Joshua Jefferson has committed to Iowa State
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Good point. I fully respect John Candy for attempting to eat the 96er.
But like him, no other team will make it through our gristle.
Jefferson and Momcilovich both have great footwork with their back to the basket. Jefferson can shoot a baby hook with either hand. Momcilovich has the sweet fade away. I don't think ISU has ever had 2 forwards with their skill set on the same team. Maybe Royce White and Melvin Ejim were comparable, but they weren't as solid defensively.
I agree we're very much a top 5 team but saying we have top 5 talent seems like a stretch.
TJs teams are likely always going to be sum is greater than the individual pieces. Is there a sure fire 1st round pick? Back around 2000 I remember seeing a FF team needs 2 first round picks which they had. To me we're the ultimate in team.
TJs teams are likely always going to be sum is greater than the individual pieces. Is there a sure fire 1st round pick? Back around 2000 I remember seeing a FF team needs 2 first round picks which they had. To me we're the ultimate in team.
We should probably cut Lipsey since he's 3 inches shorter than the next shortest guy.
KU insiders are saying Bill Self has already decided to rest his starters for the ISU game, citing high potential for Cychological damage
Better defensive lineup than with Ward and King out there this year? Not sure; I hope you're right!! Just watching the highlights though of these players and having watched Ward all year, I know Ward has better bounce than either Jefferson or Jackson and was a better shot blocker. He made that come from behind or straight up block on many occasions where it started a fast break or led to a great stop. That's huge for an offense like ours that could struggle in the half-court to get in transition off a shot block.
But, if you're right and it is a better defensive lineup, WOW! Just seems like hype and recency of the commitment is taking people to another level like it does when we sign a new player.
Does anyone actually have footage of Jefferson and Jackson playing D? Would love to see it as multiple press have said Jefferson's defense is legit and that's awesome to hear, but I'd love to watch myself.
Regardless, sounds like a great pick-up!!
Much preferred Jefferson to Hadley. Much better fit and need.
Really exactly what the doctor ordered.
Really exactly what the doctor ordered.
We won't struggle with our offense next year in the half-court. I'll be disappointed if we don't score every time we have the ball. Sure, we'll miss some shots. But we should be able to get all the offensive rebounds.
We need precog scheduling. We can schedule the Top 14 first, then play those who take their places. Just have to be able to predict all future rankings perfectly--piece of cake. O...drop the Hawkeyes, because they won't be sniffing Top 15.
I'm not sure if Jefferson/Jackson can be better defensively than our frontcourt last year, but it will be close, if not better, and probably a step up offensively.
Jefferson was a dominant defender on a St. Mary's team that was really good defensively. And based on their style and pace, scoring in double figures on that team shows some offensive potential.
I agree on Ward, he is the type of player I would take on every roster.
I really liked Hadley and Kyle - I think they have potential to be great players - but I can definitely see how Jefferson is the best fit.
Hadley always seemed like an odd fit on the ISU roster. I thought he would've added talented depth on the team, but in crowded role.
Not a bad rebound for missing on Hadley!
Hopefully having Watson, Milan, and three centers allows Jefferson time to heal his knee.
We don't need Joshua in November, we need him in March and hopefully April 2025
Hopefully having Watson, Milan, and three centers allows Jefferson time to heal his knee.
We don't need Joshua in November, we need him in March and hopefully April 2025
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On 247 at least, Jefferson is a slightly higher rated transfer prospect than Kyle. Of course, rankings are highly subjective, we all know. Still, I have to think we may have got the best player available to us. Our coaches, fans and facilities (+ We Will) are making a difference in this new era. 
Much better fit than Hadley or Kyle! He's already committed to playing defense, the toughest hurdle for coaches to get players to do. Also a much better offensive player than any of the bigs we lost. Hopefully, his knee will heal fully.
Trying to think of a weakness in the team, having difficulty doing so. No doubt a team weaknesses will appear during the season. Coaches/team need SOMETHING to work on.
