Luka Garza - Chris Street

[TheRealHerky]

I realized last night how much Garza reminds of Chris Street. Not so much in how he plays his position but in his effort. He never takes a play off. Anyone old enough to remember watching CS40 agree? We got a gem.

 

[Sheahawk]

Excellent comparison! Can you imagine if these two could have played together? I think their energy is/was so infectious to the rest of the team. The team effort last night was apparent and as the announcers said, it felt like a March madness type tournament game.

 

[VicHawkeye]

Luka is all Hawkeye just like Chris.

 

[RLMHAWK]

Really like Luka, but he's no Chis Street, yet.
Street just had a certain something, that was had to pin point....like he just carried the team with out carrying them. Just hard to put your finger on, and explain ,what he meant to the team.
Maybe Garza gets there

 

[AestroHogs]

Luka plays like a Plumlee. Was shocked to see him go up strong with a dunk!

 

[QChawks]

Anyone being compared to CS40 is a huge compliment

and yes Garza has a huge heart and hustle

My boy and I got to met him at the Iowa basketball camp and he’s a great guy and genuinely enjoying spending time with all the kids

 

[LUC8]

Luka is my favorite current Hawkeye. So glad Fran was able to get him to come play at Iowa.

 

[Franisdaman]

I realized last night how much Garza reminds of Chris Street. Not so much in how he plays his position but in his effort. He never takes a play off. Anyone old enough to remember watching CS40 agree? We got a gem.

Garza is impressive, indeed. So well spoken, too.

His offensive skill set is something else. He hits the 3. He can hit the mid range. Very crafty around the basket. Very impressive.

I am surprised his FT shooting is down; I expect that to improve moving forward.

 

[Franisdaman]

Excellent comparison! Can you imagine if these two could have played together? I think they’re energy is/was so infectious to the rest of the team. The team effort last night was apparent and as the announcers said, it felt like a March madness type tournament game.

I don't recall Chris every getting bloodied up in a game like Luka did last night. Holy crap that was a lot of blood when he was lying on the ground.

 

[kceasthawk]

I don't recall Chris every getting bloodied up in a game like Luka did last night. Holy crap that was a lot of blood when he was lying on the ground.

Luka, has a cotton ball in his nose almost every game by the end of the first quarter. Kid has no fear. That was a lot of blood yesterday though. It was funny how the announcers after the game told him it looked like he had been in an MMA fight, (being in Vegas). Kind of wondered how he would come back in after the stitchs. Same old Luka though, lets rumble....

 

[Franisdaman]

Luka, has a cotton ball in his nose almost every game by the end of the first quarter. Kid has no fear. That was a lot of blood yesterday though. It was funny how the announcers after the game told him it looked like he had been in an MMA fight, (being in Vegas). Kind of wondered how he would come back in after the stitchs. Same old Luka though, lets rumble....

I hope they all wear mouth guards; i think JBo does, for one.

Its gonna be interesting to see where all of Luka's hard work takes him after he graduates.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

I realized last night how much Garza reminds of Chris Street. Not so much in how he plays his position but in his effort. He never takes a play off. Anyone old enough to remember watching CS40 agree? We got a gem.

Well said. Chis and Luka are the kids coaches dream of and fans should always admire and respect regardless of wins and losses. They play their hearts out every second. During the 40 minutes on the clock, there is nothing more important than diving for that loose ball, battling for every rebound, doing everything you can to play defense. It is an honor, in a sports context, to watch that kind of passion and authenticity. We don't see much selfless devotion to a task anywhere these days, so when we do, it's appropriate to acknowledge it. That's what we should expect of everyone. At least we get it when the Hawkeye basketball team is on the floor.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Really like Luka, but he's no Chis Street, yet.
Street just had a certain something, that was had to pin point....like he just carried the team with out carrying them. Just hard to put your finger on, and explain ,what he meant to the team.
Maybe Garza gets there

Correct. The effort and competitiveness are similar, but Street was more athletic.

 

[flaiawis]

Chris Street was the best press point man that I have seen in Iowa gear. His activity, length, athleticism and sheer want to was fun to watch.
That is a good comparison. Luka plays with that same intensity. He is a load down low and I'm glad he plays for the good guys.

 

[Hawksfor3]

I was thinking the same thing last night. Garza seems more determined after he gets roughed up.

Luka, has a cotton ball in his nose almost every game

I hope they all wear mouth guards