Mass Exodus

[omahawki]

He looked fat. Compared to last year. Of course Payton looks as if he’s never touched a weight.

Freeman was an anomaly to me. So much of this years success relied on his development and gaining strength. Instead he looked really slow and completely lost at times, especially on defense. Then comes the finger fiasco. I really thought this would be a breakout year for him with all the talk about offseason training we were all hearing. Granted he didn't have much help or coaching when it came to rebounding and defense.

 

[Hawky4361]

Too bad Thelwell is out of eligibility.

He's petitioned for another season...so hold that thought...

 

[BirdistheWord]

He’ll be along with a vague “prediction” that will apply to any scenario, then afterwards boast about how right he was and how he “told us” what would happen.

“There will be be player movement. Guaranteed!” 😉

 

[skydog0784]

Too bad Thelwell is out of eligibility.

He's petitioned for another season...so hold that thought...

Let me see if I have this right, the basis for Thelwell's petition is that he effectively graduated in 3 years as the 2020-21 covid year doesn't count towards basketball eligibility and since he "graduated in 3 years", he's eligible to have 2 years as a grad transfer.

Is that correct?

 

[sm_hawkeye]

UWash was in our spot last year
They hired Sprinkle.
He brought in guys.
They are last in BIG this year.
Magical overnite transformation is the exception, not the rule.
Hope for better but prepared for worse.

In one year I think we can be patient. But Fran’s time has come and gone. I don’t see him hitting a sweet 16 ever anywhere. He had his chances and he missed.

 

[wilson reborn]

This is a soft ball for Beth. She better not whiff.

 

[jasonrann]

 

[MikeyHawk]

UWash was in our spot last year
They hired Sprinkle.
He brought in guys.
They are last in BIG this year.
Magical overnite transformation is the exception, not the rule.
Hope for better but prepared for worse.

Iowa is basically tied with what you posted. Difference is, Iowa's coach has been here 15 years.
Like you posted, magical overnight transformation is the exception, not the rule, but, somehow some think Fran will do that at Iowa

 

[General Tso]

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Any mass exodus needs to start with Fran. A few players would be great to have, but the vibe hasn't been right on the team for a while. Not sure if the recruits or transfer would still come, but a new coach really will be starting from scratch. Not a recipe for success.

 

[littlez]

Freeman needs to work on his strength. He gained mass in the off season. But didn’t look any stronger.

Agree but he’s a 6-10 guy that can run the floor and score. If he’s leaving he will be welcome almost anywhere.

 

[hawkjt]

Iowa is basically tied with what you posted. Difference is, Iowa's coach has been here 15 years.
Like you posted, magical overnight transformation is the exception, not the rule, but, somehow some think Fran will do that at Iowa

True.
If all these guys are leaving then fran should also.
Bad timing for Frans best recruiting class with 3 4 stars that will bail ,most likely.
Best case: new coach can talk some into sticking.