Lindell Wigginton

[cyclones500]

I thought his game looked similar to Will Clyburn if we were to compare to a former Cyclone.

I don't know enough to vouch for the accuracy of that comparison, but I'd gladly accept another Clyburn.

 

[bozclone]

I thought I read where Stokes has lost some weight now that he is focused on basketball. He has great hands and feet in his highlights, getting in better shape may just turn him into a beast. He could be a steal.

 

[DurangoCy]

Still, the P12 always has the late spots and most of the country never sees them play. Not to mention a lot of their games are on the P12 Network which most people don't get. I'd take the exposure that ISU gets over the P12 any day of the week. That said, for west coast kids, those schools are a great option and the recruiting competition isn't as tough as for a kid from east of the Miss.

Having the games you're playing in called by Bill Walton and him talking about touring with the Grateful Dead the entire time can't be understated.

 

[WIB]

Having the games you're playing in called by Bill Walton and him talking about touring with the Grateful Dead the entire time can't be understated.

I specifically watch awful games just because Bill Walton in announcing them. His partner deserves to get paid 5 times whatever he is.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Did anybody else notice that Ray Kasongo was an Oak Hill guy, too?

 

[Hayes30]

Did anybody else notice that Ray Kasongo was an Oak Hill guy, too?

I think I was the first to point it out in the 2017 recruiting mega thread but I could be wrong.

 

[hoopitup]

They get Stokes and they are officially rolling. Finish the class with 1-2 JUCOs or transfers to fill holes and you have a young but talented roster:

PG: Wigginton
SG: Jackson
SF: Babb
PF: Young
C: Kasongo

Follow that up with a strong 2018 class and we're back competing for the conference title and Sweet 16s.

When is Stokes supposed to announce?

 

[RedDog]

When is Stokes supposed to announce?

Most are thinking by early signing period, Nov, 9 to 16th.

 

[cayin]

PAC-12 basketball is really fast paced, they are on ESPN a ton in the western time zones, the conference is usually loaded with elite talents, and their conference covers a vast swatch of the country that the eastern bball schools don't spend a lot of time in. Plus, have you ever been to Boulder?

The Pac 12 is nor more fast pace than the Big 12. In the link below, Look at the top 50 scoring offenses last year. There is an equal number of Big 12 teams in the top 50 as Pac 12 teams. However, because the Pac 12 has 12 teams compared to 10, there is a higher proportion of the Big 12 playing at faster pace. Plus, Colorado only gets about 8,000 fans per home game and they are a team that plays at a slower pace.

http://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketball-men/d1/current/team/145

 

[clonebb]

Stokes could be Victor Alexander 2.0 and that works for me.

 

[Cydkar]

The athleticism of both Wigginton and McNeill is off the charts good. It is gonna be fun to watch.

I thought his game looked similar to Will Clyburn if we were to compare to a former Cyclone.

I've not seen the Hogue comparison either.

 

[Bestaluckcy]

Big Vic had a wonderful pair of hands. His FT were always an adventure.

 

[MeanDean]

Big Vic had a wonderful pair of hands. His FT were always an adventure.

Totally agree on the hands statement. But on the free-throws. I'm not denying what you claim, but my memory is he was better than average for a big dude. But it was a long time ago. I am too lazy to look it up...

 

[Rural]

I've not seen the Hogue comparison either.

I think they see him as a huge version of Niang.

 

[Doc]

Having the games you're playing in called by Bill Walton and him talking about touring with the Grateful Dead the entire time can't be understated.

What an exquisite pass by Londell! Have you ever been on a volcano when it's erupting?

Bill Walton is an American treasure. And he loves Iowa State basketball.

 

[Doc]

This whole thing is just sinking in right now. I am so excited for the future under Prohm.

 

[LLCoolCY]

Did anybody else notice that Ray Kasongo was an Oak Hill guy, too?

Good point...
if Prohm and the staff laying a pipeline from Oak Hill to ISU it would be quite beneficial with the talent that prep school has every year. Their coach seems impressed with CSP effort with Wigginton.

 

[Rural]

Keep the Canadian line open, not necessary to have to go through Oak Hill.

 

[IASTATE07]

You would think Oak Hill would be listed on Kasongo's player bio if he actually went to Oak Hill.

 

[Beyerball]

I think they see him as a huge version of Niang.

Yep..agree. I dont think he's quite as good a shooter from 3 yet as Niang was out of HS but he's a little better athlete. His game is similar. Part of what made Niang so great was from the neck up and his attitude...