Hopefully not literally.seems like a guy that’s about to blow up
Hopefully not literally.seems like a guy that’s about to blow up
Wait. You weren’t talking about Jack Burton?!!Applewhite but same thing. Since you knew I wasn't referring to Burton.
FIFY“THE University of Iowa State”? Come on. It isn’t difficult to get it right.
For some reason people care about this type of stuff. UK and KU hate when you mess it up. If we get this kid, I don’t really care what he calls us if he is good“University of Iowa State”? Come on. It isn’t difficult to get it right.
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Drew Williams, Scotland Campus , Small Forward
Andrew Williams is a 6-7, 210-pound Small Forward from Chattanooga, TN.247sports.com
Apple white is rated a lot higher and seems to have the higher ceilingWho’s better, Williams or Applewhite? It’s hard for me to read Williams’ highlights.
(I don’t mean “more highly rated”)
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Drew Williams, Scotland Campus , Small Forward
Andrew Williams is a 6-7, 210-pound Small Forward from Chattanooga, TN.247sports.com
Applewhite is considered by many to be the best 3 and D player in the Class of 2021.Who’s better, Williams or Applewhite? It’s hard for me to read Williams’ highlights.
(I don’t mean “more highly rated”)
I think Payton has to be the #1 option at this point. He is only 6'7 but he is a true post and has elite level athleticism and foot work. The next open spot should go to a transfer. If not a transfer I hope Nunn is a take. Tyrese Hunter won't be in Ames more than 2 years and Nunn is a pure PG that will be a very good college player. He is regarded by many as the best player in Michigan regardless of ranking.Two games is a pretty small sample size. If I am this staff, I pivot my recruiting focus for the 2021/22 season.
The common recruit names being thrown around are:
Individually, all the players seem like good gets. And Sallis is such a high level recruit, a coach would never say no if he wants to come to your school (unless there are fit issues).
- Jayden Nunn (PG- 6'4")
- Hunter Sallis (CG - 6'5")
- Aiden Applewhite (SF - 6'7" & 195lbs? or 230lbs)
- Drew Williams (SF - 6'7" & 210lbs)
- Chris Payton (PF - 6'7" & 200lbs)
However, in building a team that can compete in the Big 12 Conference AND earn an NCAA Tournament berth, based on ISU's first two games, I don't see the potential for an NCAA Tournament team without talent influx at the 4/5 positions.
Realistically, we need more depth at the 4/5 positions. From what I have seen Dubar could play the 4. But I think on an NCAA Tournament team his best position might be as SF.
- Maybe Foster will be an above average Big12 level 4/5, but it is too soon to tell.
- I haven't seen development from Condit over last year. So the question is has he maximized his ability and is a 5-10mpg guy for his senior year?
- Young is a Big12 post, buy even though he could come back to ISU next year, would he? He might want to move on from college hoops or even if he wants to play another year would he academically and athletically want to do it somewhere else?
- Hinson has the size to be a 4, but he is back home in Florida. Announcers said he will be back on campus this spring, but is the staff 100% he will be on the 2021/22 roster?
From a recruit standpoint, I think Chris Payton could pair with Xavier Foster. But that assumes Foster will be a high level Big12 player.
Seems to be the ideal class for ISU would be:
I would go this direction even with Hinson coming back as he can play the 3 or 4 positions.
- Hunter (PG)
- Small Ball 4 (aka Payton or Williams or Applewhite)
- Post with Attitude (Rim Protector)
At some point Prohm has to move on from recruiting guards and wings. We already have: Hunter (CG), Harris (CG), Bolton (CG), Walker (CG), Jackson (CG), Johnson(2/3) and Blackwell(2/3) on the roster.
Add to that Dubar (3) & Hinson (3/4), Foster (4/5) and Condit (5)
I think Payton has to be the #1 option at this point. He is only 6'7 but he is a true post and has elite level athleticism and foot work. The next open spot should go to a transfer. If not a transfer I hope Nunn is a take. Tyrese Hunter won't be in Ames more than 2 years and Nunn is a pure PG that will be a very good college player. He is regarded by many as the best player in Michigan regardless of ranking.
I think Payton has to be the #1 option at this point. He is only 6'7 but he is a true post and has elite level athleticism and foot work. The next open spot should go to a transfer. If not a transfer I hope Nunn is a take. Tyrese Hunter won't be in Ames more than 2 years and Nunn is a pure PG that will be a very good college player. He is regarded by many as the best player in Michigan regardless of ranking.