Has there ever been a BTen Center like Banks...
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NorthKCHawk
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He is not a center. Hilariously, ESPN lists him as a G. Iowa official page has him as a G/F.
But 30 FTs in a row is incredibly rare. Even more so for a post player (which I think is the best description for him).
But 30 FTs in a row is incredibly rare. Even more so for a post player (which I think is the best description for him).
NorthKCHawk
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I once made 18 in a row at the Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Competition in Milford. I won and made it to the regionals in Harlan where I missed going to state by 1 FT. No way my Dad would have driven me to Des Moines for state anyway, so probably best that I lost.
Wow. Thanx I didn’t know that. Incredible
Fryowa
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I never kept track but I'm guessing 3 in a row was my closest attempt at the record.
SwirlinLingerie
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The way Banks' offensive game is coming on, he is actually giving me some poor man's Jimmy Butler vibes lately.
Similar body types and approaches to the game. 100% dog, both will fight you for every rebound and loose ball.
Butler started in junior college, too, and was a late bloomer...
Similar body types and approaches to the game. 100% dog, both will fight you for every rebound and loose ball.
Butler started in junior college, too, and was a late bloomer...
Fryowa
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Banks is kind of a Temu version of Tyler Cook.
NorthKCHawk
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Laughing. Spot on take.
I agree, post player is a good description for him. But he is sort of a swiss-army type of player, the way he's been stepping out and nailing 3s too!
Good info!
trj
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Naah, you were right in a previous thread. Instead of Ryan Bowen and Daryl Moore…the love child is Ryan Bowen and Kenyon Murray.
Hawke
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My record was one in a row but I did it numerous times.
thedukeofearl
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Outstanding
hawkdrummer1
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Not only is Banks not a center, the idea of a "center" isn't what it was 20 years ago. Centers are no longer big loping guys who can't shoot from outside of 6 feet. Plenty of big men routinely hover around the 3 point line.
NorthKCHawk
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Agreed. Hell, Garza was the last true center we had, and he was a damn good three point shooter. If you cannot shoot the 3 in today's day and age, its hard to find the floor. You better be able to rebound and protect the rim like a banshee.
SwirlinLingerie
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Tyler Cook was a true power forward. He had 3 three pointers in 3 years at Iowa. And had about 40 pounds on Banks.
I'm really curious if Banks can keep expanding his perimeter game. He's shooting 54% from 3, and made seven of them over the last four games. I recall McCollum saying something about him being able to shoot the 3 when he transferred last summer, but that he hadn't done it in games yet.
I'm really curious if Banks can keep expanding his perimeter game. He's shooting 54% from 3, and made seven of them over the last four games. I recall McCollum saying something about him being able to shoot the 3 when he transferred last summer, but that he hadn't done it in games yet.
Hawkboys
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Hitchhiking was safer back then.
MelroseHawkins
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Not really, IMO. Banks has an outside shot. Shoots a low number but pretty good %. Cook couldn't really shoot outside 6' from the basket.
