Remember when Prohm signed Ernst late cause he had the spot and needed a big body? Well, this might be along the same lines, and it would be an upgrade. I don't think anyone expects this kid to come out and light the world on fire after his RS year.
Kasongo commits
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This guy is big and athletic. I think he is a great add. Older, physically ready post with two years to play. I don't understand the hesitation. Seems like his skill level is similar to McKay (minus the attitude).
[video=youtube;QyBmEvov4bs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyBmEvov4bs[/video]
[video=youtube;QyBmEvov4bs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyBmEvov4bs[/video]
While that is absolutely true, if you have too many role players or garbage men, you're not going to win many games.
He also said he was comfortable sitting on the scholarship if they couldn't find a player who will help make us better.
Glad you posted this......looks pretty decent. Somewhat disagree on the McKay comparison. Jameel was very weak, and could not finish in traffic......almost always ended up on the floor when tried to score contested inside. This kid is strong. We will have to see how does against athletic big bodies, but I like the pick up even better after watching this.
I'm not worried in the least. It isn't blind confidence that he will recruit well but until this next class is filled out I'm fine with things. Or, maybe I'm just old and have better things to worry about that I have some control over. :smile:
I guess the point I was trying to make is that we could have plugged him in McKay's spot last year and not missed a beat. Obviously, he is better at some things and weaker at others, but on average he would have a similar impact on our team as McKay did. The key will be to surround him with skilled offensive players similar to what we have now.
I don't think the point is that Jackson doesn't look like a solid player, but that if Prohm and Co. can't get a good PG to agree to come for 2017 with only a Sr JUCO PG who hasn't played D1 ball yet on the team it would be a bad sign. Especially given the priority of a PG in that class and the number we are going after.
And now it is official. Prohm got his big man development transfer he was looking for all off season.
@TravisHines21 Iowa State announces Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo has signed. He committed over the weekend.
@TravisHines21 Iowa State announces Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo has signed. He committed over the weekend.
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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today the addition of Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo. Kasongo will have two seasons of eligibility remaining after sitting out the 2016-17 season per NCAA transfer rules.
“We are excited to add Ray to our program,” Prohm said. “He has great size and athleticism and we are looking forward to working with him during his sit out season as we continue to develop his skill set.”
Kasongo, a 6-8, 245-pound forward from Toronto, Ontario, saw limited action in 22 games for the Vols in 2015-16. He averaged 1.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game in his first season at UT after transferring from JUCO national power College of Southern Idaho. Kasongo scored a season-high six points against Ole Miss, going 3-for-5 from the floor. He shot 52.2 percent from the floor as a sophomore.
In his only season at College of Southern Idaho, Kasongo played in all 34 games while helping the Eagles reach the round of 16 at the NJCAA National Tournament. He averaged 6.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 15.6 minutes per game.
The athletic big man played AAU ball for Grassroots Canada.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today the addition of Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo. Kasongo will have two seasons of eligibility remaining after sitting out the 2016-17 season per NCAA transfer rules.
“We are excited to add Ray to our program,” Prohm said. “He has great size and athleticism and we are looking forward to working with him during his sit out season as we continue to develop his skill set.”
Kasongo, a 6-8, 245-pound forward from Toronto, Ontario, saw limited action in 22 games for the Vols in 2015-16. He averaged 1.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game in his first season at UT after transferring from JUCO national power College of Southern Idaho. Kasongo scored a season-high six points against Ole Miss, going 3-for-5 from the floor. He shot 52.2 percent from the floor as a sophomore.
In his only season at College of Southern Idaho, Kasongo played in all 34 games while helping the Eagles reach the round of 16 at the NJCAA National Tournament. He averaged 6.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 15.6 minutes per game.
The athletic big man played AAU ball for Grassroots Canada.