Iowa State Transfer/Recruiting Class 2024

[CoachHines3]

2 down 2 to go

 

[Cyforce]

Milan will get stronger and I bet he gets taller. Jackson's 6'11..260lbs. Rock's over 7. I want another big in the portal, but our small problem starts with Lipsey which I could care less about. I wouldn't mind seeing Watson or a transfer play the 3, but Jones doesn't give up that much size does he? I want him on the court as much as possible without having to take Gilbert or Lipsey out. Lots of moving parts before next season so what do I know. Just drinking Kool aid speculating.

I think Kyle is ideal, handle good enough to play some 4 as well.

 

[CoKane]

Get me a Hadley commitment pronto

 

[Carol]

At the same time, you can look at plenty of successful teams in March that were small. Villanova had a ton of success playing really small. Also, many of these possible lineups aren’t that small. Johnson or Rock at the 5 and Milan at the 4 and two wings that are 6’4-6’5 is plenty big.

Going small means a skill upgrade. So I think a caveat to that is a skill upgrade by Watson in the off-season, which I think is highly likely. If Watson can hit some shots and become deadly with some 1-2 dribble moves, he could be a huge difference-maker at the 4. That would be a fairly small lineup, but he’s a really good rebounder.

Obviously how well transfers work out will determine much about the season, but I think Watson’s offensive development will be as much of a determining factor as any.

Yes to Watson!

 

[Halincandenza]

With the Heisenberg addition, Torvik has ISUs roster as one of the top in the country

 

[Pat]

With the Heisenberg addition, Torvik has ISUs roster as one of the top in the country

 

[CoKane]

 

[Carol]

What is the scouting report on Indrusitas? We don't need a starter but it would be nice to get a couple younger guys some minutes for the following season.

Also, I hope Watson can develop some offensive game and shooting.

I think Watson will add a lot to his game.

 

[NENick]

Was there a Zoom meeting last week? Then this visit?

 

[bawbie]

Was there a Zoom meeting last week? Then this visit?

That is what has been reported

 

[LLCoolCY]

Add another confirmed target.

 

[bosco]

Add another confirmed target.

Could mean we struck out on Hadley and Kyle?

 

[Drew0311]

Could mean we struck out on Hadley and Kyle?

I would say it's more of a "in Case we struck out" type thing. We need backup recruits as well.

 

[Thomasrickj]

I would say it's more of a "in Case we struck out" type thing. We need backup recruits as well.

I hope you're right here. Chatfield seems decent but nothing more than a bench guy.

 

[bawbie]

Could mean we struck out on Hadley and Kyle?

It doesn't mean that until you see other people showing up for in-person visits - contact is just contact, coaches contact tons of players

 

[WhoISthis]

Could mean we struck out on Hadley and Kyle?

Imo it means Jackson, Rock, and someone like Kyle aren’t enough (and it’s a risk to depend on Rock to play major minutes)

Imagine Jackson goes down with injury. Now you’re needing Rock to play 20+ minutes if you don’t have another body. Also practicing against two bigs

 

[cyclonehomer]

Imo it means Jackson, Rock, and someone like Kyle aren’t enough (and it’s a risk to depend on Rock to play major minutes)

Imagine Jackson goes down with injury. Now you’re needing Rock to play 20+ minutes if you don’t have another body. Also practicing against two bigs

Agreed. Even if you hit on 2 of Hadley/Kyle/Jefferson/Daily/whoever, you have another spot left and another guy who at least physically looks like he can slot it at the 5 without worries is just probably where I'd look for that last spot anyway. If you bring him in and Rock beats him out, that says a lot about Rock's development and would be an awesome sign.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Imo it means Jackson, Rock, and someone like Kyle aren’t enough (and it’s a risk to depend on Rock to play major minutes)

Imagine Jackson goes down with injury. Now you’re needing Rock to play 20+ minutes if you don’t have another body. Also practicing against two bigs

Jesus, that’s a pretty deep rabbit hole to go down based on contact with one guy in the portal lol. We’ve probably contacted 100 guys. What does that say to you? Wait, don’t answer that.

 

[Statefan10]

I'd actually love this addition to fill the backup 5 role. Reminds me of a Ryan Spangler type of player.

 

[cycloner29]

Bronny James just hit the portal and entering the draft maintaining his eligibility. Waiting for the Iowa media folks to report Iowa's interest in him. I mean come on, LeBron has spoken so highly of CC, and she going to school at Iowa, along with Iowa needing some guards..... He doesn't need any NIL money.