**2025 Iowa Offseason & Coaching Search Thread***

[Hawkstrat]

Obviously, we don't know what the roster is going to look like.

 

[Gushawk]

If we can find anything resembling quality size, I don’t think we’ll be awful next year. Closer to the bubble than this year.

 

[demmert4]

Right - I also acknowledge Iowa isn't pulling 5 Big Ten caliber starters out of the portal at this point, so next year is going to be tough regardless. But Drake with 31 wins was #56 in Kenpom vs. Iowa's #63, and Iowa's "best" players are leaving. It's not a big upgrade.

McCollum talked on a podcast about how important it was to have a core from NWMS to Drake last year to show how they do things. I don’t think it’s a bad thing to have four or five guys that know his system, style, culture in the program.

 

[Gushawk]

He does at least seem to be targeting the ones that have Big Ten bodies or at least reasonable approximations.

 

[The Dad]

If we can find anything resembling quality size, I don’t think we’ll be awful next year. Closer to the bubble than this year.

Just trend in the correct fucking direction is all I ask. Like what Lester did with Iowa’s offense. The bar is pretty fucking low.

 

[JR Hawks]

I'm disappointed that all CBMC has brought in so far is a future first round PG and two black kids that will defend and got minutes on a team that made it to the second round of the NCAA tourney.

 

[tallperson54]

McCollum talked on a podcast about how important it was to have a core from NWMS to Drake last year to show how they do things. I don’t think it’s a bad thing to have four or five guys that know his system, style, culture in the program.

I really like this line of thinking and I'm sure BMac is bringing in the 4/5 Drake guys he wants.

 

[Hawkstrat]

CBMC

Don't.

 

[BillyBob]

McCollum got like 4 guys coming in from Drake, Stirtz is gonna be one of the best players in college bball next season. And a lot of the culture rot from Iowa bball is moving on. Idk what there is to be concerned about.

 

[nolookpass]

I'm disappointed that all CBMC has brought in so far is a future first round PG and two black kids that will defend and got minutes on a team that made it to the second round of the NCAA tourney.

Sturtz is a very good college player. I dunno if he's a first round NBA lock.

 

[Mysterio]

Showing concern with the current roster, isn't an argument in favor of last year's.

ok go ahead and freak out about something that will sort itself out then

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

McCollum got like 4 guys coming in from Drake, Stirtz is gonna be one of the best players in college bball next season. And a lot of the culture rot from Iowa bball is moving on. Idk what there is to be concerned about.

We need to see the full roster NOw!!

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

 

[Squat Cobbler]

Take the Drake guys and upgrade the rotation with hopefully three guys and he'll be in a good spot.

 

[Verbal]

If I don't see a depth chart with projected minutes real soon, I am going to lose it.

 

[Hawkstrat]

ok go ahead and freak out about something that will sort itself out then

Who is freaking out?

 

[CamelTones]

The Traore and Miami transfer situation seems kinda odd.

 

[Herbie2]

Dammit! Horner is now available. Wish Iowa had waited to make a decision.

 

[CamelTones]

 

[kenos]

Ok, bring in some Drake guys.

Don't want an influx of Evan Tuckers, Devan Bawinkles, and Jermain Davises, however.

Get Big Ten players, please.

 

[Mysterio]

Dammit! Horner is now available. Wish Iowa had waited to make a decision.

he can go back to valley

 

[Hawkstrat]

Manyawu is a nice addition.

 

[Mysterio]

spurlock will join fran at penn

 

[HiawathaHawk]

Right - I also acknowledge Iowa isn't pulling 5 Big Ten caliber starters out of the portal at this point, so next year is going to be tough regardless. But Drake with 31 wins was #56 in Kenpom vs. Iowa's #63, and Iowa's "best" players are leaving. It's not a big upgrade.

The first gets were almost automatically going to be the guys he’s bringing with him or holdovers that we’re in the portal. He has 12 scholarships to fill.

After Koch and the Drake guys the roster will be at 6. They’re the easy fits and foundation.

 

[demmert4]

Just for comparison, IU has two commits that have connections to DeVries and Minnesota has one that is coming with Medved.

 

[HiawathaHawk]

Stirtz is obviously a starter, Banks, Manyawu and Howard all have the athleticism to be rotation players. None can really shoot unfortunately but all can defend plus Banks and Manyawu are great rebounders. All probably came at a modest cost.

Hopefully there’s a good amount of money left to chase a big and a couple starter/rotation level shooters plus a backup PG.

 

[Mysterio]

Just for comparison, IU has two commits that have connections to DeVries and Minnesota has one that is coming with Medved.

ali staying back to be the head coach at csu might keep some guys who would have otherwise left for minnesota. i dont know their team tho

 

[MikeyJoe]

ok go ahead and freak out about something that will sort itself out then

Yeah everyone stop freaking out!

 

[Gushawk]

Stirtz is obviously a starter, Banks, Manyawu and Howard all have the athleticism to be rotation players. None can really shoot unfortunately but all can defend plus Banks and Manyawu are great rebounders. All probably came at a modest cost.

Hopefully there’s a good amount of money left to chase a big and a couple starter/rotation level shooters plus a backup PG.

isn’t surprisingly BBK-approved Kael Combs a backup PG?

 

[Art Vandalay]

 

[26.2]

McCollum got like 4 guys coming in from Drake, Stirtz is gonna be one of the best players in college bball next season. And a lot of the culture rot from Iowa bball is moving on. Idk what there is to be concerned about.

LOL NOPE

 

[HiawathaHawk]

isn’t surprisingly BBK-approved Kael Combs a backup PG?

Maybe.

 

[Mysterio]

LOL NOPE

meaning you think he will not be in college or that he will not end up as a top player in college bball?

 

[eclone]

neither Sandfort got noticeably stronger in Iowa City, if anything Peyton got skinnier.

I don’t think he had a ton of potential to begin with, but I don’t think he tried all that hard to improve his limitations, which is consistent with his combine effort.

He also cried , whined and laid on the floor like a bitch.

The Sandforts have long worked out with the same private trainer in DSM that was also Kadyn Proctor and Xavier Nwampka's trainer.

 

[Gushawk]

They should ask for a refund, amirite @Fair and Balanced?!

 

[douglasbader]

Myself and a few other colleagues were taken out to lunch in Las Vegas yesterday and about 15 minutes after we sat down and were having a normal chat, I look up from my menu and sure enough there is Fran McCaffery's head floating right behind the person I was talking to. It was so out of the blue and surprised me such that I clearly looked away from the person I was talking to and started stammering for a second.

Fran, Marge, their daughter and former BYU coach Dave Rose and his wife had lunch at the table next to us. As we were leaving and making sure he was between courses, I did quietly tell him I was from Iowa and thanks for the 16 years and wished him well with a hand on the shoulder. He was very appreciative and gave me a big smile.

Love our guy Fran!

 

[Moe Howard]

If I don't see a depth chart with projected minutes real soon, I am going to lose it.

No worries say Moe, the brain dead Govenor of Iowa is diverting all of the Medicaid dollars to get Cooper Flagg for the next two years, your government in action!

 

[Brad Wesley]

Myself and a few other colleagues were taken out to lunch in Las Vegas yesterday and about 15 minutes after we sat down and were having a normal chat, I look up from my menu and sure enough there is Fran McCaffery's head floating right behind the person I was talking to. It was so out of the blue and surprised me such that I clearly looked away from the person I was talking to and started stammering for a second.

Fran, Marge, their daughter and former BYU coach Dave Rose and his wife had lunch at the table next to us. As we were leaving and making sure he was between courses, I did quietly tell him I was from Iowa and thanks for the 16 years and wished him well with a hand on the shoulder. He was very appreciative and gave me a big smile.

Love our guy Fran!

Gay.

 

[douglasbader]

Also, because I know @26.2 will be very worried, I did not get his autograph.

 

[TJones3312]

Well it’s nice to see Fran is prioritizing vacation at his new job as well.

 

[iowa4ever20]

Well it’s nice to see Fran is prioritizing vacation at his new job as well.

He is there watching his son Patrick play in the very prestigious The Crown Tournament.

 

[Verbal]

No worries say Moe, the brain dead Govenor of Iowa is diverting all of the Medicaid dollars to get Cooper Flagg for the next two years, your government in action!

 

[KitKatApples]

More like Clown tournament amirite fellas?!?!?!?!?!?!

 

[nolookpass]

Myself and a few other colleagues were taken out to lunch in Las Vegas yesterday and about 15 minutes after we sat down and were having a normal chat, I look up from my menu and sure enough there is Fran McCaffery's head floating right behind the person I was talking to. It was so out of the blue and surprised me such that I clearly looked away from the person I was talking to and started stammering for a second.

Fran, Marge, their daughter and former BYU coach Dave Rose and his wife had lunch at the table next to us. As we were leaving and making sure he was between courses, I did quietly tell him I was from Iowa and thanks for the 16 years and wished him well with a hand on the shoulder. He was very appreciative and gave me a big smile.

Love our guy Fran!

I stopped reading after Doug claimed he was part of a "normal chat"...

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Myself and a few other colleagues were taken out to lunch in Las Vegas yesterday and about 15 minutes after we sat down and were having a normal chat, I look up from my menu and sure enough there is Fran McCaffery's head floating right behind the person I was talking to. It was so out of the blue and surprised me such that I clearly looked away from the person I was talking to and started stammering for a second.

Fran, Marge, their daughter and former BYU coach Dave Rose and his wife had lunch at the table next to us. As we were leaving and making sure he was between courses, I did quietly tell him Hawks By A Million. He was very appreciative and gave me a big smile.

Love our guy Fran!

 

[AZmessDAWG]

Not gonna get too worked up over Year 1 roster. More excited to see how we’re going to play.

 

[B19Rob]

How many entrees did large Marge order?

 

[Mysterio]

Myself and a few other colleagues were taken out to lunch in Las Vegas yesterday and about 15 minutes after we sat down and were having a normal chat, I look up from my menu and sure enough there is Fran McCaffery's head floating right behind the person I was talking to. It was so out of the blue and surprised me such that I clearly looked away from the person I was talking to and started stammering for a second.

Fran, Marge, their daughter and former BYU coach Dave Rose and his wife had lunch at the table next to us. As we were leaving and making sure he was between courses, I did quietly tell him I was from Iowa and thanks for the 16 years and wished him well with a hand on the shoulder. He was very appreciative and gave me a big smile.

Love our guy Fran!

you really are an iowa hick at the core

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Was this Starbucks on or off the strip?

 

[nikolausp]

Myself and a few other colleagues were taken out to lunch in Las Vegas yesterday and about 15 minutes after we sat down and were having a normal chat, I look up from my menu and sure enough there is Fran McCaffery's head floating right behind the person I was talking to. It was so out of the blue and surprised me such that I clearly looked away from the person I was talking to and started stammering for a second.

Fran, Marge, their daughter and former BYU coach Dave Rose and his wife had lunch at the table next to us. As we were leaving and making sure he was between courses, I did quietly tell him I was from Iowa and thanks for the 16 years and wished him well with a hand on the shoulder. He was very appreciative and gave me a big smile.

Love our guy Fran!

Just curious, which restaurant?