Yeah I bet it's fair to say that Garza benefits the most from Cook coming back as far as their games go. I don't think Garza shoots too much at all. I love his aggressiveness and someone needs to be drawing fouls on the other team besides Cook.I loved Boyle's defense and intensity, lack of a quality jump shot kept him out of the league. I get the similarities people are drawing between him and Garza. I do believe people are really underestimating Garza's athletism. He just needs a little more strength, but man I've seen him do some very nice things last year. One play in particular, he was running at full speed caught the ball and in one motion gathered and dunked in a smooth finish. There are not many true 7 footers around that could have made that catch and move. To those who think he shoots too much, would you rather he be a timid passer or an aggressive offensive player. I think he and Cook are gonna be showing some real creativity in the passing game now that they have had some time to learn each others game. Garza is one of the main reasons I'm still watching Iowa basketball.
More on Kevin Boyle vs Kenyon Murray.
Boyle scored 1,189 career points (10.1 ppg)
Murray scored 1,230 career points (9.9 ppg)
Boyle had 58 steals in his best year (1.8 spg in 1980)
Murray also had 58 in his best year (1.7 spg in 1995)
Boyle played 118 career games, Murray 124.
Boyle's scoring averages, from best to worst, were 11.9, 11.8, 9.9, and 6.5 ( They steadily declined all four years.)
Murray's scoring averages, from best to worst, were 12.3, 11.5, 9.5, and 6.7 (They fluctuated somewhat but generally declined during his four years.)
Both were known for their defense.
Both were not the best free throw shooters, especially Murray.
Both had consistent rebound numbers, although Boyle's steadily declined during his career.
Interesting comparison. Both of there guys also meant a lot to their teams outside of the stats. Hustle, leadership, quality young men.
Totally agree.
Would that be the same Frosty Mitchell who, interviewing then Gov. Robert Ray and his family live during the girl’s basketball tournament, said: “Here we are now with Governor Ray’s 14-year-old daughter Randi. Randi, how old are you?”?He may have teamed up with Grinnell's Frosty Mitchell for awhile on hoops broadcasts. Does anyone remember Frosty?
Its not too hard to imagine how he might have gotten the nickname "Frosty". And it probably wasn't because he liked children's Christmas specials. Girls state tournament week on top of it?Would that be the same Frosty Mitchell who, interviewing then Gov. Robert Ray and his family live during the girl’s basketball tournament, said: “Here we are now with Governor Ray’s 14-year-old daughter Randi. Randi, how old are you?”?
I like that fact that he hates losing, that’s a good strait to have.
I’m okay with him increasing the amount of 3s he shoots this year, but I still think his bread and butter is inside and getting putbacks.
Quite honestly I still think he has a ways to go to figure out what is a good shot and what is a bad shot. Last year at times it felt like it went up almost everytime he touched it. There are a lot of options on this team so the goal is to get as many good shots as we can as a group.
Sounds like a team captain/leader...which Iowa woefully needs.
Yes and Connor shooting 3's with Jbo long way from basket.Sounds like a doable.Their won't be a sophomore slump with him. He's too skilled and working too hard. He's capable of shooting the 40% from 3. With a stronger start to the season compared to how he started last yr and he can be in line for a big year. Playing with Cook again will only open the floor for both of them to do their thing.
They should be a lot of fun to watch this year.
Cap gets BONUS at 7 WINS? Someone happy no?I gave up on football when ferentz shook up the football staff to make room for his kid. They had a couple of dismal seasons following that.
I gave up on football when ferentz shook up the football staff to make room for his kid. They had a couple of dismal seasons following that.