Luka struggled shooting the 3 for a while as well. While Jack will never get to Luka’s level of current accuracy, I can certainly see him shooting right around 35% on 3’s when all is said and done.
Nunge is playing really well
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Thanks, looked it up. They are close to 6 players with one at .394 and another at .385.
Really love Nunge's game. His length is huge on defense. Very nice inside game.
I have no problem with him shooting 3s. If he starts consistently hitting them he could seriously be our #2 option on offense next year. Big men who can hit 3s just wreck opponents' defensive gameplans.
I have no problem with him shooting 3s. If he starts consistently hitting them he could seriously be our #2 option on offense next year. Big men who can hit 3s just wreck opponents' defensive gameplans.
Depending on how minutes are distributed we could actually be longer and for sure more athletic. Keegan leads the team on a per 40 basis in blocked shots and is number 2 in rebounds. Nunge leads the team on a per 40 basis in rebounds and is right behind Garza in blocks. If the minutes for these 2 expand along with 6'9" PMac, Iowa is very long in the frontcourt compared to our current starting 5. Where we might run into trouble is depth behind Nunge at the 5 but there is still length on the bench with Kris Murray and Josh O. at 6'8" and 6'10" respectively if/when needed.
I think this is where we are all banking on a grad transfer. I am hoping Josh O can be ready to play next year but we will see.
When they're on the floor together Jack should be in the paint IMO.
Luka is a much better shooter and decision maker with the ball and will be occupying the bigger defender.
Jack can get deep position on a smaller defender.
We can knock Nunge’s shooting, but he’s 3/6 in the five games since the Minnesota Christmas game from beyond the arc. Guy has done a much better job of picking his shots within the flow of the offense versus just firing every time he’s open. Hope he keeps it up, and I am highly confident that he’ll be a 38%+ shooter from three his last year at Iowa
I saw some H.S. footage of Josh. I didn't see any outside shooting prowess but he's pretty athletic and a real banger inside with some good passing skills. I think he might surprise some people next year.
Which, in my opinion, is totally fine. I know that Fran likes the new era of bigs that have to shoot but if we have 4 scorers on the floor, we will be okay. If he can do the dirty work, be a monster on the glass, finish around the paint and contest shots- he will be fine.
Yes, I'm sure he's a real long shot but, he may have been thinking of going a long ways from home and now having second thoughts about it......and Iowa could pick up some momentum? I will continue to hope until he chooses somewhere else.
If you were to add his length to a front line with any combination of Patrick, Keegan, Kris, Jack, and Payton that would make for a killer zone....
he had a nice game defensively, thats for sure. 4 blocks & a steal!
and he has a nice baby hook shot
seemed like he had more than 3 rebounds!
Jack has gotten better, but think he should pass on the 3 for a bit...6/29 for the yr...20.7%.....these turn into wasted positions.
It seems to me that he’s playing with a different attitude or approach....he’s just more aggressive all the way around. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by a missed shot or a turnover. I really like what I’m seeing.
Nunge is better than Woodbury who was 4 year significant minutes guy
I agree The B1G has had good bigs for past couple years or more. Last year Maryland and Minnesota had guys that went to NBA and I thought OSU graduated a center that was pretty good.
Haarms was not dog crap and he transferred out and then Painter found another giant.
Well he’s a B+ backup to the Player of the Year so that’s probably starter level player on a lot of other teams..... and projects REALLY well for next year (assuming he doesn’t have to spend the year rehabbing a serious injury). Assuming he stays healthy, doesn’t have to deal with anymore personal tragedy, and can really work on his game and in the weight room....very positive outlook when combined with the confidence he is developing this year.
I agree 100%. Nunge is a good player I am certainly proud that he plays for the Hawkeyes.
