Cyclone Fans Really Want HB

**Cycofan1** · 03-15-2009, 02:11 PM

That's why he needs to go to Iowa State.

**ribsnwhiskey** · 03-15-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

We do? He sure did not look all that incredible last night. He is a good HS player, but he did not dominate.

You have got to be absolutely joking! What do you know about basketball anyway, "Hos"?

**San Francisco Cy** · 03-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

We do? He sure did not look all that incredible last night. He is a good HS player, but he did not dominate.

Originally Posted by brianhos

Big deal, he can dunk. He did not take over the game like someone that hyped up should have. It was not like watching Hoiberg in high school.

You fail at understanding basketball.

**uro cy** · 03-15-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

We do? He sure did not look all that incredible last night. He is a good HS player, but he did not dominate.

Well said...lets take back his scholly offer

**San Francisco Cy** · 03-15-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by ribsnwhiskey

You have got to be absolutely joking! What do you know about basketball anyway, "Hos"?

I believe he is just starting the "We didn't want him anyway" rouse that is sure to ensue of HB does end up going elsewhere...

**Al_4_State** · 03-15-2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by AnkenyCy24

I believe he is just starting the "We didn't want him anyway" rouse that is sure to ensue of HB does end up going elsewhere...

Anyone who says "we didn't want him", in regards to Barnes is an absolute ******* idiot. Harrison Barnes would rejuvenate this program single handedly. We need him, BAD. If Greg McDermott can't lock up a hometown kid, who plays ball with his son, who grew up cheering for ISU his entire life, whose mom works for ISU, then...

**Tornado man** · 03-15-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

If Greg McDermott can't lock up a hometown kid, who plays ball with his son, who grew up cheering for ISU his entire life, whose mom works for ISU, then...

Bingo. GMac losing Barnes would be like going 0-16 in the Big 12. It would be that damaging to GMac's credibility, IMO.

**Al_4_State** · 03-15-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Tornado man

Bingo. GMac losing Barnes would be like going 0-16 in the Big 12. It would be that damaging to GMac's credibility, IMO.

Glad somebody else gets it. I'm just waiting for the response, "Well, Duke offered him." I don't give a ****. We have advantages a mile long with him, and should be able to find a way to get him to stay here. I don't care who else came calling...

**gocubs2118** · 03-15-2009, 03:09 PM

There have been many examples of "hometown" kids going elsewhere because of various reasons. I'll give you Jon Scheyer for example. He was between Illinois and Duke and everyone thought he should have gone to Illinois. Scheyer's high school coach is the brother of Illinois head coach Bruce Weber, so that alone was a huge connection for Illinois. In the end Scheyer chose Duke. I wouldn't blame Harrison at all if he went to Duke and it would be ridiculous if anyone blamed McDermott if he went there.

**WalkingCY** · 03-15-2009, 03:10 PM

Yep, GMac needs to get him.... If he doesn't....just shows me that he will never get a player of this caliber...ever. This is his best chance....and better not blow it.

**gocubs2118** · 03-15-2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by WalkingCY

Yep, GMac needs to get him.... If he doesn't....just shows me that he will never get a player of this caliber...ever. This is his best chance....and better not blow it.

What do you call Craig Brackins? He was a big time recruit.

**coachdags** · 03-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by WalkingCY

Yep, GMac needs to get him.... If he doesn't....just shows me that he will never get a player of this caliber...ever. This is his best chance....and better not blow it.

Wonder what would happen if "World Peace" depended upon what a 17 year old kid ate for breakfast....

....?

**Tornado man** · 03-15-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

There have been many examples of "hometown" kids going elsewhere because of various reasons. I'll give you Jon Scheyer for example.

There may be examples, but Scheyer sure ain't one of 'em. Scheyer wasn't a "hometown" recruit at all - he was from the Chicago suburbs - Northbrook, I believe.
Give me an example of Weber losing a recruit from Champaign - then we can talk.

**Al_4_State** · 03-15-2009, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Tornado man

There may be examples, but Scheyer sure ain't one of 'em. Scheyer wasn't a "hometown" recruit at all - he was from the Chicago suburbs - Northbrook, I believe.
Give me an example of Weber losing a recruit from Champaign - then we can talk.

Right. It's not so much that HB is an instate kid like Collison, LaFrentz or Hinrich. HE'S FROM AMES. His mom works for ISU. He's grown up a Cyclone and gone to countless games at Hilton in his life. He plays with McDermott's son. Comparing this to Scheyer is apples to oranges.

**Clone5** · 03-15-2009, 03:20 PM

I really don't think the hometown thing matters as much as some people think. In the end Barnes will choose the school that is the best for him and location will probably barely factor into his decision.