NikeHawk21
Well-Known Member
I’ve done this in the past but wanted to do a thread on the perceived strengths of our team this year. I will do one on weaknesses as well.
1. Scoring
Could plug this in with Iowa almost every year. With Wieskamp, Garza, and Bohannon this team will have little issue scoring. Nunge, Frederick, Kriener, and Evelyn will provide some scoring pop as well I would guess. Have plenty of outside shooting and inside scoring options.
2. Rebounding
This one might be a tad surprising as we weren’t great here last year. I think Nunge with his size and new frame will be very good on the boards. I think Garza will be improved on the boards. Kriener as a senior should be strong. I think Joe is a very good rebounder on both ends for his position. Pemsl likes to mix it up inside. Iowa could be a strong rebounding team.
3. 3pt shooting
I guess this goes with the above scoring point but I like to single it out because 3pt shooting can be the ultimate equalizer. It can help you get back into games you have no business being in. Bohannon and Wieskamp you can almost pencil in for about 40% which is pretty elite at their volume. I’m speculating CJF will be up there in the high 30%s based on what I’ve heard. Evelyn has the ability I think Nunge and Garza will both be able to knock down the outside shot. Lots of options and I think again Iowa will be one of the better outside shooting teams in the B1G. Potential that all 5 of Iowa starters will be able to shoot it from deep.
4. Bench
This one is interesting, because if Fran doesn’t manage this right I think this could be a potential weakness (See my next thread). But overall I think having quality bench players is a strength. We don’t know the lineups for sure just yet, but pretty likely Kriener is coming off the bench as a senior. Evelyn could be a 5th year guard off the bench. Pemsl has done some nice things. We have the makings off a strong bench if Fran manages it right.
1. Scoring
Could plug this in with Iowa almost every year. With Wieskamp, Garza, and Bohannon this team will have little issue scoring. Nunge, Frederick, Kriener, and Evelyn will provide some scoring pop as well I would guess. Have plenty of outside shooting and inside scoring options.
2. Rebounding
This one might be a tad surprising as we weren’t great here last year. I think Nunge with his size and new frame will be very good on the boards. I think Garza will be improved on the boards. Kriener as a senior should be strong. I think Joe is a very good rebounder on both ends for his position. Pemsl likes to mix it up inside. Iowa could be a strong rebounding team.
3. 3pt shooting
I guess this goes with the above scoring point but I like to single it out because 3pt shooting can be the ultimate equalizer. It can help you get back into games you have no business being in. Bohannon and Wieskamp you can almost pencil in for about 40% which is pretty elite at their volume. I’m speculating CJF will be up there in the high 30%s based on what I’ve heard. Evelyn has the ability I think Nunge and Garza will both be able to knock down the outside shot. Lots of options and I think again Iowa will be one of the better outside shooting teams in the B1G. Potential that all 5 of Iowa starters will be able to shoot it from deep.
4. Bench
This one is interesting, because if Fran doesn’t manage this right I think this could be a potential weakness (See my next thread). But overall I think having quality bench players is a strength. We don’t know the lineups for sure just yet, but pretty likely Kriener is coming off the bench as a senior. Evelyn could be a 5th year guard off the bench. Pemsl has done some nice things. We have the makings off a strong bench if Fran manages it right.