I think Conditt is back next year. So is Jones. Add in 6’8” King and 6’8” Watson and we’re actually adding more size down low than we’re losing. (Kunc)Anybody else concerned with size becoming a factor next year? We are already a short team 1-3, but we are adding two 6'3'' guards and a 6'6'' wing who seems to project more as a stretch 4. I know Tre King will arrive but at a generous 6'8'' is he expected to man the 5? It just seems like we are gonna be primed to get pushed around and scored on in the paint a lot.
I think Conditt is back next year. So is Jones. Add in 6’8” King and 6’8” Watson and we’re actually adding more size down low than we’re losing. (Kunc)
Lipsey is more like 6’1-6’2 and King is 6’3”. Only place we’ll truly lose size is Brockerington’s spot, but we’re likely going to dip into the transfer market to find a scoring wing with size.
If Kunc is returning and Watson is a legit 6'8'' I will rescind my concern and worry.Is the assumption that Kunc is leaving? I thought that he has a covid year of eligibility left.
That’s just my personal assumption but I have no knowledge of anything. He could come back if he wanted to, same as Izaiah.Is the assumption that Kunc is leaving? I thought that he has a covid year of eligibility left.
I’m going to assume he will honestly, but you really never know.If Kunc is returning and Watson is a legit 6'8'' I will rescind my concern and worry.
Conditt returning for a 5th year would be huge, but are we sure he will?
Getting an offer to play WR doesn’t mean he’s an elite athlete for a D1 WR, let alone mean an elite D1 basketball athlete. ND has WRs on their current roster that no one would say are elite athletes for WR at this level. M
King is an elite athlete for high school, which will slide down to “good” level in the Big 12. Like Grill, his skills will need to develop, as having success via just being a superior (elite) athlete won’t work well in the Big 12. No reason to think they won’t once he focuses on basketball like players do at this level
He never said he wasn't athletic. Elite is a word that is interpreted differently by different people. I personally reserve it for a very small percentage of student-athletes. Some are more liberal with their definition.Why, cause he is white? What are you seeing in his film that you think he isn't athletic? He is very athletic. To be a Division 1 wide receiver takes a tremendous amount of speed and athleticism. Especially at a school like Notre Dame. That's a bad take.
He never said he wasn't athletic. Elite is a word that is interpreted differently by different people. I personally reserve it for a very small percentage of student-athletes. Some are more liberal with their definition.
I have no clue why you brought race into it. I tend to skim, however, and may have missed something.
Anybody else concerned with size becoming a factor next year? We are already a short team 1-3, but we are adding two 6'3'' guards and a 6'6'' wing who seems to project more as a stretch 4. I know Tre King will arrive but at a generous 6'8'' is he expected to man the 5? It just seems like we are gonna be primed to get pushed around and scored on in the paint a lot.
I'm hoping Tre King being a 3 level scorer can play some 3 giving us a more formidable front line next year. Jones' recent upturn seems its possible to slip TK into IB's slot and go. Personally, I don't see Grill as a starter but when confident a very strong bench piece. Eli King will likely push for time as well.Anybody else concerned with size becoming a factor next year? We are already a short team 1-3, but we are adding two 6'3'' guards and a 6'6'' wing who seems to project more as a stretch 4. I know Tre King will arrive but at a generous 6'8'' is he expected to man the 5? It just seems like we are gonna be primed to get pushed around and scored on in the paint a lot.
I'm hoping Tre King being a 3 level scorer can play some 3 giving us a more formidable front line next year. Jones' recent upturn seems its possible to slip TK into IB's slot and go. Personally, I don't see Grill as a starter but when confident a very strong bench piece. Eli King will likely push for time as well.
I was also impressed with Walker in garbage time. Left me wondering if he'd help at the 3. Thinking he'll likely get some quality minutes in the near future.
Interesting you chose one add on line to the first paragraph to cherry pick. When the freshmen get on campus the pecking order will be determined. I'm betting on King and you got Watson.We shouldn't expect any of the 3 freshman to contribute immediately. Hunter has played at a high level through some up's and down but he was a top 40 player. TJ's trio will be very good 4 year players for ISU but I'm doubt the plan is for any of them come in and be more than the 2nd/3rd off the bench. If they do play above that it would be awesome just not predicting it. I would expect due to size, muli-position and defensive potential Watson will be the first to get minutes but we shall see.
Tech mostly plays 6'7"-6'8" forwards. Wingspan, athleticism and strength matter more
Eli KIng seems elite enough to me, athlete-wise. Whether or not that will translate into an elite level of college BB player I think is what we might be talking about?Getting an offer to play WR doesn’t mean he’s an elite athlete for a D1 WR, let alone mean an elite D1 basketball athlete. ND has WRs on their current roster that no one would say are elite athletes for WR at this level. M
King is an elite athlete for high school, which will slide down to “good” level in the Big 12. Like Grill, his skills will need to develop, as having success via just being a superior (elite) athlete won’t work well in the Big 12. No reason to think they won’t once he focuses on basketball like players do at this level
Just say YOU brought race into it and we can move on.What brought race into it is the fact that he said he isn't an elite athlete. I'm not sure how anyone who has watched his film, has seen him play in person, or saw his offers in not one but two sports (high major offers) can say he is not elite. And cause I have seen it happen on many occasions on the AAU circuit.
I think Blacks sing better than Whites. Look at Shaquille O'Neal.Just say YOU brought race into it and we can move on.
Just say YOU brought race into it and we can move on.
I see the exact opposite, I don't know how anyone who watches his film can say he IS an elite athlete for a college basketball high major. I'm very excited about his future at Iowa state as a 3 or 4 year player, but he won't be on the floor because his is blowing by defenders and finishing at the rim like he does now. He will have to adapt.What brought race into it is the fact that he said he isn't an elite athlete. I'm not sure how anyone who has watched his film, has seen him play in person, or saw his offers in not one but two sports (high major offers) can say he is not elite. And cause I have seen it happen on many occasions on the AAU circuit.