he is comfortable with, which won't end well for Iowa if they just bring the Drake starting 5 to Iowa to start...
20% from three ain't bad.
Fans on here called Payton "Bricksfort." Hopefully they will be more kind to next year's team.
Low percentage but the form looks good.
Maybe a project like Stirtz was originally. McCollum said he wants a bench full of guys that are able to progress and start later in their career. I’m gonna trust McCollum on who he decides to get.
To be an upper tier starting PG in this conference...20% from three ain't bad.
Fans on here called Payton "Bricksfort." Hopefully they will be more kind to next year's team.
one: you need a team
two: you need players that know your system and can model/teach to the new players.
This is a very good bench player for those reasons. Starter... probably not.
Kael Combs (6'4 Guard), in 31 games, averaged 12.9 minutes, 3.8 pts, 2.0 rebs, .40 steals, .90 assists, .90 turnovers and 51.1% FGs
He shot 20% (3-15!!!) from three and 80% from the FT line.
To expand on these stats:
In 31 games played, here were his shooting percentages:
...3-15 (20%) from three
43-75 (57%) from inside the arc
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46-90 (51%) Overall
24-30 (80%) FTs
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119 Total Points Scored (3.8 pts/game)
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In fairness, he never played against Iowa. That would have added 20 % points.
This ^
BM has to just about reconstruct Iowa’s entire roster. Other than Cooper Koch, who is staying?
Not every transfer is going to be a home run. You need bodies at the end of the bench with the potential to slide into the rotation down the road. I think this kid fits that mold.
He has only attempted 30 threes in two years. He doesn’t strike me as a player who is just going to be a chucker. If he’s primarily a slasher and a midrange guy who is serviceable as an outside shooter, that’s probably fine.To be an upper tier starting PG in this conference...
This is what coach BM likes. Drive to the hoop and finish or pass to the player with the open shot.
If I never see again an Iowa player drive to the hoop stop and get surrounded looking for help it will be to soon. 🤔
No offense to KIngsbury, who I think played well/hard as a walkon, but I'd rather have this guy Kael Combs getting minutes vs Kingsbury,
I would describe Kingsbury as Earthbound, firmly rooted to the soil, below the rim guy.
The Drake team as a unit was a round of 32 team. Makes sense to bring back as many pieces as McCollum wants.
Obviously we need some more bodies, some of which will be more flashy than others.
I would describe Kingsbury as Earthbound, firmly rooted to the soil, below the rim guy.
The Drake team as a unit was a round of 32 team. Makes sense to bring back as many pieces as McCollum wants.
Obviously we need some more bodies, some of which will be more flashy than others.
I don't necessarily disagree, but in this era of bball, kids spend most of their free time shooting threes.
I'd like to think he could hit more than 1 out of 5 consistently.
THIS.
The 1st play in that highlight was pretty dang smooth. How many years of eligibility?
2
He played in 27 games his FR year at Wyoming
He played in 31 games his SO year at Drake
If He can lock down the other Teams perimeter scorer and help rebounding and add passing and slashing on the offensive end that is extremely valuable, Chucks only look at offensive output and forget all the other areas a role Player helps a team win and He is a good FT shooter so He is on the floor late helping on both ends.
Played 13 min per game for a team with 30 wins and he's only a soph.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I haven't heard about the line of players seeking to join the Hawks. A talented, experienced player wants to come here and the new coach wants him.
Sounds good to me.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I haven't heard about the line of players seeking to join the Hawks. A talented, experienced player wants to come here and the new coach wants him.
Sounds good to me.
did not take long for the black cloud group to hang this guy out to dry---grasping at straws--shooting for the moon--not overly impressed..??
and BM has not even coached a game for us yet--wait till he loses one---and he will--
I have it on good authority that Cooper Flagg would come for $14M, but the fball team would not give up the funds.........
and BM has not even coached a game for us yet--wait till he loses one---and he will--
I have it on good authority that Cooper Flagg would come for $14M, but the fball team would not give up the funds.........
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