Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

[Jer]

Solid addition. Much different player than what fran typically recruits which is welcomed

Yeah, he's not pasty white.

 

[Rabbuk]

Well at least Fran doesn't have any sons left to start over this guy

 

[Shawker]

Well at least Fran doesn't have any sons left to start over this guy

 

[Cyinthenorth]

That’s how Connie got his job, kinda ironic that Connie gets a fake nba job in the city with the worst wnba team, Patrick signs out of the portal to a school in same city, then the wicked witch cc ends up there also. Conspiracy abounds !

Don't forget that Fran also tried (and failed) to campaign himself for the Notre Dame job last offseason.

 

[CyPunch]

I remember the name from watching conference tournaments. Definitely a tough guy to handle at that level.

Impressive pull if you were streaming an opening round 7/10 matchup in the MAAC tournament on ESPN+

2024 Men's Basketball Championship Bracket 11-16 (PDF) - Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

maacsports.com

 

[ISUTex]

I'm not talking about long term draft evaluations. More so individuals making stay or go decisions and the inability to understand the NBA drafts on potential and looks for elite skills to fill specific roles. Could be more of a causal fan fallacy than generational if you are sensitive to the age thing. Of course the draft in all sports, not just basketball, is difficult to predict.

I'm not that sensitive. Just get a little annoyed with the "boomer" bashing and I'm only in my 40's. Now Xers are getting railed on? What is this world coming to?
Get off my lawn!!!

 

[CycloneDaddy]

From the MACC. Fran's previous coaching at Siena is finally paying dividends.

Looks like a solid replacement for both Payton and Patrick.

Only shot 25% from 3 last year … going to need to improve in that area.

 

[Gonzo]

I remember the name from watching conference tournaments. Definitely a tough guy to handle at that level.

Gonna be a matchup nightmare.

 

[CyPunch]

He’ll be back

 

[heitclone]

He’ll be back

Ouch, had he shot well I could have seen someone giving him a shot with the g League trying to find the next Duncan Robinson but 0-7 when that's supposed to be your meal ticket is just brutal. Good thing he has those movie star looks to fall back on...

 

[Cyinthenorth]

He’ll be back

He'll be back. And with Traore in the fold also now, should secure Iowa another NIT berth. Good (not great) job, Fran!

 

[Pope]

Solid addition. Much different player than what fran typically recruits which is welcomed

Below is Fran's latest target. Fran is begging the Swarm for some serious NIL money because this prospect is heavy into bling.

 

[NorthCyd]

He’ll be back

Must have had to take some really tough shots because the team relied on him so much late in the shot clock.

 

[cyclone82]

Sukeye MBB is just so terrible, no system, no recruiting, no defense, no go to player, and mad Fran. Barely an NIT next year with sandlot, without him they are toasted.

 

[JP4CY]

He’ll be back

Probably some terrible D too.

 

[CyDude16]

I'd be shocked if THT ever stepped foot in Ames again.

He already has.

 

[CyDude16]

He is a pure shooter. With his size and shooting ability, he will be a good bench player in the NBA

He won’t last on a roster at all, if he even makes one.

 

[CloneLawman]

He is a pure shooter. With his size and shooting ability, he will be a good bench player in the NBA

He's a classic 3 and absolutely no D player.

 

[Kinch]

He’ll be back

I thought he was a first round pick.

 

[jcisuclones]

He already has.

Read what I said again.