W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

[ronfitch]

Steve Gearhart had this on his FB page:

"Men's Basketball Signs Austin Phyfe to NLI

University of Northern Iowa head men's basketball coach Ben Jacobson announced the signing of Austin Phyfe (Waverly, Iowa/Waverly-Shell Rock HS) to a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Panthers beginning in 2017-18."

entire read at:
http://unipanthers.com/news/2016/11/...fe-to-nli.aspx

[achrist70]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

Austin is a definite redshirt with what we have at the post next year, but then should see good minutes the next year. Good skills and feet for a big guy, but still needs some work in the weight room.

Any guess on who will take the other scholarship we have to 2017?

[DJ2TheHall]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

http://giphy.com/gifs/26BRzhgrTJqGcT5Sg/html5

[SteinPizza]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

Austin is a definite redshirt with what we have at the post next year, but then should see good minutes the next year. Good skills and feet for a big guy, but still needs some work in the weight room.

Any guess on who will take the other scholarship we have to 2017?

The good feet part isn't a surprise, since his dad was a good athlete. He's a bigger framed guy though, right? I've never seen him in person. His dad was pretty athletic but kind of skinny, but that was also before weight training became so widespread in basketball.

[CyCarp]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

Austin is a definite redshirt with what we have at the post next year, but then should see good minutes the next year. Good skills and feet for a big guy, but still needs some work in the weight room.

Any guess on who will take the other scholarship we have to 2017?

Don't be surprised if they bank the scholarship. I believe just 1 offer out there yet (Sasha Stefanovic), but if he doesn't take it, maybe hold on for a grad transfer.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

The way Sasha appears to be trending, I wouldn't be surprised if he waits to sign until Spring. I'm not seeing him actively listing teams he's interested in right now. I could be wrong though. I don't think UNI signs anymore this Fall.

[UNIdad]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

Austin is not just a big body. He is quite athletic . . . inside and outside of the paint.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2874656/austin-phyfe

And he has a UNI bloodline.

[MnPantherFan]

Re: W-SR's Austin Phyfe signs NLI

The angle is deceiving but from the clip he looks almost like a shooting guard.
He better lean quickly that the correct term is UNI not NLI!

[sivert]

Austin Phyfe has secured his first career MVC Player of the Week honor.

And he has quietly been building a spectacular season. I only say “quietly” because until I looked at some of his stats, I hadn’t realized how good he has been. Perhaps he has been overshadowed by AJ on his team and players like Krutwig in the conference.
He is currently #66 in the nation on Bart Torvik’s PORPAGATU. AJ is #63 and Krut is #104.
And he is #14 in the nation in Field Goal Efficiency. AJ is #839 and Krut is #315.
His Offensive Rating is #20 in the nation. Krut is #482.
He is #20 in the nation in Offensive Rebound Percentage. Krut is #485.
He is #214 in the nation in Defensive Rebound Percentage. Krut is #36.

[UNI Ka-Bullseye]

Sounds like an MVC First Teamer to me.

[ronfitch]

Austin Phyfe has secured his first career MVC Player of the Week honor.

And he has quietly been building a spectacular season. I only say “quietly” because until I looked at some of his stats, I hadn’t realized how good he has been. Perhaps he has been overshadowed by AJ on his team and players like Krutwig in the conference.
He is currently #66 in the nation on Bart Torvik’s PORPAGATU. AJ is #63 and Krut is #104.
And he is #14 in the nation in Field Goal Efficiency. AJ is #839 and Krut is #315.
His Offensive Rating is #20 in the nation. Krut is #482.
He is #20 in the nation in Offensive Rebound Percentage. Krut is #485.
He is #214 in the nation in Defensive Rebound Percentage. Krut is #36.

Phyfe's three games over seven days:

Sunday, Feb. 23rd vs. Southern Illinois: 18 rebounds, 2 blocks, 17 points, 5 assists
Wednesday, Feb. 26th vs. Evansville: 3 rebounds, 0 blocks, 10 points, 2 assists
Saturday, Feb. 20th vs. Drake: 18 rebounds, 2 blocks, 17 points, 1 assist plus 1 steal

Nice week to close the regular season.

[UNIdad]

Phyfe's three games over seven days:

Sunday, Feb. 23rd vs. Southern Illinois: 18 rebounds, 2 blocks, 17 points, 5 assists
Wednesday, Feb. 26th vs. Evansville: 3 rebounds, 0 blocks, 10 points, 2 assists
Saturday, Feb. 20th vs. Drake: 18 rebounds, 2 blocks, 17 points, 1 assist plus 1 steal

Nice week to close the regular season.

And shooting 67% from the field for the season!

[sivert]

Is this right for Phyfe?

17-18 played 28 games (1)

18-19 played 7 games (red shirt - syncope)

19-20 played 31 games (2)

20-21 played 25 games (FREE YEAR)

21-22 played 30 games (3)

22-23 plans to play (4)

23-24 not eligible

[sevelev711]

Seems correct, yeah.