what's wrong with this team?
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If Fred didn't leave much as far as talent on the bench then how can Prohm fix the problem in one year after all the real talent leaves? Let's face it, ISU is not Kentucky. We will not bring in freshman all-americans year after year to plug and play. The problem with Freds lack of real recruiting over the last couple years is that it holds the program back for the next 2-4 years. It will take time for Prohm to get the talent level back up, and have the bench necessary for a run anytime soon.
The only real hope of a good season (good to us) is to have Monte stay.
Can someone please tell me why Ashton plays so much more than Cooke? In 49 minutes in the last two games, Ashton has a grand total of 3 pts, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, all while playing mediocre defense.
I don't get it; he doesn't do anything that bad, but provides basically nothing on offense. Cooke was playing ~15 minutes a game, missed 1 game for suspension, and has gotten over 5 minutes in a game only 1 time since. I get why Ashton subbed in for Cooke at that time, but I just don't see that he's done anything to maintain the amount of minutes he's getting.
I don't get it; he doesn't do anything that bad, but provides basically nothing on offense. Cooke was playing ~15 minutes a game, missed 1 game for suspension, and has gotten over 5 minutes in a game only 1 time since. I get why Ashton subbed in for Cooke at that time, but I just don't see that he's done anything to maintain the amount of minutes he's getting.
From the gigantic McKay thread, some posters alluded to Cooke having similar attitude issues as McKay, which is why he's been in the doghouse.
When Matt Thomas is listed as your defensive specialist, you have found the problem.
[and no offense to Matt, he's been playing great]
[and no offense to Matt, he's been playing great]
Pretty sure that Matt was on Gotcher, and held him to a donut. That is outstanding defense. Babb-like.
inconsistent effort on defense and rebounding plus some stupid plays late thay have cost them a couple games. Hopefully McKay comes back focused and ready to give his all bc they can still have a great season if everything comes together
It's hilarious how once we got a little bit of a taste of success, we became spoiled. Oh and all the hot takes here are quite entertaining.
I've noticed that when it starts getting down to the last few minutes of games he slows the offense down a ton. Slower than the rest of the game which I think hurts the offense bc it stops the flow and they lose the lead. I think that has cost them a couple games. This is his first time coaching anywhere near this level so it's expected that he will make some mistakes.
Yeah I don't know why but ISU is not drawing many fouls this year which you think they would within Monte and Georges
Hallice Cooke is usually good for 0-3 points a game with 2-3 turnovers while getting roasted on defense.
They don't know how to play with a lead, even with Hoiberg. And they've never played well as favorites. The best year Hoiberg had, they played the underdog card, played with a chip on their shoulder and had toughness with Ejim & Kane. Plus depth
Ashton plays better defense. Not that Hallice is bad. Hallice looks like he could be more capable on offense, but there's apparently something that Prohm knows or sees that we don't.
Whats wrong is that this team is that they are not mentally tough and doesn't not know how to close out games.