Lindell!

[DurangoCy]

8/35? Like, that's not a typo?

Holy crap. You have to think his coach tried to encourage him to shoot less, right?

I kinda think their coach is just there to turn the lights on before the games, then their dad sits in the front row and yells shoot it as soon as the get across half court. I saw one of their earlie games this year and the fat one only get's back on defense about 1/2 the time.

 

[ISUCY23]

I think that sounds accurate. My guess is our starting lineup will be Wigginton-Jackson-Babb-Young-Kasongo

If Kasongo starts next year, we're in trouble.

 

[Hyclone]

Under selling Wigginton and Lewis. We are going to score plenty next year and have a better defense. We are going to turn some heads next year when people think we are down.

 

[clonebb]

If Lard is as good as advertised (also a 4*) we will be better than people expect. Lindell gets to the hoop like Mason and finishes. We will have 3 4 stars guys on the team next year. That hasn't happened at ISU ever.

 

[Thomasrickj]

If Kasongo starts next year, we're in trouble.

False. I think Kasongo will surprise a lot of you naysayers.

 

[allfourcy]

Under selling Wigginton and Lewis. We are going to score plenty next year and have a better defense. We are going to turn some heads next year when people think we are down.

A better defense?? Like the recruits a lot, but freshmen playing defense against Big 12 teams is a whole other story. Even if they do play vs prep and other elite talent in high school. Watch some of those games...the defenses aren't intense, imo. Will be interesting regardless & hopefully exciting.

 

[CycloneVet]

If Lard is as good as advertised (also a 4*) we will be better than people expect. Lindell gets to the hoop like Mason and finishes. We will have 3 4 stars guys on the team next year. That hasn't happened at ISU ever.

Except when Georges Monte and Matt played together.

Please quit with comparing him to Frank Mason. Not sure I've ever seen Mason drive and throw down many dunks. Lindell is WAY more athletic.

 

[Bewilderme]

Still think Billy Preston is hilarious. I'm sure Bill will turn him into a 10/8 guy by year 2, but he's not very good.

 

[davehon]

If Lard is as good as advertised (also a 4*) we will be better than people expect. Lindell gets to the hoop like Mason and finishes. We will have 3 4 stars guys on the team next year. That hasn't happened at ISU ever.

except with Niang, Morris, and Thomas (You can also put BDJ and Burton as well)

 

[ISUCY23]

False. I think Kasongo will surprise a lot of you naysayers.

I hope so but I seriously doubt it.

 

[DurangoCy]

If Lard is as good as advertised (also a 4*) we will be better than people expect. Lindell gets to the hoop like Mason and finishes. We will have 3 4 stars guys on the team next year. That hasn't happened at ISU ever.

Just to continue to pile on concerning how many guys we've had that were 4 stars coming out of HS, which all had good upperclassmen paired with them since Fred.

16-17, Thomas, Monte, Burton, Lard
15-16, Niang, Thomas, Monte, Burton
14-15, Niang, Thomas, Monte, BDJ, Custer
13-14, Niang, Thomas, Monte
12-13, Niang, Lucious
11-12, Allen, White - I think he might've almost been a 5*, but can't remember.
Heck, I think the Brackins teams all had a second 4* on them.

I can't wait to see them play next year, but saying our team is significantly more talented than the guys we've had over the last 6 years is funny.

 

[clonebb]

Except when Georges Monte and Matt played together.

Please quit with comparing him to Frank Mason. Not sure I've ever seen Mason drive and throw down many dunks. Lindell is WAY more athletic.

You don't need to drive and dunk. Did you watch the game yesterday? Mason had several layups.

My bad, I thought MM was a 3 star.

 

[DurangoCy]

Still think Billy Preston is hilarious. I'm sure Bill will turn him into a 10/8 guy by year 2, but he's not very good.

I can not watch that team play and think any of those guys should be ranked higher than Lindell. Kind of reminds me of Georges at Tilton, although Noel was pretty freaking good.

 

[Cydkar]

Anyone that thinks LW doesn't start day 1 is crazy..kid is a stud. He's a better ball handler than DJ...if u want to see what LW game is like go,back and watch The Just game cause his style and game looks a lot like frank mason game..we've not had a pg that can just get to the rim like he can maybe ever.

I always think of Trimble when I see him. Trimble can get to the rim at will and LW seems to have a knack for it yet can shoot as well.

 

[NATEizKING]

Cbb's first .5 and done.

 

[Dannynoonan]

I think he's a stud. Fizer type impact.

 

[isucy86]

IMO Wigginton is our only sure thing game 1 starter next year. I would expect Donovan and Nick to start as well, but I think each has flaws that could result in someone starting ahead of them.

DJ is a very good scorer and great defender, but this year he hasn't shown to be a prototypical PG from an assist perspective. Weiler-Babb is a nice all-around player, but his 3 pt. shooting isn't at the level one would like for a wing. We could see Prohm be unorthodox and go with Nick at primary PG and Wigginton and Jackson as shooters.

Jakoby Long could be the wild card if he can become our top 3 point shooter. If thats the case, he could start at WF. If I was a betting man, Lewis' best chance to start game 1 next year might be at PF. He may have a lot to learn next year guarding perimeter players at WF.

 

[DurangoCy]

Cbb's first .5 and done.

So you're saying he's Kyrie!

 

[CloneinWDSM]

IMO Wigginton is our only sure thing game 1 starter next year. I would expect Donovan and Nick to start as well, but I think each has flaws that could result in someone starting ahead of them.

DJ is a very good scorer and great defender, but this year he hasn't shown to be a prototypical PG from an assist perspective. Weiler-Babb is a nice all-around player, but his 3 pt. shooting isn't at the level one would like for a wing. We could see Prohm be unorthodox and go with Nick at primary PG and Wigginton and Jackson as shooters.

Jakoby Long could be the wild card if he can become our top 3 point shooter. If thats the case, he could start at WF. If I was a betting man, Lewis' best chance to start game 1 next year might be at PF. He may have a lot to learn next year guarding perimeter players at WF.

Did you just suggest Nick Babb as our starting PG?

 

[DurangoCy]

IMO Wigginton is our only sure thing game 1 starter next year. I would expect Donovan and Nick to start as well, but I think each has flaws that could result in someone starting ahead of them.

DJ is a very good scorer and great defender, but this year he hasn't shown to be a prototypical PG from an assist perspective. Weiler-Babb is a nice all-around player, but his 3 pt. shooting isn't at the level one would like for a wing. We could see Prohm be unorthodox and go with Nick at primary PG and Wigginton and Jackson as shooters.

Jakoby Long could be the wild card if he can become our top 3 point shooter. If thats the case, he could start at WF. If I was a betting man, Lewis' best chance to start game 1 next year might be at PF. He may have a lot to learn next year guarding perimeter players at WF.

Lewis kind of reminds me of Ejim in a good way, but I don't think you can do the undersized PF thing with a freshman. I hope he can come in and beat Babb out, because that'll mean he's really good.

I think we'll then have Young, Lard, Kassongo, and whoever else we can pick up this spring for 2 spots. That's what I'm hoping for anyway.