Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

[kentkel]

This is a pretty fantastic take as well... I don't think this mouth breather realizes how difficult it is to actually even make an NBA roster.

"Outside of Morris are any of the others doing more than passing out Gatorade and towels?

I'm not sure that putting 7 benchwarmers in the NBA is a deciding factor.

All the ISU fans act like the disparity of pro talent between ISU-Iowa for basketball is comparable to football.

Iowa actually has recognizable all pros in football. Nobody outside of Iowa has heard of the guys on your list."

I respectfully disagree. Here is the reason: One really needs to factor in the following: there are TONS more positions in Pro Football (almost 2,000) compared to NBA positions (400-450) & of those roster spots - 100+ have been occupied by international players. So, when you consider ISU's success with DEVELOPING players that make a roster (or even get a two-way contract) that is impressive.

 

[FinalFourCy]

What’s XF’s best ISU comp? Brackins?

Although we have some size this year, we’ve lacked his level of front court length. I’d love to see him and Conditt in the frontcourt.

 

[Sigmapolis]

What’s XF’s best ISU comp? Brackins?

Although we have some size this year, we’ve lacked his level of front court length. I’d love to see him and Conditt in the frontcourt.

A taller, more reliable Lard?

That sounds like Brackins, too.

 

[herbicide]

What’s XF’s best ISU comp? Brackins?

From my very limited knowledge, yes. When all said and done, recruiting ranking wise I don't think he'll be as highly rated as Brackins was.

 

[herbicide]

A taller, more reliable Lard?

That sounds like Brackins, too.

I don't think he has the same athleticism or 'game' as Lard. More offense and can shoot.

 

[Gunnerclone]

What’s XF’s best ISU comp? Brackins?

Although we have some size this year, we’ve lacked his level of front court length. I’d love to see him and Conditt in the frontcourt.

Conditt? Same skill set but more skilled if that makes sense?

 

[CyTwins]

What is his excuse going to be if he doesn't get him? Can't wait to hear it.

Girlfriend

 

[CyTwins]

I hope he's right. 247 is predicting that Iowa will (somehow) get him:

https://247sports.com/Player/Xavier-Foster-46035932/

They're wrong

 

[CyTwins]

What’s XF’s best ISU comp? Brackins?

Although we have some size this year, we’ve lacked his level of front court length. I’d love to see him and Conditt in the frontcourt.

A poor man's Isaiah Austin

 

[herbicide]

I hope he's right. 247 is predicting that Iowa will (somehow) get him:

https://247sports.com/Player/Xavier-Foster-46035932/

The latest pick of those was over a year ago. Their picks (especially old ones) don't really mean anything, nor do their pick percentages.

Why you ask? They can change their predictions at anytime. So to make their stats look good, they'll change how the wind blows but it doesn't matter until the end; so they can change them 50 times but as long as they are correct at the very end, it doesn't hurt their %.

 

[CyTwins]

I respectfully disagree. Here is the reason: One really needs to factor in the following: there are TONS more positions in Pro Football (almost 2,000) compared to NBA positions (400-450) & of those roster spots - 100+ have been occupied by international players. So, when you consider ISU's success with DEVELOPING players that make a roster (or even get a two-way contract) that is impressive.

Imaging having zero players in the NBA and thinking that's not a huge deal. That's why Fran (among other reasons) only beats out mid majors for recruits

 

[FinalFourCy]

A poor man's Isaiah Austin

Of Baylor? Ha, so XF would be the type of forward we haven’t really had.

I think he could develop into a really effective stretch 4 here.

 

[BCClone]

From Hoknation:

I sure hope you guys aren't getting me hyped up about nothing.
I'd love to see XF flying around the court with the other great talent Iowa has on the roster. Even is he wants out early he could get 2 great yrs in developing himself into what the NBA is looking for and go make some money.
There is absolutely a golden opportunity for him in Iowa City.

4 walleye hunter16, Yesterday at 1:14 PM

Did someone switch universes on me again?

Dudes gotta quick drunk posting.

 

[Rural]

I heard the Nuggets waived 6’ 7” center Tyler Cook.

A surprising development.

 

[Rabbuk]

I heard the Nuggets waived 6’ 7” center Tyler Cook.

A surprising development.

Turns out you need more tools than dunking to be in the nba

 

[jmb]

This type of mentality is why Iowa hasn't made a Sweet 16 since the '98-'99 season

To be clear are those numbers preceded by 18 or 19?

 

[cycloner29]

I’ve seen Xavier a bunch of times around Ames throughout the summer with his GF and her family. I know her family and unless Barta and Fran are giving him a briefcase full of cash, no way he goes to TOE.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Turns out you need more tools than dunking to be in the nba

Better fundamentals.

But no dunking.

 

[dexterhawk]

If he ends up with us I’m sure it will be girlfriend.

I'm on record as saying that actually works in the Hawks favor. D1 Athlete? I'd want the girlfriend a couple hours away...just sayin.

 

[CycloneVet]

Turns out you need more tools than dunking to be in the nba

Actually I think the Nuggets saw the Twitter video and asked Monte what he thought of him and well I’m sure you can fill in the blanks