Just wish we could have shot free throws like this in some close games the last two years. 15 for 15.
Game day thread vs. Baylor
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Man, Baylor had more to gain by beating us, and they are clearly a more talented team than us.
Nice win for us.
Nice win for us.
Based on the way Thompson is playing on the floor, you guys definitely have a reasonable point.
However, do you remember Thompson in high school and at Iowa? He was a top 100 recruit, and was the sixth man for the Hawks' NCAA Tourney #3 seed team when he was a Sophomore. I've never seen a someone's confidence shaken as much as his. He now scores less, and plays less for a much worse basketball team than that Hawk team. McDermott's controlling nature has affected his ability to play. It's sad to watch.
I remember Alex playing pick-up his senior year in high school against Homan at ISU. He was doing reverse dunks, turn-around jumpers, pull-up jumpers and a bevy of fantastic moves to pretty much run circles around Jared. Plus, if you ever watched him play for Martin Bros. AAU (the best AAU team in Iowa) you'll remember how fantastic he played. He was a solid recruit. I know this might be hard to believe, but I have no reason to make it up.
Regardless, I agree with you; he doesn't look good out there, but I wouldn't go as far as saying he's a "wasted scholarship." That's harsh.
Brackins is a perfect 13-13 from the line in the last two games and 29-34 (85.3%) in the last 5.
How has GMac ruined AT? I'm no fan of what AT brings, but he hasn't gotten worse. I wouldn't put much stock in how good he looked in a pick-up game in high school. How seriously do you think Homan took a pick-up game against some high school punk at that time in his college career? He would have owned AT had they played against each other in a meaningful game.
