Ken Pom’s first ratings of the season

[TheTruthTheWholeTruth]

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Iowa at 41.

Maybe I’m wrong but that feels pretty close to the ceiling this year assuming J Bo doesn’t play although I’m assuming these projections are with him in the lineup? Projected at 17-13(doesn’t include the 2nd game of the Las Vegas tourney) 10-10 in league play. Another March situation forthcoming?

 

[kceasthawk]

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Iowa at 41.

Maybe I’m wrong but that feels pretty close to the ceiling this year assuming J Bo doesn’t play although I’m assuming these projections are with him in the lineup? Projected at 17-13(doesn’t include the 2nd game of the Las Vegas tourney) 10-10 in league play. Another March situation forthcoming?

To be honest there's really know way to measure Iowa right now, considering what we lost, and the total unknown that is our guard lineup right now. I'm excited to see Joe T, CJ and Bakari, but we really have no idea how this will all come together by conference play......

 

[HawkAssassin]

B1G Rankings (Difference from last year)
1. MSU (+2)
7. Purdue (+2)
11. OSU (+33)
16. Maryland (+8)
21. Michigan (-15)
34. Indiana (+18)
35. Illinois (+49)
41. Iowa (-4)
43. Penn St (0)
45. Wisconsin (-29)
63. Rutgers (+15)
81. Minnesota (-35)
87. NW (-13)
96. Nebraska (-49)

 

[Raptorpeeps]

Bubble territory.

I think it’s fair and reasonable in view of what we’ve lost and the untested newcomers.

Fran has done yoemen’s work in building a solidly respectable program here. When you’re considered a bubble team in a rebuilding year, your staff knows what they are doing. Even more impressive in view of the fact that he is absolutely squeaky clean.

 

[BirdistheWord]

If Weiskamp can have a Jok-Like year and be near top of B1G in scoring + Our overall team defense is 15-20% better. Then we are a legit NCAA bubble team. I just dont see us much better than that, would love to be wrong. As noted above, there are so many unknowns with CJF, Patrick, Dude from Valpo and Toussant.

Not trying to rationalize, but I predict we are better without Moss. I see CJF as someone who will do more of the intangibles and easily be a better passer + bring more consistency.

 

[TheTruthTheWholeTruth]

Two all conference players, surrounded by a solid supporting cast, should be a recipe for a least moderate success. It really comes down to what the newcomers bring to the table and if someone can take the clutch torch from J Bo and hit those key shots in the final two minutes of the game.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Two all conference players, surrounded by a solid supporting cast, should be a recipe for a least moderate success. It really comes down to what the newcomers bring to the table and if someone can take the clutch torch from J Bo and hit those key shots in the final two minutes of the game.

Yes, will be really difficult to replace "coconuts" Bohannon. will have to make up for his gap in other ways before the last 5 minutes of games

 

[HawkinCarmel]

Defense should be better. Offense will be down. Do the turnovers come down and can Iowa turn into a team that rides post scoring more. A lot of moving parts. With the schedule I can see it falling apart or that 41 being correct.

 

[David1979]

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Iowa at 41.

Maybe I’m wrong but that feels pretty close to the ceiling this year assuming J Bo doesn’t play although I’m assuming these projections are with him in the lineup? Projected at 17-13(doesn’t include the 2nd game of the Las Vegas tourney) 10-10 in league play. Another March situation forthcoming?

Yeah they are with Bohannon. I would guess he is probably worth what? ten spots?

 

[TheTruthTheWholeTruth]

Yeah they are with Bohannon. I would guess he is probably worth what? ten spots?

Not sure how to calculate his worth tbh. Liability on the defensive end but a huge plus on O. The one layers replacing him seem to have the opposite profile.

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

So many new faces that could impact our overall performance this season so a lot of unknowns, but that's the exciting part of college basketball. If this team gels and find a way to play better defense, share the ball and be efficient offensively (i.e. minimize turnovers and convert good shots), then I think their ceiling is pretty high, perhaps push up towards the #20-30 ranking range.

 

[Franko_74]

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Iowa at 41.

Maybe I’m wrong but that feels pretty close to the ceiling this year assuming J Bo doesn’t play although I’m assuming these projections are with him in the lineup? Projected at 17-13(doesn’t include the 2nd game of the Las Vegas tourney) 10-10 in league play. Another March situation forthcoming?

He had us ranked #35 last year in the preseason and we ended up at #37. I think last year was far easier to predict though.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Defense should be better. Offense will be down. Do the turnovers come down and can Iowa turn into a team that rides post scoring more. A lot of moving parts. With the schedule I can see it falling apart or that 41 being correct.

Yeah, I agree that the schedule is tough, and like you, I'm hoping to see much better defense.

 

[owenhawk]

Defense should be better. Offense will be down. Do the turnovers come down and can Iowa turn into a team that rides post scoring more. A lot of moving parts. With the schedule I can see it falling apart or that 41 being correct.

I have said this since we knew Cook was leaving but I actually think the Offense will be fine and more efficient going through the 1-2 punch of Wieskamp - Garza. The ball bogged down way too much with Cook dominating it on the perimeter deciding if he was going try and bull rush his way to the basket. Throw in some guards who it looks like might be able to drive and score/dish more then last years guards, I think the Offense won’t have trouble scoring at all.