Christian Vital

[NikeHawk21]

Sounds like Fran is pursuing this kid as a potential guard for next year. He originally committed to UNLV out of high school, was a three star from New York.

It sounds like Louisville, Alabama, and Marquette are also pursuing. The videos I saw of him looked like he was a 3pt shooter, but they were also fairly old. Does anyone know anything about this kid?

 

[jjh4hawks01]

Don't know much about the kid personally, but it does make it apparent that Fran knows he needs a PG and is going after one.

Smart move Fran.

 

[iagoldhawk]

also makes it apparent Fran may know a transfer is going

 

[WindsorHawk]

Jok could be leaving. We could use another point guard. Someone could transfer. And there's always a chance academics is an issue for someone...unlikely since this hasn't been a problem under Fran.

 

[Hawk5656]

Don't know much about the kid personally, but it does make it apparent that Fran knows he needs a PG and is going after one.

Smart move Fran.

I agree, I like this move. If we don't add a PG for next year we are in serious trouble

 

[SteveGarvey]

also makes it apparent Fran may know a transfer is going

Does seem hard to believe he would call this kid if he doesn't know someone's leaving.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Don't know much about the kid personally, but it does make it apparent that Fran knows he needs a PG and is going after one.

Smart move Fran.

.....and one that can consistently shoot the ball.

 

[FCAS]

Does seem hard to believe he would call this kid if he doesn't know someone's leaving.

"Know" or "suspect"?

Maybe Fran contacted the kid and told him there's a chance that someone is leaving, and if so please keep Iowa in mind.

 

[Tierney]

One thing the coaching staff appears to do is explore all their options the future might hold. I doubt he will ever end up at Iowa.

 

[DJL]

Jok could be leaving. We could use another point guard. Someone could transfer. And there's always a chance academics is an issue for someone...unlikely since this hasn't been a problem under Fran.

I will admit, I've kind of laughed at the whole Jok thing, but the timing of this recruitment at least makes me raise an eyebrow. Or there could be someone else leaving. We will find out eventually I'm sure.

 

[WindsorHawk]

I will admit, I've kind of laughed at the whole Jok thing, but the timing of this recruitment at least makes me raise an eyebrow. Or there could be someone else leaving. We will find out eventually I'm sure.

I have zero inside information on Jok and the NBA. But I know all about the Roosevelt to Valley high school drama. So that's always in the back of my mind.

 

[DJL]

I have zero inside information on Jok and the NBA. But I know all about the Roosevelt to Valley high school drama. So that's always in the back of my mind.

From what I hear around here that wasn't very pretty. There are still people I know that are bitter about how all that went down.

 

[1977Hawkeye]

Does seem hard to believe he would call this kid if he doesn't know someone's leaving.

I wouldn't be surprised if someone transfers, but maybe Fran is also just being proactive and putting out the feelers just in case there's room on the roster.

 

[SteveGarvey]

I wouldn't be surprised if someone transfers, but maybe Fran is also just being proactive and putting out the feelers just in case there's room on the roster.

Could be. Could be he's really hoping player X or Y will ask for a transfer as well.

 

[bogeyman]

Have to be pro active at all times and have a few guys on the "list" just to let them know you are interested if there is an opening. You can't wait and try to build a relationship later.
Do we know for sure if Dale Jones is coming back? I thought he has had multiple knee surgeries and there was an outside chance he may decide to hang em up if his knees don't recover?

 

[NikeHawk21]

Looks like we made Christian's final 5 along with Louisville, Uconn, Bama, and Marquette.

 

[seepig]

Have to be pro active at all times and have a few guys on the "list" just to let them know you are interested if there is an opening. You can't wait and try to build a relationship later.
Do we know for sure if Dale Jones is coming back? I thought he has had multiple knee surgeries and there was an outside chance he may decide to hang em up if his knees don't recover?

That's a more likely scenario than Jok leaving...are you kidding!? NBA? Jok started as a Jr. for a team that had a shot at winning the conference and a couple games in the NCAA tournament.

 

[ColumbusHawk]

Looks like we made Christian's final 5 along with Louisville, Uconn, Bama, and Marquette.

Boy the Hawks are screwed. He'll go to Louisville for the sex parties!

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Boy the Hawks are screwed. He'll go to Louisville for the sex parties!

Didn't you hear Saint Rick's press conference before the tourney... Louisville is squeaky clean.

 

[99topdawg]

Here's what ESPN has to say about him. Do we really need a guy like this?

Vital is extremely competitive and plays with a major chip on his shoulder. He refuses to back down from anyone, will defend bigger guys and raise the level of those around him. He is a good three-point shooter who can both make them in bunches as well as in big moments, which he seems to relish. He's a quality secondary ball-handler, has a good pull-up game and use of both hands around the rim. He's also a scrappy defender and good perimeter rebounder. He shoots the ball well, but his best attribute is his toughness. He's as competitive as they come and when push comes to shove he's a guy you want on your side in the big moments.