'22 Combo Guard Eli King Commits

[t-noah]

Niang’s mentee Alex Karaban would be perfect

Alex Karaban, UConn Huskies, Small Forward

Alex Karaban is a 6-7, 190-pound Small Forward from New Hampton, NH.

247sports.com

Yes, Alex looks like a very nice player! Runs well, solid to the hole, crafty, good shooter both short and long. Would make a nice stretch 3/4.

I wonder if Georges is 'working' on him? Similar players? I saw one tweet from Georges to him I thought. And a NH/Mass connection if any?

Indiana had an inside track on him I think. After all the coaching changes, who knows. So is TJ actively going after him, i.e., the third offer for '22?

 

[Aclone]

Yes, Alex looks like a very nice player! Runs well, solid to the hole, crafty, good shooter both short and long. Would make a nice stretch 3/4.

I wonder if Georges is 'working' on him? Similar players? I saw one tweet from Georges to him I thought. And a NH/Mass connection if any?

Indiana had an inside track on him I think. After all the coaching changes, who knows. So is TJ actively going after him, i.e., the third offer for '22?

There was a VIP article on 247 that was free a couple of days back. Apparently Georges and Alex go way back. Alex followed ISU. It wasn’t expressly said, but I’m guessing it was Georges who pointed T.J. at Alex.

 

[CySmurf]

I believe you are correct that after the University of Iowa had arguably two of their best back-to-back years in program history, two of their biggest recruiting prospects chose Iowa State over Iowa, after what were arguably two of the worst back to back years for Iowa State in program history.

So, what you're telling me is... That after the University of Iowa had arguably two of their best back-to-back years in program history, two of their biggest recruiting prospects chose Iowa State over Iowa, after what were arguably two of the worst back to back years for Iowa State in program history?

 

[Postel16]

So, what you're telling me is... That after the University of Iowa had arguably two of their best back-to-back years in program history, two of their biggest recruiting prospects chose Iowa State over Iowa, after what were arguably two of the worst back to back years for Iowa State in program history?

You guys gotta stop it, I'm getting way to much enjoyment out of that paragraph

 

[qwerty]

Niang’s mentee Alex Karaban would be perfect

Alex Karaban, UConn Huskies, Small Forward

Alex Karaban is a 6-7, 190-pound Small Forward from New Hampton, NH.

247sports.com

You mean that old man at the Y?

 

[BryceC]

Gopher hole is fun right now. I really think it’s just a matter of time before TJ gets us our first McDonald’s all American since Fizer.

That was amusing.

That said, it sounds bad but competitively this is huge. #2 player in the state of MN. We really, really want Holloman to go to MSU and Heide to go to Purdue. Tons of good players in MN for 2022 and best case scenario is the new coach there whiffs on most of them, especially Holloman which would really put him behind the 8 ball and keep that program in flux which can only help us recruiting that state going forward.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

So, what you're telling me is... That after the University of Iowa had arguably two of their best back-to-back years in program history, two of their biggest recruiting prospects chose Iowa State over Iowa, after what were arguably two of the worst back to back years for Iowa State in program history?

Plus, he whiffed on X. Foster.

 

[Rural]

So, what you're telling me is... That after the University of Iowa had arguably two of their best back-to-back years in program history, two of their biggest recruiting prospects chose Iowa State over Iowa, after what were arguably two of the worst back to back years for Iowa State in program history?

That part of the take is erroneous but , yeah.

 

[CySmurf]

That part of the take is erroneous but , yeah.

True...they've had better years. But it was over 30 years ago on back.

 

[Bobber]

So, what you're telling me is... That after the University of Iowa had arguably two of their best back-to-back years in program history, two of their biggest recruiting prospects chose Iowa State over Iowa, after what were arguably two of the worst back to back years for Iowa State in program history?

I will say the past two years for Iowa were not the best for that program...Those would been back in the late 70's or early 80's. They made the Final 4 back then with a heck of a good team. Also I think they had some pretty good teams back in the 50's or early 60's.. Still incredible they couldn't capitalize on the last 2 years and we are doing what we are. We should thank Johnny Orr every day for coming to ISU and putting us on the map....

 

[Bobber]

Boy I do feel sorry for King having a hairline like that at age 17...I didn't look that way until my early 40's!

 

[NDMARTIN2015]

I was reading gopher hole, and some posters believe King's surgery was mostly precautionary. Sounds like they wanted him to be 100% for his senior year. Overall it sounds like it might not be a serious meniscus injury, which is good for us, and bad for Iowa.

 

[bozclone]

Actually impressed by his passing ability.

Eli King Highlights

Eli King Highlights

www.hudl.com

I like how aggressive Eli is on both defense and offense. Attack, Attack, Attack. I think Hunter, Lipsey, and King will really get after people on defense. All can handle the ball and all can attack the basket. They will be fun to watch.

 

[heitclone]

The tweet from D1 Minnesota about Lipsey being the kind of recruit that brings in other kids basically told us this was going to happen right?

 

[VeloClone]

I used to have GopherHole as a favorite on my site list back in the day. Might have to do that again here soon.

One poster seems to understand what seems to be happening. Brought up King immediately in their Lipsey thread. Was basically called a crazy person the entire time.

3 threads on the first page with “...commits to Iowa State.” Love it.

Also on that forum:

Annual "S" Curve Field of 68 Projection

“S” CURVE ULTIMATE FIELD OF 68 (through 2020-21 season) The 68 teams (32 automatic qualifiers, 36 at-large) are determined by the number of NCAA Tournament appearances since the 1999-2000 season. The school with the most tourney appearances from each conference is deemed the automatic qualifier...

www.forums.gopherhole.com

An interesting - albeit useless - concept.

 

[kcbob79clone]

I didn’t love the TJ hire....whats the best way to prepare crow? Smoked or grilled?

I'm doing mine smoked on a GMG Davy Crockett.

 

[ForeverIowan]

Gopher hole is fun right now. I really think it’s just a matter of time before TJ gets us our first McDonald’s all American since Fizer.

I think TJ is in a great spot to go after some five star talent here as you get the impression the foundational and cornerstone pieces are in place. Guys that will likely be on campus for a few years in Foster, Enaruna, Hunter, Lipsey, King, Grill. You add a five star talent to that group when they have all been on a campus for a couple of years that'll be a tough group.

 

[CyPunch]

It's so cringey to bring up a final four appearance that happened 20 years before the current athletes were born. If you think otherwise though, you and Dickie V will probably get along great!

 

[CyLyte2]

It's so cringey to bring up a final four appearance that happened 20 years before the current athletes were born. If you think otherwise though, you and Dickie V will probably get along great!

It would be called a fact in discussing the most successful period of their basketball program.

 

[CycloneErik]

I'm just offering one quick note. If you're turning a thread about a Cyclone commit into a discussion of Hawkeye basketball history, you suck at this, and you're doing it all wrong. That is all.