Who is the greatest shooter in Iowa History?

[r448chlpo]

Nobody could shoot the three-point range shot with more flare then 6th man Ben McGilmer. Then, again, every shot he made had an exclamation point. Same team as Brown, with Glenn Vidnavic having a decent shot too.

 

[Bulldogs1974]

For you kingsbury lovers. His career average is about the same as Conner mccaffery. 35 vs 34%.
And that’s with Conner shooting from a deeper line than kingsbury.

 

[sslanni]

To be the greatest shooter you need 3 things
Poise
Clutch
Technique
Of those 3 categories and looking up stats I would say it goes in this order
1.Freddie Brown
2.Roy Marble Sr
3.JBO
4.Jok

Downtown, not even close. His senior year he averaged 27+ BEFORE the 3 point line. WIth it might have averaged 33+ with 50%+ shooting and the defenses keyed on him. And he was a showman as well, fun to watch

 

[cidhawkeye]

Dear lord. What the f does this have to do with kingsbury being a 35% 3pt shooter?
Kingsbury was an average 3pt shooter and a below average shooter inside the arc. If you talking about all time greats he’s not in the argument.

you are who your stats say you are..... therefore those guys are the best shooters in history. I am guessing most wouldn’t take them to win horse contests.

 

[cidhawkeye]

Dev’s dad literally referred to himself as “Roy Marble Sr”

He probably should have checked with his Dad first. Roy was Jr. The obituary was pretty clear

 

[Legend12]

Downtown, not even close. His senior year he averaged 27+ BEFORE the 3 point line. WIth it might have averaged 33+ with 50%+ shooting and the defenses keyed on him. And he was a showman as well, fun to watch

He wouldn't be able to get his shot off against today's defenses.

 

[Hawk68]

Old timers told me Murray Weir was very special.

 

[BBHawk]

For you kingsbury lovers. His career average is about the same as Conner mccaffery. 35 vs 34%.
And that’s with Conner shooting from a deeper line than kingsbury.

You seem quite obsessed with this. Did Chris sleep with your girlfriend?

 

[kcgolfer]

Jok has the prettiest shot I have ever seen.

 

[Kurt Warner]

Jok has the prettiest shot I have ever seen.

I agree and he has to be at or very near the top of purest shooters ever to play for iowa

 

[Bulldogs1974]

You seem quite obsessed with this. Did Chris sleep with your girlfriend?

No just baffled by the low basketball iq displayed by some.

 

[Suterman]

Peter Jok had the prettiest shot ever. Freddie Brown had an amazing stroke. Kingsbury could score from anywhere. Kent McCausland was just incredible. But when the game is on the line and you need a shot to go down, give me Jordan Bohannon.

 

[jimbob22]

Jok has the prettiest shot I have ever seen.

Brookins' was better.
Why don't you go back to finding fault with Fran and Connor.

 

[jimbob22]

He wouldn't be able to get his shot off against today's defenses.

Very wrong.

He wouldn't be able to get his shot off against today's defenses.

Wrong. He was very quick, very strong. He was up in a split second. He was 6-3 and could outjump most anyone. It's why he led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage the first year they tracked it. He would have fun against a defense like Illinois', whose basic defensive strategy is holding.

 

[BGHAWK]

Downtown Freddie Brown & its not even close.

Remember, too, that he won an NBA title w/ the Seattle Supersonics.

Freddy was an all time great and a superb shooter from waaaaaayyyyyyyyy downtown.

Imagine if the 3 point line existed in his college playing days?

Fred played his 1st two years at community college.

His last 2 years were at Iowa.

His stats at Iowa:
1,091 points
2 yrs: 1970-1971
48 Games Played (24 per season!)
50.1 FG%
22.7 ppg

Freddie did it with a great team around him and he did it the next yer without. Freddie Brown had the easiest smoothest jumper I've ever seen at Iowa.

 

[Legend12]

Very wrong.

Wrong. He was very quick, very strong. He was up in a split second. He was 6-3 and could outjump most anyone. It's why he led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage the first year they tracked it. He would have fun against a defense like Illinois', whose basic defensive strategy is holding.

He would not be considered very quick and very strong in today’s game.

 

[BGHAWK]

He wouldn't be able to get his shot off against today's defenses.

lol

 

[Ronman]

He wouldn't be able to get his shot off against today's defenses.

He averaged 15 points and shot 48% as a pro. So his fellow NBA players didn't guard him?

 

[SSG T]

I never saw Brown play at Iowa.

Of the guys I have seen, I'd probably take JBo, McCausland and Jok. Kingsbury's biggest assets were fearlessness and range, JBo is his equal in both and is actually a better shooter.

 

[Mohawkeye]

JBo
Jok
Freddie Brown
Kent McCausland

Add Brookins to that list and that would be my 5. Hard to distinguish them, Bo is the most clutch. Jok and Vinny had the prettiest shots. McCausland was just automatic when open. Never saw Brown.

 

[fish1hawk]

Open shot from thirty feet with the game on the line- JBO ,no question.

from 40 ft 1st possession of the 2nd half Kingsbury, Dr Tom frowns

 

[MikeT2425]

Nobody could shoot the three-point range shot with more flare then 6th man Ben McGilmer. Then, again, every shot he made had an exclamation point. Same team as Brown, with Glenn Vidnavic having a shot too.

Ben was also an excellent bongo player. Often at Gabe's.

 

[e720718998]

Marble may be one of the best scorers but not the best shooter
Not the best but ones that haven’t been mentioned.
Val Barnes
Jarrod Uthoff
Luke Recker

I’d say Roy was one of the best shooters in Iowa history - if you count that as putting the ball in the basket I think he shot a better % then most those guy. Most guys that score at his level are good shooters

 

[unIowa]

Its JoBo right now and CJF could pass him up by the time his career is over. Both live with ice water in their veins.

 

[Robster Raws]

If we’re including practice...Ogelsby hands down.

 

[jimbob22]

Nobody could shoot the three-point range shot with more flare then 6th man Ben McGilmer. Then, again, every shot he made had an exclamation point. Same team as Brown, with Glenn Vidnavic having a decent shot too.

I don't remember him having much of a shot. Good rebounder, dangerous up to 10-12 feet, loved by fans. He gave the team a huge lift when he entered the game.

 

[IllQChawk]

Unfortunately I was stationed in the middle of the Pacific ocean during the 69/70 season and wasn't able to see any Hawkeye basketball games until I was discharged in late 72, but Lester, Bobby Hansen, Armstrong, Jeff Moe, Kingsbury, McCausland, Haluska, Horner, Uthoff, Jok, and JBO, can all be put up there as great Hawkeye shooters.....

 

[michael.nelson311]

Brody Fing Boyd

Goooo awaaaaaaay. No no he wasn't. Best boy wonder..you bet. Keep trying

 

[amahawk]

Vince Brookins!

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

When you lead the nation in 3-point shooting, I'd say that should guarantee you a spot on this list, and that's exactly what Kent McCausland did. Not flashy. Just effective. And as you may recall, they don't give style points in basketball.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Factoring in volume, level of difficulty, supporting cast....This would be my top 5 in no particular order (of players I have watched which would be 1986-87 and beyond)

Peter Jok
JoBo
Matt Gatens
Luke Recker
Kent McCausland

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

Underrated additions: Kevin Gamble and Matt Bullard (both in the 80s).

I was waiting for somebody to mention Bullard.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

I’d say Roy was one of the best shooters in Iowa history - if you count that as putting the ball in the basket I think he shot a better % then most those guy. Most guys that score at his level are good shooters

All I remember is him making 5 - 12 FT's in Minneapolis that would have advanced us past NC State in the '86 NCAA regional. We lost 66 - 64 while the team was 14 - 26 from the free throw line. We did get to Meet Jim Valvano after the game in the motel bar. We sent a drink to his table and he came over an chatted us up for 2 or 3 minutes. Maybe the highlight of my basketball life...

 

[LarryStation]

Best shooter from anywhere on the court = Jok
Best 3 point shooter = McCausland
Best shooter from the key = Kevin Gamble
Best Power Dunker - Gerry Wright
Best Finesse Dunker - Andre Banks
Best Open Court Lay-up shooter - Adam Woodbury

 

[Speedway1]

Brown is easily No. 1. He was a great rebounder too. He jumped way above his height -- 6-3, I believe. I doubt that he ever had a shot blocked -- given his quickness and jumping ability.

No. 2 is Brookins. I'd say his shot was the most pleasing to the eye.

Lots of good shooters but Sam Williams had as sweet shot also. As did Ben McGilmer ,BJ and Lester.

 

[NI hawk]

All I remember is him making 5 - 12 FT's in Minneapolis that would have advanced us past NC State in the '86 NCAA regional. We lost 66 - 64 while the team was 14 - 26 from the free throw line. We did get to Meet Jim Valvano after the game in the motel bar. We sent a drink to his table and he came over an chatted us up for 2 or 3 minutes. Maybe the highlight of my basketball life...

I was also there. I remember Bob Huggins coaching for Akron and saying that guy is going to be a big time coach.

 

[slipHawk]

I have to say I loved watching Adam Haluska shoot

 

[HawkRugged17]

A little love for Steve Carfino ...

 

[HawkRugged17]

My actual vote is Downtown Freddie Brown ... here he is shooting over Michael Cooper (one of the best defenders in the NBA) in some of these highlights. The last jumper he has Kareem flying at him.

 

[oldxbbc]

How about John Johnson.