***Official 2024 Transfer Thread***

[isucy86]

To me, 1-5 is much more about who you can guard than what you can do on offense. Milan can easily play the 4. So can Watson and Omaha. What we need is a shot blocker and lob threat like Ward. Having a post up game like BRE or being able to hit an open 3 off of pick and pop is a plus. But interior defense and rim running is the priority. Assuming no transfers out, there’s only only one spot open. But then, I could see guys like Watson or Pav move on for more minutes or Omaha just heading to the G league.

I’m really going to miss the BRE ward rotation plus Tre kings physicalness and ability to guard the 5.

I am hoping that Rock can be the shot blocker, rebounder in our post rotation.

Also, the Momcilovic/Biliew combination has enough length to be our 2 post guys against most Big12 teams. But not sure either of those guys has the attitude to be an enforcer.

So my hope is TJ can find a 6'9" Dustin Hogue. Toothpick included.

 

[Cyforce]

To me, 1-5 is much more about who you can guard than what you can do on offense. Milan can easily play the 4. So can Watson and Omaha. What we need is a shot blocker and lob threat like Ward. Having a post up game like BRE or being able to hit an open 3 off of pick and pop is a plus. But interior defense and rim running is the priority. Assuming no transfers out, there’s only only one spot open. But then, I could see guys like Watson or Pav move on for more minutes or Omaha just heading to the G league.

I’m really going to miss the BRE ward rotation plus Tre kings physicalness and ability to guard the 5.

This is how I see minutes beaking down next year.

Guards
Lipsey 30 @ 1
Gilbert 30 @ 1,2
Jones 30 @ 1,2,3
Indrusaitis 15 @ 3 (Paveletzke minutes m/l)
Momcilovic 15 @ 3

Forwards
Momcilovic 15 @ 4
Biliew, Watson, Fish 25 @ 4 and 5 @ 5
Rock and post transfer 35 @ 5

Obviously we need a 5. If we also add a 4 nearly all of Momcilovic's minutes will be at the 3 reducing Indrusaitis'. The only way we add a 4 is if he's better than what we have. That is a small pool. Even smaller when you consider guys willing to buy in.

But to answer a post from @clone regarding an uptick in recruiting. I think this is where it begins. The best bigs in college basketball will seriously consider coming to Ames next year. But it's going to guys that are willing to bet on themselves by seeing us as a place where they can improve draft stock rather then take big short money.

That said get your donations into We Will. It's worth double through the end of the month.

 

[hoosman]

Do you manage the players to fit the system? Probably there would be someone transferring out or redshirting. Or do you adjust the system to fit the players (2g vs 3g)? Seems like offense and defense would change substantially. Offense might be better, defense might be worse.

 

[twincyties]

This is how I see minutes beaking down next year.

Guards
Lipsey 30 @ 1
Gilbert 30 @ 1,2
Jones 30 @ 1,2,3
Indrusaitis 15 @ 3 (Paveletzke minutes m/l)
Momcilovic 15 @ 3

Forwards
Momcilovic 15 @ 4
Biliew, Watson, Fish 25 @ 4 and 5 @ 5
Rock and post transfer 35 @ 5

Obviously we need a 5. If we also add a 4 nearly all of Momcilovic's minutes will be at the 3 reducing Indrusaitis'. The only way we add a 4 is if he's better than what we have. That is a small pool. Even smaller when you consider guys willing to buy in.

But to answer a post from @clone regarding an uptick in recruiting. I think this is where it begins. The best bigs in college basketball will seriously consider coming to Ames next year. But it's going to guys that are willing to bet on themselves by seeing us as a place where they can improve draft stock rather then take big short money.

That said get your donations into We Will. It's worth double through the end of the month.

Agree with everything you state here. The wild card for me is what happens with Bilew, Watson, and Fish. Both in terms of if they stay and how they develop over the summer.

I have no inside info and not trying to speculate. But in today’s world you almost have to make the assumption that someone leaves. Such is college basketball right now.

 

[clone4life82]

Going to enjoy the next three weeks as much as possible. First things first Blum needs to retain everyone on the team that can return. Second, we need to get two bigs that are high energy, high defensive/rebounding bigs to replace ward and jones. Milan’s minutes are going to go up next year, watsons and maybe omahas go up (if he returns), and can cover some of kings minutes. Got that big kid sitting out. Hopefully he’s a stud. I believe CW has mentioned we’re going to like fish. Future is bright! Love the Lipsey, Gilbert, Jones, and Milan group.

 

[Cyforce]

Agree with everything you state here. The wild card for me is what happens with Bilew, Watson, and Fish. Both in terms of if they stay and how they develop over the summer.

I have no inside info and not trying to speculate. But in today’s world you almost have to make the assumption that someone leaves. Such is college basketball right now.

Someone posted Fish has grown 2" now 6'8 so the pieces may already be there at PF. IF We get a solid 5 and take a 4 that's better the the 3 guys we have we could we preseason top 5. But still picked behind Houston, Kansas, Arizona and possibly Baylor in the preseason conference poll.

 

[Cyforce]

Do you manage the players to fit the system? Probably there would be someone transferring out or redshirting. Or do you adjust the system to fit the players (2g vs 3g)? Seems like offense and defense would change substantially. Offense might be better, defense might be worse.

I don't see the system changing. It's how we compete with teams full of McD AAs.

 

[JVAR]

I don’t know much about Jevon Porter, but wondering if any of our staff or players have a connection with him? With Missouri being bad, I wonder if we would have a shot at him? Seems like he would fit a need. Looks like he grew 3-4 inches when he arrived at Pepperdine

 

[isucy86]

Someone posted Fish has grown 2" now 6'8 so the pieces may already be there at PF. IF We get a solid 5 and take a 4 that's better the the 3 guys we have we could we preseason top 5. But still picked behind Houston, Kansas, Arizona and possibly Baylor in the preseason conference poll.

Heck if Fish is 6'8" and 250lbs, I wouldn't be afraid to play him at center sharing minutes with Rock. Playing along side either Momcilovic, Watson, Biliew or portal in the post.

 

[Cyforce]

Heck if Fish is 6'8" and 250lbs, I wouldn't be afraid to play him at center sharing minutes with Rock. Playing along side either Momcilovic, Watson, Biliew or portal in the post.

I really want a 6"11ish rim protector. Not looking for good next year. These two years could dwarf 2000 & 2001.

 

[Drew0311]

Has fish been able to practice with the team after his injury? That would be some huge knowledge for our coaches to know what we need in the portal

 

[isucy86]

I really want a 6"11ish rim protector. Not looking for good next year. These two years could dwarf 2000 & 2001.

I agree we need that skill. But I am hoping at 7'1" Rock can be that shot blocker and paint defender.

That leaves a guy like Biliew to be a shot blocking help defender. I feel like Omaha showed glimpses of his talent in KC. The game just needs to slow down for him and he needs to mature into his body.

 

[Die4Cy]

Colin Smith College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Colin Smith - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more

www.sports-reference.com

very much fits a need for ISU

Tre King clone, but younger.

 

[Pat]

To me, 1-5 is much more about who you can guard than what you can do on offense. Milan can easily play the 4. So can Watson and Omaha. What we need is a shot blocker and lob threat like Ward. Having a post up game like BRE or being able to hit an open 3 off of pick and pop is a plus. But interior defense and rim running is the priority. Assuming no transfers out, there’s only only one spot open. But then, I could see guys like Watson or Pav move on for more minutes or Omaha just heading to the G league.

I’m really going to miss the BRE ward rotation plus Tre kings physicalness and ability to guard the 5.

The bolded is absolutely correct, but matchups matter the other way, too. A 6’8” shooter at the 3 causes all sorts of problems for opposing coaches. I think Milan can provide valuable minutes at the 4, especially if we’re running 3 guards with Tamin, Gilbert, and Jones. But I’d rather have him start at the 3 where is length can create mismatches at both ends.

 

[ISUTex]

I'd rather see ISU get an experienced big and not have to rely on Rock. He's still a baby.

Would like to see this actually
Transfer
Transfer (if we lose someone in the portal)
Watson
Fish
Biliew
Milan
Rock (limited minutes like Omaha this year)

That's a pretty promising front court to go along with our loaded back court.

 

[ForeverIowan]

Too much to ask to find a Fizer/Cato PF, C combo in the portal? TJ needs to go full Nick Nolte from Blue Chips.

 

[Frak]

The bolded is absolutely correct, but matchups matter the other way, too. A 6’8” shooter at the 3 causes all sorts of problems for opposing coaches. I think Milan can provide valuable minutes at the 4, especially if we’re running 3 guards with Tamin, Gilbert, and Jones. But I’d rather have him start at the 3 where is length can create mismatches at both ends.

100%. Milan is a great asset at the 3 or 4 on offense. At the 3 he is able to post up guys, at the 4 he can draw out a post and if he improves his handle some he should be able to drive by most 4s. Defensively, he’s probably better suited at the 4. A good 3 guard offense will have guys that can get by him pretty easily. But he’s way better on that end than I thought he would be.

 

[Cyforce]

I'd rather see ISU get an experienced big and not have to rely on Rock. He's still a baby.

Would like to see this actually
Transfer
Transfer (if we lose someone in the portal)
Watson
Fish
Biliew
Milan
Rock (limited minutes like Omaha this year)

That's a pretty promising front court to go along with our loaded back court.

Unless we add 2 centers, which we won't Rock is going to get regular minutes. If we get a second big he will effect Biliew, Watson and Fish's minutes not Rocks. Best case scenario we get a really good post that plays 25 min/game. Leaving 10-15 for Rock.

 

[isucy86]

I'd rather see ISU get an experienced big and not have to rely on Rock. He's still a baby.

Would like to see this actually
Transfer
Transfer (if we lose someone in the portal)
Watson
Fish
Biliew
Milan
Rock (limited minutes like Omaha this year)

That's a pretty promising front court to go along with our loaded back court.

If we see 2 post transfers come in, I have a feeling that is because one or more of the 5 current roster players listed above transfers out.

As another poster speculated, I feel like Momcilovic will play 15mpg at 3 & 15mpg at 4. And IMO if it isn't a 50/50 split, it will lean toward Milan playing the 4. He just seems to create more problems on the perimeter for other team 4's. Also, having Milan playing more minutes at the 4, opens up Watson to be that flex guy who can play 17mpg+ at the 3/4 spots.

 

[ISUTex]

If we see 2 transfers come in, I have a feeling that is because one or more of the 5 current roster players transfers out.

As another poster speculated, I feel like Momcilovic will play 15mpg at 3 & 15mpg at 4. And IMO if it isn't a 50/50 split, it will lean toward Milan playing the 4. He just seems to create more problems on the perimeter for other team 4's. Also, having Milan playing more minutes at the 4, opens up Watson to be that flex guy who can play 17mpg+ at the 3/4 spots.

Wouldn't be shocked if Pavs transfers. Unless he doesn't mind playing 2-3 minutes a game to no minutes against top teams. Nothing against him, I just see Hamilton, Nojus and Pierce as being bigger/more athletic guards to go along with Tamin, Keyshon and Curtis. Where would his minutes come from? Does TJ try to redshirt one of the two freshman guards?

Great problem to have IMO.