“Fine” might be a bit optimistic, to be honest. I would define a bubble team as “fine” and right now we are not a bubble team.
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“Fine” might be a bit optimistic, to be honest. I would define a bubble team as “fine” and right now we are not a bubble team.
We will be better next year than this, better chemistry
We had two four star recruits riding the bench most of last year in Lewis and Griffin. It’s not that big of a leap to assume one of them takes the reigns. Honestly I think its more likely both of them will play heavy minutes unless we’re playing two bigs.
I dont see how the need to fill holes with the left over spring recruits helps this year. Get two sit out transfers. Even if Grill comes here, he wont make an impact next season, based on my untrained eye.
I dont see how the need to fill holes with the left over spring recruits helps this year. Get two sit out transfers. Even if Grill comes here, he wont make an impact next season, based on my untrained eye.
The season doesn't start for 6 months. No team is a bubble team right now.
If we get someone that will help next year people will just move their bar again as to keep the Eeyore narrative alive.
Absolutely, I was saying if the season started today. Things can and should change by the start of the season.
Some might be pushing that narrative but I disagree with you lumping me in with them. It was merely an observation that the current roster, unless multiple players make big improvements, will likely not be a tournament team.
My observation is to wait and see how the grad transfer thing works itself out as there is a long way to go on that. With the current state of transfers in college basketball the "if the season started today" verbiage is useless in May and simply a starting point for a silly debate about if we are a tournament team or not.
Yeah, I agree. The odds don't look good right now but if some guys surprise with their production, they certainly could get back there. Just have to hope the staff and the guys really put in the work in the offseason.
True but to not expect development from multiple freshman and sophomores is unlikely too. We know there is potential talent that wan't able to get on the court last year due to multiple NBA prospects, let's see if it is realized. If Leech arrives on campus at 90-100% healthy he will be an impact freshman for ISU IMO.
Would be nice to see Griffin become the player that Kansas and Iowa State both wanted. Ejim type guy. I think if he works hard he can be a nice 4 year player for us.
I would like to see Zion improve his production. Become a poor man's Hogue. He has the physical tools. Not sure if he has the basketball skill yet though.
At the same time it would be nice to have a bunch of guys that work together and play some good old fashion team ball. Love Wiggs and THT. Would love to have both back in a second. However, we were always best when we were swinging the ball around the court getting the open shot and not as good when we went one on one. There is a time for one on one ball but I think we just did to much of it last year.
Absolutely. I am almost expecting a big jump from Lewis. I know he has the tools and it’s merely been a matter of putting it together. I am hoping for Zion to improve a lot as well. I think Leech is another year or two away. It’s incredibly hard to bounce back from your leg snapping in half.
Im not. I expect Lewis to be a good roll player. Like the 7th man. That's not a bad thing because every team needs one. Just don't think he has the skill set to break out and become the man.
He's starter quality on offense. If he can bring his defense up to even average, I think it will be hard to keep him off the floor.
Just an FYI. I started a thread to discuss this stuff so we don't have to do it in the Caleb Grill and Wheeler threads. Jump in and let's talk. I enjoy basketball talk.
FWIW: I'm liking what I'm hearing about Iowa State's chances with Grill. Not a done deal but looking positive.
I hope Prohm can make some progress in getting his players to play better D. I'm not bashing him for that, I'm just skeptical.
Wow that is huge news. Go on vacation my dude. Just leave now. We will all chip in.