Former UNI guard Nate Heise taking visit to Ames Monday (committed)

[Nococy]

How often did we have Ward and Jones on the floor together? Didn’t Milan already get some minutes at the 4?

I don’t think Milan getting 10 to 15 more minutes per game at the 4 would be that big of change defensively. If we lose a little at the 4 in that regard, we gain some defending the wing via a more athletic player

Having opposing 4’s trying to muscle Milan in the paint isn’t the worse thing. Better than getting beat on the perimeter

And it would pull the opposition 4 away from the paint

and milan is a mismatch on the offensive end as a 4

 

[djsisu]

RECRUITING: Iowa State adds former UNI guard Nate Heise

Nov 22, 2023; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Northern Iowa Panthers guard Nate Heise (0) reacts with the bench during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State men's basketball has added former UNI Panther guard Na

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[Big_Sill]

Sorry if I missed it, do we know what other schools Heise was considering, or what other schools had interest?

 

[WISCY1895]

 

[1UNI2ISU]

Sorry if I missed it, do we know what other schools Heise was considering, or what other schools had interest?

Minnesota was the other big one. Really only considered the two.

His sister was an All American hockey player there.

 

[Cyclonepride]

RECRUITING: Iowa State adds former UNI guard Nate Heise

Nov 22, 2023; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Northern Iowa Panthers guard Nate Heise (0) reacts with the bench during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State men's basketball has added former UNI Panther guard Na

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The more I think about it, the more perfect the fit becomes here. I think he slots right in as that 4th guard that can be relied on with not a lot of drop off.

 

[cyclonehomer]

Sorry if I missed it, do we know what other schools Heise was considering, or what other schools had interest?

Minnesota was interested I believe, no clue on others.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Minnesota was interested I believe, no clue on others.

Some of these go so fast that I don't think other schools waste their time on it when they see there's a definite lean right out of the chute.

 

[EnkAMania]

The more I think about it, the more perfect the fit becomes here. I think he slots right in as that 4th guard that can be relied on with not a lot of drop off.

He's better at getting to the basket than Pav.

 

[Cyclonepride]

He's better at getting to the basket than Pav.

Pav got into the paint just fine, just didn't have the size to do much in there. This guy seems like Pav but Big 12 sized.

 

[Cyforce]

Was at UNI for four years, but I am assuming he has two left - covid year and an injury year. Anyone able to confirm?

Yes, its in the write up.

 

[Cyfan1965]

Pav on the defensive end trying to guard was an issue. Like Pav hope NH can play some D.

 

[8bitnes]

Yes, its in the write up.

Yep, just read it and deleted my comment just after you replied

 

[syclonefan]

Minnesota was the other big one. Really only considered the two.

His sister was an All American hockey player there.

She was also the #1 overall pick in the start up draft for the PWHL.

 

[CycloneVet]

Yeah. I wouldn't see it as a problem for either player (Heise & Indrusaitus).

Both of their roles will/have been spelled out to them. The majority of Freshmen aren't major contributors their first season. Milan's an obvious exception.

And Heise has 2 years left so when CuJo and KG leave, more PT opens up for both players.

Also if Indrusaitus is ready he will play

 

[Cyforce]

I sure it is bound to change but starting to get some of that class balance.

Sr.,Gr. Gilbert Jones
Jr. Lipsey Heise (well has 2yrs)
So. Momcilovic
Fr. Indrusaitis, Pierce
2025 Moore Mitchell Batemon (× fingers)

 

[2speedy1]

I sure it is bound to change but starting to get some of that class balance.

Sr.,Gr. Gilbert Jones
Jr. Lipsey Heise (well has 2yrs)
So. Momcilovic
Fr. Indrusaitis, Pierce
2025 Moore Mitchell Batemon (× fingers)

Watson, Rock?

 

[MJ271]

How often did we have Ward and Jones on the floor together? Didn’t Milan already get some minutes at the 4?

I don’t think Milan getting 10 to 15 more minutes per game at the 4 would be that big of change defensively. If we lose a little at the 4 in that regard, we gain some defending the wing via a more athletic player

Having opposing 4’s trying to muscle Milan in the paint isn’t the worse thing. Better than getting beat on the perimeter

And it would pull the opposition 4 away from the paint

Milan played at the 4 quite a bit. Below is a pretty cool visualization of the minutes that Lipsey, Jones, Gilbert, and Milan played together. Viz comes from cbbanalytics.com.

 

[Acylum]

Pav got into the paint just fine, just didn't have the size to do much in there. This guy seems like Pav but Big 12 sized.

Coming in with a B12-ready body is huge. He’s not some noodle-armed , 38” chest hok.

 

[Cyclone27inQC]

Is Cedar Falls in Fran's regional recruiting area?

That’s a little too far north from the Coralville metroplex!