Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

[SCyclone]

Still a far cry to say that ISU's couldn't have gone any better. They had a decent spring, which was way better than Iowa's spring, one of which they had no control over and that is Jordan going down.

Get yourself a coach. Or someone who does have some control. Over something.

 

[Statefan10]

A lot is riding on Fran's ability to snag that grad transfer that averaged 8ppg on a bad Valpo team from Portland State

I also think they're assuming that Nunge and Frederick are going to be world beaters because either or both are projected to start if Bohannon doesn't give it a go. I think if those two redshirts are indeed good, the 8-9 area isn't far off, but if they don't show much, Iowa could be looking at the bottom of the Big 10. Some of those lower teams are not good but not terrible and gave Iowa a run for their money last year. Iowa is losing 4 of their best 5 guys and bringing in huge question marks. It'll be interesting that's for sure.

 

[Rural]

I also think they're assuming that Nunge and Frederick are going to be world beaters because either or both are projected to start if Bohannon doesn't give it a go. I think if those two redshirts are indeed good, the 8-9 area isn't far off, but if they don't show much, Iowa could be looking at the bottom of the Big 10. Some of those lower teams are not good but not terrible and gave Iowa a run for their money last year. Iowa is losing 4 of their best 5 guys and bringing in huge question marks. It'll be interesting that's for sure.

Oh, don't worry, they are.

 

[Statefan10]

Oh, don't worry, they are.

From what I've heard and what I've read, those guys are legit and were dominating their "studs" in practice. (please see my sarcasm)

 

[mj4cy]

Iowa's 2018-2019 practice squad obviously way better than ISU's 2010-2011...

 

[iahawks]

I also think they're assuming that Nunge and Frederick are going to be world beaters because either or both are projected to start if Bohannon doesn't give it a go. I think if those two redshirts are indeed good, the 8-9 area isn't far off, but if they don't show much, Iowa could be looking at the bottom of the Big 10. Some of those lower teams are not good but not terrible and gave Iowa a run for their money last year. Iowa is losing 4 of their best 5 guys and bringing in huge question marks. It'll be interesting that's for sure.

I don't think they will be a tournament team next year. Even with Bohannon, I feel they are on the wrongside of the bubble. Without him, it might be back to the cellar.

 

[LLCoolCY]

From what I've heard and what I've read, those guys are legit and were dominating their "studs" in practice. (please see my sarcasm)

Yeah, Moss, in particular, left due to Fredrickson dominating and fear of CJ taking his starting spot....
(please see my hard eye roll)

 

[chadly82]

The situation really is a no lose for Cyclone fans. Hok fans will melt down if they lose him to NM St. or he commits and gets hyped the rest of the off season by their media and fans only sit behind Connor during the season, leading to a meltdown. #WinWin.

I'm so excited to see Connor get big minutes this year!

 

[chadly82]

A lot is riding on Fran's ability to snag that grad transfer that averaged 8ppg on a bad Valpo team from Portland State

Right, if they can lure him away from Portland St then they could claim sole possession of 8th if Indiana doesn't get on a roll as well as Rutgers.

 

[mj4cy]

I'm so excited to see Connor get big minutes this year!

He's the favorite to win the technical fouls per minutes played award.

 

[IASTATE07]

Looks like Iowa goes to Syracuse for the ACC match up.

 

[chadly82]

He's the favorite to win the technical fouls per minutes played award.

You rarely see college kids get technicals these days and he had ...what, 2 as his first year on the court? Dbag like his dad

 

[cyowan]

They're basically degens from upcountry.

******* hate degens from upcountry.

 

[Mr Janny]

******* hate degens from upcountry.

Always got their finger in their nose.

 

[CyTwins]

I also think they're assuming that Nunge and Frederick are going to be world beaters because either or both are projected to start if Bohannon doesn't give it a go. I think if those two redshirts are indeed good, the 8-9 area isn't far off, but if they don't show much, Iowa could be looking at the bottom of the Big 10. Some of those lower teams are not good but not terrible and gave Iowa a run for their money last year. Iowa is losing 4 of their best 5 guys and bringing in huge question marks. It'll be interesting that's for sure.

What's the percentage of people who redshirt not for transfer reasons panning out under Fran? 0%? I guess I don't understand the blind optimism on those two especially since one is a former walk on

 

[Statefan10]

What's the percentage of people who redshirt not for transfer reasons panning out under Fran? 0%? I guess I don't understand the blind optimism on those two especially since one is a former walk on

I completely agree.

 

[mj4cy]

What's the percentage of people who redshirt not for transfer reasons panning out under Fran? 0%? I guess I don't understand the blind optimism on those two especially since one is a former walk on

A generation ago it was very common and effective. Now, not so much.

 

[DSMCy]

Iowa apparently gonna be top 8 in the B1G next year...

https://www.hawkeyenation.com/opinion/ranking-b1g-hoops-teams-following-nba-draft-decisions

This is mostly a reflection on the state of the big 10 once you get past the top tier. 8 through 14 are evenly bad.

 

[wgleason]

This is mostly a reflection on the state of the big 10 once you get past the top tier. 8 through 14 are evenly bad.

Howe's take on Illinois is perfect "Cockburn is a handful"

He probably has experience with this kind of thing.

 

[Acylum]

What's the percentage of people who redshirt not for transfer reasons panning out under Fran? 0%? I guess I don't understand the blind optimism on those two especially since one is a former walk on

True but after a freshman year in which Nunge showed tons of potential, they had no option but to redshirt him. It was the smart move. I actually read that somewhere.