Unfortunately Connor may come back next year, he does have that extra year. Fran playing him, shows me 3 things. First, Wishful thinking about Connor averaging more than 2 points a game. So, basically, like said before, that Fran is already willing to play 4 on 5 basketball to keep his son in the game. Is that good for the team? Hell no! We need that spot, he currently holds. given to someone with upside and that is Kris or Sandfort. Second, the team, and I repeat, team needs to come first! Connor's minutes need to be cut. Fran needs to do right by the team and Hawkeye Nation. So when Connor has the ball, with time running out, I cringe and am yelling noooo! Pass the ball Connor! But he fires up a brick and well, as you know, it's a clunker! But giving your son minutes like he gets shows Frans true colors. He is a about nepotism at the expense of the team. If the opponent sags off because Connor is not a threat to score, we screw ourselves again playing 4 against 5 defense. So on offense and defense we are screwed!!!! Point number 3 is about keeping your team intact and not losing players because of all this Nepotism. The players are not stupid and now with the transfer portal, they are gone in a hurry. Bad coaching move, dissention building underneath as this continues to play out with Fran not doing what's right for the team. I makes me sick! This reminds me somewhat of Tubby Smith when he coached at Kentucky. He had a son that played too much, he wasn't very good either. However, Kentucky was deeper in talent and could withstand Tubby's nepotism. Fran needs to hit the portal hard and heavy if we have a chance to win in this league.
