Austin Pehl...

[pantherfan4ever]

Does anyone know much about him and what his impact may be next year? I know he is a big body but also know he didn't get any playing time this year, not even as a backup big man.... Also, does anyone know much about Greg Mac. son and his style of play?

[Leatherhelmet]

Re: Austin Pehl...

since we are asking questions do we have any other redshirts and what recruits are we looking at.

I have seen Mac's son play several times on tv and he is mobile, shoots a nice 3 and will be a great Panther imo. I think he is listed as 6-7.

[UNIChippewa]

Re: Austin Pehl...

From what I heard, Austin had some injury issues this past season with his hand and maybe his leg somewhere? I'm sure that slowed him down quite a bit.

Also, he was buried on the depth chart behind Jordan, the Koch brothers, O'Rear, etc. Hopefully if he's healthy enough he can see the court more next season.

[pantherfan4ever]

Re: Austin Pehl...

From what I heard, Austin had some injury issues this past season with his hand and maybe his leg somewhere? I'm sure that slowed him down quite a bit.

Also, he was buried on the depth chart behind Jordan, the Koch brothers, O'Rear, etc. Hopefully if he's healthy enough he can see the court more next season.

I was just thinking that Pehl is probably our closest thing to a real center, right? So, we will need his height inside next year.

[UNIAlum95]

Re: Austin Pehl...

I was just thinking that Pehl is probably our closest thing to a real center, right? So, we will need his height inside next year.

He could prove to be a valuable body next year. If he can continue to develop and not be a libility on the floor, he could help us remain at the top of the MVC next year.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Re: Austin Pehl...

We don't know what Pehl can provide yet b/c he hasn't been asked to do it (being behind the experience---plus Jake Koch, this year). We will know more as time goes on this summer and fall. He's athletic at 6'10" and can run like a deer. We'll see how his skill set has developed over the past year when the summer scrimmages and PTL starts.

[1988]

Re: Austin Pehl...

You should change your ID to Ghandi!

[orangetennis]

Re: Austin Pehl...

who are these JUCO possibilities i've been hearing about?

[UNI Prof]

Re: Austin Pehl...

Pehl will likely be a very solid defender and rebounder. He's strong, athletic, and intense. From what I've seen, his offensive skills are limited. However, he could have improved since I last saw him play.

[williebat]

Re: Austin Pehl...

who are these JUCO possibilities i've been hearing about?

I don't know know but if we can get a good big 6'10 + from juco we will be hard to beat next year.

[coachdon]

Re: Austin Pehl...

Willie has the right idea here. You get a good big from a juco to play the post and let all the other guys shoot threes and drive, you could be very good next year with the veteran guard court.

[Leatherhelmet]

Re: Austin Pehl...

Where did that Barz kid end up?

[UNI Prof]

Re: Austin Pehl...

I really think the crowd is going to like Pehl. He could be a real monster on D and the boards.

[TommyT]

Re: Austin Pehl...

I don't know know but if we can get a good big 6'10 + from juco we will be hard to beat next year.

Sorry Willie,

If there was a 6'10" guy playing Juco who was worth a cr@p, the BCS schools would be all over him - because you can be as dumb as a stump and play for those schools.

I think we give Pehl and O'Rear split time this year. Pehl doesn't have to be an offensive force - he just has to rebound and defend. If we get 6-8 points out of our centers next year, that is a bonus.

[UNI Prof]

Re: Austin Pehl...

Lil Mac and Rank both have solid offensive games. I'm not sure we need a Juco big if either or both of those two play.