Rumored transfer portal to Iowa (re 247 sports) Ethan Roberts

[Hawkeyegrad2006]

Ethan Roberts.

Good shooter. Lanky at 6’5. redshirt freshman this year at Army and Patriot League freshman of the year (for whatever that’s worth).

Anywho, https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/5108811/ethan-roberts

 

[HawkHoops80]

Misleading headline--all they've done is contact him.

A good reminder as we head into portal season--a reported contact does not even necessarily mean that Iowa is pursuing heavily. It's most likely a phone call to gauge mutual interest.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

 

[Hawkeyegrad2006]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

I do not disagree

 

[HawkHoops80]

*** Official Transfer Portal-Palooza Thread ***

Figured I'd get this thread started up, since it seems like today is the first day we see a lot of entries. I know a Big Man replacement is priority #1. Edit: a reminder that evanmiya.com does a good job with putting together a ranking list of every portal entry.

iowa.forums.rivals.com

Also, can we not make a new thread over every single reported contact? Iowa will likely contact about 2 dozen different players--hell, they've already contacted 4 guys and the portal hasn't even opened for underclassmen yet.

 

[Fan In Black]

ugh

 

[Bro D]

Misleading headline--all they've done is contact him.

A good reminder as we head into portal season--a reported contact does not even necessarily mean that Iowa is pursuing heavily. It's most likely a phone call to gauge mutual interest.

*** Official Transfer Portal-Palooza Thread ***

Figured I'd get this thread started up, since it seems like today is the first day we see a lot of entries. I know a Big Man replacement is priority #1. Edit: a reminder that evanmiya.com does a good job with putting together a ranking list of every portal entry.

iowa.forums.rivals.com

Also, can we not make a new thread over every single reported contact? Iowa will likely contact about 2 dozen different players--hell, they've already contacted 4 guys and the portal hasn't even opened for underclassmen yet.

Thanks mom

 

[Hawkeyegrad2006]

Misleading headline--all they've done is contact him.

A good reminder as we head into portal season--a reported contact does not even necessarily mean that Iowa is pursuing heavily. It's most likely a phone call to gauge mutual interest.

To be fair to me the word rumor is in the headline 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[Hawkeyegrad2006]

*** Official Transfer Portal-Palooza Thread ***

Figured I'd get this thread started up, since it seems like today is the first day we see a lot of entries. I know a Big Man replacement is priority #1. Edit: a reminder that evanmiya.com does a good job with putting together a ranking list of every portal entry.

iowa.forums.rivals.com

Also, can we not make a new thread over every single reported contact? Iowa will likely contact about 2 dozen different players--hell, they've already contacted 4 guys and the portal hasn't even opened for underclassmen yet.

EVERYONE OFF HIS LAWN!!

 

[HawkHoops80]

To be fair to me the word rumor is in the headline 🤷🏼‍♂️

You also said Rumor "to Iowa" as if he's being reported to be committing soon. If you read the story you linked it isn't even rumored at all by TOS. It says what I originally said, which is that Iowa has only made an initial contact (which they have done so with 4 other transfers).

 

[RocknRollface]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

But it would be classic Fran.

 

[Hawkeyegrad2006]

You also said Rumor "to Iowa" as if he's being reported to be committing soon. If you read the story you linked it isn't even rumored at all by TOS. It says what I originally said, which is that Iowa has only made an initial contact (which they have done so with 4 other transfers).

Pedantic much? Fine. I apologize deeply for misleading you and all the dozens and dozens of readers out there!

 

[Slim45]

But it would be classic Fran.

Lol beat me to it. Not what we need…but what Francis loooves!

 

[NevadaHawk]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

We need a well-filled-out shot-blocking/rebounding big. This is obvious to everyone except Fran.

 

[kceasthawk]

Ethan Roberts.

Good shooter. Lanky at 6’5. redshirt freshman this year at Army and Patriot League freshman of the year (for whatever that’s worth).

Anywho, https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/5108811/ethan-roberts

Iowa basketball in contact with Army transfer

The latest here.

247sports.com

So how does a kid from Army hit the road after one year? I thought they had a commitment of service at the academys?

 

[cleotishaywood]

We need a well-filled-out shot-blocking/rebounding big. This is obvious to everyone except Fran.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
THIS!!!!

 

[RocknRollface]

We need a well-filled-out shot-blocking/rebounding big. This is obvious to everyone except Fran.

Or 2

 

[denmar81]

So how does a kid from Army hit the road after one year? I thought they had a commitment of service at the academys?

They can transfer out up to their junior year. After that the requirement stands

 

[NevadaHawk]

So how does a kid from Army hit the road after one year? I thought they had a commitment of service at the academys?

Maybe he doesn't like life at a military school?

 

[curtisj157]

Ethan Roberts.

Good shooter. Lanky at 6’5. redshirt freshman this year at Army and Patriot League freshman of the year (for whatever that’s worth).

Anywho, https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/5108811/ethan-roberts

Iowa basketball in contact with Army transfer

The latest here.

247sports.com

Just what we need….another white guy!! Are we building a swim team or a basketball team!?!? There’s a reason our defense is always so bad….slow white dudes.

 

[uihawk82]

So how does a kid from Army hit the road after one year? I thought they had a commitment of service at the academys?

Maybe he begged off his fulfillment because of other reasons and the Army let him go.

 

[HawkHoops80]

Maybe he begged off his fulfillment because of other reasons and the Army let him go.

Army fired their head coach.

 

[Daisy Mae]

Just what we need….another white guy!! Are we building a swim team or a basketball team!?!? There’s a reason our defense is always so bad….slow white dudes.

Maybe he’s a Larry Bird or Pete Maravich - uh, I think they were white, you racist moron!

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

We need a well-filled-out shot-blocking/rebounding big. This is obvious to everyone except Fran.

Hell, that and a 1, 2, 3, and a 4.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

So how does a kid from Army hit the road after one year? I thought they had a commitment of service at the academys?

I believe they fulfill their military commitment after their athletic eligibility is over.

 

[perryhawk]

We need a well-filled-out shot-blocking/rebounding big. This is obvious to everyone except Fran.

Except of course the only thing Fran has said about what he's going after in the portal is a big/post. Now you could say he isn't looking specifically for a shot blocker/rebounder....but that would simply be made up to trash Fran.

 

[RocknRollface]

Just what we need….another white guy!! Are we building a swim team or a basketball team!?!? There’s a reason our defense is always so bad….slow white dudes.

I know right, slow white guys like Perkins, Ulis and Murray.

Thats definitely why.

Can't be that the coach doesn't spend any time on it.

 

[PeoriaHawk]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

Not to exceed 180 lbs.

 

[Fan In Black]

I fully expect this to happen.

Fran is the Mike D'Antoni of college basketball.

 

[jonesy5960]

Just what we need….another white guy!! Are we building a swim team or a basketball team!?!? There’s a reason our defense is always so bad….slow white dudes.

There's a reason alright. But slow white dudes is hardly at the top of the list.

 

[jonesy5960]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

Well he checks all the boxes.

 

[kceasthawk]

Maybe he doesn't like life at a military school?

Denmar explained it that they have until their junior year to opt out. After that "like" doesn't play into it......

 

[danloney]

Maybe he’s a Larry Bird or Pete Maravich - uh, I think they were white, you racist moron!

What he stated is not racist but a fact of life. Why do you think 90% of NBA players are black you moron?

 

[ichawk24]

This is exactly the kind of kid that Fran loves.

He shot 40.7% from three, 54.6% for two, for an effective FG % of 57.9%. Fifth in his league in offensive win shares. As a freshman. What's not to love?

 

[Max_Rebo]

This is exactly the kind of kid that Fran loves.

He shot 40.7% from three, 54.6% for two, for an effective FG % of 57.9%. Fifth in his league in offensive win shares. As a freshman. What's not to love?

I agree that a player like this could be a strong addition, especially for a team that lives and dies by the 3-point shot.

That said, I hope a veteran post player is Fran's top priority. (And there's no evidence to suggest anything otherwise.)

We need to be looking at taking multiple players from the portal, and multiple positions, every year. And not just filling gaps, but accumulating talent.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

A lanky, 6-5" kid is not what we currently need.

But that's all the Hawks get.

 

[NevadaHawk]

Except of course the only thing Fran has said about what he's going after in the portal is a big/post. Now you could say he isn't looking specifically for a shot blocker/rebounder....but that would simply be made up to trash Fran.

Not really trashing Fran as I realize talented bigs are hard to come by. The blue bloods usually get most of them. I just feel that type of player is what the Iowa program is missing.

 

[im4hawks50595]

This is exactly the kind of kid that Fran loves.

He shot 40.7% from three, 54.6% for two, for an effective FG % of 57.9%. Fifth in his league in offensive win shares. As a freshman. What's not to love?

Can he play d and rebound in the Big, could care less about his offensive stats.

 

[RocknRollface]

What he stated is not racist but a fact of life. Why do you think 90% of NBA players are black you moron?

You obviously don't understand the difference between fact and opinion.

Saying iowas defense is bad because of white guys is obviously an opinion by definition.

 

[RocknRollface]

This is exactly the kind of kid that Fran loves.

He shot 40.7% from three, 54.6% for two, for an effective FG % of 57.9%. Fifth in his league in offensive win shares. As a freshman. What's not to love?

Doesn't address a need is what not to love.