Getting pumped to see Gilstrap

**jsb** · 10-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by clone4lyfe

He probably thought that maybe Gilstrap hadn't received his check or new straight A transcripts in the mail yet and that's why he chose ISU over Kentucky

Or he thought that he had clearly underbid for Gilstrap and wondered where Iowa State got that kind of money.

The Big 12 coaches are certainly setting up very high expectations for Gilstrap. The poor kid will hardly be able to live up to them.

**d4nim4l** · 10-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by jsb

Boy, you haven't been the voice of optimism around here lately......

Bad way to look at it.

KG just won't let the hype machine get started.

**CycloneErik** · 10-23-2009, 09:34 AM

When you see him, it's not strange.

**djcubby** · 10-23-2009, 09:36 AM

From the way it sounds, it's really too bad that we are going to have this guy for only one year.

**cjclone** · 10-23-2009, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by jsb

The Big 12 coaches are certainly setting up very high expectations for Gilstrap. The poor kid will hardly be able to live up to them.

He is not much of a kid. Did you see how old he is? He has more life experiences than most college kids. It should give him perspective.

**helechopper** · 10-23-2009, 09:47 AM

I can't wait to see Gilstrap play either.

I can't wait until he blows up in the Big XII and we see him throw one down over Aldrich or block a shot by D. James or hustle for a loose ball, beating out J. Anderson.

There's going to be ESPN stories about this guy and his amazing journey to ISU and the Big XII.

There will be double interviews with he and Brackins talking about turning the tide of ISU basketball and how things turned for the better as soon as Gilstrap stepped on campus. How in tandem with the maturity of our guard play, Gilstrap was the missing piece of the puzzle.

Lastly, there will be the "One Shining Moment" montage during the NCAA showing the ISU B-ball team jumping up and down after pulling off an upset of a team they were thought to have no chance of beating.

This will be a great year indeed.

**bos** · 10-23-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by cjclone

He is not much of a kid. Did you see how old he is? He has more life experiences than most college kids. It should give him perspective.

This should help him stay focused. Huge asset.

**CycloneErik** · 10-23-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by helechopper

I can't wait to see Gilstrap play either.

I can't wait until he blows up in the Big XII and we see him throw one down over Aldrich or block a shot by D. James or hustle for a loose ball, beating out J. Anderson.

There's going to be ESPN stories about this guy and his amazing journey to ISU and the Big XII.

There will be double interviews with he and Brackins talking about turning the tide of ISU basketball and how things turned for the better as soon as Gilstrap stepped on campus. How in tandem with the maturity of our guard play, Gilstrap was the missing piece of the puzzle.

Lastly, there will be the "One Shining Moment" montage during the NCAA showing the ISU B-ball team jumping up and down after pulling off an upset of a team they were thought to have no chance of beating.

This will be a great year indeed.

That's a fantastic idea!!! I can see this thing, especially the ESPN interview.

**BigBake** · 10-23-2009, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by delt4cy

Is it me or does it just seem odd that other coaches and players made quotes like this about a JC transfer. I hope like hell the hype is true, but to me the fawning coaches is a bit strange.

No, it's just something we've had to hear in a while. Coaches know when players are good and that they will require extra focus in practice vs a "just show up and run our offense approach" to a game.

**Cyhart** · 10-23-2009, 09:59 AM

I thought that when Kantrail Horton graduated, his contributions to Iowa State Bball would be over. Guess I was wrong. Many thanks buddy!

**KMAC_ATTACK** · 10-23-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by TheHelgo

yeah, what the hell was up with the Calipari thing? That is just weird.

From what i've heard there was a lot more to that conversation that was not printed....something to the affect that "Calipari could not believe that ISU had pulled this guy away from some of the true powers of college basketball even if it was for only 1 year. He further added that a lot of times a coach may have a loaded team but need that one player that pushes his team up and over the competition and he truly believes that Gilstrap is that talented of a player to have been on any team in the nation - period." the other quote that i heard he made was that Gilstrap could be the most rounded all around player he's seen in the last several years - bar none, he's NBA ready now. Theres a reason that Big 12 coaches named him newcomer of the league, they're beginning to review tape on him and prepare and they see the talent too.....This kid is a flat out baller!!!!

Now heres a scenario - far fetched definitely....but, lets dream for a while....

ISU has a really good year, makes the tourney and bounces a few teams falling short of the elite 8.....

Brackins, Gilstrap host Barnes and ultimately the three of them conspire that if they all are present that ISU's roster would be stacked...they all agree - one and done for all three!!!!

Brackins comes back.
Gilstrap petitions and receives year of eligibility.
Barnes Commits.

Couple this with the seasoned team around them and this truly could be a contender.....

**kg-cyclone** · 10-23-2009, 10:06 AM

Irony in all of this...If Kentucky doesn't mess with WJ and Reese.

We don't get Gilstrap...there was some luck involved.

**Clones85'** · 10-23-2009, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by kg-cyclone

Irony in all of this...If Kentucky doesn't mess with WJ and Reese.

We don't get Gilstrap...there was some luck involved.

But would you take 2 years of WJ or 1 year of Gilstrap? That is thy question

**mfelske** · 10-23-2009, 10:34 AM

"He's as good a player as you can bring in, I don't care where you're coaching," said Knight, whose team includes former Gilstrap teammate Brad Reese.

"Marquis Gilstrap is as good as any McDonald's all-American you could get."

That's some serious praise.