I believe Kane took his spot.
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Kind of interesting if Mitchell ends up being back (no reason to think he wouldn't be at this point yet). That would mean we kept 4/4 incoming freshman from last year. That's pretty incredible this day and age. That would've been rare 15 years ago.
Seems kind of telling about how we have to navigate NIL. I hope he ends up coming along but with what we have right now on the roster, we won't depend on Mitchell for anything. Keeping him around seems like the cheapest option to fill all of our spots. I'd guess a lower rated HS recruit or a walkon would be the only cheaper options.
Seems kind of telling about how we have to navigate NIL. I hope he ends up coming along but with what we have right now on the roster, we won't depend on Mitchell for anything. Keeping him around seems like the cheapest option to fill all of our spots. I'd guess a lower rated HS recruit or a walkon would be the only cheaper options.
If Toure has the season he showed flashes of, he's going to play 35+ a game.
That is probably the biggest question for next year. If he's inconsistent again, without Tamin to help, we are not going to be a top 4 seed come March 2027. If he takes that next step, we have a chance to be just as good in the aggregate.
That is probably the biggest question for next year. If he's inconsistent again, without Tamin to help, we are not going to be a top 4 seed come March 2027. If he takes that next step, we have a chance to be just as good in the aggregate.
That was it. We did get kane. We really needed a guard. I think we were doing the "Take the best available" then we were able to get kane. Thank Goodness.
Definitely turned out for the best to get Kane.
Amardi was bench player at UO that season, for a 7-seed team.
Kane made it possible to have Monte get feet wet.
For non-guards, ISU already had Niang, Ejim, Hogue.
Rock is kinda a wild card. He and Omaha were universally high ranked guys that didn’t come close to their expectations.
Omaha is imho an incredible athlete that got exposed at the next level for his lack of basketball talent when playing guys closer to his physical ability.
Rock…we maybe should have left him at home to grow and develop another year even if his competition level was low. Just physical and emotional maturity would have been good to have an extra year before coming to college.
I’m not a great example, but at 6’5” I know my Fr year at Iowa State vs my SR at HS I was way more coordinated and much more capable on the court. Those 12 months made a lot of difference.
Omaha is imho an incredible athlete that got exposed at the next level for his lack of basketball talent when playing guys closer to his physical ability.
Rock…we maybe should have left him at home to grow and develop another year even if his competition level was low. Just physical and emotional maturity would have been good to have an extra year before coming to college.
I’m not a great example, but at 6’5” I know my Fr year at Iowa State vs my SR at HS I was way more coordinated and much more capable on the court. Those 12 months made a lot of difference.
Was just coming to post this. That is a shame. I liked JT, hope he does well except against us, but KSU can suck a big one.
Looking back….. that was a huge mistake, but Otz was probably afraid he might get stolen away if was back in HS. Either way he did develop much, if at all during his time here. I didn’t see a single minute of his play this year , so I don’t know if he’s a BIG 12 type center or not….guess we’ll see first hand. I’m sure he’ll have a career in a single game against us
That’s very well said. And, if you think about it, it’s why Otz may be here a long time. I’m no sure he fits at a blue blood with entitled 5 stars walking around…
What I’m saying is the guys Otz brings in are stereotypically “play with a chip on your shoulder” guys. Compare that to a five star guy where everything has come easy to him and so much has been given to him. No, not all are entitled. But they’re not all buying into MMA and puke on the soccer field either.
I think the depth, skill, & experience level of the roster additions were so Toure played similar if not slightly less minutes per game. Spread out the minutes & limit the wear & tear. This way all players will be able to play at max effort while on the floor while also lowering the mileage to avoid injury. We've had stretches (last season was our shortest) over the past couple seasons where we hit a wall. Thinking this may be a new strategy to address this. Totally spitballing here
He didn’t look that good at New Mexico but the fans loved him. I can’t imagine he will do much at KState but he is chasing a bag as he doesn’t have a professional future so can’t blame him
Houston's pre-season training is supposed to be very tough as well.
Kind of funny how Iowa fans are mocking ISU fans for not having the #1 portal class anymore when the 2 teams above them are 1. Duke; and 2. Michigan (the team that just won the title).
FTR, Iowa isn't even in the top 25.
FTR, Iowa isn't even in the top 25.
Either Toure or Johnson will have to be on the court, Batemon isn't a PG. Prather may spell them depending on how good of a PG he was last year.
They’ve also conveniently forgotten that they finished 9th in the B18 last year.
Insufferable fan base
