I read through a thread on rivals. Someone on there has access to Liam's mom. Says he really likes the coaches and will decide soon. Also said Luka called him which is pretty cool.
Liam Robbins in Transfer Portal!
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Dadman
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Some interesting info today:
And:
247sports.com
I think Dort, 5 star prospect, is class of 22, so it appears that there is potential for Robbins to step in right away............
Not sure why he would want to go so far from home when a golden opportunity awaits at Iowa, but he did follow his uncle to the twin cities, so there is that to consider.
And:
Vanderbilt adds to its frontcourt with five-star center Lee Dort
Lee Dort and Noah Shelby will team at Vanderbilt in the fall of 2022.
247sports.com
I think Dort, 5 star prospect, is class of 22, so it appears that there is potential for Robbins to step in right away............
Not sure why he would want to go so far from home when a golden opportunity awaits at Iowa, but he did follow his uncle to the twin cities, so there is that to consider.
MelroseHawkins
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No roasting here, although I hate comparing some college players and saying who's better. They are different players.
But, to your point, Murry has a great overall game and affects the game in so many ways. The most impressive thing about him to me playing as a freshman this year is that he always played within himself or what the goal of the team was or within the rhythm of the game. He didn't rush bad shots or really take any ill-advised shots. He seemed to have a great understanding of the situations of games, took care of the ball. He provided a calming affect to the team I believe. He always seemed to get that rebound coming from nowhere or tipping a ball that Iowa would pick up. It was those kinds of things.
He actually has enough of a decent 3 pt shot where he can stretch the defense a bit, or at least they have to honor it. That will get more consistent going forward. He has one of the most "effortless" jumps that I've seen in a long time from a player. His dunks just seem so smooth like he's hardly having to jump. It's actually kind of strange.
I wasn't nervous when he had the ball like with most freshman.
MelroseHawkins
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Some interesting info today:
And:
Vanderbilt adds to its frontcourt with five-star center Lee Dort
Lee Dort and Noah Shelby will team at Vanderbilt in the fall of 2022.
I think Dort, 5 star prospect, is class of 22, so it appears that there is potential for Robbins to step in right away............
Not sure why he would want to go so far from home when a golden opportunity awaits at Iowa, but he did follow his uncle to the twin cities, so there is that to consider.
How the hell does Vanderbilt get a 5 star player? How the hell does Iowa never get them?
ssckelley
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Vanderbilt is going to be a serious contender for Robbins. They are coached by former NBA player Jerry Stackhouse, Scotty Pippen Jr is on the team, and they have a huge need at Center as well. With his uncle going there as a coach Vandy could be the favorite.Some interesting info today:
And:
Vanderbilt adds to its frontcourt with five-star center Lee Dort
Lee Dort and Noah Shelby will team at Vanderbilt in the fall of 2022.
I think Dort, 5 star prospect, is class of 22, so it appears that there is potential for Robbins to step in right away............
Not sure why he would want to go so far from home when a golden opportunity awaits at Iowa, but he did follow his uncle to the twin cities, so there is that to consider.
Fingers crossed that playing close to home has any importance to Robbins. He only has 2 years of eligibility remaining (I think), Vanderbilt is a bit more risky if you are wanting to play on a team that has a good shot at the NCAA tournament. I also can't help but wonder how patient Vanderbilt will be with Stackhouse if hey have another crappy season.
ssckelley
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In reading through the article it sounded like academics were important (a shock!) and playing for Jerry Stackhouse.
MelroseHawkins
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There were times at the end of this year that I wondered if they were focusing to much trying to get it into Garza. These were games where Iowa has a stretch of losses.
A part of me thinks at the end they did kind of get too much tunnel vision on Garza which ended up hurting or interrupting the team play aspect. It just seemed the balance was amiss at times in the end.
I keep going back and comparing the games to the North Carolina game where several players were involved and bombing shots. Garza was having success along with others. NC really didn't have an answer. I was so hoping it was going to be like that or similar throughout the season.
Once the injuries started to happen, I think the team kind of got tunnel vision on Garza. That is not that unheard of, though, when a players is having that kind of success or the potential for that success every game.
MelroseHawkins
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Yea, but put yourself in the shoes of a 20 year old. How hoke does it look following your uncle around like a puppy dog. He doesn't want it to make it look like he's reliant on his uncle for opportunities or success, I believe. It would be in my mind at that age. The kid may have no interest in Nashville or Vanderbilt. He also may want to play in the BIG 10 where he knows the league and players. I don't know, though.
I think his chances of coming to Iowa is around 65-70%.. Just me though.
vork22
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Ok I certainly knew what I was talking about when I said that we were highly overrated this year when they put us at #3 didn’t I? I knew what I was talking about when I said that JBo would lay an egg against the better teams in the country and that our guards were going to be a liability against any team with a pulse didn’t I?
I’m just sharing my opinion of the lack of talent. You don’t have to agree or get upset about it. If your fantasy land outcome happens next year I will be just as happy as you and feel free to reference this post and then tell me that I don’t know what I’m talking about. I’ll stick with my NIT prediction.
We ended up dropping all the way down to 5th so you were right.
hawkdrummer1
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The wife of a guy on "the other site" works with Liam's Mom. She has confirmed the phone calls with Fran, the surprise call from Luka (that lasted an hour) and that IOWA is in a very positive position. They like Fran and the program...Mom would love him to choose Iowa...but it's his decision.
He's taking his time to consider all the options and will probably announce in a week or so. Could always follow his Uncle to Vandy...maybe he'll put the hard sell on his nephew.
Fryowa
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Vanderbilt also has the absolute coolest arena in all of sports, amateur or professional, foreign or domestic. Just saying.
Zstatman
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WindsorHawk
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I think his teammates really liked him. They were probably pretty confident he could/would score. But I don’t disagree with your tunnel vision observation.
hawkdrummer1
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Huh? Eye of the beholder. It may be a cool building but the basketball court is waaay too far from the stands. and what's with the benches on the endline. (I'm surprised the NCAA doesn't have it in the rules that benches are on the sideline).
No thanks
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Fryowa
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I think it's cool. Especially with the lighting during games.
WindsorHawk
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Uncle - I didn’t get the HC job but the assistant position at Vandy looks like it’s going to happen.
Liam - Congrats! When will you know for sure?
Uncle - It should be official by early next week.
Liam - Okay. Just let me know so I can commit to Iowa once the contract is signed.
Uncle - Yep.
Liam - Congrats! When will you know for sure?
Uncle - It should be official by early next week.
Liam - Okay. Just let me know so I can commit to Iowa once the contract is signed.
Uncle - Yep.
Yeah that's what I'd think too. At this point. Before when he went from Drake to MN he still wasn't looked at as a monster of a get (even though he probably shoulda been) so him going there following him made sense. Now the kid has options. He can cherry pick what HE wants. Which is all one can really hope for. I would think Iowa has a lot going for it in regards to instant PT close to home etc etc etc.
Vandy just landed a couple stud recruits. After having a pitiful season. Couple of them really Stackhouse was on the hot seat. I wonder if McDonalds bags were involved with their recruitment... How a program like that lands not 1 but a couple stud recruits with no obvious ties to em is eye brow raising... But that's college hoops
