Leon Bond committed

[Erik4Cy]

To be honest, almost thought he'd follow Jake to UtSt. This is a nice add.

I would assume the simple fact that Iowa State's basketball NIL budget is over double what Utah States is may have had something to do with it.

 

[GP4ISU]

For someone who hasn’t seen him play, what’s his offense like? Obviously can shoot the three. Is his game more open threes, twos off screens or does he have some slashing to the basket in his game?

75% FT.

Is this a Heise role replacement? TIA

 

[inCyteful]

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I picked a bad afternoon to do the James Bond drinking game

 

[CycloneErik]

That’s one. I wouldn’t be surprised if at least 3 or 4 of the visitors this weekend commit. Maybe all 5.

Yup, me either.
I don't know our exact stats for visits to commits in portal season, but it has to be an extremely strong record.

Great start here. This guy will do great!

 

[Psiclone]

Likely. High energy defense

With much more athleticism.

 

[Jimmy Rogers Saved MyLife]

Bond is from Wauwatosa, WI. He went east and played a year for Tony Bennett at Virginia (teammate of Blake Buchanan) before playing the last two years at UNI.

He averaged 12ppg and 5 rpg this year with a couple assists, a steal and a block per game. He went 46-127 (36%) from 3.

He’s a similar size to Heise (6’5”) and probably fills that defensive wing off the bench role, although I don’t think he rebounds or defends as well as Heise (so far- we’ll see what TJ gets out of him)

I think he is actually as good of a defender and rebounder. Led UNI in rebounds last year and was MVC all defense team

 

[Texbudman]

Double-Double-0-7.

Can he wear 07 for his number?

 

[demoncore1031]

I think he is actually as good of a defender and rebounder. Led UNI in rebounds last year and was MVC all defense team

4.7 rebounds was a team high?

 

[ForeverIowan]

Big one! Dude is a DAWG!

 

[1UNI2ISU]

4.7 rebounds was a team high?

Playing as slow as UNI did, that's actually a big number. UNIs leader is usually around 5.

Biggest key for Leon is going to be playing hard all the time. When he's engaged and plays hard, he's excellent. There are times when he's very passive and gets disinterested. The natural tools are all there and very evident, maybe he unlocks more of it.

He and Jake are super close so the money must have made a big difference.

 

[demoncore1031]

Playing as slow as UNI did, that's actually a big number. UNIs leader is usually around 5.

Biggest key for Leon is going to be playing hard all the time. When he's engaged and plays hard, he's excellent. There are times when he's very passive and gets disinterested. The natural tools are all there and very evident, maybe he unlocks more of it.

He and Jake are super close so the money must have made a big difference.

If he is not playing hard at ISU, he's gonna get himself in the dog house and ride the pine. I think the Hilton crowds will motivate him.

 

[cyfan92]

Heise replacement?

Minutes yes. Bond is longer and a better athlete. Nate was more physical. Hopefully Bond's three point shooting is more consistent than Heise!

Overall a great addition, we needed experience in the back court with the underclassmen on roster

 

[bawbie]

I think he is actually as good of a defender and rebounder. Led UNI in rebounds last year and was MVC all defense team

Interesting as his advanced stats don’t show that.

 

[CloneFan65]

Leon Bond - License to Thrill

 

[el tornado]

This is a huge get, tough nosed player who will fit in perfectly

 

[exCYtable]

Heise replacement?

Yes and an upgrade even IMO. Heise was great don't get me wrong.

 

[Peter]

Haven’t had a bouncy guy like Bond for a few years. Will fun to see him catch lobs and break rims on fast break dunks.

 

[CloneFan65]

 

[isucyfan]

Get this man an NIL deal with our gold jerseys.

 

[Jimmy Rogers Saved MyLife]

Interesting as his advanced stats don’t show that.

Most advanced stats show he is 90th percentile defensively