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Chris Calloway is an interesting possibility. St. Louis is definitely in our recruiting sphere. Of course, Cook is from there and Caleb Love is too. Others will be in the future. Iowa and IL are the closest B1G schools to St. Louis and (with IL more focused on instate Chicago) it might be a...

From your article: “There’s also a 4-2-5 grouping with an extra cornerback called a “Star”.” Unless that’s pointed out to be a nickel package (words coach Wallace used) it’s easy to confuse with the base package where the extra cornerback is the “Cash”. Sorry for the nitpicking but this...

Thanks for the article Rob. However, don’t think you got the nuance of the term ‘Star’ correct. As Seth Wallace points out at about the 1:15 mark of the video in your article, ‘Star’ ONLY refers to the extra DB in the (generally 3rd down) Nickel package- the traditionally specialized package...

The right blend. We’ve got the same * level. But Purdue has more choices in their location to find the right blend and Iowa has had to recruit harder to get to that point in their state.

All of which means that CJ probably gets 8-12 mins max.

Obviously not a burner, CJ Frederick is probably quicker than Ellington was. But CJ did start in HS as a 6’0” PG before a growth spurt (plus his shooting) put him in the SG category. So he can probably handle pretty well.

Article pertinent to this discussion here: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/Article/Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-2019-20-Early-Season-Preview--130491139/ JoeT’s AAU coach (Munch Williams -no typo) compares him to Jevon Carter, the 2018 Naismith Defensive POY for West Virginia, now playing for the...

Start with the baseline: Garza Cook Wieskamp Moss JB That’s the starting 5 that got us 1 pt away from the sweet 16. If they all come back, you’re looking at 5 starters who will all average 10pts/gm in the B1G. Moss averaged 9 but, with Baer gone, the senior Moss likely gets some late game...

Cook’s best role at any level is to take pressure off the primary scorers with his athleticism. If Cook comes back, and he should, he needs to focus on 1) boards, 2) adding reliable mid-range shots (10-15’) to his post game offense, 3) defensive energy- not necessarily in that order but...

What’s holding the D back is finding a run-stuffer up the middle. Last one Iowa had was Jaleel Johnson. So- Nixon seems the most likely candidate. Shannon possibly or Lattimore coming on as a senior? One of these would have to emerge as a league performer for Iowa to take the next step...

Thanks Spider. But other than being a shooter and white, JW’s off the dribble game, defense, even his passing game, are better compared to Klay Thompson. Thompson must rebound and defend in small ball, and must pass in a starting lineup with Curry and Durant. JW also coexists (on a different...

I don’t see the Larry Bird comparison for Wieskamp. They can both shoot and have game poise. Joe is not a trash talker. For size, shooting, off the dribble game, and demeanor, I see Klay Thompson as a future model for Wieskamp.

I think the McCaffery Bros want to play together for at least a year. If Cook stays, Pat may RS. If he goes, I think Pat definitely plays. I’m expecting Connor to start slow in baseball because he’ll be getting there late. If he comes on strong as the season goes on, they both might play...

Agree with some that Patrick’s game is Baer+. From that standpoint, he’ll fill a need as Baer is graduating. But he certainly could use more strength. Agree that JoeT is a step in the right direction for filling defensive and penetrating abilities at the point. However, experience is...

Patrick could well start in spite of all the 2019 seniors. Connor probably won’t start. He’s JB’s backup but will get significant minutes. JW could well start. He’s quicker than Baer, but less experienced. HIs offense could take some defensive pressure off of JB and reduce TOs.

Of course, tOSU would have to suck it up and get to Indy the same year as Iowa.

MVP in KY State tourney! Way to go CJ!

What I noticed were the targeting, blocking in the back, and other borderline penalties Frost must have obviously coached because there were so many of them. That’s what he’s bringing to Nebraska. B1G refs take note.

I see 7 teams Iowa plays- strictly for RPI purposes of course.

Agree that Pemsl’s FT shooting (36%- 4/11) has to get better. But Garza and Cook are going to shoot more this year.