Looking at 2015-2016

[Khan4Cats]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

--Luke McDonnell was called a mix of O'Rear and Tuttle

That was from Coach Jake himself. He's not usually prone to overhype, so if he is really using them as guides, McDonell could really be something.

He also mentioned Justin Dahl is 'all of 7 feet and 280 pounds'. That sounds very nice for those worried we don't have a big interior presence to throw out there. Maybe not this year, but for the next 4.

[BCPanther]

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Dahl is a freaking monster. He's as big as Eglseder, but he doesn't have all the baby fat like Jordan did.

[cydave]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Iowa State loses Dustin Hogue . . . but gains Deonte Burton . . . one of the best dunkers I've ever seen . . . he and Washpun will put on a show with the new pregame rule that allows dunking.

This may be his first game as he complies with the same transfer rule that kept McKay out until the Drake game last year. Marquette is becoming the Iowa State farm club.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt2ZBKvyYGI

Fixed for accuracy. Yes, Burton's first game will be against UNI this season.

[UNIdad]

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Fixed for accuracy. Yes, Burton's first game will be against UNI this season.

Thanks for the correction and confirmation.

[06panther10]

That was from Coach Jake himself. He's not usually prone to overhype, so if he is really using them as guides, McDonell could really be something.



He also mentioned Justin Dahl is 'all of 7 feet and 280 pounds'. That sounds very nice for those worried we don't have a big interior presence to throw out there. Maybe not this year, but for the next 4.

He sounded very genuinely excited about those two guys and their future.

[desertcat]

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if jesperson's injury lingers, i could see jakes hand being forced into playing mcdonnell this season whether or not he would have preferred to redshirt him.

[BCPanther]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

From what I've heard, they may have the Wyatt Lohaus problem with McDonnell. They'd love to redshirt him, but he's just been too good in workouts.

I don't think they'll make the decision until the week of the CSU game.

[06panther10]

I would like to see him redshirt. He is talented, but he really needs to get bigger and stronger.

We have the depth already, let him sit out and bulk up for next year.

[unipanthers8907]

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You like uni chances against Iowa State? Iowa State has everybody back for the most part and uni will still be trying to figure it out without Tuttle.

Four red shirts means SFA wins at MCleod. UNC a W????????????? ISU a W?????????

Losses hurt more than wins help. 11 losses is near the bottom of the NIT. Weak opponents: Drake, Mo State, SIU, Bradley, U Dub, North Dakota, North Texas, George Mason, Hawaii, and one weak opponent in St. Louis. 12 losses means roll up the the basketballs. The CIT/CBI are a waste of time and money. Keep dreaming about the UNC/ISU wins.

I never said I thought UNI would win those games. Panther100 said UNI would be the last team in the NIT if they went 23-11. I was just trying to create a scenario in which they went 23-11 and could still be considered for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and a lock for the NIT.

IMHO, I think we'll win between 18-20 games this year. Not sold on the interior talent/depth quite yet.

[Panther100]

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Dahl is a freaking monster. He's as big as Eglseder, but he doesn't have all the baby fat like Jordan did.

Jesperson's foot, Koch's back, Knar's ACL, Carlson's suspension puts McDonnell and Dahl all the closer to playing.

[Panther100]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

No paralysis, no foul in that Wisconsin scrimmage.

Glad we're doing the closed scrimmage rather than another exhibition game. We need to see big time competition before that start.

North Carolina, Oklahoma, ISU, Richmond, CSU, New Mexico, WSU, Loyola, Evansville, Illinois State, and Indiana State are the reason. 11 losses is the maximum for the NIT due to half the schedule vs. weak teams.

[unipanther2154]

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I would like to see him redshirt. He is talented, but he really needs to get bigger and stronger.

We have the depth already, let him sit out and bulk up for next year.

It will help our program out much more in the furture if this is possible. We are one major injury away from him probably having to suit up to help at the 4 this year. I don't think you even consider Justin for playing time. We will most likely be playing a 4 guard lineup so having 3 centers playing during this next season is a overload. Let's hope injuries don't force our hand. Our program is all about devoplment, which some ppl on here seem to have forgot.

[Panther100]

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It will help our program out much more in the furture if this is possible. We are one major injury away from him probably having to suit up to help at the 4 this year. I don't think you even consider Justin for playing time. We will most likely be playing a 4 guard lineup so having 3 centers playing during this next season is a overload. Let's hope injuries don't force our hand. Our program is all about devoplment, which some ppl on here seem to have forgot.

I agree with the four guard starting lineup due to the 30 second clock. I posted earlier injuries/suspension to Kock, Jesperson, Knar (in High School), and Carlson pushes McDonnell and Dahl closer to the rotation. Our front court is green as grass. This further expedites the need to rebound and protect the rim. This all leads to controlling the foul situation. Foul shots make the difference in close games.

[Panther100]

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Less red shirting equals more recruiting. More red shirting equals less recruiting.

[unipanther2154]

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Less red shirting equals more recruiting. More red shirting equals less recruiting.

This is true but you also have to ask yourself if we get players who can play as true freshmen based only off talent. We get some from time to time but some of those have to play some just for bodies. You don't play a guy just to get him out the door quicker and a new guy in. Until we start getting higher talented players (at the time of high school graduation) it would hurt our program to not be red shirting. We are a program who gets kids who are in need of development...that's who we are. If we as a program want to take the next step then yeah, we need to get these types of kids who are ready from day one. A type of kid who has offers from medium level high major conference schools and chooses UNI. Once that's starts happening I think we will be in a great place.