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If I get the choice, I would prefer Aimaq, but this guy would be a great addition. Good athlete, can play D. Looks like he moves well enough he can defend the pick and roll.Yes please! This is honestly the type of player I feel the Hawks need moreso than a guy like Aimaq. I'm not just saying that because we likely aren't getting Aimaq either.
You can kind of get away with 1 player on the floor who can't shoot from the outside. Iowa needs a 5 who can rebound, block shots and make layups/dunks at the rim.Which of the 2 Purdue bigs was the outside threat?
It's not an either/or type of thing. Assuming Kris Murray comes back, he will be playing as many minutes as he can take against good teams. Think Keegan-like, 35+ minutes a game against Big 10 teams. That does not leave a ton of minutes for others to play the 4.If Akwuba comes to Iowa, then Rebraca had better start practicing his 3s! I imagine FR will get much more time at the 4 rather than exclusively at the 5..
WilliamsWhich of the 2 Purdue bigs was the outside threat?
LOL. Trevion WIlliams took 29 3 pt shots over his 4 years. He shot 31%. Not.a.3.pt.threat.Williams
I agree about Kris- the more minutes that he's on the floor, the better Iowa will be. Someone has to play backup minutes at the 4 though, and Kris was definitely more foul-prone than his brother. I don't see anyone else on the roster helping at the 4 (please not CMac), and so I think FR will/should see time at 4 & 5.It's not an either/or type of thing. Assuming Kris Murray comes back, he will be playing as many minutes as he can take against good teams. Think Keegan-like, 35+ minutes a game against Big 10 teams. That does not leave a ton of minutes for others to play the 4.
Akwuba and Rebraca could have a 25-15-ish type of divide of minutes, which would be just fine.
7'2 on wiki.I get a Dikembe Mutombo vibe from him.. not quite that tall thou.. think Mutombo was over 7 feet..
If Akwuba commits I don't see Rebraca getting many minutes at the 4, unless a team like Indiana has TJD on the floor with another big. Even then Murray can match up with TJD.I agree about Kris- the more minutes that he's on the floor, the better Iowa will be. Someone has to play backup minutes at the 4 though, and Kris was definitely more foul-prone than his brother. I don't see anyone else on the roster helping at the 4 (please not CMac), and so I think FR will/should see time at 4 & 5.
Unless he gets a LOT better at avoiding fouls, Kris will stll have those head-scratcher games where he gets 2 fouls in 30 seconds. I am hoping that he has outgrown that but I think we'll still see it from time to time. It would be nice to have the luxery of depth. Bringing in waves of fresh, strong forwards and centers would be nice for pounding on the league bigs at PU and MI.If Akwuba commits I don't see Rebraca getting many minutes at the 4, unless a team like Indiana has TJD on the floor with another big. Even then Murray can match up with TJD.
Whatever minutes Murray doesn't get at the 4 will be pushed to Pat, Connor in limited minutes, or even Sandfort in smaller lineups. There's not many minutes after Kris though.
I would love to welcome a defensive minded big, something we havent had in a LONG time.
My only concern is how the rotations would work out. IF we get Theo, and thats a big if, we would have 4 bigs that have zero outside range. In today's game, its pretty tough to have 2 bigs that cant shoot on the court at the same time.
But hey, ISU couldn't shoot for shit and they made it to a sweet 16. I'm down for anything
They don't "need" a big who is an outside threat. They do "need" defense and rebounding.
Who is the big from Texas?His blocks per 100 possessions is slightly higher than Keegan's, for comparison. His PER was 20 which is solid, and his rebounds per 100 possessions was 18 or so, a bit higher than Keegan's. He just gets his solid PER rating by getting a lot of dunks, putbacks and short range hooks. He can shoot a hook with either hand so he's a bit harder to guard even though he doesn't have a lot of other post moves or much of a face up game.
I like the big from Texas a bit better, but either would be a welcome addition and give us a lot more flexibility at the F and C spots where we can then play matchups to our favor.
Is he more foul prone or is he just not a top 10 player in the NCAA?I agree about Kris- the more minutes that he's on the floor, the better Iowa will be. Someone has to play backup minutes at the 4 though, and Kris was definitely more foul-prone than his brother. I don't see anyone else on the roster helping at the 4 (please not CMac), and so I think FR will/should see time at 4 & 5.
Who would be the 25 and who would be the 15?Akwuba and Rebraca could have a 25-15-ish type of divide of minutes, which would be just fine.
Connor has actually been serviceable at the 4. He plays tough defense and stands his ground. I think you can play him there as long as it's with Akwuba.I agree about Kris- the more minutes that he's on the floor, the better Iowa will be. Someone has to play backup minutes at the 4 though, and Kris was definitely more foul-prone than his brother. I don't see anyone else on the roster helping at the 4 (please not CMac), and so I think FR will/should see time at 4 & 5.
Little hook, a little drop step, finishes....be a good addition
Good question. I would think the new guy would be the 25. But I've been wrong about many things before, will likely be wrong again.Who would be the 25 and who would be the 15?
From what I have heard Iowa has plenty of NIL money to hook players up with. Should have a system in place in a month or two.Ole Mi$$ is willing to pay, though
ISUs fund is focused on paying players already on scholarship per a radio interview this week. So player retention, not player acquisition per the portal.From what I have heard Iowa has plenty of NIL money to hook players up with. Should have a system in place in a month or two.
I have no idea how it will all work as apparently plans are in development stage but I don't think $$$$ will be the problem from what I was told.ISUs fund is focused on paying players already on scholarship per a radio interview this week. So player retention, not player acquisition per the portal.
Will be interesting to see how Iowa’s is done. Really should be both sides, but with limited funds will be hard to make everyone happy.
Money cannot come from the university.Can someone explain briefly how NIL money works? Is it money directly from the university athletic department? Are there limits, beyond the money that a school is willing to pay?...
Don't sell Mulvey short on his range. He may not be ready for a lot of minutes this year, but he is a better shooter than people think.I would love to welcome a defensive minded big, something we havent had in a LONG time.
My only concern is how the rotations would work out. IF we get Theo, and thats a big if, we would have 4 bigs that have zero outside range. In today's game, its pretty tough to have 2 bigs that cant shoot on the court at the same time.
But hey, ISU couldn't shoot for shit and they made it to a sweet 16. I'm down for anything
He's gotta stay out of foul trouble if he's gonna get 35mpgIt's not an either/or type of thing. Assuming Kris Murray comes back, he will be playing as many minutes as he can take against good teams. Think Keegan-like, 35+ minutes a game against Big 10 teams. That does not leave a ton of minutes for others to play the 4.
Akwuba and Rebraca could have a 25-15-ish type of divide of minutes, which would be just fine.
Funds shouldn't be very limited...ISUs fund is focused on paying players already on scholarship per a radio interview this week. So player retention, not player acquisition per the portal.
Will be interesting to see how Iowa’s is done. Really should be both sides, but with limited funds will be hard to make everyone happy.
So, if you have some rich alums or area businesses are willing to spend their money, there are no limits? Some highly recruited players might have a pay cut after college. Sure makes a lot of sense to me.Money cannot come from the university.