Karaban is probably going to Iowa. He fits their mold a bit better.
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I hope he brings some of their delicious pizzas to Ames with him.
Transfers go both ways. If ISU does loose a player or 2, TJ can use the portal to fill the need on the team with an experienced option. With Lipsey and King committed the staff can focus on a couple of priority high level targets this fall. TJ can re-evaluate in the spring and see what he would want to add.
I was all in on Watson after Ryan James compared him to Rodney Williams on a podcast with Hines. I loved watching that guy for the Gophers.
If so, would that be because they play similar positions or roster would be too crowded if we liked both?
I think it’s a combo of them playing similar positions (big wing/stretch 4) and it sounding like the staff’s plan is to take one more HS commit for this class
Anthony Black got a huge bump by 247 as expected. Now a 5 star
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Anthony Black, Arkansas Razorbacks, Combo Guard
Three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field (high jump, triple jump).
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Just got offered by Kansas as well. His comp on 247 is Marcus Garrett so that’s not surprisingAnthony Black got a huge bump by 247 as expected. Now a 5 star
Anthony Black, Arkansas Razorbacks, Combo Guard
Three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field (high jump, triple jump).
I don't mind the staff pursuing Anthony Black even if he is a long shot. Given the current state of the transfer portal there's about a 25% chance he'll be looking for a new home in a year or two anyway, and the prior relationship will set us up to get him on the rebound.
I really want him now that he's a five star. (maybe not as much of a long shot as people think)
If nothing else this validates the staff's ability to identify talent early...
Anthony Black got a huge bump by 247 as expected. Now a 5 star
Anthony Black, Arkansas Razorbacks, Combo Guard
Three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field (high jump, triple jump).
Yes I like cake and coffee. We can have our cake and coffee too. Or something like that.
It's possible, and to get him just so KU doesn't is reason enough, ha.
With every recent article I read it appears more obvious Karaban will not be a Cyclone.
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Four-star forward Alex Karaban recaps visits, sets decision timeline
Alex Karaban recaps visit
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He didn't want to visit till the fall. If there is still interest. He will be here. But I think we will be filled before next month so it won't matter.With every recent article I read it appears more obvious Karaban will not be a Cyclone.
Four-star forward Alex Karaban recaps visits, sets decision timeline
Alex Karaban recaps visit
Has there been any news on how the Watson visit went? I hadn't seen anything here or even scanning through Gopherhole. Doesn't seem like the kid is in any rush and we seem to be sitting in at least a co-lead position. Seems like a perfect fit for what's left to fill out in the class.
It went well. I think he's planning to commit in the fall and sooner rather than later. ISU is in good shape, but not a lock right now.
