Transfer Portal Targets

[LincolnHawkeye]

Now that the transfer season has fully opened up, we are down Bowen and Perkins, along with Krikke and Pat already leaving. We definitely have some holes in the roster, namely at least 1 guard, and possibly another big man who is defensively focused. I thought I would look at the current transfer portal and see the possible options for those roles. I prioritized position and local proximity for these choices, but anyone else feel free to suggest any others as they enter the portal.


Forwards/Center

Andrew Morgan PF (JR/6-9/230)
Transfer from NDSU, from Waseca, MN
Averaged 12.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 apg
Offered by Iowa in 2021

Tarris Reed PF (SO/6-9/230)
Transfer from Michigan, from St Louis
Averaged 9.0 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 0.6 apg, 1.4 bpg
Offered by Iowa in 2022

Frankie Fidler SF (JR/6-7/217)
Transfer from Nebraska-Omaha, from Bellevue, NE
Averaged 20.1 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.2 spg

Xavier Amos PF (SO/6-8/210)
Transfer from NIU, from Chicago
Averaged 13.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.3 bpg

Guards:

Alston Mason CG (JR/6-1/175)
Transfer from Missouri St, from Overland Park, KS
Averaged 17.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.6 apg

Zeke Mayo PG (JR/6-3/170)
Transfer from SDSU, from Lawrence, KS
Averaged 18.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 3.5 apg

Kevin Overton CG (FR/6-3/180)
Transfer from Drake, from Wichita, KS
Averaged 11.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.1 apg

Noah Reynolds PG (JR/6-3/190)
Transfer from UW-Green Bay, from Peoria, IL
Averaged 20.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.5 apg

Tyler Cochran PG (SR/6-2/225)
Transfer from Toledo, from Bollingbrook, IL
Averaged 14.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.9 spg

Nate Heise PG (JR/6-5/205)
Transfer from UNI, from Lake City, MN
Averaged 13.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.4 apg

 

[BirdistheWord]

6’2” 225lbs? Mini Zion

 

[chaneccooms]

Some names I would add:

Isaiah Rivera - UIC Wing - Iowa was involved in his recruitment in high school; from Geneseo, IL

Kachi Nzeh - Xavier PF/C - Iowa was a finalist out of high school;

Connor Turnbull - Butler PF/C - Iowa offered when he was in high school; visit to Iowa City was planned before he re-committed to Butler after the coaching change

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Kevin Overton CG (FR/6-3/180)
Transfer from Drake, from Wichita, KS
Averaged 11.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.1 apg

YES PLEASE!!!

*he's actually from Oklahoma City and is listed at 6'5

 

[chaneccooms]

 

[Buckwatcher]

Maybe we can get a transfer from Wartburg

 

[IACub]

Juwan Howard?

 

[SI_NYC]

YES PLEASE!!!

*he's actually from Oklahoma City and is listed at 6'5

 

[amahawk]

Any money available for them?

 

[LincolnHawkeye]

Is Harding ready to be a starter? Who do we need in the portal exactly? Harding is more of a slasher/pass first PG who can shoot when needed. We have Dix who is more of a 2/3 who prefers to catch a shoot. I would say we need a veteran guard who is more of a facilitator, we seem to have a couple of shooters now with the Sandforts and Dix.

 

[ICWestfan]

6’2” 225lbs? Mini Zion

For the life of me I cannot remember the Iowa guard/forward walkon who tore it up for Dr. Tom. Dude was a straight up baller. Same size as this guy.

 

[chaneccooms]

For the life of me I cannot remember the Iowa guard/forward walkon who tore it up for Dr. Tom. Dude was a straight up baller. Same size as this guy.

Are you thinking of Darryl Moore? If so, you’re way off on the weight.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

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Sweet stroke from beyond the arc and decent first step ...works for me!

Thanks for posting.

 

[Mitch122]

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JFC. Fran and staff just don’t get it. I’m sure he’s good, but absolutely not what this team so desperately needs.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Are you thinking of Darryl Moore? If so, you’re way off on the weight.

He was amazing, 6-2 playing forward, and effective. His weight was probably 200-210 or so. Could not find it listed.

 

[hawkfan1963]

Don't beat me up but what are the thoughts on Connor Essegian?

 

[Ladell-hawk]

Is Harding ready to be a starter? Who do we need in the portal exactly? Harding is more of a slasher/pass first PG who can shoot when needed. We have Dix who is more of a 2/3 who prefers to catch a shoot. I would say we need a veteran guard who is more of a facilitator, we seem to have a couple of shooters now with the Sandforts and Dix.

Every guard should be able to shoot a good percentage from the perimeter, especially one as small as Harding.

 

[Buffalo43]

Don't beat me up but what are the thoughts on Connor Essegian?

I like him he got buried in the bench because of Storr

 

[CarterHall]

Maybe we can get a transfer from Wartburg

Kirk got one from Dordt.

 

[LincolnHawkeye]

Gus Yalden PF (FR/6-8/240) has entered the portal from Wisconsin.

4 Star kid who was offered by Iowa last year.

 

[LukaDuka]

Portal transfers = TP, Pmac & DB. if we could replace them with better rebounding, defense & three point shooting we have a chance at the dance.

None of these 3 transferring players brought much of any of these skills consistently.

 

[chaneccooms]

 

[HawkBall23]

Hey, does Austin Ash have any eligibility left??

He's got the kind of athleticism and handles we're looking for.


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[CarterHall]

Hey, does Austin Ash have any eligibility left??

He's got the kind of athleticism and handles we're looking for.


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[bansheexyz]

Too bad we can't hire a cheaper coach and spend what we save on landing some of these portal guys. Without a wealthy benefactor, I don't see football school Iowa outbidding anyone for anybody.

 

[herkhatescy]

He was amazing, 6-2 playing forward, and effective. His weight was probably 200-210 or so. Could not find it listed.

Hill?

 

[BlameIt]

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Would fit right in with Harding-Freeman tattoo club.

 

[icantfindausernamethatisntused]

Is Harding ready to be a starter? Who do we need in the portal exactly? Harding is more of a slasher/pass first PG who can shoot when needed. We have Dix who is more of a 2/3 who prefers to catch a shoot. I would say we need a veteran guard who is more of a facilitator, we seem to have a couple of shooters now with the Sandforts and Dix.

I think Harding can be capable of being a starter. He is a tremendous passer that would flourish if surrounded by shooters. With Perkins and Krikke gone, I expect next year’s team will have more outside shooting threats.

We have 3 guaranteed starters (Dix, Payton, Freeman) and a few guys that can compete for a starting job.

I’m most curious about how the coaches grade Harding - do they see him as the primary PG and are looking for depth? Or do they think Harding is still a couple years away from being a solidified starter?

 

[ICWestfan]

Are you thinking of Darryl Moore? If so, you’re way off on the weight.

That's the one.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Hill?

I was responding to the post about Darryl Moore. Hill was in IC at same time as me, he probably weighed 240+ and was a beast (was listed at 6’6” but was likely 6’4”)

 

[BlameIt]

That's the one.

Andre Woolridge fits the description far better. 6-2, 225

 

[BirdistheWord]

Andre Woolridge fits the description far better. 6-2, 225

I think woolridge was 6-1 and maybe 190ish?

 

[SA_Hawk]

NIL $$$ is the only way we are landing any of these guys. Donate what you can to the Swarm if you want any chance in the new landscape of college basketball.

 

[Terrykohawk]

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Thought we were in his final group before his commitment. Wonder if he would consider us this time.

 

[BirdistheWord]

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Thought we were in his final group before his commitment. Wonder if he would consider us this time.

Brinks truck full of cash!

 

[the notorious r.d.m.]

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Thought we were in his final group before his commitment. Wonder if he would consider us this time.

Looks like he'd be an instant starter at Iowa. 40% 3P with high volume. 82% FT. Low rebounding and stock numbers though.

Appears he had respectable games against Iowa State and Boise State, but not so much against FAU and Auburn. Very good shooting numbers against the ACC. But to the bane of this board he's a white wing.

 

[LukaDuka]

We will be lucky to get anyone from the portal. And if we do, we'd better be happy with it & like it, damn it!

In other word's, Mikey will like anything!

This is Iowa in the portal! lol

 

[HawkLogic]

Don't beat me up but what are the thoughts on Connor Essegian?

Fits the Fran profile.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Brinks truck full of cash!

$300K...?

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Don't beat me up but what are the thoughts on Connor Essegian?

Poor mans Josh Dix?