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I'm not doubting JoeT or Ulis, I was just pointing out that the KcTo's proposed 5-man "Oregon style" lineup is a little short of quickness on the perimeter.
The transfer portal has only been around since 2018, and the NCAA just approved a 1 time transfer without having to redshirt, We were full on scholarships the last 2 seasons. What do we know about Fran and the transfer portal other than he's picky about keeping team chemistry intact?
Fran is picky about the "right" fit. He wants someone with a connection. So,that makes it more difficult for Iowa.... That noted, there are more and more players entering the portal every year. That will help some, as the chances of Iowa having a previous connection to a player increases.... but we are still at more of a disadvantage than average teams.
This year Fran may need to roll the dice on a player. We need some players .
I don’t really follow recruiting but what about Juco bigs? Or is it too late in the game to get in on some of those guys? Wouldn’t have thought about it before but Nunge leaving certainly creates more of a need to explore all the options available.
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Maybe 2 Murrays, 2 Macs, and a Sandafort makes Iowa play like Oregon....all 6 5“ or more
Maybe 2 Murrays, 2 Macs, and a Sandafort makes Iowa play like Oregon....all 6 5“ or more
ConMac is a PG...
I think that was true as late as half or even 2/3rds of the way through the conference season, but by the end of the season, I saw several mock drafts not only having him taken in the 2nd round, but some even share the possibility of him rising into the late 1st round. I think his stock went up by the end of the season.
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I don't see Weesy in the mock draft, which would be great for Houston, if it falls that way (both Suggs and Ayo).
Id be happy with that get. Hes a tough defense and rebounding guy
Would still want at least one more big.
Then why is the feedback from the NBA saying he needs to finish stronger to the basket...?
I was listening to The Mighty 1630 KCJJ last week, and they had Adam Haluska on the show. He mentioned the same thing - Joe W needs to learn to finish stronger. Jus sayin...
Joe did improve in that area significantly this year. But has a lonnng way to go.
That noted, yeah he will primarily be a 3 pt specialist.... But if he wants to get drafted, he has to add to his game... There are a lot of 3 pt specialists out there .
I predict we will be disappointed with the transfer portal once again, but I would love to be wrong.
I hope not, because there are quite a few who are much better players that BigO, at least at this point in their careers.
Im guessing Fran will end up with one average or below mid major big.
Hope im wrong but I have a feeling we'll be pretty disappointed.
Hope im wrong but I have a feeling we'll be pretty disappointed.
Just once. Seemed like he was in a hurry to be elsewhere. Matched his on court demeanor. Not rude or off putting but not endearing either.
Shame. He's very nice and approachable normally, especially at events to meet with boosters.
Florida's Omar Payne commits to Illinois
2 BigTen teams have picked up bigs.
2 BigTen teams have picked up bigs.
I’m getting very frustrated that we have not snagged a ‘big’ out of the portal yet. Immediate playing/starting minutes available at an upper tier major conference program should be very attractive to all of them. Especially one that just graduated the PoY and showed that the offensive production will be there for whoever takes his place.
Can someone... @Franisdaman (?) ...please list the remaining higher profile big men left in the portal that FM should be aggressively pursuing?
Can someone... @Franisdaman (?) ...please list the remaining higher profile big men left in the portal that FM should be aggressively pursuing?
Don't be frustrated as it could take weeks. The staff is in silent ninja mode.
Here are just the uncommitted PFs in the portal. It’s a lot to sort through.
Looks like the entire Gopher team is leaving, lol.Here are just the uncommitted PFs in the portal. It’s a lot to sort through.
I don't see Graves from Eastern Washington in the portal. Anyone know where he went. He would have been a great fit.
Big names in the portal at center are Keesler NC and Iglehan Louisville. I doubt that we get either of them. I still think Race Thompson IU would be a good fit (6-8, 230 physical 4/5). A kid I haven't seen, but could maybe add something we don't have, is Tre Williams out of Indiana State. Only 6-6, but 250 (not 190 listed in the portal). He was on the all-conference defensive team as a sophomore starting center.
Big names in the portal at center are Keesler NC and Iglehan Louisville. I doubt that we get either of them. I still think Race Thompson IU would be a good fit (6-8, 230 physical 4/5). A kid I haven't seen, but could maybe add something we don't have, is Tre Williams out of Indiana State. Only 6-6, but 250 (not 190 listed in the portal). He was on the all-conference defensive team as a sophomore starting center.
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And that is what you get once you get on that coaching carousel. Massive roster turnover, a few years to recruit the new coaches players then maybe some improvement then complacency followed by anger because we're only getting to the second round, then another firing/run off then it just starts again. The Goophs won't be respectable for another 4 or 5 years, which is a good thing for them but a poor model for Iowa.
Yeah, Dale Jones is a classic example of a injuries demoralizing a guy.
My expectations are that no players will be brought in from the portal. If they pick up anybody I'll be pleasantly surprised.
Be prepared for surprise. Don't you think the staff sees the huge hole in the middle? Desperation is often the father and mother of invention. Iowa needs one or two big boys and F McC knows he cannot leave that hole unfilled.
Unless, of course, Fran knows something about the Big O that is not apparent to literally every other observer. I'm going with nyet on that second theory and da on the first. Some bigs are coming.
Unless, of course, Fran knows something about the Big O that is not apparent to literally every other observer. I'm going with nyet on that second theory and da on the first. Some bigs are coming.
I mean the starting job is his. Wonder if Liam follows his uncle to Utah State. Would be a huge transfer for Iowa
