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I think that JorBo should come off the bench but I don’t think he will. Fran wants to get off to fast starts offensively and JorBo has the best shot out of anyone on the team. If Fran did bring him off the bench, it would be better because Joe T creates mayhem and his speed is unrivaled.You bastard! How DARE you bring up a relevant basketball topic!
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Now regarding your post, I can see Joe T getting the start. Just because of what he brings that is different from the other 5, he should be on the floor. It may be sacrilege but bringing JoBo off the bench will be that X-factor that will make Iowa a difficult team to face for guard matchups.
Another thing that I know has been mentioned is tha Iowa needs to keep some of the top 5 on the floor at all times when the game is in doubt. I hope we never see more than 2 players at a time checking in.
G: JorBo
G: Frederick
G: Conner
G: Weezy
C: Garza
Next in:
Joe T
Nunge
Ulis
Perkins
PMac
Except at Iowa we go by the moniker, “Phi Hamma Jamma”Reminds me a bit of the mid 90's Houston Rockets championship teams - All world Hakeem Olajuwon surrounded by a bunch of very capable playmaker/shooters. Count me in!
I think Bohannon comes off the bench is does phenomenal also.
Here is mine:
Luka
Connor
JW
CJF
Nunge or JO
Here is my second lineup middish first half: Garza, JW, JT, Nunge/JO, Bohannon.
Reminds me a bit of the mid 90's Houston Rockets championship teams - All world Hakeem Olajuwon surrounded by a bunch of very capable playmaker/shooters. Count me in!
If JBo doesn't start, which I doubt actually happens, it's not going to be Nunge or Ogundele filling his spot on the floor, it would be Joe T.
Everyone who thinks JT should start is crazy. I like that he can come in and play D for a couple of minutes each half but he is not in JBO’s category. I know that Garza is our best player but JBO is the straw that stirs this drink. We are a top 8 team with JBO and top 25ish team without him. JT will have his time to shine but it won’t be this year.
Everyone who thinks JT should start is crazy. I like that he can come in and play D for a couple of minutes each half but he is not in JBO’s category. I know that Garza is our best player but JBO is the straw that stirs this drink. We are a top 8 team with JBO and top 25ish team without him. JT will have his time to shine but it won’t be this year.
Toussaint will likely play 15-20 minutes a game, perhaps more if foul trouble or if he earns more time. Bohannon has a chance to be the all-time leader in Big 10 3 pointers. If he's healthy, his ability to force teams to guard him out to 25 feet opens up space for everyone else, plus his ability to hit shots late in games.Everyone who thinks JT should start is crazy. I like that he can come in and play D for a couple of minutes each half but he is not in JBO’s category. I know that Garza is our best player but JBO is the straw that stirs this drink. We are a top 8 team with JBO and top 25ish team without him. JT will have his time to shine but it won’t be this year.
I said it last year and I’ll say it again: Fredrick ain’t going to the bench. If Jordan starts, it’ll be at the 1Bohannon has over 100 career starts. He's a fifth-year senior and a team leader. You don't keep that kind of experience on the bench. If he's healthy, Bohannon will start. The real question is whether he starts at point guard or shooting guard.
I agree with OP: Fran will start the season with Bohannon, Fredrick, Wieskamp, Connor and Garza, and adjust as necessary going forward.
Last year without JBO, Joe T only played 2 minutes in many a half’s. Sometimes that was 2 minutes too many.Can only laugh at this guy...wants Toussaint to play 4 minutes a game. Wow.
He was a freshman and Fran kept a short leash to avoid allowing mistakes to snowball imo. His consistency (and minutes per game) improved during conference play. Joe averaged nearly 18 mpg across all games and Fran had said that he’s playing like a senior in practice (yes, take this with a chunk of salt). I think he gets a longer leash this year and averages ~15 mpg again. Keep in mind we lost Bakari Evelyn and that Bohannon will eat into some of those minutes as well, not just Toussaint’sLast year without JBO, Joe T only played 2 minutes in many a half’s. Sometimes that was 2 minutes too many.
Last year without JBO, Joe T only played 2 minutes in many a half’s. Sometimes that was 2 minutes too many.
Last year when JBo was coming off the bench to start the season (granted, working his way back from injury) the team looked out of sorts. Gets inserted into the starting lineup a few games later...team looks much better.
JBo starts. Joe T will get plenty of mins.
It may depend on the matchups, as to how many minutes JT plays. 20-22 maybe. JBO back, opens everything up, like you said!Toussaint will likely play 15-20 minutes a game, perhaps more if foul trouble or if he earns more time. Bohannon has a chance to be the all-time leader in Big 10 3 pointers. If he's healthy, his ability to force teams to guard him out to 25 feet opens up space for everyone else, plus his ability to hit shots late in games.
The cool part is we can see how the season plays out. If Toussaint has improved his decision making a lot, he will be a lot more valuable.
it will be interesting to see what Fran does w/ the 5 freshman. None have to redshirt, of course.G: JorBo
G: Frederick
G: Conner
G: Weezy
C: Garza
Next in:
Joe T
Nunge
Ulis
Perkins
PMac
I like this idea as well but you are right I think Fran will start him.I think that JorBo should come off the bench but I don’t think he will. Fran wants to get off to fast starts offensively and JorBo has the best shot out of anyone on the team. If Fran did bring him off the bench, it would be better because Joe T creates mayhem and his speed is unrivaled.
Luka
CJF
Weezy
Connor
Joe T
Next 5:
JoBo
Nunge
PMac
Perkins
Ulis
You clearly don't remember these guys well. LolGarza = Olajuwon
Toussaint = Cassell
Bohannon = Smith
Fredrick = Elie
Wieskamp = Drexler
C McCaffery = Horry
P McCaffery = Thorpe
You clearly don't remember these guys well. Lol
I'm sorry, but you clearly don't understand the importance of CMC, especially in a lineup with Fredrick and Jbo (neither of which I would classify as good passers/playmakers). CMC will be in the starting lineup as he provides a unique skillset as a forward, and will be the best playmaker in the starting lineup (assuming Joe T comes off the bench, which I think he will.)PG -- Jordan B, Joe T, Connor
2G - CJF, Jordan, Joe W
3 - Weezie, PMac, Connor
4 - PMac, Jack, Connor, Kreegan
5- Garzilla, Jack
If Patrick McCaffery is healthy and I think he is, he starts. Need the length and passing that
Patrick brings with his game. Or, perhaps Jack has come back stronger than I realize.
#gohawks
PG -- Jordan B, Joe T, Connor
2G - CJF, Jordan, Joe W
3 - Weezie, PMac, Connor
4 - PMac, Jack, Connor, Kreegan
5- Garzilla, Jack
If Patrick McCaffery is healthy and I think he is, he starts. Need the length and passing that
Patrick brings with his game. Or, perhaps Jack has come back stronger than I realize.
#gohawks