Oriakhi and Sanchez not interested YET in Iowa State

**Rhoadhoused** · 03-27-2012, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

Doesn't sound like he's interested in us though.

Well we certainly are on the same level as all those schools he listed. Texas is really the only one that is probably better.

**Cyhart** · 03-27-2012, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by nallen34

Lockett makes the most sense for one scholarship. We recruited him out of high school. He is from minnesota and wants to be closer to his mom. Minnesota has no available scholarships. He has inside information from Chance Creekmur and Chris Colvin about Iowa State. Sounds like a perfect match to me.

I'm not holding my breath that Chris Colvin has anything nice to say about Iowa State.

**CycloneErik** · 03-27-2012, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Cyhart

I'm not holding my breath that Chris Colvin has anything nice to say about Iowa State.

The good news is that he'll probably quit before he finishes saying something negative about us.

**nallen34** · 03-27-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Cyhart

I'm not holding my breath that Chris Colvin has anything nice to say about Iowa State.

Probably true. He was coached by McDermott though. So his advice probably wouldn't be the most accurate, and Royce would make sure that Lockett knows how things run under Hoiberg compared to the BS that colvin is feeding him about Iowa State under McDermott.

**Cyclonepride** · 03-27-2012, 09:42 PM

It's hard to imagine a kid who wouldn't want to play for Fred. He encourages them to get out there and play to their strengths, and places them in situations where they can succeed.

**cymaniac17** · 03-27-2012, 09:48 PM

so oriakhi sanchez and pelle are no go's. We might have chance with lockett but we really need another big guy and there's really none left. looks like bubu will be getting a scholly.

**ISUCubswin** · 03-27-2012, 09:50 PM

Chris Colvin probably tells players not to go to Iowa State because the academics are too hard.

**cayin** · 03-27-2012, 09:56 PM

Yes, we really NEED another big. I like our guys and Gibson is good, but we need more help. We really only have two guys taller than 6'7, Percy and Booker. We will be going up against teams that have guys ay 6'11 and taller. I am looking forward to Niang, but how will he be able to defend and rebound against 6'8 or taller guys that go 245 LBs plus? How is he going to guard 6'10 long athletic freaks like Baylor has? If we do not get another impact big for next year, it could hurt our chances of getting back to the tournament.

**madcityCY** · 03-27-2012, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rhoadhoused

Well we certainly are on the same level as all those schools he listed. Texas is really the only one that is probably better.

point is, its been written a while back that Sanchez wanted to stay out on the east coast. I kept up hope... today, Zagsblog listed 3 of his 5 official visits, plus a short list of other schools who could get the last 2 visits. We were not mentioned anywhere.

Don't get me wrong, he looks like a freak, and I would love to have him - but it does not look like it will be.

**Clones21** · 03-27-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by cayin

Yes, we really NEED another big. I like our guys and Gibson is good, but we need more help. We really only have two guys taller than 6'7, Percy and Booker. We will be going up against teams that have guys ay 6'11 and taller. I am looking forward to Niang, but how will he be able to defend and rebound against 6'8 or taller guys that go 245 LBs plus? How is he going to guard 6'10 long athletic freaks like Baylor has? If we do not get another impact big for next year, it could hurt our chances of getting back to the tournament.

We will be back in the Tourney regardless. If Texas can make it in the Tourney at 8-10 in the conference, then I think we can make it again next year without Royce. You people also keep forgetting that we have Lucious and Clyburn coming in. Probably two NBA prospects there.

**madcityCY** · 03-27-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by cymaniac17

so oriakhi sanchez and pelle are no go's. We might have chance with lockett but we really need another big guy and there's really none left. looks like bubu will be getting a scholly.

More options for 2012 will come out in the next two weeks - I'm certain of it. But, as long as we fill one of the scholarships, I don't mind Bubu getting the 13th if that's what the staff decides. We are in good shape, and can be selective - as other's have written.

**cyclones12321** · 03-27-2012, 10:11 PM

Seriously uk, u have enough talent

**bfross** · 03-27-2012, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Clones21

We will be back in the Tourney regardless. If Texas can make it in the Tourney at 8-10 in the conference, then I think we can make it again next year without Royce. You people also keep forgetting that we have Lucious and Clyburn coming in. Probably two NBA prospects there.

Clyburn maybe, Lucious, no chance.

Our chances to make it back to the tourney next year probably depend on how the roster changes between now and the start of next season. If the probable starters stay the same way as they look today, it's dicey if we have enough to make it back to the dance IMO. That being said, I would be very surprised if the roster didn't look quite different by the time we start next season. Need to project tourney chances once the roster takes focus.

**IdahoCyclone** · 03-27-2012, 11:06 PM

Sanchez does not look impressive to me. Alex Oriakhi is slightly overrated though, underproduces, but is utilized for his size. I’m sure Fred is a little worried about the big man situation. I know Niang is going to be good, but expecting him to come in and produce at a high level right away is a little unfair for him. It is pretty important to get another post player this year, but I really hope Fred doesn’t give it to a guy just because we need a replacement. The only players that can play the five are Percy and Booker. That is a pretty thin line up considering Ejim is really the only other post player returning.

**clonehenge** · 03-27-2012, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by nallen34

Yeah i'm not sure why anyone ever thought Oriakhi would happen. The only connection we have there is Niang being teammates with him. He is from the east coast and chose an east coast school out of high school. To my knowledge we never recruited him out of high school. It's kinda pathetic that every single person that is going to transfer is talked about on here. We pick up transfers that are from the midwest that we previously recruited or that we have some sort of connection with. Oriakhi would not be in either of those categories.

I read somewhere that Fred had a pretty good relationship with his AAU coach...thought maybe that was the "in" people were speculating about...