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  1. Cyinthenorth

    Returning players

    Hard to say. I hope Milan is back, but not sure it's what is best for his earning potential longterm. Part of me is curious to see what TJ could do with the funds Milan would be leaving behind too. Get some pieces that are a bit better natural fit for example. I'll be happy either way, I think...
  2. Cyinthenorth

    Returning players

    My guess is both will be in the 9-12 ppg range. Batemon for sure. Toure seems like he has the potential to take a more meteoric jump up. I like the idea of getting an experienced ball handling guard from the portal that can start right away, then allow Batemon to be instant offense 6th man...
  3. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    I can't bring myself to back anyone. Lesser of two evils is probably Scheyer (for now)
  4. Cyinthenorth

    Returning players

    I think he'll be back, but Im not sure he is going to improve a whole lot. I think he's pretty close to his ceiling at ISU. Might get better development in G League or at the end of a bench for a couple years. Just look at how Georges didn't really refine his weaker points until he was in the...
  5. Cyinthenorth

    Why? Just why?

    That happened on Saturday morning.
  6. Cyinthenorth

    Why? Just why?

    Get what you're saying, but I do think it's different. Blum just said on a recent pod that the new coaching trend in the sport will put an emphasis on coaches who are good X's and O's guys and bring a good GM with them for the other stuff
  7. Cyinthenorth

    Why? Just why?

    Lol I am not depressed. I am very sad that Tamin, Joshua, Nate, and Dominick's career had to end the way it did. I am a bit irritated that Iowa made the run they did, but ultimately another week of having to hear it all over the media I consume sans CF podcasts and seeing all these brand new...
  8. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    My BIL who is a huge Hawkeye fan and is very outspoken about his disinterest and almost compete disdain for men's college basketball greeted me with a good morning text yesterday sarcastically apologizing that Iowa State lost and assured me that it will be big brother Iowa once again carrying...
  9. Cyinthenorth

    Why? Just why?

    I would've sunk pretty low. Possibly even depression, no joke
  10. Cyinthenorth

    Returning players

    All eyes on Milan. That is a skill set we aren't just ready made to replace, and will totally determine the who and what we will be looking for in the portal imo. If he's back, then we probably just need one experienced guard and a big wing or 4 to replace Jefferson. If he's gone, we still need...
  11. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    Too bad I think they lose by 15+ tomorrow. Just to add insult to injury
  12. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    Probably gotta go back to Reggie George and Damion Staple circa 2004-05
  13. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    Don't think I ever saw Grill take more than 2 dribbles before passing it off or shooting. He was good for that first TJ team but proved to not even be that great a culture guy in year 2
  14. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    They lost 13 games. Pretty meh season, just happened to get a little hot in the tourney
  15. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    If you think that, you haven't been paying attention
  16. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    I would say they had 3 really good to great players - Okpara, Ament, and Gillespie. Decent enough supporting cast thru player 6 or 7, but mostly just warm bodies after that
  17. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    I would say marginally better
  18. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    Wasn't anything like it IMO
  19. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    Order somewhat restored for now. Thank you, Illinois
  20. Cyinthenorth

    ***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

    I already need it. Didn't get out of bed until 2:30 this afternoon. Took my first nap at 3:45