VOTE: Does Iowa MBB have an NCAA Tournament Roster?

[Franisdaman]

The men's team has 12 currently on scholarship with 1 scholarship remaining.


Current 2024-2025 Roster:

Freshmen: 2 players

6'7" F Cooper Koch
6'8" PF Chris Tadjo

Sophomores: 5 players

6'10" C Owen Freeman
6'0" PG Brock Harding
6'7" F Pryce Sandfort
6'8" PF Ladji Dembele
6’7” PF Seydou Traore

Juniors : 2 players

6'5" SG Josh Dix
6'11" C Riley Mulvey

Seniors: 3 players

6'7" F Payton Sandfort
6'9" F/C Even Brauns
6’3” PG Drew Thelwell


4 Notable Walk on players:

Freshmen: 1 player

Trey Buchanan—6’1, 175, combo guard; a preferred walk-on. Trey is the son of Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan.

Sophomores: 1 player

Spencer Hutchison-- 6'4 guard; a walk on.

Juniors: 1 player

Carter Kingsbury-- 6'5", 230 lb shooting guard; a preferred walk on.

Seniors: 1 player

Luc Laketa--6'6" wing/forward; a preferred walk on.

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Here is a look at the schedule so far:

Conference games:

• Home only: Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington
• Away only: Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC
• Home and away: Nebraska, Northwestern, Wisconsin

Game dates, times, and television information will be announced at a later time.

Here is a look at some of the non-conference games on Iowa's schedule:

• Rider University on Nov. 19, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• Iowa State on Dec. 12, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of New Orleans on Dec. 15, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of Utah on Dec. 21, 2024 (Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota).
• University of New Hampshire on Dec. 30, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).

 

[tumorboy]

Needs another reliable guard for defense. Do like this team make up better than last years though.

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

I'd like to say yes, but I'm not sure what the bigger conferences mean for our chances.

 

[Franisdaman]

Sean is a basketball writer for Field of 68 Daily and a freelance writer.

 

[peacehawk]

Last time I checked Fran was still the coach, so no.

 

[tumorboy]

I'd like to say yes, but I'm not sure what the bigger conferences mean for our chances.

Especially the schedule and strength of schedule.

 

[tumorboy]

Last time I checked Fran was still the coach, so no.

Making the tourney isn’t the big deal with Fran. Winning a game or gasp two is.

 

[longliveCS40]

I voted no but they were better last year than I thought they'd be so I would not be surprised if they make it.

They'll be a bubble type team, I think.

 

[NI hawk]

Definitely. Will be extremely disappointed if they don't make it.

 

[Franisdaman]

I'd like to say yes, but I'm not sure what the bigger conferences mean for our chances.

Especially the schedule and strength of schedule.

Here is a look at the schedule so far:

Conference games:

• Home only: Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington
• Away only: Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC
• Home and away: Nebraska, Northwestern, Wisconsin

Game dates, times, and television information will be announced at a later time.

Here is a look at some of the non-conference games on Iowa's schedule:

• Rider University on Nov. 19, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• Iowa State on Dec. 12, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of New Orleans on Dec. 15, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of Utah on Dec. 21, 2024 (Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota).
• University of New Hampshire on Dec. 30, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

Really need to blow out the cream puffs. Try to get a win against Utah and ISU. Those are tricky road only games in conference.

 

[tumorboy]

The men's team has 12 currently on scholarship with 1 scholarship remaining.


Current 2024-2025 Roster:

Freshmen: 2 players

6'7" F Cooper Koch
6'8" PF Chris Tadjo

Sophomores: 5 players

6'10" C Owen Freeman
6'0" PG Brock Harding
6'7" F Pryce Sandfort
6'8" PF Ladji Dembele
6’7” PF Seydou Traore

Juniors : 2 players

6'5" SG Josh Dix
6'11" C Riley Mulvey

Seniors: 3 players

6'7" F Payton Sandfort
6'9" F/C Even Brauns
6’3” PG Drew Thelwell


4 Notable Walk on players:

Freshmen: 1 player

Trey Buchanan—6’1, 175, combo guard; a preferred walk-on. Trey is the son of Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan.

Sophomores: 1 player

Spencer Hutchison-- 6'4 guard; a walk on.

Juniors: 1 player

Carter Kingsbury-- 6'5", 230 lb shooting guard; a preferred walk on.

Seniors: 1 player

Luc Laketa--6'6" wing/forward; a preferred walk on.

.....................................................

Here is a look at the schedule so far:

Conference games:

• Home only: Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington
• Away only: Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC
• Home and away: Nebraska, Northwestern, Wisconsin

Game dates, times, and television information will be announced at a later time.

Here is a look at some of the non-conference games on Iowa's schedule:

• Rider University on Nov. 19, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• Iowa State on Dec. 12, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of New Orleans on Dec. 15, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of Utah on Dec. 21, 2024 (Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota).
• University of New Hampshire on Dec. 30, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).

What’s the story on Hutchinson. Can’t shoot or just looks the part but doesn’t have it?

 

[Franisdaman]

What’s the story on Hutchinson. Can’t shoot or just looks the part but doesn’t have it?

guessing since he's "just" a walk on there are several issues with his game

 

[Franisdaman]

Really need to blow out the cream puffs. Try to get a win against Utah and ISU. Those are tricky road only games in conference.

Iowa State at home and Utah in a (hopefully) friendly venue should help.

 

[TritonHawkeye]

Last time I checked Fran was still the coach, so no.

Fran's problem hasn't been in making the tournament.

 

[Hawksfor3]

I gave it a "Yes". At least they'll have Thelwell who has NCAA Tourney experience. Freeman, Sandfort, Harding, and Dix should all be better.

 

[hawkjt]

Too early to vote on this.
Have no idea what the newcomers look like.
Andy Katz had Iowa pegged as 17th in league a month ago so making the tourny would be an amazing feat.

 

[IllQChawk]

I gave it a "Yes". At least they'll have Thelwell who has NCAA Tourney experience. Freeman, Sandfort, Harding, and Dix should all be better.

I'll play devils advocate, Thelwell will not beat out Harding for the starting point guard. Thelwell will back up both Brock and Josh Dix and still play more then 20 minutes a game. Brock is better in all facets of the game except he's 3 inches shorter, not that big a deal in my world. No one is wrong until the season starts and everyone could be right. The season can't start soon enough!

 

[Hawksfor3]

I'll play devils advocate, Thelwell will not beat out Harding for the starting point guard. Thelwell will back up both Brock and Josh Dix and still play more then 20 minutes a game. Brock is better in all facets of the game except he's 3 inches shorter, not that big a deal in my world. No one is wrong until the season starts and everyone could be wright. The season can't start soon enough!

I'm being catiously optimistic.

 

[chaneccooms]

LOL at the idea that this team wouldn’t make the tourney assuming they all stay healthy. People need to keep in mind that were some huge additions by subtraction from the roster this offseason and that Fran has done an excellent job with his portal finds. With the additions of Traore, Thelwell and Tadjo, this team will be a lot more athletic than any Hawkeye squads of recent vintage, while still having a good number of shooters.

Barring a significant amount of missed games by key players, I think this team is far more likely to finish in the top 5 in the league than miss the tourney.

 

[LukaDuka]

I'll play devils advocate, Thelwell will not beat out Harding for the starting point guard. Thelwell will back up both Brock and Josh Dix and still play more then 20 minutes a game. Brock is better in all facets of the game except he's 3 inches shorter, not that big a deal in my world. No one is wrong until the season starts and everyone could be wright. The season can't start soon enough!

JFC, no f'ing way Thelwell doesn't start. Harding may up his minutes to 15 per game. But he will only be a back up to Thelwell & Dix. He ain't nuthin more than a back up dancer. get over it.

 

[mro1978]

they're still coached by fran

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[WestCoastHawkI]

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I agree. We also have some freshman that may surprise some people.

 

[eyesofhawk]

What’s the story on Hutchinson. Can’t shoot or just looks the part but doesn’t have it?

Looks pretty slow and unathletic for a guard from the limited bit I've seen of him

 

[eyesofhawk]

Too early to vote on this.
Have no idea what the newcomers look like.
Andy Katz had Iowa pegged as 17th in league a month ago so making the tourny would be an amazing feat.

This is actually an endorsement for the Hawks, as Katz is pretty clueless

 

[HawkGem11]

I like the team, but the coach will keep this team down as normal

 

[MikeyHawk]

Losing Krikke, Perkins, and Patrick will help Iowa's chances for next season with the new additions. No Patrick will make it more watchable for sure

Still seems like a team that will struggle to shoot the 3

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[coorsoriginal02]

They could reach the first round..sure.

Yawn.

 

[Tenacious E]

The men's team has 12 currently on scholarship with 1 scholarship remaining.


Current 2024-2025 Roster:

Freshmen: 2 players

6'7" F Cooper Koch
6'8" PF Chris Tadjo

Sophomores: 5 players

6'10" C Owen Freeman
6'0" PG Brock Harding
6'7" F Pryce Sandfort
6'8" PF Ladji Dembele
6’7” PF Seydou Traore

Juniors : 2 players

6'5" SG Josh Dix
6'11" C Riley Mulvey

Seniors: 3 players

6'7" F Payton Sandfort
6'9" F/C Even Brauns
6’3” PG Drew Thelwell


4 Notable Walk on players:

Freshmen: 1 player

Trey Buchanan—6’1, 175, combo guard; a preferred walk-on. Trey is the son of Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan.

Sophomores: 1 player

Spencer Hutchison-- 6'4 guard; a walk on.

Juniors: 1 player

Carter Kingsbury-- 6'5", 230 lb shooting guard; a preferred walk on.

Seniors: 1 player

Luc Laketa--6'6" wing/forward; a preferred walk on.

.....................................................

Here is a look at the schedule so far:

Conference games:

• Home only: Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington
• Away only: Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC
• Home and away: Nebraska, Northwestern, Wisconsin

Game dates, times, and television information will be announced at a later time.

Here is a look at some of the non-conference games on Iowa's schedule:

• Rider University on Nov. 19, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• Iowa State on Dec. 12, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of New Orleans on Dec. 15, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).
• University of Utah on Dec. 21, 2024 (Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota).
• University of New Hampshire on Dec. 30, 2024 (Carver-Hawkeye Arena).

You need a third option of no opinion. I just have no idea. They do not seem to but men's college basketball isn't all that great right now, so who knows.

 

[ObeseMuffins]

Depends on the rotation. This team has some overalapping size and skill.

 

[Franisdaman]

Depends on the rotation. This team has some overalapping size and skill.

What do you think about this:

Starting 5:
6’3” PG Drew Thelwell (SR)
6'5" SG Josh Dix (JR)
6'7" F Payton Sandfort (SR)
6’7” PF Seydou Traore (SO)
6'10" C Owen Freeman (SO)

Next 5 off the bench:
6'0" PG Brock Harding (SO)
6'7" F Cooper Koch (FR)
6'7" F Pryce Sandfort (SO)
6'8" PF Ladji Dembele (SO)
6'8" PF Chris Tadjo (FR)

Other 2 scholarship players:
6'11" C Riley Mulvey (JR)
6'9" F/C Even Brauns (SR)

 

[Tenacious E]

What do you think about this:

Starting 5:
6’3” PG Drew Thelwell (SR)
6'5" SG Josh Dix (JR)
6'7" F Payton Sandfort (SR)
6’7” PF Seydou Traore (SO)
6'10" C Owen Freeman (SO)

Next 5 off the bench:
6'0" PG Brock Harding (SO)
6'7" F Cooper Koch (FR)
6'7" F Pryce Sandfort (SO)
6'8" PF Ladji Dembele (SO)
6'8" PF Chris Tadjo (FR)

Other 2 scholarship players:
6'11" C Riley Mulvey (JR)
6'9" F/C Even Brauns (SR)

Is Traore supposed to better than Dembele? Last year I thought Dembele had a lot of upside...

 

[Hawk_4shur]

I voted "No", but I really don't know.

I certainly think the roster is better overall. But, who will improve? Will the new guys contribute more than the losses (they certainly should). And, I really don't know anything about the new B1G next year.

Hopefully the team will gel.

 

[Franisdaman]

Is Traore supposed to better than Dembele? Last year I thought Dembele had a lot of upside...

We'll see.

Last season Seydou Traore averaged 32.4 min, 11.8 pts, 8.2 rebs, 2.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.5 steals. He shot 43.3% overall, 25.6% from 3, and 80% from the FT line.

Against Kansas last season:

30 minutes

0-4 (0%) from 3
6-9 (67%) from 2
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6-13 (46%) Overall shooting

4-4 (100%) FTs

16 Points
8 Rebounds (2 Offensive)
3 Steals
1 Assist

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Against UConn last season:

27 minutes

1-2 (50%) from 3
4-13 (31%) from 2
................................
5-15 (33%) Overall shooting

2-2 (100%) FTs

13 Points
8 Rebounds (2 Offensive)
2 Steals
2 Assists
1 Block

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[BrewHawk]

Pac-12 teams are always undervalued in hoops, so the ones we're adding will make it that much harder to get in-conference wins.

Unless we learn how to play team defense in the next few months, I'm a solid no.

 

[icwesthawk]

I'll play devils advocate, Thelwell will not beat out Harding for the starting point guard. Thelwell will back up both Brock and Josh Dix and still play more then 20 minutes a game. Brock is better in all facets of the game except he's 3 inches shorter, not that big a deal in my world. No one is wrong until the season starts and everyone could be right. The season can't start soon enough!

I like Brock but I don't think Thelwell came in to sit behind a sophomore. Thelwell won 91 games, more games than anyone in Morehead State history. I believe he starts with Brock getting a lot of minutes.

Starting 5:
6’3” PG Drew Thelwell (SR)
6'5" SG Josh Dix (JR)
6'7" F Payton Sandfort (SR)
6’7” PF Seydou Traore (SO)
6'10" C Owen Freeman (SO)

I think that's a pretty good starting 5

 

[Franisdaman]

I like Brock but I don't think Thelwell came in to sit behind a sophomore. Thelwell won 91 games, more games than anyone in Morehead State history. I believe he starts with Brock getting a lot of minutes.


I think that's a pretty good starting 5

and i think that's why people are saying Iowa is a NCAA tournament contender

 

[Packer54]

I like the roster, so yes!

Now, question is when we get off the plane to the first round site, does the pilot stay with the plane, refuel and get it ready to go back to IC the same day?