INSIDER: What I'm hearing on the scrimmage vs. Wisconsin

[ChrisMWilliams]

I don't have a ton of specifics as far as information goes but did ask around for general thoughts on the scrimmage vs. Wisconsin over the weekend.

The final score was pretty ugly but I'm hearing the damage was done in the second half. Apparently ISU was very strong in the first 20 and then just collapsed in the second.

Not sure exactly what to take from it other than inconsistency should somewhat be expected with this group early on. ISU did lose 80 percent of its scoring from a year ago.

I'd be really interested to hear about lineups, etc. Is ISU exclusively playing with 2 bigs?

Heard that the defense has been rough early, which is gonna be a problem, as this team isn't elite offensively by any means. I guess the good thing is the defense will no doubt get better with more reps. It generally always does.

Sorry I don't have more in the form of specifics. Will work on that today.

 

[Knownothing]

Hopefully it won't be a long year in basketball.

 

[JP4CY]

Oof. The scoring has me pretty concerned. We're a program that has been able to make runs in the past if we've gotten down and that worries me a little.

 

[Halincandenza]

I think this team will really struggle early on but hopefully it doesn't drop too many games where it makes it prevents them from getting into the tournament.

 

[NoCreativity]

Not sounding good from everything I've read. Then again I have no expectations this year, Prohm will have to exceed expectations to make the tourney this year, something he hasnt done in his first 4 years here.

 

[Pharmacy99]

Not sounding good from everything I've read. Then again I have no expectations this year, Prohm will have to exceed expectations to even sniff the bubble this year, something he hasnt done in his first 4 years here.

Aren’t you excited about upcoming season for your team? What is your prediction for Iowa? Is CJ Fredricks leaving for NBA after this season?

 

[WastedTalent]

Not sounding good from everything I've read. Then again I have no expectations this year, Prohm will have to exceed expectations to even sniff the bubble this year, something he hasnt done in his first 4 years here.

This is good news from you. With your low expectations, then you shouldn't be freaking out after every loss.

 

[Cytasticlone]

Woof. Could be a rough year(still just a scrimmage). I hope they play hard together so I can still have something to cheer for(if things trend the same as these scrimmages and practice rumors). Don't get me wrong. I like years with expectations, but I really like teams that show something more when it isn't expected. Here's to this year being like that. More than we're expecting.

 

[woodm07]

Must confess, I'd enjoy a boxscore. Even with a bad game. I'm far too analytical to only enjoy the good games.


Always hope. Perhaps the struggles are a clear defect that can be worked around.

 

[NoCreativity]

This is good news from you. With your low expectations, then you shouldn't be freaking out after every loss.

Agreed, I wont be this year, I have no expectations so if they do end up exceeding a 7th place finish that means Prohm did a really good coaching job this year.

 

[bradcyclone]

It may be a long year for basketball but with the secret scrimmages and or exhibitions, Duke only beat NW Missouri State by 6 points.

 

[NoCreativity]

Aren’t you excited about upcoming season for your team? What is your prediction for Iowa? Is CJ Fredricks leaving for NBA after this season?

I have no idea who CJ Fredricks is, just stating the obvious from what Ive been reading about practice, who is gone from last years team, and what the coaches and media have us predicted to finish.

 

[CloniesForLife]

I think this team will be wildly inconsistent to start the year but Prohm will have them playing good ball at the end of the year. I still think coach will have us playing in the tourney.

 

[Clonefan32]

Gotta say from what is "out there" I've lowered my expectations for this team. So many new faces and roles to combine together. It's obviously water-over-the-dam, but it sure would have been nice to have either Lindell or THT back to help out Tyrese.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Gotta say from what is "out there" I've lowered my expectations for this team. So many new faces and roles to combine together. It's obviously water-over-the-dam, but it sure would have been nice to have either Lindell or THT back to help out Tyrese.

Either one of those two averaging 20+ was in the realm of possibility -- or even likely. I hope Bolton can at least do a facsimile of their scoring at decent efficiency numbers.

 

[Halincandenza]

One thing to keep in mind. No one knows what they are actually doing in these scrimmages in terms of messing with lineup combos etc or messing with plays. These aren't played to win. These are played so that coaches can figure things out with their teams.

I think the biggest thing they are probably doing right now is figuring out who can play together that gives them the best chance this year. And who is going to step up as far as bench guys go, i.e. Jackson, Griffin, Conditt etc?

 

[awd4cy]

Well Wisconsin is going to be really solid so not too surprising. Still good experience getting to play a team like that early. First 2 games will help them get things figured out against weak teams.

 

[IASTATE07]

Agreed, I wont be this year, I have no expectations so if they do end up exceeding a 7th place finish that means Prohm did a really good coaching job this year.

Everybody remember this post. This clown will be at the front of the line pouting before, during, and after games.

 

[nfrine]

Not sounding good from everything I've read. Then again I have no expectations this year, Prohm will have to exceed expectations to even sniff the bubble this year, something he hasnt done in his first 4 years here.

Fred, is that you?

 

[CycloneErik]

Gotta say from what is "out there" I've lowered my expectations for this team. So many new faces and roles to combine together. It's obviously water-over-the-dam, but it sure would have been nice to have either Lindell or THT back to help out Tyrese.

I haven't lowered mine, but that's a different sad story. This so far sounds mostly like what I expect.