So who will we (MBB) meet in the NIT?

[tweeterhawk]

Figure this will be the last we see of this team until next week.

I’ve been thinking they could make a deep run in the NIT but now I have my doubts. No physicality, no toughness, no defense.

 

[GunnerHawk]

Who cares? Hard team to watch.

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

Bradley or Loyola.

 

[uihawk82]

Who cares? Hard team to watch.

Yep, on defense Fran's teams double the ballhandler too early which leaves easy passes to wide open shooters. Many times the double is not needed because our defender isnt beat yet. They have been doing this for years.

It one of the things that makes it hard to watch. But I would love them to have a big offensive comeback in this game

 

[BubsFinn]

If it’s someone within 600 miles of Iowa city, their fans will outnumber ours.

 

[GOHOX69]

Who cares?

 

[hawkeye54545]

This game isn't over but I do take comfort knowing I won't have to watch Pmac play another meaningful minute if we lose.

 

[BurgHawk87]

This game isn't over but I do take comfort knowing I won't have to watch Pmac play another meaningful minute if we lose.

That covid year is still available, I won't rule it out until he definitely isn't warming up before the first game next season.

 

[General Tso]

 

[BioHawk]

Not sure but they are going to have to play in Moline because the girls will be playing their first and second round games in Iowa City.

 

[General Tso]

Not sure but they are going to have to play in Moline because the girls will be playing their first and second round games in Iowa City.

Wouldn't cedar rapids be closer?

 

[BlIIlken2]

Who The **** Cares university

WTFCU. Fran ball, home of the participation trophy.

 

[hawkeye54545]

 

[DrVenkman]

Great thread. Lots of Who Gives a Shit
That said when does Fran have to go? What’s the view on this

 

[Tenacious E]

Who cares? Hard team to watch.

Yeah IDGAF about the NIT.

 

[BioHawk]

Wouldn't cedar rapids be closer?

Probably, but you really think anyone from Iowa is going to skip Caitlin Clark playing to go to Ceder Rapids? Of course I suppose that's true for Moline too. Screw it, have them play someone in Idaho and send them to Boise or something.

 

[hawkeye54545]

Great thread. Lots of Who Gives a Shit
That said when does Fran have to go? What’s the view on this

I'm ready. That many years and zero sweet 16 games.

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

Better yet, decline the NIT.

 

[markfromj]

Who cares?

I do.

 

[GOHOX69]

I do.

Good for you Jack.

 

[Scott559]

Whomever they play I hope Fran plays the young guys, For the most part the Seniors have pretty much shit the bed in the 2 games they absolutely had to have.

 

[peacehawk]

Fire Fran

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Great thread. Lots of Who Gives a Shit
That said when does Fran have to go? What’s the view on this

He’s had a good run of it, time for him to go back East and maybe coach an Ivy League program…

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Better yet, decline the NIT.

Unfortunately our program fully embraces NIT bids and then enjoys adding NIT participation banners to the CHA rafters.….kind of sad actually. 😐

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

 

[TampaHawkfan]

 

[the24fan]

you can 100% guarantee it will be a team with better guard play and tougher defense .

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

you can 100% guarantee it will be a team with better guard play and tougher defense .

But we'll have more lanky, slow 6'10 "position-less" players....

 

[RushProbst]

Looks like Ohio U. They have a decent G in Geno Ford. The Hawks will struggle mightily with the Shaq of the MAC Gary Trent.

 

[QuadCityHawkeye1976]

Wouldn't cedar rapids be closer?

They already have played a NIT gane in Moline in the past. It was a sellout I believe.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

 

[tweeterhawk]

He’s had a good run of it, time for him to go back East and maybe coach an Ivy League program…

What if that happened and Patrick and Jack went with him? I would not be disappointed.

 

[Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo]

Tree. Forest. Falls. No one. Sound?

 

[amahawk]

Figure this will be the last we see of this team until next week.

I’ve been thinking they could make a deep run in the NIT but now I have my doubts. No physicality, no toughness, no defense.

Drake?

 

[jasonrann]

If we have any gamblers on HORT, bet the house on our opponent. I cannot imagine how uninspired we'll play in that game.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Who cares? Hard team to watch.

But you know you will.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Better yet, decline the NIT.

Yeah, that's what the coaches should do. Then tell the players to f themselves for poor play all year and reject the NIT.
That'll keep them kids from jumping in the portal to get to a better team.

 

[Rifler]

Better yet, decline the NIT.

Absolutely not,.. NIT is a good fit for this team right now, and a better learning experience than what they would have in the dance.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

If it’s someone within 600 miles of Iowa city, their fans will outnumber ours.

Makes sense, since I doubt Iowa gets a home game.

Not sure but they are going to have to play in Moline because the girls will be playing their first and second round games in Iowa City.

Wouldn't cedar rapids be closer?

They already have played a NIT gane in Moline in the past. It was a sellout I believe.

NIT doesn't allow this anymore. All games are in home arenas.

Unless Caitlin says "Sure, you can jam up CHA with your lousy basketball, media, etc. early in the week; doesn't interfere with my prep," then Iowa will be on the road next week.

Drake?

I assume this is a joke...

If we have any gamblers on HORT, bet the house on our opponent. I cannot imagine how uninspired we'll play in that game.

The fan base is probably rather uninspired at this point, but I don't think the team would be. Don't get me wrong, though; they'll probably still look pretty crappy.

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

Probably, but you really think anyone from Iowa is going to skip Caitlin Clark playing to go to Ceder Rapids? Of course I suppose that's true for Moline too. Screw it, have them play someone in Idaho and send them to Boise or something.

They need to schedule the NIT game on the same day as the women. They can be the warmup act. 2 for the price on 1