And by the way, I don't need my son to support my wife and I. I do pretty well as a regional manager for a fortune 500 company. I try to do my share of giving back to the community that has supported my family and I. My role as a community leader with my non-profit, working with kids via JA and instilling these same values in my kids, is what I NEED.
Appreciate the post.
He should leave. Fran is screwing him on playing time. If I was him I'd want to transfer if I saw Patrick McFlailing starting over me. It's a travesty, we probably have a decent team worth of players but Fran has a serious issue wasting valuable minutes on his mediocre, at best, sons. Same for toussaint, he should find a team where he doesn't have such a short leash. I can't believe Fran's substitution patterns, it's mind blowing.
Hey Kenyon, what have you guys been hearing about a potential draft opportunity for Kris? Doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of buzz on a national or even conference scale from a media perspective, but I see him as a no-brainer late first/early second round pick upon going through the draft eval process after the season. Are you hearing any chatter, or is that something you expect to happen more post-season?
There is information coming back to me on both of them. LOL
Right, I figured. I meant more in terms of draft positioning and where team analysts see him going
Nothing specific. Kind of like Keegan's situation late last year and trying to project his trajectory. They are locked in to making this team the best it can be and get to the tourney. Plenty of time for all the other stuff. They play, Michelle and I keep the noise away. LOL
I don’t think any serious/real fan actually thinks or hopes that Kris is transferring. I can get behind hoping (or maybe rather supporting) that players go pro, though. It might mean hitting the reset button next year a bit (I don’t think we would take much of a step back because I think that Joe, Pat, Perkins, and a portal player could step in admirably), but sending players to the league only provides a selling point when recruiting and raises the baseline for the program. The football team has progressively gotten consistently better through program stability, player development, and pro placement
You guys must be doing a good job because watching the two lead Iowa’s team has been a blast to watch! I just want this team to get a chance in March Madness and think we could give almost anybody a run for their money
I think there's a BIG difference between hoping they leave (at least as far as the NBA), and realizing its the logical choice if he projects as a lottery pick. Now hoping or expecting Kris to transfer, is another thing entirely....
You can take it anyway you want too. I guess it's different now a days, now it's all about the money, loyalty is thrown out the window. I get it, 1 and doners is a way of life for many that go to blue blood institutions. Hell, teams like Gonzaga, Baylor, and the like, they don't have to recruit, they just open their doors and the best recruits seem to just walk in and replace the freshly departed.
Cmon man. Nobody really wants him to go pro but he’s already showing up in mock drafts in some cases in the top 10. Forget which one had him at 6 this week. That’s life changing. Do some of you guys watch anything besides Iowa basketball? It just floors me sometimes seeing your comments about having to get stronger or he needs to do this or that. He is gone. Enjoy watching him the rest of the season. He’s a lottery pick. And for those of you who “don’t watch the NBA” that’s the top 13-14 guys. And yes, he’s one of them.
Baylor isn’t a blue blood brother. And take a break from Iowa sports. Please.
I totally get the frustration. It always seems like one of these years it should be our shot, and here we have these two players who could be REALLY special in a year or two, but they'll most likely be long gone. Just don't think questioning the guys dad , (ESPECIALLY someone who was himself a great Hawk), is the way to go. Obviously Kenyon has to advise his sons whats best for them first and foremost, just like any of us dads would do....
The average age in the NBA is between 26-27. If he stays he has four years just to reach the average. He is not ancient.
I think it’s a reach to say he is a lottery pick. Not a reach to have him in the first round. I’m sorry but Kris is no where near that level.
I was talking about Keegan. Never said anything about Kris. But don’t think because he’s sitting behind the coaches kid that NBA scouts aren’t aware of his skills as well. He would get drafted if he left.
Kris played fantastic these past two games, but I would wager it is a stretch to say he is a "lock to be drafted" even as a second rounder ( I am not saying I don't think he could get drafted if he chose to come out), and would be shocked if he had a shot at the first round based on the time he has gotten on the court. He has great size and good enough athleticism, but there are only about 15-20 US college players that get drafted in the first round with so many imports.
Especially since he's had some of his best games (Purdue x 2, Indiana, and Wisconsin) when there were tons if NBA scouts in attendance. Certainly hasn't hurt his value
As a parent with college students myself, I can only applaud you. Nicely said. We have five children but each one is different with different dreams, opportunities and choices.
Are you going to stick around, or do we have to find you on the NBA message boards?
I will always stay locked in to the board. Kakert is one of my guys and any way I can support or contribute to the board, I will do!!Are you going to stick around, or do we have to find you on the NBA message boards?
6’8, athletic, skilled, shooting 40% from deep. His minutes are the only thing holding him back from being a sure fire late first rounder
Keegan certainly has skills to play. I've never said he doesn't. Kris isn't anywhere near ready for the NBA and would, without a doubt, improve his position if he stays.
