Next Year's Players

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Pretty good half from Joey T, P McC, Ke Murray and even Tony. Keegan is a very versatile scorer. If Joe W leaves I see Keegan averaging 17-18 ppg. Patrick kind of slithers around with the ball but ends up with pretty good shots.

Tony needs a lot of work on his shot. Joey is Joey, and got another terrible foul call in this game but played well on both ends.

CJ didn't really do anything. Like to see him getting 5 or 6 three attempts per game.

 

[drew_hawk]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Tony Perkins can develop a 35% or better 3-point shot along with upwards of 70% free throw shooting percentage, he has will have a chance at all B1G at some point in his career.

 

[33hawkfan]

I like Perkins a lot, he’s never afraid, he can get to the rim. Defends hard. I don’t know what position he plays going forward though, there’s definitely a role for him, it might be a small ball 4 in some lineups.

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[Chicityhawkfan]

PMac all Big10 next year. I feel it in my drunken bones

 

[StormHawk42]

PMac is going to need to replace a lot of the scoring assuming JW leaves.

 

[HawkLogic]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Tony Perkins can develop a 35% or better 3-point shot along with upwards of 70% free throw shooting percentage, he has will have a chance at all B1G at some point in his career.

He's one of those types of players that usually gives Iowa fits. His defense and rebounding is pretty good and he's got the dribble drive game. The fact that he can't makes FTs is concerning. Guys like Perkins are hard to predict. Sometime they make huge strides in their games and sometimes they don't.

I would say PMAC has a lot of upside in his game. I expect Kris wlll be somewhat similar to Keegan. Keegan is fantastic. Ulis has a nice FT stroke and I think he will be the closer next year. One never knows if we will see transfers and change the roster.

 

[Eternal Return]

I like Perkins a lot, he’s never afraid, he can get to the rim. Defends hard. I don’t know what position he plays going forward though, there’s definitely a role for him, it might be a small ball 4 in some lineups.

I could see that against Oregon. They don't have any starters taller than 6'6. The good news is Iowa's small-ball lineup played well together today and that lineup might be needed again -- in both halves.

 

[drew_hawk]

PMac really looked strong out there tonight, and in the most important game of his career thus far. I think he's going to be great, potentially an Aaron White-type player.

 

[RocknRollface]

I like Perkins a lot, he’s never afraid, he can get to the rim. Defends hard. I don’t know what position he plays going forward though, there’s definitely a role for him, it might be a small ball 4 in some lineups.

Hes a wing that can't shoot well but is very good attacking the basket.

I hope he develops a decent shot but I want him on the court regardless.

 

[RocknRollface]

He's one of those types of players that usually gives Iowa fits. His defense and rebounding is pretty good and he's got the dribble drive game. The fact that he can't makes FTs is concerning. Guys like Perkins are hard to predict. Sometime they make huge strides in their games and sometimes they don't.

I would say PMAC has a lot of upside in his game. I expect Kris wlll be somewhat similar to Keegan. Keegan is fantastic. Ulis has a nice FT stroke and I think he will be the closer next year. One never knows if we will see transfers and change the roster.

I wonder why Kris doesn't get more PT now.

Fram had Weiskamp playing in the middle of a zone at one point today.

 

[perryhawk]

Lots of athletic length and talent in those young guys....I don’t think we’ll be as good next year as we are this year but they will be tons of fun to watch. I expect better defense, better rebounding, and getting out and running as well as more pressing...I think we’ll be good enough to make the tournament...

 

[RocknRollface]

PMac really looked strong out there tonight, and in the most important game of his career thus far. I think he's going to be great, potentially an Aaron White-type player.

Iowa could surprise next year.

Completely different type of team but allot of interchangeable type athletic pieces.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

PMac really looked strong out there tonight, and in the most important game of his career thus far. I think he's going to be great, potentially an Aaron White-type player.

Agreed

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Why would anyone transfer? A ton of minutes are about to open up. If Joe Dub leaves Joey T knows he will be starting, CJ is a returning starter, Keegan and Patrick start as more traditional forwards. Ahron, Tony and Kris all know they are going to get regular minutes as the three primary reserves. If Connor plays out the season (vs. permanent switch to baseball) those three freshmen will all still see regular time. Josh has a great demeanor and no reason to transfer unless he just feels he cannot cut it-an unlikely conclusion at this point in his career.

If Iowa picks up a good center, preferably a good grand transfer (impressed with how that worked with Bakari-just what the doctor ordered for last year) with good size and decent skill we should look for an NCAA team.

RnR Face is on point, a very different looking and defensively oriented team. Joey T, P McC, Ke Murray and CJ are the best four defenders any of F McC's starters. Jack was starting to resemble a good low post defender when he suffered the knee injury. We get a decent rim defender and rebounder from somewhere (including existing players) could be the very best defensive team of the McC era.

 

[Hendy hawk]

I would like Kegan to work on his 3 point shot in the off season

 

[RocknRollface]

I would like Kegan to work on his 3 point shot in the off season

It looks good and I always think its going in when he shoots.

If he becomes a %40 3pt shooter he will be unstoppable.

 

[vacuum_cleaner]

We would be a VERY long team....Pmac 6'9, Murray 6'8, Perkins 6'5, Nunge 6'10, then Joe w his quickness. Plus Connor and CJ are two of our best defenders this year.

That would be an outstanding defensive team. Def not averaging 84 a game with those guys though.

Could be a really intriguing team if we get a big man transfer.

 

[kceasthawk]

PMac really looked strong out there tonight, and in the most important game of his career thus far. I think he's going to be great, potentially an Aaron White-type player.

Well it was his 21st birthday so. Have one for us tonight Patrick! In your room alone of course.....

 

[RocknRollface]

We would be a VERY long team....Pmac 6'9, Murray 6'8, Perkins 6'5, Nunge 6'10, then Joe w his quickness. Plus Connor and CJ are two of our best defenders this year.

That would be an outstanding defensive team. Def not averaging 84 a game with those guys though.

Could be a really intriguing team if we get a big man transfer.

Im interested to see a Fran team thats strength is defense.

With all that interchangeable length they can play a switching man that i imagine could be fantastic.

 

[nelly02]

I've been saying for awhile now if weezy comes back we are a borderline sweet 16 team if the cards fall right next year if he doesn't I feel like we will be a bubble team trending towards being on the right side of it

 

[Ladell-hawk]

We would be a VERY long team....Pmac 6'9, Murray 6'8, Perkins 6'5, Nunge 6'10, then Joe w his quickness. Plus Connor and CJ are two of our best defenders this year.

That would be an outstanding defensive team. Def not averaging 84 a game with those guys though.

Could be a really intriguing team if we get a big man transfer.

Perkins is closer to 6'3' than 6'5". Nunge is a legit 6'11". Pmac has a lot of potential . but needs to become a better rebounder. 3 point shooting will be a question mark if Weezy leaves early.

 

[goodbyebobby]

It looks good and I always think its going in when he shoots.

If he becomes a %40 3pt shooter he will be unstoppable.

It will, keep shooting.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Perkins is closer to 6'3' than 6'5". Nunge is a legit 6'11". Pmac has a lot of potential . but needs to become a better rebounder. 3 point shooting will be a question mark if Weezy leaves early.

Patrick needs to work on boxing out. That's very teachable and doable, especially if he adds 15-20 pounds of muscle. The kid is learning how to go to the rim. I see him as a good free throw shooter and maybe even a decent three point shooter, like the NU player with the terrible form that made a ton of threes.

It's be nice to get that kid from Eastern Washington, thought I heard he was going to grad school transfer, could have misheard but that's what I think the announcer said.

 

[Hendy hawk]

It looks good and I always think its going in when he shoots.

If he becomes a %40 3pt shooter he will be unstoppable.

I feel he shoots tentatively. I would like to see a confident shot like Jbo, Wezy and Luka’s

 

[Suterman]

That kid from Eastern Washington was a total load. He would look good in the black & gold.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

Does anyone know that Perkins can't shoot? I don't remember him shooting much in any game this year. Always a drive.

 

[HungryHawk]

We would be a VERY long team....Pmac 6'9, Murray 6'8, Perkins 6'5, Nunge 6'10, then Joe w his quickness. Plus Connor and CJ are two of our best defenders this year.

That would be an outstanding defensive team. Def not averaging 84 a game with those guys though.

Could be a really intriguing team if we get a big man transfer.

How about adding Sandfort at 6’7”? Length for days. Anyone think he will come in a contribute year one?

 

[Hawk_4shur]

I've been impressed with the young guys all season. They play like they belong out there - even Perkins with as few minutes as he has gotten, plays like a more seasoned guy.

I think that one of the more difficult things in sport to do is to sit on the bench for a few games, then get in for 4-5 minutes and try to make a 3 pt. shot. It's even harder away from home. We won't know till next year if Perkins is a shooter or not.

Unless Josh transforms himself in Garza-like fashion*, the Hawks are gonna need some help inside next year.

* doesn't need to be as good as Garza, just show that kind of improvement in the off-season.

 

[Brok85]

Team making looks to be in the direction and trend of positionless ball.

 

[mstp1992]

PMac all Big10 next year. I feel it in my drunken bones

How about in your Sunday morning sober bones?

 

[HawkeyeInCentralIowa]

I think next years team is going to be better than most think. I think they have the pieces to be similar to the 2014-15 Aaron White and Gabe Olaseni team.

 

[mstp1992]

I’ve also heard from a KCRG sports reporter that Kris Murray will be a pleasant surprise next year. Just kind of got caught up in a numbers game this year.

 

[twindman]

And Ulis may be very good. In as few minutes as he has played, he is 16/18 at the line, I believe. How did he even get 18 FTs in such few minutes?

 

[BBHawk]

And Ulis may be very good. In as few minutes as he has played, he is 16/18 at the line, I believe. How did he even get 18 FTs in such few minutes?

17/18 for 94.4%.