Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

[LLCoolCY]

If Hinson and Harris don't get waivers, 9th in the Big 12 could be a devastating possibility. Personally I think we'd get 7th, but who knows what these freshman are going to bring to the table nor how good Johnson and JCL are going to play.

FWIW the writer also expects Tre to start at SG, Young at PF Conditt at C with Javian off the bench. I don't think anyone who follows the team closely think that is a likely lineup thus I am not going to take this article very seriously. That is assuming neither Harris or Hinson get a waiver.

If neither get waivers a ninth place finish could happen but I don't think it'll be "devastating". It will allow for the young players to develop faster and get some momentum to next year with the added optimism of adding Harris/Hinson.

 

[Statefan10]

FWIW the writer also expects Tre to start at SG, Young at PF Conditt at C with Javian off the bench. I don't think anyone who follows the team closely think that is a likely lineup thus I am not going to take this article very seriously. That is assuming neither Harris or Hinson get a waiver.

If neither get waivers a ninth place finish could happen but I don't think it'll be "devastating". It will allow for the young players to develop faster and get some momentum to next year with the added optimism of adding Harris/Hinson.

I'm not saying devastating to the program, I was meaning devastating as another poor year. We'd bring everyone back besides JCL and Solomon.

 

[TrianglePlace]

If Hinson and Harris don't get waivers, 9th in the Big 12 could be a devastating possibility. Personally I think we'd get 7th, but who knows what these freshman are going to bring to the table nor how good Johnson and JCL are going to play.

7th with Harris and Hinson not getting waivers?

 

[TrianglePlace]

I'm not saying devastating to the program, I was meaning devastating as another poor year. We'd bring everyone back besides JCL and Solomon.

It seems like ISU has at least one transfer per year, which isn't uncommon at all. I think there would be more lost besides the 2 you mentioned.

 

[TrianglePlace]

FWIW the writer also expects Tre to start at SG, Young at PF Conditt at C with Javian off the bench. I don't think anyone who follows the team closely think that is a likely lineup thus I am not going to take this article very seriously. That is assuming neither Harris or Hinson get a waiver.

If neither get waivers a ninth place finish could happen but I don't think it'll be "devastating". It will allow for the young players to develop faster and get some momentum to next year with the added optimism of adding Harris/Hinson.

Who is Javian?

 

[CloneLawman]

Maybe it’s like those double secret offers that the hawkeye players get.

Only the white ones, though.

 

[Statefan10]

7th with Harris and Hinson not getting waivers?

7th being the highest I think we'd get without those guys not getting waivers. 9th is still realistic though.

 

[Statefan10]

It seems like ISU has at least one transfer per year, which isn't uncommon at all. I think there would be more lost besides the 2 you mentioned.

For sure. Never know what's going to happen. I was saying in a perfect world, everyone would be back.

 

[LLCoolCY]

Who is Javian?

Javan Johnson transfer from Troy... and yes I realize your just trolling but if Hinson/Harris don't have thier waivers granted hell be in the starting lineup at either G/F.

 

[TrianglePlace]

Javan Johnson transfer from Troy... and yes I realize your just trolling but if Hinson/Harris don't have thier waivers granted hell be in the starting lineup at either G/F.

Not trolling, I just thought it was ironic you were discrediting Rothstein for his lack of familiarity with the roster and then you misspell the name of one of the guys you think will start.

 

[LLCoolCY]

Not trolling, I just thought it was ironic you were discrediting Rothstein for his lack of familiarity with the roster and then you misspell the name of one of the guys you think will start.

Sorry I accidentally added an "i" in a first name in my reply, Rothstein left out a starter in his roster analysis.
Which is more important in next years team rank prediction?

 

[TrianglePlace]

Sorry I accidentally added an "i" in a first name in my reply, Rothstein left out a starter in his roster analysis.
Which is more important in next years team rank prediction?

Both of your credibility took a hit.

What is your predicted Big 12 finish for ISU? 8 or 9 seems most likely to me.

I don't think waivers being approved will move ISU up from 8th.

 

[cycloner29]

Link to "most everyone" please @TrianglePlace or are you being obtuse yet again?

Sure hope you can get through doors with your ego.

 

[CyTwins]

 

[CyTwins]

 

[Statefan10]

If you would've asked me a month ago whether Garza was leaving, I would've said 95% he stays. Now, I think it's probably an 80% chance he leaves. I personally think there will be college basketball played this year, but Luka is likely not going to take that risk.

 

[CyTwins]

If you would've asked me a month ago whether Garza was leaving, I would've said 95% he stays. Now, I think it's probably an 80% chance he leaves. I personally think there will be college basketball played this year, but Luka is likely not going to take that risk.

He has little stock but it can't get any higher so I think he might leave

 

[SolarGarlic]

Would be a real shame if Fran lucked* into recruiting a legitimate NPOY, and he never plays in the NCAA Tournament.

*I don't think anyone envisioned Garza becoming the caliber of player he is

EDIT: I realize now he played in the 2018 tournament. My apologies, but the point mostly stands.

 

[Crookedhatkid]

This is such an underrated part of the whole Luka saga. As a first generation American on his mother’s side he isn’t counted against the American player cap in Eurobasket. So he will get tremendous offers from the highest level European teams. Guys who fit that category are really valuable.

 

[Statefan10]

Would be a real shame if Fran lucked* into recruiting a legitimate NPOY, and he never plays in the NCAA Tournament.

*I don't think anyone envisioned Garza becoming the caliber of player he is

Garza played in it his sophomore year but yes, it would certainly be incredibly unlucky that he didn't get a shot to play in the tournament the two years he was playing at his highest level. If Iowa would've made a little run on the back of Luka last year, that would've helped his exposure too.