At that point, FM has to convince one of them to commit despite his son being a PG with 4 years of eligibility remaining.
I suppose I’m putting the cart before the horse so some people may not like this, but if Connor is the player I believe he is, I think it is quite possible that he will end up as a net negative for the Iowa basketball program, despite all the excitement surrounding him in his earlier days as a recruit. Quite frankly, his two sons joining the program could end up being Fran’s demise in Iowa City.It’s hard to know with such a fluid situation. Iowa obviously was keeping in contact with these two, and perhaps others, as backup plans for not getting DJC.
Now, the coaches need to watch them again to see if they’re worthy of an offer. Then, even if they are, do other schools see the same thing and offer? Then Iowa has to compete with those programs.
At that point, FM has to convince one of them to commit despite his son being a PG with 4 years of eligibility remaining.
I suppose I’m putting the cart before the horse so some people may not like this, but if Connor is the player I believe he is, I think it is quite possible that he will end up as a net negative for the Iowa basketball program, despite all the excitement surrounding him in his earlier days as a recruit. Quite frankly, his two sons joining the program could end up being Fran’s demise in Iowa City.
I suppose I’m putting the cart before the horse so some people may not like this, but if Connor is the player I believe he is, I think it is quite possible that he will end up as a net negative for the Iowa basketball program, despite all the excitement surrounding him in his earlier days as a recruit. Quite frankly, his two sons joining the program could end up being Fran’s demise in Iowa City.
I wonder if your right.. I could see that.. And other coaches using that recruiting tactic against us for sure wouldn't help. I see CM as a combo guard not really a true 'white magic' full time pg that his dad was but as of today we can't say we really know how good he is or what his role will be.... With that being up in the air the narrative can be spun however opposing coaches want it to be...That is the toughest sell. For any 2019 PG, they see Bohannon will be a senior starter and Fran's son will be the backup. In other words, there aren't many minutes for them their first year. After that 2019-20 season they have to spend the next 2 years competing for playing time with the coach's son.
Who is signing up for that? Fran is probably better off going all in on a 2020 PG recruit. At least he can sell "Bohannon's replacement". Bohannon will have played 30+ minutes all 4 seasons at Iowa.
Right by then Fran could be winding his career down regardless.... Once Patrick is done (if Fran lasts that long) I don't see Fran being at Iowa beyond that honestly...For Fran the risk is worth it. He knows that this could potentially turn ugly.
I see Connor at best as a quality role player, at worst as a liability. Although we will never be able to say for certain how much or if he has hurt our recruiting it does make you wonder. That is where the thought of a net negative to the Iowa baskabetll program came from.To me Connor seems like a smart and talented kid who will make the correct pass and the smart play. Sorta Gesell-like but with more size and a better 3-point shot. However, Connor's not quick and he's not a dribble penetration guy....which is what Iowa has sorely needed for...15 years?
For Fran the risk is worth it. He knows that this could potentially turn ugly.
It works for Fran, but it sucks for Iowa Basketball and it’s fanbase.Right by then Fran could be winding his career down regardless.... Once Patrick is done (if Fran lasts that long) I don't see Fran being at Iowa beyond that honestly...
Don't forget about JackRight by then Fran could be winding his career down regardless.... Once Patrick is done (if Fran lasts that long) I don't see Fran being at Iowa beyond that honestly...
If young Jack wants to come to Iowa I don't think his old man will still be there. That'd be a heck of a long time for Fran to have been at Iowa. This is already going to be year 9 right? I can't see Fran being the KF of the hoops program. But with the AD being who he is.....Don't forget about Jack
I see Connor at best as a quality role player, at worst as a liability. Although we will never be able to say for certain how much or if he has hurt our recruiting it does make you wonder. That is where the thought of a net negative to the Iowa baskabetll program came from.
I suppose I’m putting the cart before the horse so some people may not like this, but if Connor is the player I believe he is, I think it is quite possible that he will end up as a net negative for the Iowa basketball program, despite all the excitement surrounding him in his earlier days as a recruit. Quite frankly, his two sons joining the program could end up being Fran’s demise in Iowa City.
Jack is entering seventh grade. If Gary is still here and still writing the checks there is an excellent chance Fran will be here.If young Jack wants to come to Iowa I don't think his old man will still be there. That'd be a heck of a long time for Fran to have been at Iowa. This is already going to be year 9 right? I can't see Fran being the KF of the hoops program. But with the AD being who he is.....
Were the Alford boys ever on the court at the same time? They may have overlapped a little with the younger redshirting but I don't think they ever both saw floor at the same time but I could be wrong. I wasn't exactly watchin every UCLA game.Jack is entering seventh grade. If Gary is still here and still writing the checks there is an excellent chance Fran will be here.
Coaching your son is always a sticky situation. Dick Vitale spoke of it's perils decades ago when what he said still carried weight. I've never heard of a Division One program having two playing on the same team multiple years.. Kory and Bryce Alford maybe?
Keno Davis was just good enough as a player to be a student manager. Lil Lick should have been one as well.