Graham Couch: Iowa Basketball is a mid-major roster
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And wrong about Garza, Fredrick, Kriener and the overall outlook for Iowa basketball this season.
2* out of 7 or so? Geesh.
Nope, that is either called the Cyclone Collapse or the Steve Shrivel.
I was way wrong about Kriener. He's fantastic. Thanks for correcting me on that one lol
We like to call it the Steve Prohm slow elevator ride to the basement.
FIFYI was way wrong about Kriener. He's fantastic. Thanks for correcting me on that one.
Might I just point out that those of you Hawk fans on here claiming how decimated and depleted Iowa's roster is, are also agreeing with the point that Fran is perhaps enjoying his success this year due to only having so many players in the rotation. You can't have it both ways.
Which is it?
I don't think Iowa's record is any better with Nunge and Bohannon. And Fran's other kid was never going to contribute this season, so don't come in here with that. With Nunge and Bohannon, Garza probably isn't putting up the monster numbers he is currently. Still good, but not All-American good. Fran's MO has always been to distribute minutes evenly, even if that means taking PT away from his better players. Nunge would just be getting in Garza's way, too IMO.
Let's move on to Bohannon. If he's playing at 100% right now, whose minutes is he taking? Toussaint? So you're taking away one of your better defenders and replacing him with your worst. A slight uptick in offense maybe, but Toussaint is faster, stronger, handles the ball better and defends better. Otherwise, who's he playing over? Frederick? Basically a wash with offensive skill set, except Frederick is taller and more athletic. Maybe lose a little with the experience Jorbo brings to the table. Otherwise who is it, Connor? I'll give you that one.
Which is it?
I don't think Iowa's record is any better with Nunge and Bohannon. And Fran's other kid was never going to contribute this season, so don't come in here with that. With Nunge and Bohannon, Garza probably isn't putting up the monster numbers he is currently. Still good, but not All-American good. Fran's MO has always been to distribute minutes evenly, even if that means taking PT away from his better players. Nunge would just be getting in Garza's way, too IMO.
Let's move on to Bohannon. If he's playing at 100% right now, whose minutes is he taking? Toussaint? So you're taking away one of your better defenders and replacing him with your worst. A slight uptick in offense maybe, but Toussaint is faster, stronger, handles the ball better and defends better. Otherwise, who's he playing over? Frederick? Basically a wash with offensive skill set, except Frederick is taller and more athletic. Maybe lose a little with the experience Jorbo brings to the table. Otherwise who is it, Connor? I'll give you that one.
I think Iowa wins at Penn St and at Nebby with JBo on the team this year. He is a knock down 3 point shooter and Iowa was something like 3-30 from deep in the Nebby game. Also he is basically automatic from the charity stripe. Probably the best I've ever seen in that department.
We win at Nebraska and against PSU in Philly if Fredrick is healthy.
Next year will be interesting with the minutes, I really hope Fran keeps the rotation short.
Fran is either a better coach than ISU fans want to admit or the Iowa roster is much more talented than ISU fans want to admit. You cant have it both ways.
Which is it?
You're talking to people who think Connor and Toussaint are better than Rasir Bolton. Good luck getting a realistic answer lol
I think Iowa is undefeated if Patrick didn't redshirt
Imagine 2 college kids taking up so much space in your head.
Imagine a rivals internet message board consuming your life to the point where you have to create double digit email accounts just to keep posting there