I don't think this game showed any glaring issues for Iowa.. They played a good team in a tough environment and played well overall. There were times Maryland could've put a knife into Iowa and run away with the victory but Iowa didn't back down.
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I understand your argument with Jordan. Having Jordan would help with Iowa's ability to stretch the floor considering how good of a shooter he is, although I think Toussaint is playing pretty well right now and is tremendously better than Jordan at getting to the rim and finishing.
But, saying things would be better with a "starter" who averages 5.7 points for a career and a 4-star freshman, who by this time in the year wouldn't be playing much anyway, is unjustified. Iowa looked good last night. They had opportunities to win but Maryland is good and played well. Not having a player that hasn't played in two years and a true freshman that hasn't proven anything was not the reason why Iowa lost last night.
Remember a few wanted age limits for players then. The Mac boys may be only playing three years then?
Yeah I would also say that Iowa finishes the year out with some tough games too. Their easiest game is Nebraska, but Fred's going to be determined to get a win in Carver. Other than that game, they play Purdue twice, @ Michigan State, @ Minnesota who's been playing teams tough, @ Indiana, Illinois twice, Penn State, and Ohio State although they just lost a key piece with DJ Carton taking a step away from the program.
Second time I was able to watch Iowa and was impressed with the offensive scheme (as I was Maryland); lots of slip-screens, movement w/o the ball; fast-moving and quick-setup after MD scores. Players know exactly what to execute when either in transition, or from half-court set.
Compared to Prohm's offense; Iowa look more disciplined with better execution.
From what I can tell about our O, it seems to rely on pretty much the High-ball screen, then either slip, or shoot. We have been running the KU perimeter weave to get the player we want into position for high-ball screen, but for the most part it looks to me to be more free-lanced. .
Compared to Prohm's offense; Iowa look more disciplined with better execution.
From what I can tell about our O, it seems to rely on pretty much the High-ball screen, then either slip, or shoot. We have been running the KU perimeter weave to get the player we want into position for high-ball screen, but for the most part it looks to me to be more free-lanced. .
They'll win a couple more .
Things change during a season, heck, Super-team DePaul, littered with NBA players,
is 13-8.
Yeah Depaul was playing well and then fell off the map once they entered Big East play, which is a very tough conference this year.
Naturally, these would be the few possessions you tune in for.
Nobody believes you though.
It was on but I was putting the kids to bed. I saw 3 offensive possessions in the first half
Frederick air ball
Wieskamp made 3
Frederick air ball
Yup, saw this one coming:
Iowa hasnt played well in that place except the year Bohannon drilled his first 8 three point attempts and we got the win.