Some things that stuck out to be from a scouting standpoint, that we obviously saw tonight and against Michigan (but weren’t able to take advantage of it like today) 1. Coach mentioned it, we collapse on defense when a player drives 2. We are slow to switch/ close out on the perimeter leaving wide open 3 point shots 3. Allowing or forcing Freeman to get the ball away from the basket and making him dribble. Lacks the touch and will often turn the ball over With that being said, nice to see Drew show up offensively
I’m an Iowa State guy. My take on Iowa basketball is they’re always a decent team. Get the mix of the right guys, good to great team. It’s pretty glaring that the program under Fran just isn’t very athletic. Having shooters is great, but you need a balanced game these days because everyone shoots 3’s. I would like the see Iowa put more into their men basketball program. If you’re an offensive minded player Iowa is an attractive place to play.
Badger fan here… I was at the game. No students, not even close to an average game at the kohl. Hawks let our shooters shoot and they saw what happened. Good game!
I think Beth Goetz is at a real inflection point already in her young AD career. Firing B. Ferentz wasn't really her call, but both K. Ferentz n Fran McCaffery both either need to step down immediately or be shown the exit doors before next season begins. Iowa football has reached it's high potential under Ferentz n seems to either be stuck in neutral or reversing slowly n McCaffery will never get Iowa above average in men's basketball level. Seriously what has McCaffery really done but barely win twenty plus games but even when he reaches the tournament Iowa is eliminated in round one, moving on from him is in the best interest of the men's basketball program. K. Ferentz time has left him, he's not willing to bring the offense into the 2020's n at this point he's hurting the football program more then he's helping it. When Iowa women's basketball n both wrestling programs are the schools only chances for a national championship or even close to competing for one your school is in serious trouble. Beth needs to either step down or show some real leadership n flip the pages on two coaches they've clearly over stayed their time.
@jdneely9939 💯 we will see exactly what type of AD she is over the next year. She wanted the job, now show us you can do it. The Hiring is more important than the firing/ retiring.
Iowa needs size and athleticism. Iowa is consistently being dominated by all the teams with bigs and outrebounded by double digits is standard. Sadly our bigs aren't really big and they also aren't really athletic and our guards aren't tall or extremely athletic. Consistent theme.
I doubt you'll see this, but I'm with you on Sanford. I'd go farther and say McCaffery has a history of getting 3 point shooters who shoot great when Iowa is up by 20, but when the shots really count, they choke. I'd even say Bohannon was like that.....over rated.
Wow what a close game glad I only watched 5 mins 😂😂 Fran and Ferentz time to ride that long black train
Some things that stuck out to be from a scouting standpoint, that we obviously saw tonight and against Michigan (but weren’t able to take advantage of it like today)
1. Coach mentioned it, we collapse on defense when a player drives
2. We are slow to switch/ close out on the perimeter leaving wide open 3 point shots
3. Allowing or forcing Freeman to get the ball away from the basket and making him dribble. Lacks the touch and will often turn the ball over
With that being said, nice to see Drew show up offensively
@jon6084 as talked about already, they look lost defensively. Going with your points already, need to have better communication.
I’m an Iowa State guy. My take on Iowa basketball is they’re always a decent team. Get the mix of the right guys, good to great team. It’s pretty glaring that the program under Fran just isn’t very athletic. Having shooters is great, but you need a balanced game these days because everyone shoots 3’s. I would like the see Iowa put more into their men basketball program. If you’re an offensive minded player Iowa is an attractive place to play.
Badger fan here… I was at the game. No students, not even close to an average game at the kohl. Hawks let our shooters shoot and they saw what happened. Good game!
You nailed it! Iowa guy here. Go Pack!
I think Beth Goetz is at a real inflection point already in her young AD career. Firing B. Ferentz wasn't really her call, but both K. Ferentz n Fran McCaffery both either need to step down immediately or be shown the exit doors before next season begins. Iowa football has reached it's high potential under Ferentz n seems to either be stuck in neutral or reversing slowly n McCaffery will never get Iowa above average in men's basketball level. Seriously what has McCaffery really done but barely win twenty plus games but even when he reaches the tournament Iowa is eliminated in round one, moving on from him is in the best interest of the men's basketball program. K. Ferentz time has left him, he's not willing to bring the offense into the 2020's n at this point he's hurting the football program more then he's helping it. When Iowa women's basketball n both wrestling programs are the schools only chances for a national championship or even close to competing for one your school is in serious trouble. Beth needs to either step down or show some real leadership n flip the pages on two coaches they've clearly over stayed their time.
@jdneely9939 💯 we will see exactly what type of AD she is over the next year. She wanted the job, now show us you can do it. The Hiring is more important than the firing/ retiring.
Iowa needs size and athleticism. Iowa is consistently being dominated by all the teams with bigs and outrebounded by double digits is standard. Sadly our bigs aren't really big and they also aren't really athletic and our guards aren't tall or extremely athletic. Consistent theme.
It boils down to what it always does, slow feet on defense, poor defensive plan, lack of good athleticism. Fran staple.
I doubt you'll see this, but I'm with you on Sanford. I'd go farther and say McCaffery has a history of getting 3 point shooters who shoot great when Iowa is up by 20, but when the shots really count, they choke. I'd even say Bohannon was like that.....over rated.
Sorry about getting upset in live chat, i don't think it's fair for someone to say they're older than me, so they know more.
No worries, Doug. Didn't even notice!
Nice job Fran…
It's time for Fran to go. It's 5 years to late
As long as Fran is head coach at Iowa I'm not the least interested in Iowa men's basketball ... He is absolutely pathetic.
Traore needs to step it up or he will be yet another incredible athlete who refuses to buy into the mental aspect of the game and goes nowhere.
Could just as easily be 0-3 in the Big Ten.
Just as easily 2-1. But they aren't. 1-2