Abdelmassih to UConn?
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Naz and Monte play different positions, but Monte will move to SG if Naz is PG if the two are in the game. Or the other way around, whoever Fred wants as PG. If you don't think Thomas is going to come in here and get more time than Okoro or SDW, your crazy. SDW, from what I know from people inside the program, is quick and a great shooter. This is a team that relies on speed up and down the court and overall quick play. In some programs, Okoro would play over SDW, but the way we play, I think SDW plays over Okoro.
Would he want to step into a situation that includes probation?
Even if he does, is there an assistant available that could help us land some of the bigger targets (such as the MN ones) in the Midwest?
Even if he does, is there an assistant available that could help us land some of the bigger targets (such as the MN ones) in the Midwest?
This. I've read in a couple places that the next couple of classes out of MN are supposed to be some of the best they've had overall. Yes the Royce situation was unique, and there was some luck involved, but Matt brought him in. Even just by association that should help tip the scales in our favor for some kids.
Although, if he thinks it's a better situation, I hope it works out for him.
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No way is uconn more sexy and appealing than ISU! We beat them, remember? Eliminated them. And what's more, we have Fred!
I like the depth of our team, espcially as we see how Fred uses the last open schollies in our next couple of classes. I have not seen Okoro beyond very limited video. What I hear is that he has a Big XII ready body and is a defensive stopper, thus the type of guy that could play a Babb type role. Seems to me both SDW and Matt Thomas are being brought on as scroing SG, with Naz and MM being the PGs. I see Okoro plugging not only into that rotation, but also sliding into the wing as well.
For every one that is worried about him leaving now read the first sentence again. It says if he is eventually able to land the full time job he would look at Matt for the job. Don't have to worry for at least a year
I don't know if I agree with this. Who is the better shooter, Babb or McGee? Probably McGee. Who is the better, more phyical defender, Babb or McGee? Probably Babb. Who is the starter?
I think Fred knows the value of a tough, lock-down defensive player.
Have not read the whole thread, but one thing that might be in ISU's favor is that the new coach was only given a contract for less than one year. It expires next April, unless he proves himself, and gets it extended. That is not a very appealing situation for someone to walk into, especially since UCONN is out of post-season play this next year.
I don't know that is worth getting all worried about. I'd like to keep Matt, but I'd rather keep TJ (who we are probably still lucky to have around) and Mann.
The one good thing is that while Matt may be our guy in the east and in Minnesota, Hoiberg plays a pretty big role as a recruiter. It seems as though our biggest targets (Thomas, Niang) have pretty equal relationships with their lead recruiter and Hoiberg.
If one of our guys were to leave, I don't think it would hurt us too bad with the Minnesota kids.
The one good thing is that while Matt may be our guy in the east and in Minnesota, Hoiberg plays a pretty big role as a recruiter. It seems as though our biggest targets (Thomas, Niang) have pretty equal relationships with their lead recruiter and Hoiberg.
If one of our guys were to leave, I don't think it would hurt us too bad with the Minnesota kids.
Matt seems to get his foot in the door with a lot of kids we really shouldn't, starting with Royce (of course) and ending with Terrell/ Whitehead/ McCullough, etc. outside of White, he hasn't really come through in a huge way (with a HS kid) but he's young and shows a lot of promise (I think... To an amateur/ outsider... ).
I doubt Matt picks up and leaves this year, based on Ollie's contract situation. If Ollie has a good year, gets a multi-year deal, I could see worrying.
In the end, you want your assistants being pulled on. That's a sign that the head coach is hiring great young coaching prospects. Fred will then just hire the next up-and-comer. I believe more than anything in his ability to attract good people.
As for Vaughn (or other MN kids), he knows by know that he's ultimately going to play in Fred's system, not Matt's.
I doubt Matt picks up and leaves this year, based on Ollie's contract situation. If Ollie has a good year, gets a multi-year deal, I could see worrying.
In the end, you want your assistants being pulled on. That's a sign that the head coach is hiring great young coaching prospects. Fred will then just hire the next up-and-comer. I believe more than anything in his ability to attract good people.
As for Vaughn (or other MN kids), he knows by know that he's ultimately going to play in Fred's system, not Matt's.