DeAndre Kane visiting next week

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My main concern next year is going to be productive size in the post. We are going to be playing against some teams that will be problems for us because we may not have any bigs that can matchup. I'm not as worried on the offensive end as Fred will spread the floor and Niang is crafty enough to do damage down there. But on the defensive end, some teams will have guys that are 6'10 plus that are skilled that we will have to contend with. Niang may struggle on the defensive end against some of those guys and get into foul trouble. Then what? Percy needs to prove he be active on that end and defend and rebound. We don't know yet what Amardi can do either. We may be alright, but it is a concern.

Niang defended pretty well against big guys last year, plus we have Amardi and Edozie, assuming both of them are coming to campus
 

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He sounds like a thug. He really does.

The victim says that Johnson then grabbed him around the neck in a choke hold, while Kane and another player began to punch him several times, according to the criminal complaint.

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/115581299.html?device=phone
 
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You sound like a thug you big Internet forum posting word battle starter. Why can't you just leave us alone you big meanie? :) We are inferior to Iowa so why even let our message boards occupy your time and mind? We win.
 

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He sounds like a thug. He really does.

The victim says that Johnson then grabbed him around the neck in a choke hold, while Kane and another player began to punch him several times, according to the criminal complaint.

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/115581299.html?device=phone

Let's talk about Hubbard's transgressions...

and we can go back further... Some pretty infamous characters in U of Iowa Athletics history. And then coaches/ school trying to cover for them...
 

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He sounds like a thug. He really does.

The victim says that Johnson then grabbed him around the neck in a choke hold, while Kane and another player began to punch him several times, according to the criminal complaint.

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/115581299.html?device=phone

It's clearly unacceptable behavior, no dispute. We've had great success under Fred with players who have transgressed elsewhere. They've been fine here. I'm sure Fred will make him wear a scarlet 'T' on his uniform to appease Hawk fans.
 

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Can anyone vouch for Kane's defense? Stats say he averaged 1.8 steals per game. Sounds like a candidate to guard the PG!
 

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Ahhh, the obligatory thug reference from a hawk fan. I love jealousy.

Gotta love it. We are talking about our 3rd straight trip to the NCAA tournament while Iowa fans are hoping this is the year for them. They must be so happy they did it the "right" way.
 

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It's clearly unacceptable behavior, no dispute. We've had great success under Fred with players who have transgressed elsewhere. They've been fine here. I'm sure Fred will make him wear a scarlet 'T' on his uniform to appease Hawk fans.

Yeah, I just wonder how many times you can roll the dice on players like this before something bad happens. Spitting on a fan, beating a guy while someone holds him...not worth the risk, imo.
 

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You know you got a heck of a player when everyone in the country says you did great by landing him besides Hok fans.
 

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Yeah, I just wonder how many times you can roll the dice on players like this before something bad happens. Spitting on a fan, beating a guy while someone holds him...not worth the risk, imo.

Well, so far I'd say Fred is batting 1.000. The bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. If Fred hadn't proven already that he is good with players across the "mental" spectrum, then I see your argument a little bit. But now you are grasping for straws.

Could Kane end up doing something wrong? Sure, will he? Who knows, stop trying to come on here and spew your concerns. Fred definitely knows about his past transgressions, and I guarantee Fred knows 1000x more than you or I, or anyone here knows about Kane. Stop being a *********.
 

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Yeah, I just wonder how many times you can roll the dice on players like this before something bad happens. Spitting on a fan, beating a guy while someone holds him...not worth the risk, imo.

It's a very small risk.
 

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Yeah, I just wonder how many times you can roll the dice on players like this before something bad happens. Spitting on a fan, beating a guy while someone holds him...not worth the risk, imo.

Glad you are not an ISU coach. CFH taking risks has ISU MBB approaching an all time high and things don't appear to be slowing down. Next season is going to be nuts. I'd say so far that CFH's gambles have been, by definition, worth the risk.

How much risk do you think the Hokeyes would've taken on if they knew they could've made it to the 2nd round of the NCAA's two of the first three years under Fran rather than...well, you know, doing nothing of importance. Hell, Fran tried to sign a JUCO who actually spent time in prison because he thought it might make his team slightly better.
 

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Yeah, I just wonder how many times you can roll the dice on players like this before something bad happens. Spitting on a fan, beating a guy while someone holds him...not worth the risk, imo.

i think you should revisit EIU's history with players. Pierce rings a bell of bringing a player back into the fold after doing some pretty bad things a girl. Fred Hoiberg has had stellar judgement so far and if someone screws up, he boots them (calvin godfrey)
 

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He only needs to keep his nose clean for about 10 months + him knowing that he has a shot at professional basketball = not worried.
 

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publications are largely crediting Matt Abdelmassih for this one. Matt seems to have been playing an increasingly important role in the operations of this team. I love listening to Matt Abdelmassih talk basketball with Chris Williams on CF. I find Abdelmassih's comments insightful and somewhat unfiltered compared to what we may typically get from assistant coaches in Central Iowa, and I find it refreshing. I'm happy for his success and the program in general. Cornell Mann has done a nice job with the Michigan players as well. Hope our remaining assistants keep up the good work and hopefully can stick around for a while.
 

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But Iowa...but Iowa...but Iowa...

Who cares what Iowa has done or will do? Are they the standard? Can't we have our own standards?
 

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But Iowa...but Iowa...but Iowa...

Who cares what Iowa has done or will do? Are they the standard? Can't we have our own standards?

I didn't mention Iowa in my post at all.

And by all means, have your own standards. In your own words, can't we have our own? You came on CF and started questioning ours. Hypocrite.
 

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