If Teri Hatcher had gone to graduate school at ISU, her time there would have overlapped with mine. I'm sure a 23-24 year-old Teri Hatcher would've been interested in me.
****Official Class of 2018 Recruiting Thread****
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I loved the Illinois people ripping GCU as a terrible program that has no business being in on a kid that has high major offers, especially one that they thought was for sure theirs. Then once he makes his decision they can't believe an 18 year old would ever think of going to a for-profit college and the "he didn't fit into BU's system anyways" started coming out. Lol.
Not saying GCU is a power, but they are steadily evolving into a serious athletics player in the WAC. Doubling their money put towards the athletics departments each of the last 2 years. And I'd be very surprised if they don't make they tourney this year.
I agree, though I think that consensus was basing a lot of that entirely upon imagination.
I know a chick that played beach volleyball at GCU. Cool story, I know.
I’m more convinced now than before we need an opening to happen as we need help. This is P5 basketball and openings happen when you need upgrades. Guys may play this year when we are bad and have 7 or 8 available, but it’s clear he will get the handshake.
Crazy atmosphere at the games too. Better than a lot of P5 schools.
Didn't know where to put this. But KU just finished off a monster early signing period by getting 5 star Quentin Grimes. They obviously have the best class in the Big 12 but ISU I would say is easily 3rd with Texas 2nd.
FWIW - Yesterday, before Grimes committed, Rivals listed ISU as having the second best class in the B12.
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals...reaking-down-the-early-signings-in-the-big-12
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Baylor: B-. Matthew Mayer should develop into an impact player in Waco after some time in the weight room.
Iowa State: A-. The Cyclones added four quality pieces, headlined by two four-star Illinois natives in Talen Horton-Tucker and Zion Griffin.
Kansas: A+. The top class in the Big 12 features a pair of five-star prospects in Devon Dotson and Silvio De Sousa.
Kansas State: C+. Coach Bruce Weber secured a capable point guard in three-star floor general Shaun Williams.
Oklahoma: C+. The Sooners added a quality wing scorer in Rivals150 guard Jamal Bieniemy, and are still in the mix for other top prospects such as Khavon Moore.
Oklahoma State: C+. A pair of three-star forwards comprise the Cowboys class after four-star wing Antwann Jones backed out.
TCU: B+. Coach Jamie Dixon continues to accumulate talent in Fort Worth with a pair of four-star prospects in small forward Kaden Archie and point guard Kendric Davis.
Texas: B+. It’s a forward-heavy class headed to Austin next year to play for Shaka Smart. Rivals150 forward Jaxson Hayes could be one of the biggest sleepers in the class.
Texas Tech: B. Coach Chris Beard added some perimeter firepower in Kyler Edwards and JUCO wing Deshawn Corprew.
West Virginia: B. Coach Bob Huggins' class is a solid one. Rivals150 point guard Jordan McCabe will be a fan favorite for his flashy play and four-star forward Derek Culver has loads of athletic ability and will benefit from a year in prep school after initially signing with the 2017 class.
THT and ZG got their biggest surprise award too.
"Many wondered when Steve Prohm took the job at Iowa State if he would be able to continue bringing in the quality of players that allowed Fred Hoiberg to have so much success in his short stint in Ames. If the past two recruiting classes are any indication, he’ll be just fine. He went head-to-head with some of the top programs in the country to secure Zion Griffin and Talen Horton-Tucker this year."
I saw those too. But those are just the grades. The team rankings show Texas 12th in the country and ISU 21st.
I would have no qualms with signing Tyler Harris in the spring if a spot opens up. However, given the level of play seen over 2 games so far, I'd hope we go for a graduate transfer who can step in and immediately make us a better team. Much can change over the course of this season so we'll see.
He reclassified and I think is on the Indiana bench.
We have that in Shayock. He will likely be our best player next year.
I'm well aware
I just don't think his offense alone will single-handily elevate us to a tournament team. Lots of basketball and recruiting to go until next season though. We'll see.
I could see that but in reality there are only going to be a handful of immediately eligible transfers that would be available. Even then ISU would have to compete against other programs to get their commitment. I also think Tyler is good enough to play some minutes (10ish) right away especially ball handling and shooting the 3.
Honestly next years team is pretty set at the starters baring something unforeseen. Wigginton, Shayok, NWB/Lewis, Young, Lard. not to mention the freshman and other returning players. I am not sure a grad transfer is going getting the minutes/exposure they usually look for when choosing a school.
if we continue to be as bad as we are now, plenty of minutes will be available...
I don't completely agree. Yes on Wiggington and Shayok. I don't see Lewis jumping ahead of NWB. And I believe Jacobson will definitely start on the frontline. The 4 spot will be up for grabs...Solo, Talley, Lard? Griffin pretty unlikely to start, but I'm sure he'll be given opportunity.
Agree, but you have to remember Prohm doesn’t recruit transfers well, particularly grad transfersI'm well aware
