Did Adam Woodbury make a mistake in choosing the Hawkeyes?

[Mr Janny]

Every Hawkeye fan worth his McJob will remind you that Adam Woodbury chose the Hoks over Roy Williams when he was in high school, shunning the Tarheels in favor of "the Duke of the Midwest."

As a highly ranked, home-state kid, Woody faced pretty large expectations as a result, and over the course of his career, developed a relationship with the Iowa fanbase that wavered between "meh" and "hate", with many feeling that he never lived up to his billing.

What I want to know is, looking back on his career, would Adam have been better off going with Roy? He would have had far less in the way of expectations, better coaching and development, and more exposure to pro scouts.

Would UNC have been a better option?

 

[CyTwins]

He would have never played or transferred out to a lower level school, both of which seem like better options than playing for Fran

 

[Gonzo]

He would've been buried at the end of the bench and forgotten for 4 years at UNC.

 

[intrepid27]

I sure Ole Roy breaths a sigh of relief every time he sees Woodbury play. As mentioned above at North Carolina Adam would have been drive our or been elected lifetime scout team captain.

 

[3TrueFans]

Impossible to say, but I agree he would have been a nobody benchwarmer at UNC

 

[CyinCo]

If he went to UNC, he could have made the Dean's List.....so there's that.

Edit: Wow...that was brutally typed the first time...

 

[Rabbuk]

He could be jaws in the next bond film.

 

[chuckd4735]

I think Roy would of developed him into and NBA player. Fran couldn't do that.

 

[heitclone]

Who knows with all the extra practice from not having to go to class at UNC, he might have turned in to a decent player.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I think he was at about the right place, and the right level. I don't think he would have had much playing time at UNC. At Iowa, he was able to play consistently, and while it was never at a very high level, it was high enough to keep on the floor for them (though it can be argued that Olaseni should have had more minutes over him).

 

[isufbcurt]

He would've been buried at the end of the bench and forgotten for 4 years at UNC.

hmm, a benchwarmer with a chance at a ring or being on a team that perenially pisses down their leg. Tough choice.

 

[CYdTracked]

He would have never played or transferred out to a lower level school, both of which seem like better options than playing for Fran

Exactly my thoughts. He would have barely seen the floor and probably wanted to transfer out within 2 years. I'm sure Roy is glad he dodged the bullet with him choosing Iowa over UNC.

 

[carvers4math]

While I voted hunting, I truly appreciate his time at Iowa, he was really entertaining.

Thanks for the laughs, Woody, I'm gonna miss you.:cry:

May your world be filled with eyes to poke and arms and shoulders to use for elevation.

 

[LLCoolCY]

I think Roy would of developed him into and NBA player. Fran couldn't do that.

I think your missing a .

 

[Gonzo]

I think Roy would of developed him into and NBA player. Fran couldn't do that.

The only thing that could've gotten Woody to the NBA is Jimmy and a pair of these...

 

[LLCoolCY]

He would have never played or transferred out to a lower level school, both of which seem like better options than playing for Fran

Yep, if he would have went to say UNI he would have played in a style more suited to his game and along with competition and expectations lowered he'd be viewed differently. That said Woody did get to start 4 years for a P5 team so he made the right choice even it was lack luster career.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

I think Roy would of developed him into and NBA player. Fran couldn't do that.

Hard to develop awkwardness, uncoordination and baby arms, no matter how tall you are.

 

[ISU_Clone_28]

 

[NATEizKING]

He would have been one hell of a practice dummy at 7'1.

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Playing experience at Iowa clearly didn't make him better. Being coached at UNC could have possibly improved his skills a little bit, who knows.