Should we start going after Woodbury again?

**cmoore_23** · 05-25-2011, 12:22 PM

I think we should... but don't think we would get him

**cykadelic2** · 05-25-2011, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonestate

I watched Ankeny (the shortest team in this year's state tournament) run circles around Woodbury and the rest of his teammates as Ankeny beat Sioux City East fairly handily in the state tournament a few months ago.

I think that Woodbury could grow into a very effective D1 player, and he certainly would provide a significant presence in the paint, but he would not be an asset on the other 90 feet of the court.

Marcus Paige and Mike Gesell make Woodbury look much better on the travel team circuit that what he did/will at SC East. That said, Woodbury is a legit high-major prospect and his stock could continue to rise.

**Frak** · 05-25-2011, 01:43 PM

I don't think that ISU wants him or needs him.

**Cydkar** · 05-25-2011, 07:19 PM

If Woodbury called up Fred and said he wanted to be a Cyclone he would be a Cyclone.

**Clones85'** · 05-25-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

If Woodbury called up Fred and said he wanted to be a Cyclone he would be a Cyclone.

That is a 100% false. Not even an ounce of truth to that

**flynnhicks03** · 05-25-2011, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

That is a 100% false. Not even an ounce of truth to that

I would have to think if a top 100 kid from Iowa wanted to commit, we would accept. It sure wouldn't look very good to our fans and Iowa HS coaches if we're turning away those types of players, not to mention the ammo it would give to other coaches like Roy Williams.

**CycloneErik** · 05-25-2011, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by flynnhicks03

I would have to think if a top 100 kid from Iowa wanted to commit, we would accept. It sure wouldn't look very good to our fans and Iowa HS coaches if we're turning away those types of players, not to mention the ammo it would give to other coaches like Roy Williams.

Hard to believe that he would turn him down.

If he fits in for UNC or Kansas, we can probably find him a home here if he wants one.

**CyBroncos** · 05-25-2011, 10:30 PM

Tall skinny kids are high risk/high reward. Some can be good...others can be complete stiffs.

**cykadelic2** · 05-25-2011, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

That is a 100% false. Not even an ounce of truth to that

Baloney, if and uptempo coach like Roy Williams is recruting him (and possibly offering him), Fred would probably do likewise for his uptempo system.

**Cydkar** · 05-26-2011, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

That is a 100% false. Not even an ounce of truth to that

I disagree but we'll never know.

**cytheguy** · 05-26-2011, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by CyBroncos

Tall skinny kids are high risk/high reward. Some can be good...others can be complete stiffs.

The times I watched him, I didn't think he was that skinny at all. I was actually impressed by how "filled out" he was for only being a junior and 7-feet tall. I've seen him listed anywhere from 225 to 230 pounds, and I believe it. Tyler Zeller, UNC, only weighed 215 his senior year of high school and now weighs 250. That doesn't mean Woodbury will bulk up that much, but I could see him adding another 10-15 pounds before playing in college.

And to those saying Fred wouldn't be interested in Woodbury if he expressed interest in coming to Iowa State, you're way off. Since when are we too good for talented big men, particularly those with growing interest from schools like UNC and Kansas?

**Clones85'** · 05-26-2011, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by cykadelic2

Baloney, if and uptempo coach like Roy Williams is recruting him (and possibly offering him), Fred would probably do likewise for his uptempo system.

Has Roy Williams offered him? Nope.

Fred has gone and see Woodbury play. He has not recruited him since and has not offered him despite Woodbury being a 7 ft kid from Iowa. It tells you everything you need to know.

Mike Gessell is a top 100 player from IA/NE as well and Fred has not offered him and is not recruiting him either.

**Rural** · 05-27-2011, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Has Roy Williams offered him? Nope.

Fred has gone and see Woodbury play. He has not recruited him since and has not offered him despite Woodbury being a 7 ft kid from Iowa. It tells you everything you need to know.

Mike Gessell is a top 100 player from IA/NE as well and Fred has not offered him and is not recruiting him either.

That can't be true.
There's a really downtrodden outfit in this area that views those two guys as saviors.

**Cydkar** · 05-27-2011, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

It tells you everything you need to know.

Not really.

**brett108** · 05-27-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Has Roy Williams offered him? Nope.

Fred has gone and see Woodbury play. He has not recruited him since and has not offered him despite Woodbury being a 7 ft kid from Iowa. It tells you everything you need to know.

Mike Gessell is a top 100 player from IA/NE as well and Fred has not offered him and is not recruiting him either.

Uhh, I am pretty sure ISU offered him. He was front page on the rivals BB recruiting for a while, and they say he has the offer and lists Fred as the recruiter.

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