Can we make a big run this year?
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As far as hawk comparisons are concerned... Our starters are better, our bench is better, and our future recruits are way better. Watching basketball at carver is as exciting as watching suitcases rotate around a baggage claim. Hilton is top ten atmosphere. The days of us even comparing ourselves low end big 10 teams are coming to a close. Michigan State comparisons would make a lot more sense.
Yes we are gonna make a big run this year. We could get upset by some lousy teams like the hawks along the way but I doubt it.
Yes we are gonna make a big run this year. We could get upset by some lousy teams like the hawks along the way but I doubt it.
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Here's a deal Pete, if Percy makes a shot with his right hand this year, we'll concede he's better than White.
Percy for a frosh last year was great with his back to the basket, he wasnt intimidated by big time players either. Could his defense improve, well since it was a topic of conversation last year, I bet the kid worked hard at it in the off-season. I think Percy is smooth around the basket, like Vic Alexander smooth. I expect he will be a nice player for us this year.
Melvin is a garbage man who consistently hustles, he can effectively guard 3 positions, rebounds and even though his hands are made of stone, hopefully they have softened up some over the off-season, I like his game a lot.
Booker is an enigma if you ask me, always seems to be in Coach Fred's doghouse. He is athletic and seems to play hard when on the floor. There is not a guy on this team that I would rather take with me into a back alley street-fight than Booker thats for sure.
The day 1 starting line-up could be interesting. KL at 1, Chris Babb at 2-3, Will at the 2-3, Melvin at 4, Booker or Gibson at the 5, depending on who is practicing better. With our young kids they will have the luxury of not being pushed too fast if needed, obviously if there is a stud in the mix (Im looking at you Georges) then he will get an opportunity to play. At least we arent pinning our hopes on a bunch of young underclassmen. Its good to have proven players already in place. Im excited. also with our class this year and the guys we are deeply in on for next we are doing just fine for the future as well.
Melvin is a garbage man who consistently hustles, he can effectively guard 3 positions, rebounds and even though his hands are made of stone, hopefully they have softened up some over the off-season, I like his game a lot.
Booker is an enigma if you ask me, always seems to be in Coach Fred's doghouse. He is athletic and seems to play hard when on the floor. There is not a guy on this team that I would rather take with me into a back alley street-fight than Booker thats for sure.
The day 1 starting line-up could be interesting. KL at 1, Chris Babb at 2-3, Will at the 2-3, Melvin at 4, Booker or Gibson at the 5, depending on who is practicing better. With our young kids they will have the luxury of not being pushed too fast if needed, obviously if there is a stud in the mix (Im looking at you Georges) then he will get an opportunity to play. At least we arent pinning our hopes on a bunch of young underclassmen. Its good to have proven players already in place. Im excited. also with our class this year and the guys we are deeply in on for next we are doing just fine for the future as well.
This.
There isn't one starter I'd take from Iowa's team over ours. They'll be crappy to mediocre once again. And we will drill them in Iowa City.
We're more talented, more athletic, stronger, and have better depth. Some of this Lucious vs Gessel or Gibson vs White stuff is hilarious. Cyclone fans, Iowa won't be anything for us to worry about.
Well technically he uses both hands for many of his shots. Not all of them are left handed hook shots. So the first time he dunks with both hands that counts right?
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