There are a lot of good answers for this question.
Who should start for Iowa?
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Ahron Ulis, Austin Ash, Connor McCaffery, Pat MAC, and Mulvey.
The guys that have been starting. Adjust minutes during games to who’s playing well and the matchups we face. And I believe this is what Fran will do.
I like the current starting lineup (w/ Patrick not Connor).
I like Perkins and Kris providing the spark for the second team and look forward to seeing what Sandfort will bring as the competition improves. I’d like to see him get in earlier.
I like Perkins and Kris providing the spark for the second team and look forward to seeing what Sandfort will bring as the competition improves. I’d like to see him get in earlier.
Joe T
JBo
Keegan
PMac
Rebraca
But this could certainly change quickly. Sandfort could take JBo's spot if he proves to be able to play at a high level in Big Ten play.
Perkins has looked great and I could see going with a 3 guard lineup of JoeT, JBo, and Perkins.
Kris Looks good and as he gains experience could take PMac's spot in the starting lineup.
Good problem to have. We have a lot of guys good enough for consideration.
JBo
Keegan
PMac
Rebraca
But this could certainly change quickly. Sandfort could take JBo's spot if he proves to be able to play at a high level in Big Ten play.
Perkins has looked great and I could see going with a 3 guard lineup of JoeT, JBo, and Perkins.
Kris Looks good and as he gains experience could take PMac's spot in the starting lineup.
Good problem to have. We have a lot of guys good enough for consideration.
Never really been that concerned about who starts.
It's more about the minutes distribution, line up combinations and who is on the floor at what point in the game.
It's more about the minutes distribution, line up combinations and who is on the floor at what point in the game.
Better than Licks best team at Iowa
Lick’s 2nd season:
SR Cy Tate
SO J Cole/(6th man FR A Fuller)
SO J Peterson
SO J Kelly
FR M Gatens
I’d probably lean towards this lineup.
Joe t and tony p starting would set the tone for on ball defense
Oh come on Licks kid was the best player we have ever had come thru the program, haha
Perkins, Murray, Murray, Rebraca.
5th starter depending on opponent.
In order:
Toussaint
Ulis
Sandfort
PMac
CMac
JBo
Gotta be willing to play D on my team.
5th starter depending on opponent.
In order:
Toussaint
Ulis
Sandfort
PMac
CMac
JBo
Gotta be willing to play D on my team.
Wait, please Edit and add Josh Ogundele…
He should be starting and playing meaningful minutes…
keegan is the most valuable asset, followed by Kris (although that point is still debatable), and to optimize this teams rebounding, rim protection and overall defense, while shielding the 2 best players from minutes reducing fouls ( which allows them more courts minutes to stuff stat sheets ) Ogundele must be in there to absorb those fouls and defend the paint.
OK, we’ve seen Rebraca in the post, umm, a good guy for the rotation, but he is really more like a shooting forward in the Big Sky and not a center in the countries most physical league, so no, please don’t say Rebraca.
we’ve seen a lot of P Mac, and there’s a lot to like, but defending the post? His lil Brother is probably better at post defense, (Although ConMac probably shouldn’t be in the top 10 player rotation) , so, no, P Mac is not a low pot defender or really much of a defensive rebounder, so no, he can’t play low either (but give him 25 minutes on the wing OK)
pleas add Ogundele. TY
He should be starting and playing meaningful minutes…
keegan is the most valuable asset, followed by Kris (although that point is still debatable), and to optimize this teams rebounding, rim protection and overall defense, while shielding the 2 best players from minutes reducing fouls ( which allows them more courts minutes to stuff stat sheets ) Ogundele must be in there to absorb those fouls and defend the paint.
OK, we’ve seen Rebraca in the post, umm, a good guy for the rotation, but he is really more like a shooting forward in the Big Sky and not a center in the countries most physical league, so no, please don’t say Rebraca.
we’ve seen a lot of P Mac, and there’s a lot to like, but defending the post? His lil Brother is probably better at post defense, (Although ConMac probably shouldn’t be in the top 10 player rotation) , so, no, P Mac is not a low pot defender or really much of a defensive rebounder, so no, he can’t play low either (but give him 25 minutes on the wing OK)
pleas add Ogundele. TY
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I like the starting lineup as is with Pat, not Conner. Conner should not be on the court with JBo, the offense is just to herky jerky with those two together. They just have to work too hard to get a good shot off. And the defense is to slow footed. Conner works ok with Ulis and Perkins, along with either Murrey. It depends who we play as to how we matchup with other teams. Just keep those two off the court together.
Joe T
Perkins
Pat Mac
Keegan
Rebraca
J Bo
Ulis
Sandfort
Connor
Kris
Ogundele/Mulvey
Perkins
Pat Mac
Keegan
Rebraca
J Bo
Ulis
Sandfort
Connor
Kris
Ogundele/Mulvey
Starting line up that we had worked well together, and the second line coming in with Kris, Ulis, Perkins, Sandfort and CMac also plays well together, with some extra Keegan. Not sure Mulvey and Big O are ready for prime time, except in small spurts.
Ogundele is likely a major liability on defense against most teams. We saw it for years with Garza he couldn’t guard smaller teams and they would destroy him with screens. Rebaca is a huge defensive upgrade with his athleticism and being able to switch on defenders.
I suspect Fran will run the same 5 guys out all season regardless of performance. I agree with others that the starting 5 is not as important as Fran making better/faster decisions with the bench. If Jbo isn't making shots and Connor won't take shots, then both need to find the bench earlier and stay there if others are contributing. Kris Murray is an emerging star and needs more PT. Perkins is showing signs of being the slasher this team desperately needs. Sandfort has already made me forget about what's his name that went to Kentucky.
I am starting JBo and JoeT in the backcourt because of their defense.
JBo (and JoeT) led the team in steals Monday night with 3 each. That's elite, baby!
After seeing what I saw Monday night, I can see JBo making the B1G All Defensive Team!
And don't accuse me of overreacting and saying that JBo only got those steals because of a weak opponent!
J/k, of course.
I think we all just need to tap the brakes just a little bit; our first 5 opponents have been bad and Western Michigan was REALLY bad.
JBo (and JoeT) led the team in steals Monday night with 3 each. That's elite, baby!
After seeing what I saw Monday night, I can see JBo making the B1G All Defensive Team!
And don't accuse me of overreacting and saying that JBo only got those steals because of a weak opponent!
J/k, of course.
I think we all just need to tap the brakes just a little bit; our first 5 opponents have been bad and Western Michigan was REALLY bad.
fun poll
personally, i would like to start with:
Joe
JBo
6'9" Kris
6'9" Keegan
6'9" Filip
I struggled with it. I think who starts matters MUCH less than who finishes in a close game. I like that we've already seen McC pull starters that weren't getting it done. That is what I want to see!
🙂
After 5 games advanced metrics have 4 players with a sub-90 rating ( with 100 being average )
Keegan
Kris
Perk
wait for it…….
Josh Ogundele
JoeT is at 90.1
Not surprisingly, this is the 5 I’ve recently put forth would be the best combination to optimize iowas overall defense efficiency while still maintaining a high level of offensive efficiency
Starters usually get bulk of the minutes under Fran and most coaches.
I guess you missed the
in my post.And then, of course, I wrote the following:
J/k (just kidding), of course.
I think we all just need to tap the brakes just a little bit; our first 5 opponents have been bad and Western Michigan was REALLY bad.
I guess you missed the
And then, of course, I wrote the following:
J/k (just kidding), of course.
I think we all just need to tap the brakes just a little bit; our first 5 opponents have been bad and Western Michigan was REALLY bad.
You’re right, I did miss it, my bad.
Keagan Murray
Joe T
Perkins
Kris Murray
Sandfort
PMac would be first off the bench and I would give him a swift kick in the ass every time he goes in just to remind him to rebound and move his feet on defense.
Joe T
Perkins
Kris Murray
Sandfort
PMac would be first off the bench and I would give him a swift kick in the ass every time he goes in just to remind him to rebound and move his feet on defense.
This why I still trust my eyes over some of the numbers these metric devotees spew out.
