Kofi improved his free throw percentage and that's about it. The NBA will take a flyer on him because he's such an imposing physical specimen, but he has much to learn about the game. Time will tell if he has a long and prosperous career in the NBA.
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Only have seen Tanner Groves play one game, in the tourney this year. But he impressed the heck out of me. Can shoot the 3, has great post moves, seems to have high BB IQ.
Wonder if Nebraska goes for Jack Hoiberg.
I thought he announced he wasn't using the extra year and is finished with college basketball
I only saw Tanner Groves play one game, but based on that game, he would be a perfect one-year addition to the team. He does it all on the offensive end. He didn't seem like a great defender, but he knows how to get position and rebound. He also seemed like a great sport. After the game, he went out of his way to congratulate his opponents. Sure hope Fran gives him a call.
Potter is not in the transfer portal. I would be very surprised if he wanted to continue playing college basketball elsewhere instead of taking a stab at playing overseas
I am very surprised by the Reuvers news though. He was a completely different player from last year to day one this year. Thought for sure he was just going to move on. Maybe he feels he needs a change of scenery to re-establish himself before trying a professional career?
Sorry. Just not true. I have a friend who coaches at a school in Illinois and he has flat out told me depending on the year that his tem will be lucky to win two or three games. Other years he has been much more optimistic.
You bought the Hollywood version of basketball. Coaches are realistic if they want to keep their jobs. Not going to tell the A.D. they are going to win the championship and then get fired because they won 3 game.
What they tell thr kids may be different because their job is to motivate and get them to perform at their highest ability.
Tanner Groves, very good skill set. He will likely have more prominent suitors than Iowa. But would be a great fit at Iowa. Could step in and play immediately.
That’s too bad, I thought he was a nice fit at that level of competition. Not really Power 5 athlete in my opinion.
Actually, I haven't bought the Hollywood version. I coached basketball for over 20 years at all levels. I got out because I wanted more time with my family and the business is very sleezy. Just this past week, a new coach was hired at a new school and was going to hire an assistant from another team to get a player. Once the player said he would not leave, the coach took the offer off the table.
If there are seasons where your friend is only going to win 2 or 3 games, he will not be around long unless he is at high school. High school you don't get to recruit your players, unless it's a private school, you have to go with what you have.
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It would be interesting to see who in the transfer portal was recruited by Iowa in HS. There has to be a few out there.
Fran will pickup some. I'd like a big and an outside threat. We need it.
None of the young guys are great outside shots. We need another deep threat.
Although Nunge should have a full recovery, it is still a question mark. And Josh is a question mark as well. Can he slim down? We'll see.
Fran will pickup some. I'd like a big and an outside threat. We need it.
None of the young guys are great outside shots. We need another deep threat.
Although Nunge should have a full recovery, it is still a question mark. And Josh is a question mark as well. Can he slim down? We'll see.
You mention Fran is too proud to go to the transfer portal. Then mention a player Fran picked up in the transfer portal...?
“High school you don't get to recruit your players, unless it's a private school, you have to go with what you have.”
Not really close to reality in Iowa HS. The recruiting is pretty active in all schools.
I still do not understand all the Joe W talk of going pro. I searched 5 NBA mock draft sites, not one mentioned Joe...? Maybe I'm just missing it.
Joe needs to learn to finish at the rim. He improved a lot this year. But has a long way to go to be in the NBA. IMHO
He won’t be driving in the NBA, he’ll shoot almost nothing but 3’s.
That doesn't really matter, there's plenty of bigs who can't do that in the league.
Kofi’s weakness is the same as Lukas, he can't defend away from the hoop.
Most nba teams play 4 out with a screener, Kofi is plenty capable of playing that role on offense he just can't defend it on defense.
Still, I expect he would be drafted this year but maybe not first round.
If Wieskamp leaves Iowa has 3 to give.
You absolutely take them no questions asked.
If Joe doesn't leave you still absolutely take them. Fran has his sons scholarships to use if needed.
I doubt they have interest in Iowa though.
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I doubt it too. But it would be huge to have some experience next year, I just think we have to much depth. Teams like ISU, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska. Just to name a few, will be a more attractive option. Illinois too if Ayo and Kofi go pro. Iowa has not had anyone leave like those other schools have.
