WestCoastHawk
Well-Known Member
Thoughts? He had a mid major offer list. I like his height though.
Christian Williams signs
- Thread starter WestCoastHawk
- Start date
lightning1
Well-Known Member
It's a head scratcher. We just signed 5 players between 6'5 and 6'7. Not sure if Fran is hedging his bets and figures 1 or 2 might transfer, this way he gets the pick of the lot? Or if he plans on using them at the 1-4 spots, which makes sense too. If 2 of them end up spending time at PG, that would be great. Not as our starting PG but back up minutes.
I said in another thread but I'll say it again. For Fran to sign another 2 slash 3 guy when he already signed so many of them, he must be pretty sure about him. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the best of the bunch. Also I'm not sure how many guys in D1 can play point and have a 7' wingspan. That has to be extremely rare.
It's not a bad thought process. Best case scenario all 5 of them pan out and we are set at the 2,3, and 4 for awhile, and maybe even backup 1. Worst case scenario we get the pick of the litter and the others leave opening up more scholarships to use when we are further removed from the hole Lick dug.
lightning1
Well-Known Member
What was the figure? 400 D-1 transfers every year? Or something crazy like that? It's probably not a bad strategy to consider. This class isn't like the Alfraud classes of multiple 2* wings that had little D-1 skills out of the gate. These guys bring skills.
deanvogs
Well-Known Member
I think Fran wants 2 PG, 2 Shooters, 2 stretch 4's, 2 C/PF and that leaves 5 slasher types. This give him roster versatility. For instance Jok develops as a better outside shooter, Hutton a defensive stopper, Moss/Williams a slasher scorer. I don't think Fran wants to be tied down to one style, and the more versatile athletes you have the more you can do with your offense and defense.
lightning1
Well-Known Member
It's a good recipe for getting killed in the post, however.
RocknRollface
Well-Known Member
Im thinking one who may end up transferring is already on campus.
deanvogs
Well-Known Member
4 Post players is plenty. That is what we rotated this year (Woody, Gabe, White, & Uthoff).
BigD
Well-Known Member
My math must be bad or I am forgetting someone. I am only counting two that can be counted as post players, Woody and Uthoff. Woody still gets in foul trouble and is not a shot blocker by any stretch of the imagination. Uthoff has played like a taller three instead of a 4 or 5. Am I missing a BIG on this team?
A 6'9" guy or taller with broad shoulders and a strong upper body and good leaping ability would suffice. Most of the really successful teams have a star guard who can shoot it and shake and bake it and a Big who can own the glass and at least score moderately.
Now if one of these 6'6" guys can do a MJ performance for us then we are talking. That would more than cover the guard position but whar the BIG? Let's face it with all the time and experience Woody has had I really don't see hiim changing his game. Most BiGS probably haven't started in the amount of games by the end of their college careers that Woody has already experienced. No knock on him as it is what it is. I think he has peaked is what I am trying to say. Maybe Uthoff can blow up but I don't see Adam doing that. I hope I am sooooooo wrong.
Last edited:
All of the incoming basketball recruits look pretty athletic and talented. I read where Williams has a seven foot wingspan for a six foot six guy. Who knows how tall these guys will be in a couple of years. The junior college player Jones was only six foot five when he was a high school senior. I know Brandon Scherff is a football player, but he was only rated a three star coming out of high school. It sounds like Iowa has the potential to improve both defensively and offensively next year.
BigD
Well-Known Member
I realize that this is a possibility as the growth cycle for a lot of men doesn't end until around 21 or 22. Would however prefer to see a 6'9" 220 pound freshman grow to 6'11" and 260 if you know what you mean. Would be an equalizer for the thugs over at MSU.
If I remember correctly don't we have a tight end on the football team that plays a little ball. Ok we need you to do one of those patentened GD three and outs. Run as fast and hard as you can three yards down the lane and take out who ever gets in your way.
A Yanda type of hit.
deanvogs
Well-Known Member
I still can't believe how some just completely overvalue the post positions in todays game.
MSU was in the final 4 with Castello and Schilling manning the C position (both 6'9) and Brandon Dawson at 6'6 defending other post players. Basically the two "post players" on the floor were 6'9 and 6'6. MSU just signed one of the best C in the country, 5* Caleb Swanigan (who is all of 6'8)
Wisconsin Loses kaminsky and Dukan and returns 6'7 post Hayes, 6'8 Brown and bring in 6'9 Illikainen and 6'8 Thomas
Michigan post players are 6'8 and 6'9.
I could go down every B1G roster and it is similar.
We will be fine with Woody at 7', Uthoff 6'9, Jones at 6'8, and Uhl 6'8 and Wagner at 6'7.
MSU was in the final 4 with Castello and Schilling manning the C position (both 6'9) and Brandon Dawson at 6'6 defending other post players. Basically the two "post players" on the floor were 6'9 and 6'6. MSU just signed one of the best C in the country, 5* Caleb Swanigan (who is all of 6'8)
Wisconsin Loses kaminsky and Dukan and returns 6'7 post Hayes, 6'8 Brown and bring in 6'9 Illikainen and 6'8 Thomas
Michigan post players are 6'8 and 6'9.
I could go down every B1G roster and it is similar.
We will be fine with Woody at 7', Uthoff 6'9, Jones at 6'8, and Uhl 6'8 and Wagner at 6'7.
atomicblue224
Well-Known Member
Did anyone post anything about the Danville Twins walking on Iowa next fall? I think it's neat for the guys from Southeastern Iowa to join the Hawks!
DBAHawkFan
Well-Known Member
Is Jones a done deal? Guess I haven't seen anything about him signing, or declaring for Iowa.
WindsorHawk
Well-Known Member
I want guys that can play...not too worried about how big or small they are.
NEIChawk
Well-Known Member
Fran's just heading in a different direction perhaps......I love those 6'6" to 6'9" guys that are long, can jump, play good "D", and slash, and aren't afraid to pull up and dial one in....now granted we haven't seen any of the newbies coming in, and especially against the B1G competition, so hopefully we're all pleasantly surprised....
ArvadaHawk
Well-Known Member
I've heard that the only reason DJ hasn't already verballed/signed is because his Juco coach has a rule that his players don't sign to a D1 until they visit so they are 100% certain of that school. I think most are expecting DJ to sign this weekend when he visits.
