Owen Freeman

[KcTo]

If Freeman continues to play well, then he ought to averages 30 mpg but he probably won't because
I don't think Fran will want to cut PT for PMAC or Krikke minutes much. Sandfort is best shooter and plus defender, so hard to keep off the court. It would seem Pryce Sandfort and Dimbele will probalby have their minutes cut in B1G play along with Harding. Harding is not shooting well.

The top7 is the current starters + Josh Dix and Freeman.

Freeman has shown to be the best inside rebounder, rim protector, and very efficient scorer, and absolutely needs more playing time.

but from whom?

Payton Sanford. lets start with from whom not to take minutes, Payton Sanford, he needs to be in the court as his scoring is potentially game changing every night. Unfortunately he has been in 1H foul trouble in 2 IOWA losses, suggesting that he is over matched at the #4, exposed to fouls on the boards, which is what has happened and therefore playing him there for extended periods of time is proving to be , will prove to be a coaching blunder form Fran. Sanford must have +30 m/gm, this can only be best planned for with him playing the majority of his minutes at #3.

Everyone else can give some minutes to Freeman. If we assume that Freeman deserves +30m/gm, then we have a starting point and can work backwards

if we assume Sanford must be moved off the #4 spot, then Krikke can play 10m at C (when Freeman’s out) and another 20m at #4 with Dembele and Braun providing emergency minutes.

if Payton has 30 min/Gm at #3, then PMac, can backup here, and the guard play can be divided between Perk, Bowen, Dix, and Harding

there, that is how to maximize the value of Freemen in the remainder of 2023, of Freeman excels, then this is the model for 20w4, if he struggles, then you can adjust accordingly, but with out question, optimizing Freeman’s contributions on both O and D, must take place for Iowa to maximize its chances of winning

 

[KcTo]

Unsure why Owen Freeman is not trending more as IOWA plays in a winnable road game at ISU in which the addition of 10-12 more Freeman minutes, and the corresponding reduction of inferior players, can well be the difference in the 6 point spread

 

[iabcuda]

For me, Patrick has a unique skill set & Freeman has a necessary skill set.
What is needed more right now are some necessary skills.

 

[wilson reborn]

Freeman will eventually start. Just a matter of when. Hopefully this year.

 

[IAFB2021Champs]

Freeman will eventually start. Just a matter of when. Hopefully this year.

Who do you think he will start over? Krikke? Sure won’t be Pat or Peyton

 

[Packer54]

Not looking so hot lately.

 

[Underscore2]

He’s the only player on this team that appears to have any upside atm.

 

[Heathen Raider]

He should be taking all of Patrick's minutes, sorry but that Kid would be a 8th Man on most Rosters . But You know Pops will not cut into His own Kids minutes, Same Coach who played Connor over Keagan Murray , This is not a new thing.

 

[Mohawkeye]

Patrick only got 17 minutes tonight. He played well in San Diego but the last two games have been ghost-like.

Freeman got 8 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and I think 11 points tonight. Pretty good. Krikke has no business playing center, he is a defensive matador and is averaging around 3 rebounds a game. Terrible. I was impressed with Brauns rebounding (3 in 5 minutes) and defense. All the center minutes should go to Freeman and Brauns. We need their physicality, defense and rebounding.

 

[RocknRollface]

For me, Patrick has a unique skill set & Freeman has a necessary skill set.
What is needed more right now are some necessary skills.

I'd say Patrick's lack of a skill set is unique.

 

[RocknRollface]

He should be taking all of Patrick's minutes, sorry but that Kid would be a 8th Man on most Rosters . But You know Pops will not cut into His own Kids minutes, Same Coach who played Connor over Keagan Murray , This is not a new thing.

Honestly, he's probably the 8th or 9th guy on this team and that's being generous putting him ahead of Pryce who will eventually be a much better player.

 

[Franisdaman]

Freeman will eventually start. Just a matter of when. Hopefully this year.

Owen started the second half last night. Maybe this is a sign of what's to come.

 

[IAFB2021Champs]

Owen started the second half last night. Maybe this is a sign of what's to come.

He should be starting but not with that lineup that started the second half.
Bowen needs to start and pat needs to be benched.
College basketball is a guards game and Fran starts one guard in the second half last night.

 

[Franisdaman]

Patrick only got 17 minutes tonight. He played well in San Diego but the last two games have been ghost-like.

Freeman got 8 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and I think 11 points tonight. Pretty good. Krikke has no business playing center, he is a defensive matador and is averaging around 3 rebounds a game. Terrible. I was impressed with Brauns rebounding (3 in 5 minutes) and defense. All the center minutes should go to Freeman and Brauns. We need their physicality, defense and rebounding.

Comparing PMac to Owen:

...............................PMac....Owen
Minutes.....................17.......19
From 3......................0-2.....0-0
From 2......................0-1......5-6
Overall shooting...0-3.....5-6
Free Throws............0-0.......1-2
Points..........................0........11
Rebounds....................1.........8
Blocks..........................0.........3
Steals...........................0.........1

 

[Franisdaman]

Anyone into analytics?

 

[unclesammy]

Anyone into analytics?

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He is a good player and will get much better, but he's making too many turnovers now.

 

[RocknRollface]

Anyone into analytics?

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He's easily the most obvious starter on the team if we're trying win vs making people feel good.

 

[im4hawks50595]

Needs to get stronger lots of uppside and should start and get 25 plus minutes a game. Krikke does not bring much other than some scoring but those two in at the same time are way better option than having pmac hoarding minutes.

 

[KcTo]

Owen started the second half last night. Maybe this is a sign of what's to come.

Kris and Keegan left school early for NBA but played behind Connor and Patrick too
Freeman knew this when he signed with Fran.

 

[twindman]

With Freeman, Krikke, and Sandfort playing together it puts everyone at their best position in my opinion. Play Patrick 10-15 minutes to give the other 2 a break. Maybe other freshman PF (cant remember how to spell his name LOL) for another 10.

 

[Franisdaman]

He's easily the most obvious starter on the team if we're trying win vs making people feel good.

i really like watching Owen & Brock on the floor together....

 

[jonesy5960]

He's easily the most obvious starter on the team if we're trying win vs making people feel good.

It would make me feel good if he was starting.

 

[IllQChawk]

i really like watching Owen & Brock on the floor together....

Wait until Braden, Owen's younger brother becomes a Hawk! The kid is a beast....

 

[Franisdaman]

Owen makes his first career start today.

 

[Mohawkeye]

He was the one bright spot. He should be playing every minute he hasn’t fouled out. His energy and intensity alone make him a leader on a team that desperately needs someone to step up.

Freeman and Braun should get all the center minutes. Krikke cannot defend the 5. I’ve yet to see him get a stop. More often than not he’s leaving the hoop undefended.

 

[Bulldogs1974]

Owen makes his first career start today.

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This lineup has 0 ball handler, no one that can create off penetration, and what's far and away the worst is no one that can defend the 1.
Iowa is one of, if not the worst defensive/defensive rotation teams in the power conferences. When you can't defend out front every possession turns into a rotation nightmare.

 

[KcTo]

This lineup has 0 ball handler, no one that can create off penetration, and what's far and away the worst is no one that can defend the 1.
Iowa is one of, if not the worst defensive/defensive rotation teams in the power conferences. When you can't defend out front every possession turns into a rotation nightmare.

FFS why play PMac at the #2….?

Freeman mush better off if Harding plays #1 (Or Bowen) with Perk at #2, as there will much better passing, penetration, and D, as Harding 8 assits/40 and Bowen 7 assists/ 40 are magnitudes better than PMac at 2

Fran is going senile and should be investigated by the AD for nepotism

 

[Bulldogs1974]

Brock/bowens/perkins/sanfort/freeman at this point. Some defense/hustle/effort and freeman needs brock & vis versa.

 

[Franisdaman]

He was the one bright spot. He should be playing every minute he hasn’t fouled out. His energy and intensity alone make him a leader on a team that desperately needs someone to step up.

Freeman and Braun should get all the center minutes. Krikke cannot defend the 5. I’ve yet to see him get a stop. More often than not he’s leaving the hoop undefended.

i hope Harding and Freeman get a lot of minutes together moving forward

 

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[kceasthawk]

Honestly, he's probably the 8th or 9th guy on this team and that's being generous putting him ahead of Pryce who will eventually be a much better player.

Eventually, being the key word there. I'd say he's easily the least ready of the new players joining this year. Haven't really seen him look comfortable out there at all....

 

[Buffalo43]

Eventually, being the key word there. I'd say he's easily the least ready of the new players joining this year. Haven't really seen him look comfortable out there at all....

He needs to hit the weights

 

[Franisdaman]

He needs to hit the weights

Ladji, imo, is the only freshman with a B1G ready body at the moment.

 

[kceasthawk]

He needs to hit the weights

Thats not the issue with him not taking or hitting the jumper. He's the one of the freshman that to me just doesn't loo ready right now to play at this level.

 

[Franisdaman]

Thats not the issue with him not taking or hitting the jumper. He's the one of the freshman that to me just doesn't loo ready right now to play at this level.

3 out of 4 ain't bad

 

[Bulldogs1974]

Ladji, imo, is the only freshman with a B1G ready body at the moment.

To me he's been almost as impressive as owen in his limited minutes. 47% from 2, 36% from 3, he rebounds and defends. yet only gets about 10 minutes per game.
This year is going to be a dud, unless there is some unforeseen miracle coming. Play harding, dembele, and freeman big minutes. Let them learn, play together and hope to god they stick together.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Brock/bowens/perkins/sanfort/freeman at this point. Some defense/hustle/effort and freeman needs brock & vis versa.

Sign me up for this lineup. Krikke and Dix first off the bench. Shuffle just a few subs at a time, not the damn line change sh*t.

Keep getting Dembele to bang inside, he's got the build to get minutes. Tell him not to jack a 3 on this first opportunity!!

 

[Bulldogs1974]

Sign me up for this lineup. Krikke and Dix first off the bench. Shuffle just a few subs at a time, not the damn line change sh*t.

Keep getting Dembele to bang inside, he's got the build to get minutes. Tell him not to jack a 3 on this first opportunity!!

He's one of our highest % 3 point shooters