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    Who will be the leading scorer this year?

    TJ's quotes regarding Omaha have described him as pretty much the polar opposite of this. We have enough other options that I think that would negatively affect playing time if it were to occur as well.
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    Who will be the leading scorer this year?

    We have had some discussions on this topic in this thread: https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/way-too-early-starting-lineup-talk-for-the-23-24-season.278128/ I find it interesting we have so many possible top scorers this year. Lots of folks getting votes. It is not that common to have...
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    Jaylin Noel

    Not 6'10". Do not want.
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    Which player on our roster do you think a vast majority are sleeping on?

    My bold prediction is people are sleeping on Milan Momcilovic. People think he is going to be pretty good. I think he starts at some point and has a shot at freshman of the year. I think there is a chance folks are sleeping on Jackson Paveletzke. Kid has a super versatile offensive game. If we...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    He took a total of 19 threes last year. He went 4 for 19. He makes 2 more, he is over 31%. 3 more, he is almost 37%. There are countless examples of players developing a significantly better shot over time. Playing in the Big 12 as a freshman is tough. I am certainly not projecting him to be a...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    I think TJ will do a better job playing to Omaha’s strengths and giving him opportunity to be more aggressive offensively. Having Tamin as a strong facilitator will help too. And his minutes should be more consistent as well. The point being made that Omaha probably won’t take over games...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    Omaha is definitely there now. Apparently spent some time with a recruit this week. Also shown in a Iowa State Basketball Twitter post.
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    I am hopeful he continues to improve this summer and throughout the season. He played decently well in the actual games, although he only averaged 12.1 minutes per game, which was 11th out of 12 on the roster. 5.9 pts per game while shooting 5/9 from 3 and 10/17 from 2. I am eager to see him in...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    If Gilbert’s shot is looking Big 12 ready, I would be surprised if he doesn’t start due to overall athleticism and play making. I would also be surprised if Omaha started at the 5, especially early on. I could see lineups with Omaha and Tre or Omaha and Milan as the two biggest players on the...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    I would be surprised if we didn't see 3 of the 4 guards (Lipsey, Gilbert, Paveletzke, and C Jones) starting. The only path to that, assuming health, would be if we end up starting both Omaha and Milan and decide we still need a 5 (Ward, King, or R Jones.) Would we start two freshman, a...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    Tamin certainly has the talent to lead a team in scoring if he is making mid-range shots and 3's. That is a big if as of right now, but definitely could happen. What holds me back on him is his pass first mentality and comments from coaches that they don't expect he will ever have a true score...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    Definitely harder to predict this year with so little returning scoring. I think it is interesting that a case could be made for several. Gilbert has already been a team’s leading scorer and has the athleticism to break out further if he puts things together. Paveletzke has a really smooth game...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    I agree with most of this. You might be underselling the ceiling of our 2 guards. Not saying they will hit it, but Paveletzke has more skill than Grill by a long shot and could be far better. He is not as explosive of a leaper, but is quicker and can score from all levels. And he did that as a...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    Gilbert scored under 12 points a game as the leading scorer on UNLV, but under 10 a game in Mountain West play. He also got tossed from a game late in the year for head butting an opponent, missed a game then came off the bench in the conference tournament with minimal impact. Some good and some...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    The last couple years have to be considered a success based on expectations vs results. However, we were not a 4 or 5 either year. We were a bit older each year. And we rode our defense and just enough offense (most of the time.) That led to a terrible 1st round tourney game last year. We have...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    I got your back. Here are a few reasons to expect some variance on our success for this upcoming season. 1) Lots of new players. How will the transfers, who are all moving up a level or two, translate to top tier college basketball? Freshman always have a learning curve. How will the team gel...
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    Ryan Clanton to be new offensive line coach

    I hate to disagree, but go back and look at the conversation (post 219 and then yours at 263.) The conversation was on physical tools. If you are trying to say Dekkers has better intangibles than Purdy, then I think you lost me. Or maybe your post was just confusing? Dekkers has a stronger arm...
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    Way too early starting lineup talk for the 23-24 season

    Don't count out Ward yet. If he can add strength, consistently be where he should be on D, and defend without fouling (or at least fouling less) he can be disruptive. He is very long and is an excellent offensive rebounder. Remember that he had visa issues and joined the team late last year...
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    Ryan Clanton to be new offensive line coach

    I agree with your comment on mental work to do. Physical tools only do so much for anyone at quarterback. Reading defenses, making decisions, work ethic, leadership, accuracy (related to physical tools, but also skill based), remembering the playbook, having a quick mind, having a short memory...
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    Dwayne Pierce commits, third top 100 prospect in the 2024 class

    I don't see Jake Sullivan tossed out as a favorite much here. Maybe I am missing it? Great shooter and a 4 year guy, great Cyclone. But we have some great players that have accomplished some great things that I hear named more frequently.