Better 3 and FT shooter than Gottlieb ever was. And yeah, I know, Gottlieb is a knob, but he also really was an integral part of that 2000 OSU Elite Eight team.
...Man, I hated him.
DeAndre Kane visiting next week
- Thread starter gocubs2118
- Start date
...Man, I hated him.
If we want him the scholly situation will work out and I honestly don't care how. Fred can handle that.
He can play right away and fill an immediate need in the guard court. We need that to up our chances of dancing next year. Even if he is a mid level Big 12 player that just might be what we need next year to get over the hump.
He can play right away and fill an immediate need in the guard court. We need that to up our chances of dancing next year. Even if he is a mid level Big 12 player that just might be what we need next year to get over the hump.
Just to add to this speculation, anyone see Bubu's tweet about a week ago:
Just trying to get a mf scholarship -red
Let's speculate!
last time CFH had a 6'4 PG that people doubted...hmmm think he is in the NBA now.. DG ring a bell....
CycloneErik
Well-Known Member
I don't see this one. If Fred wants him, fine. I'm very comfortable with who we have, freshmen or not.
Quoting a movie.
[video=youtube;FFaAs32aw6Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFaAs32aw6Q[/video]
This is where I am as well. I just don't see the need for a volume shooter at the PG spot, who can't shoot 3s or FTs and is a lockerroom cancer. If Freddy meets with him and thinks he adds value, I'll all for it, but I'm guessing the visit amounts to nothing.
Based off these 3 things I know Edozie will be a Cyclone:
1. He got his Iowa State ID
2. He told me he will be playing in the Cap City League
3. He just got Twitter and one of his followers is the one and only Fred Hoiberg.
When a coach offers someone a scholarship they believe that they are able to contribute to the team. Look in the past and look at the kids that are on scholarship that haven't contributed to the bball team. They have just about all transferred. Naz long was a backup PG and SDW was a redshirt whom I believe just wasn't physically ready so neither of them count. The point is that I don't think that a JUCO "which is way different than a high shool player" in Endozie has the characteristics to contribute to the team. I'm sorry I won't blow smoke up everyones *** that signs to Iowa State. I don't believe he's a Big 12 caliber talent. Send me a message if he averages 5 and 6 during any season at Iowa State I'll send my formal apology. Prove me wrong Daniel.
I'm not entirely sure Kane would play a PG for Fred. I think he gives the option, but Niang can initiate a set, Bubu is serviceable, and Morris has lots of potential. The talking heads say he'd be better off the ball. I think the draw is experience - Morris/ SDW/ Thomas don't have that.
Care to explain?
There are two possible negatives with taking him. One, he has a reputation as being a handful. Remember Royce White? If Fred can handle White for 2 years he can deal with Kane. The second issue, that he's a poor volume shooter, probably has a lot to do with the role he was forced to play at Marshall. Here he'd be surrounded by shooters and this can only help a guard's ability to score and distribute efficiently.
Because they are different people with different issues. I'm not saying that Fred can't handle him or if he even needs "handled". What I'm saying is just because Fred was successful with Royce doesn't mean he will be successful with every kid with issues.
In the end I'm not worried if he comes here or not one iota. Fred will make a decision and we will all live with it. It will probably end up working out but the "he was able to handle Royce" line doesn't guarantee success with every malcontent. I use that word for illustration and not as a label for anyone in particular.