2022 Recruiting/Transfer Class

[ClonesTwenty1]

Gabe will likely return.

I really hope he does return.

 

[twincyties]

IB’s play down the stretch did not help his draft stock. Best case scenario for us is that he knows he’s bound for Europe and decided to give it another run next year.

 

[fsanford]

I hope I'm not crucified for this but he's got to either get quite a bit better on offense into next year or play a smaller role. He was excellent in the tournament, especially against Wisconsin, but you can't have a starting guard be a negative as often as he was this year.

Love his effort on defense but unless there are massive strides made on offense over most of the roster, you realistically do need more from that spot, especially from a starter.

Well this team going forward will still be in the mold of Tony Bennett's UVA and Richard Bennett's Badger teams. (the stupid sensors on this board do not allow me to call Coach Bennett by his abbreviated name)

If a guy is a really good defender, he will always have a home.

Gabe is probably one of your most valuable commodities based on where the focus is and how this team will look to win.

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[cyclonehomer]

Well this team going forward will still be in the mold of Tony Bennett's UVA and Richcard Bennett's Badger teams.
If a guy is a really good defender, he will always have a home.

Gabe is probably one of your most valuable commodities based on where the focus is.

I would venture a guess that the focus becomes far more balanced as things move forward.

 

[Cyclones1969]

I would venture a guess that the focus becomes far more balanced as things move forward.

I don’t think so. The offense will improve, it can’t be worse, but it’s still going to be defense first, second, and maybe third

 

[baagoe]

I would venture a guess that the focus becomes far more balanced as things move forward.

I know TJ’s comments say one thing however he’s a big coach speak guy it seems. But I wonder how much of our style of play this year is TJ tailoring it to the personnel vs it just being how he wants to play. Will be interesting to see going forward.

 

[fsanford]

I would venture a guess that the focus becomes far more balanced as things move forward.

Certainly ISU will try to upgrade the offense, but focus will remain on the defensive side.

 

[twincyties]

TJ had to build an identity this year given the pieces he had and it was about effort and defense. It carried us all the way to the sweet 16. But it clearly has its limitations.

I get the comparisons to UVA on the surface but they also had guys that could score when they needed to. They were not as limited offensively as we were

 

[WhoISthis]

And so many misses were really, really off. Even in the tournament as he was playing better overall. Really baffling to me. It's like a baseball player with the yips or something.

I'm thankful we got a good offensive game from him in the 2nd round. It was not likely.

Hopefully he comes back, but assuming he does not massively improve, his usage needs to go back to his underclassmen days, if not lower. 4th or 5th option on the court type.

He's not a selfish player by any means, his 22% usage is right around where the 3rd highest volume guy tends to be. But his efficiency just atrocious for someone that high in usage. I mean, I've never seen worse on a good team. His defense pretty much in line with the rest of the roster.

We can have 5 guards in a rotation, 4 if all are getting starter level minutes.

 

[Tpups21]

I know TJ’s comments say one thing however he’s a big coach speak guy it seems. But I wonder how much of our style of play this year is TJ tailoring it to the personnel vs it just being how he wants to play. Will be interesting to see going forward.

Agree. His South Dakota State teams just tried to outscore opponents. Otz knew the only chance for this year’s team to have success was with defense and toughneas.

 

[MattCampbell]

A beach on a small, gross lake. No thanks.

Yeah, I hate 85 degree weather

 

[hoosman]

Importance rankings:
Brockington
Hunter
Gabe
Jazz
Condit
Jones
Grill
Tristan
Jackson
Walker

 

[Rural]

I know TJ’s comments say one thing however he’s a big coach speak guy it seems. But I wonder how much of our style of play this year is TJ tailoring it to the personnel vs it just being how he wants to play. Will be interesting to see going forward.

100%

 

[Clonehomer]

If we could get Gabe to just hit the wide open stand still 3s we would improve exponentially. It is just a killer when he doesn't even hit rim on them.

I think that was the problem though. He wasn't a stand still shooter apparently. Once he stopped trying that and worked to get to the basket he was very effective.

I think the key to the offense next year is to stop trying to be a 3 point shooting team. We need guys work to get to the lane. If Gabe returns, he could be a piece of that strategy.

 

[allfourcy]

Agree. His South Dakota State teams just tried to outscore opponents. Otz knew the only chance for this year’s team to have success was with defense and toughneas.

If that's the case, now that he's seen how many games their defense not only won or kept them in it, I hope he doesn't go back to just trying to outscore people.

 

[Pat]

I think that was the problem though. He wasn't a stand still shooter apparently. Once he stopped trying that and worked to get to the basket he was very effective.

I think the key to the offense next year is to stop trying to be a 3 point shooting team. We need guys work to get to the lane. If Gabe returns, he could be a piece of that strategy.

In the era of pace-and-space and no-middle defenses, getting into the lane is 100% correlated with being able to hit 3s.

 

[Clonehomer]

In the era of pace-and-space and no-middle defenses, getting into the lane is 100% correlated with being able to hit 3s.

But there's a big difference in kickout 3's stemming from a drive and passing the ball around the perimeter and chucking one up with the ball never getting inside the 3 point line. Our offense resembled the latter too often this season.

 

[Raywswartz]

Agree. When he's played to his strengths on offense, it's helped a lot. Posting up smaller guards, mid range, and attacking off the dribble are when he's at his best. Just shouldn't be taking more than one or two threes a game unless he's like, crazy on fire.

Maybe just me, but Gabe must have some injury. He has a hard time even standing up the last month. Driving looks difficult

 

[Raywswartz]

I don’t think so. The offense will improve, it can’t be worse, but it’s still going to be defense first, second, and maybe third

Depends on the quality of players.

 

[ISU_Guy]

I think we may see someone like Tristan or Jaden transfer. maybe even Tre Jackson just because the probably want to play? who knows.

I hope we get IB, Gabe and Jazz back. I really think it would be in there best interest.

We have to go find a big guy IMO. Not sure we can rely on Robert Jones being our only post player. Thats a lot to ask.

I am not sure how you fix the shooting issue other than just getting better, one of the freshman or finding a transfer