Excitement all around for new Hawkeye teammates White and Dickerson
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BigD
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From article: "From the man who most recently coached Dickerson, former Williston State head coach Eric Peterson says transition offense is where the 6-1 guard will be most lethal. He really pushed tempo and put pressure on defenses by getting things going in transition,” Peterson said. “He can get in the lane at will or find an easy assist.”
I hope this is true because it seems that a quick guard has been what's been lacking at Iowa. Hopefully his quickness can break down half court defences and that Woodbury and Gabe can make teams pay when that happens.
I hope this is true because it seems that a quick guard has been what's been lacking at Iowa. Hopefully his quickness can break down half court defences and that Woodbury and Gabe can make teams pay when that happens.
I just don't get this statement. We have a junior guard returning who led the big ten in assist-to-turnover ratio and was 12th nationally (despite numerous missed bunnies and some cold long range shooting at times from teammates). Mike is a gym rat who has done nothing but give 100% without so much as a complaint when asked to shift over to the off-guard spot.
MiniMoeHawk
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MG makes this team go this year. We will play as well as he leads
JG10Hawk
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Mike is the best on ball defender on the team and I don't think that is even debatable. Dickerson hasn't played in the Big Ten yet and will probably struggle at times against the more physical guards his 1st year, just like Mike did. I'd temper exepectations for TD. He will be a good player but I wouldn't expect him to be the best PG on the team right from the get go. He'll most likely show flashes and have his ups and downs. The defenders are much quicker at this level. We'll see just how quickly TD can adjust and improve his game.
SteveGarvey
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MG is a good point and I'm glad we have him, but he got torched at times while ball defending so I can't say he's the best ball defender on the team. AC, for one, is quicker and better-when his head's in the game that is.
MG's assist to turnover ratio is about the most deceiving stat there is. He had 3.9 assists per game. His good AT ratio comes from his being cautious, which is one reason the offense stalled so significantly in the half-court. He always looked for the pass with the least likelihood of being defended instead of the one with the best chance of scoring. (Think Stanzi's final year and all those 2 yard dump offs.)
Why do you think Fran put all his eggs in the Ulis basket and then worked so hard to get Dickerson? If he just needed PG depth or a replacement for MG when he graduates, these guys are not who you put all your stock in.
MG is a classic third guard. He can come off the bench and do what he does best, which is push the ball and get his own points. Ask the Spurs how valuable that guy can be.
deanvogs
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Ummmm you do realize that Fran had already missed on Ulis BEFORE last season even began, right? So to say it had to do with MG's "cautious" play last year is just factually incorrect.
I just get this funny feeling that all the b!tching and moaning about Mike and Woody will be like all those who b!tched about Gatens during his So and Jr years. Most players take some time to reach their full potential.
AZHAWKFAN1
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Seems like CAARHawk would like Sapp in there instead of MG. Sapp isn't cautious, as he is a turnover waiting to happen. I'm sure the coach really values that.
I agree and I will be shocked if MG is not our starting PG. But am very excited about TD
During the whole Ulis thing I kept saying that Fran clearly didn't think MG was the answer at point, because there is no way you bring that guy in as a backup and they put all their energy into that one player. I couldn't figure out why exactly and then I watched this past year.
There were also other options for Dickerson and he picked Iowa, which makes me think he felt fairly confident he was going to get a lot of minutes.
Again, people think I am dissing on MG. I am not. I just see him in a different role. Think Vinny Johnson or Patty Mills.
deanvogs
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I don't necessarily think you are dogging on MikeG. I was just saying that Fran didn't go after Ulis because of MikeG play this last year, as he had already missed on him by the time the season even started. I think it is fairly evident that Fran is trying to bring in playmakers, something the team sorely lacks.
Yes, I could have stated that better. I meant all the energy spent on Ulis wouldn't have made sense unless it didn't appear MG was going to be the answer at point.
I actually think Mike could be an awesome playmaker for a second unit.
HawkeyeShane
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Mikey G. will be fine and I'm interested to see how the team will look with both guys on the court at the same time in some situations as it should lead to not only transition points, but drive and dish points as well from either guard spot.
HawkeyeMike23
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Anyone else start to think MG was throwing games at the end of the year? I would prefer that scenario to one where he really is that bad of a shooter.
MiniMoeHawk
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There is no way he was throwing anything. Everyone goes through a funk at some point. He will be fine this year and bringing in Dickerson will only help him
