One Of McCollum’s Assistants Is…
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JoeyLabasForPresident
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That's a wild and cool connection. Thanks for sharing!
BigD
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If he is half as good of an assistant coach as his brother was a player, then he will be one hell of an Iowa assistant coach.
I actually have read an article or two on this Hawkeye connection. I just figured everyone was aware of the connection.
Actually Josh is one hell of an coach. This coaching staff is going to be one of the best in college basketball. Coaching up our players will not be in question.
If these guys can recruit……….. to borrow an old football phrase ……….. “whoa nelly”
Deepest respects to the memory of Tyler.
I actually have read an article or two on this Hawkeye connection. I just figured everyone was aware of the connection.
Actually Josh is one hell of an coach. This coaching staff is going to be one of the best in college basketball. Coaching up our players will not be in question.
If these guys can recruit……….. to borrow an old football phrase ……….. “whoa nelly”
Deepest respects to the memory of Tyler.
JoeyLabasForPresident
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For him, I'd think if he believes in Ben, a couple good seasons would set him up very nicely to take a look at HC opportunities of his own.
BigD
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Once Iowa rebuilds the team we will have poachers trying to take away Ben and his assistants.
How old is Matt he's not 40 yet is he? I'm sure he's got aspirations of being an HC down the road. I'm not sure how soon it may come he might have to do what Ben did and go to D2 or lower level to land one. Tough to say what Matt wants long term. Short term I'd guess he wants to stay in IC where his family is for awhile longer if he can.
SwirlinLingerie
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Sounds like Gaten will not be on staff. Wouldn't have expected any staff holdovers given McCollum's background is already Iowa and Missouri.
I will share my Matt Gatens story (I think I have shared it before). I remember watching him play West High when he was a senior at City. He was obviously a skilled perimeter player, he could have spent much of the game hunting 3-pters or doing fancy dribbling around the perimeter. He did none of that stuff. He planted himself on the block, and he brutalized West High with post-ups, offensive rebounds, and FTs (I think he shot about 20 in that game). I always appreciated that...don't be fancy, just do what needs to be done to give yourself the best chance of winning. It doesn't surprise me that he is a good coach.
BigD
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I hope to hear some news on a
couple of returning players or new players coming to Iowa through the portal.
I am certain that Ben is going to try to get the best he can regardless of having to build from the ground up. He knows success needs to be as quick as possible to get the students and fans reengaged and attending the games.
couple of returning players or new players coming to Iowa through the portal.
I am certain that Ben is going to try to get the best he can regardless of having to build from the ground up. He knows success needs to be as quick as possible to get the students and fans reengaged and attending the games.
BigD
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Ask and ye shall receive. That was quick
Iowa basketball: Drake transfer Cam Manyawu commits to Hawkeyes
Another former Drake Bulldog has committed to play for Ben McCollum at the University of Iowa.
www.hawkcentral.com
thedukeofearl
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That is certainly promising
I thought so. But I just listened to Trent Condons podcast and his guest who's name slips me atm said that things aren't leaning that way. He thinks if he was it woulda been done by now kinda thing. Nothings been announced either way yet so who knows.
trj
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