RECRUITING: Temple transfer Jeremiah Williams commits to Iowa State
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Williams specifically said that he is looking forward to the opportunity to play off the ball next to Hunter. I'm sure he would move over to the 1 when Hunter sits, but the plan is for him to play a wing.
If that moves Gabe to the bench. This team just got A LOT more dynamic on offense for 2022/23. Bringing a guy like Gabe off the bench next year would AMAZING!
This is a fantastic addition to the roster. Can probably play and guard 1-3. His balanced stat line is great, shows effort and understanding. Lipsey is still gonna get his minutes, this also gives ISU a chance to just run. 3 capable PGs on a roster? Matchup defense? Hello fun and stun basketball. Gimme the best of Hoiball and Floydball and now we are talking.
Or if gabe still starts having a guy who can play for him off the bench nights when he shoots 0-9
Williams has the 3rd highest player rating (Barttorvik.com) on the 2022/23 Cyclones as it stands today! Significant upgrade if he is going to play the "2 guard" for us
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Probably depends on matchups. Gabe is gonna improve his shooting in the offseason, or at least realize his midrange shot is his best. Versatility and matchups is what wins games that matter.
Yeah that was depressing. What did we get to that one year 0 for 50? Things are looking up!
He also allows us to find the best shooter possible as the other wing transfer. Having 3 guys in a 4 man rotation that are lockdown defenders gives you some leeway.
If the goal is to upgrade every outgoing player, this is a fantastic first step.
Gabe had the lowest Torvik rating on last years team. He should not be starting in 22/23
TJ just getting started. Cyclone basketball in the NCAA TOURNAMENT is back and it's here to stay.
Love that he has 3 years to play because if Hunter improves like we are all hoping he'll be NBA bound soon enough.
Relax, There are 2-3 open scholarships the staff will recruit a shooter. We shouldn't think of it as AJ if he announces his transfer or nothing. There are many SG that would fit nicely on next years team and after IB success to sell TJ can get 1 of the top of the available once he see's a fit.
Very excited to have another pg on the floor with that attitude and that can defend.
Moving off ball is interesting dynamic with Gabe. Maybe one or both improves shooting. One overlooked aspect of “fit” is what is the buy-in of the players in the program. It would be an impressive lockerroom flex by TJ to have the cultural in which players are willing to play less or shoot less or move off ball etc.
Starting with TJ seems to be more about setting the tone (on and off the court and at practice) than it is about minutes. We've also seen starters subbed out within 2 minutes. I don't really care who starts.
