True, Wagner is a very good athlete, without a lot of basketball skills. I think when Garza and Nunge, and Kreiner get established, his minutes will be few. Would secretly love to see him in Kinnick playing tight end.
Coach Fran can identify talent as can most all college coaches; however, he struggles closing the sale. I think it is his personality and how he is received by the top recruits. George Ravelling did not have trouble recruiting to Iowa, he just had trouble coaching them once they arrived on campus.
By no means am I saying Wagner won't get better. He probably will. It's just that Iowa's frontcourt recruiting really seems to be on an uptick. Garza, and Nunge look to be very skilled bigs with varied skill sets. Playing time will be interesting next year with Cook, Pemsyl, Baer, Wagner, Kreiner, Uhl. Garza, and Nunge. Not saying Ahmad won't have a role next year, but he's going to have find somekind of niche offensively to contribute, or I think he and Uhl get passed over. By the way, I think thats a good thing, If Fran can continue to raise the overall level of incoming players. Very excited for this group and the future players.In regards to Wagner. Development. Wait for it. So we don't have to come back later surprised that he got better.
In regards to misses. If only Fran would relocate Iowa to the East Coast. Or convince Ed Morrow he was adopted and doesn't have to play sports at the same school his "Mom and Dad" played for.
In regards. My regards.
In regards to Wagner. Development. Wait for it. So we don't have to come back later surprised that he got better.
In regards to misses. If only Fran would relocate Iowa to the East Coast. Or convince Ed Morrow he was adopted and doesn't have to play sports at the same school his "Mom and Dad" played for.
In regards. My regards.
