**2026-2027 Iowa Basketball Season Thread**

[Debit One]

Oh and it’s already affecting our recruiting at the PG position.

Other than Stirtz, Combs, and Coleman, PGs are unwilling to come to Iowa because of it.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

both sites are subscription only

You wouldn't know her, she goes to a different school

 

[douglasbader]

Both Kakert and Hawk Central- the people paid to cover the beat- have reported this. Seems like an odd thing to make up when it’s easy for anyone to verify it.

No, they haven't. You're making it up.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Ok

 

[Herbie2]

You wouldn't know her, she goes to a different school

But you may have heard of her...Fawn Liebowitz?

 

[tallperson54]

Tremendous dumbfuck Tom Kakert posted it on his subscription site, that other folks have access to, but nobody else has also read it and started talking about it? Got it.

 

[Monster]

Tremendous dumbfuck Tom Kakert posted it on his subscription site, that other folks have access to, but nobody else has also read it and started talking about it? Got it.

This is starting to sound like the modern way of attaining information. Someone told you something that they saw somewhere and now it's fact because it agrees with your preconceived idea about the situation. No verification needed.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I mean he literally reported “a solid player who will see some minutes this year” but it’s just easier to call everyone else stupid.

 

[Monster]

I mean he literally reported “a solid player who will see some minutes this year” but it’s just easier to call everyone else stupid.

Did you literally see it? Sounds like you didn't since it's sub only.

Is it possible they're talking about Joey Matteoni or whatever?

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Congrats @Whatever on making the team

 

[rodg12]

I mean he literally reported “a solid player who will see some minutes this year” but it’s just easier to call everyone else stupid.

We’re calling you stupid. Don’t bring everyone else into this.

 

[Monster]

We’re calling you stupid. Don’t bring everyone else into this.

Maybe Wade suffers from Multiple Personality Disorder, but in a cruel twist of fate all the personalities are retarded.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Did you literally see it? Sounds like you didn't since it's sub only.

Is it possible they're talking about Joey Matteoni or whatever?

yes, I have a subscription. To both sites. Hence how I was able to read the content. Science is fucking amazing.

 

[Monster]

yes, I have a subscription. To both sites. Hence how I was able to read the content. Science is fucking amazing.

Hmmm. Let me see.....where did I get the idea that you DIDN'T have a subscription? Oh yeah:

both sites are subscription only

Because SCIENCE would demonstrate that someone with subscription could screenshot it and post it, but you indicated you couldn't post it. That's strange.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Hmmm. Let me see.....where did I get the idea that you DIDN'T have a subscription? Oh yeah:

Because SCIENCE would demonstrate that someone with subscription could screenshot it and post it, but you indicated you couldn't post it. That's strange.

lol holy shit

 

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

I mean he literally reported “a solid player who will see some minutes this year” but it’s just easier to call everyone else stupid.

If that’s specifically what was said, it very well could be true. “Solid player” could be said about a lot of guys, and “will see some minutes” is much more likely meaning in blowout situations vs Slippery Rock than a rotation player getting any meaningful minutes.

 

[TurdBurgler]

Oh yeah he sucks and won't play at all. Said no coach ever on media day. It's the same shit they said about matteoni, who I'm sure will also be getting starters minutes.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

Hmmm. Let me see.....where did I get the idea that you DIDN'T have a subscription? Oh yeah:

Because SCIENCE would demonstrate that someone with subscription could screenshot it and post it, but you indicated you couldn't post it. That's strange.

I think our boy Wade is adhering to the internet code of ethics for not sharing paid content on an unpaid site.

I think.

 

[BBK]

Because it is extremely important to be loyal to Tom Kakert, who is the ugliest non-retarded human being on Earth

 

[Monster]

I think our boy Wade is adhering to the internet code of ethics for not sharing paid content on an unpaid site.

I think.

So let me get this straight. There's a piece of Juicy information that he read on a subscription site and couldn't wait to run over here to share with everyone, even though it's supposed to be information for subscribers only. But he's too ethical to screenshot it?

 

[AZmessDAWG]

So let me get this straight. There's a piece of Juicy information that he read on a subscription site and couldn't wait to run over here to share with everyone, even though it's supposed to be information for subscribers only. But he's too ethical to screenshot it?

Lets see how it plays out.

 

[Wanderer]

Cayden Daughtry, a top 5 player in this year's class and a guy that would be Iowa's highest-ever recruit has the Hawks in his final 3-4 teams. I'm hearing he's leaning us because of Peyton McCollum. Read it several places.

Spoiler

 

[L. Wade Childress]

So let me get this straight. There's a piece of Juicy information that he read on a subscription site and couldn't wait to run over here to share with everyone, even though it's supposed to be information for subscribers only. But he's too ethical to screenshot it?

I pay for the subscriptions because I like to read about the hawks. So, no, and I am not going to blatantly break the rules and lose access to a service that I have already paid for.

if your argument is “LINK OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN”, then it’s probably pretty weak. But again, everyone else is stupid, right??

 

[Shawneemicks]

Again, not everyone

 

[rodg12]

I pay for the subscriptions because I like to read about the hawks. So, no, and I am not going to blatantly break the rules and lose access to a service that I have already paid for.

if your argument is “LINK OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN”, then it’s probably pretty weak. But again, everyone else is stupid, right??

Again, not everyone. You.

 

[Stomper15]

 

[Monster]

I pay for the subscriptions because I like to read about the hawks. So, no, and I am not going to blatantly break the rules and lose access to a service that I have already paid for.

if your argument is “LINK OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN”, then it’s probably pretty weak. But again, everyone else is stupid, right??

Just you, man. Just you.

How do you think Tom would respond if he knew you were telling people about this exclusive information?

 

[gohawkeyes811]

Wade, most of your opinions on these matters are based on hearsay and your cul-de-sac convos.

Forgive us for not just accepting what you say as fact.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

I don’t doubt that he’s heard McCollum is going to play. I guess I’m just not that scarred to think, without ever seeing him play before, that he automatically must suck.

 

[CleteyColgate]

I haven't read the past few pages, and won't, but are we flipping out over Peyton McCollum here?

Here is what Gemini says about him:

Yes, Peyton McCollum possesses a Big Ten-worthy skill set, though his role is that of a valuable, system-oriented utility player rather than a star recruit. Because he is the head coach's son, his placement on a high-major roster initially drew natural questions about nepotism. However, college basketball analysts and coaches generally agree he earns his spot on merit. [1, 2]
His capability to compete at the Big Ten level is defined by specific high-major traits:

• High-Level Defensive Capability: Head coach Ben McCollum has noted that Peyton consistently holds his own in practice against high-major athletes. He is physically strong and quick enough to fight through screens and handle the defensive demands of Big Ten guards. [1]
• Elite Shooting Translation: Pure perimeter shooting is a skill that transfers to any level. His 40.5% conversion rate from three-point range in high school provides the exact floor-spacing Iowa requires. [1, 2]
• The "Coach's Son" Factor: Having grown up immersed in his father's basketball system, McCollum has an exceptionally high basketball IQ. He minimizes mistakes, understands complex schemes instantly, and acts as an extension of the coaching staff on the floor. [1, 2]

The Reality of His Role:
While he is "worthy" of being on a Big Ten roster, he was not a heavily hyped, blue-chip recruit, and his high school recruitment was largely tracking toward mid-major programs like Drake before his father took the Iowa job. He is projected as a depth-chart piece who can steady the team in limited, calculated minutes rather than a high-volume scorer or explosive playmaker. [1, 2, 3]

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I’m sure we all have our own opinions. I guess I’m just retarded for reading the articles posted by the guys covering the team.

 

[Hawkstrat]

I'm just skimming this thread, but Kakert seems to think McCollum will get some minutes. That doesn't really justify Wade's refusal to ever shut up about it.

"Peyton McCollum... very solid player who will see some minutes this year."

I wish he was at Drake or wherever, but I'm not going to spend a lot of time preemptively complaining.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Just you, man. Just you.

How do you think Tom would respond if he knew you were telling people about this exclusive information?

I’m guessing he would say you are a faggot. Or that he appreciates the site traffic as people search for the article. One of those two.

just my guess though.

 

[Shawneemicks]

He will average less than 10 min game, probably less than 5 in conference games

 

[AZmessDAWG]

I'm just skimming this thread, but Kakert seems to think McCollum will get some minutes. That doesn't really justify Wade's refusal to ever shut up about it.

"Peyton McCollum... very solid player who will see some minutes this year."

I wish he was at Drake or wherever, but I'm not going to spend a lot of time preemptively complaining.

I don’t get this last part.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

I guess I’m just retarded

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I'm just skimming this thread, but Kakert seems to think McCollum will get some minutes. That doesn't really justify Wade's refusal to ever shut up about it.

"Peyton McCollum... very solid player who will see some minutes this year."

I wish he was at Drake or wherever, but I'm not going to spend a lot of time preemptively complaining.

there have been roughly 1000x times as many posts where people are complaining about my opinion as posts where I have actually brought this up.

your complaints should instead be directed towards content such as “Peyton mccollum sets the tone defensively” or “Peyton can fill the ballhandling role left by Stirtz” or “pg will be handled by a combination of combs, Coleman, and McCollum”.

again, I hope he’s improved a bunch because they clearly plan to play him.

 

[BBK]

He'll play about as much as Matteoni played last year, which is very little

 

[Monster]

I’m guessing he would say you are a faggot. Or that he appreciates the site traffic as people search for the article. One of those two.

just my guess though.

Tom wouldn't say I'm a faggot. He likes me. He would say you're retarded, because he has.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

there have been roughly 1000x times as many posts where people are complaining about my opinion as posts where I have actually brought this up.

your complaints should instead be directed towards content such as “Peyton mccollum sets the tone defensively” or “Peyton can fill the ballhandling role left by Stirtz” or “pg will be handled by a combination of combs, Coleman, and McCollum”.

again, I hope he’s improved a bunch because they clearly plan to play him.

This is dumb though. You’re implying that McCollum could possibly be too blind to see if he’s not good enough.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

This is dumb though. You’re implying that McCollum could possibly be too blind to see if he’s not good enough.

I suppose it’s possible that we hired the only coach in the world with the ability to treat their kid objectively.

But, after quietly giving a kid with only D3 opportunities a big ten scholarship, I have my reservations.

 

[Monster]

I suppose it’s possible that we hired the only coach in the world with the ability to treat their kid objectively.

But, after quietly giving a kid with only D3 opportunities a big ten scholarship, I have my reservations.

Have you heard of Fred Hoiberg?

 

[Verbal]

 

[Herbie2]

Have you heard of Fred Hoiberg?

He's the coach at Nebrantska, right?

 

[Monster]

He's the coach at Nebrantska, right?

Correct. He has a midget son who walked on, later got a scholarship. Fans were critical at first but the kid became a very solid player that other teams hated.

 

[Hawkstrat]

Have you heard of Fred Hoiberg?

Good looking guy who struggles counting to five?

 

[AZmessDAWG]

I suppose it’s possible that we hired the only coach in the world with the ability to treat their kid objectively.

But, after quietly giving a kid with only D3 opportunities a big ten scholarship, I have my reservations.

You’re approaching NLP territory on this.

Point where on the doll your HS coach hurt you.

 

[kenos]

This is a superb case study in how one lunatic can derail an entire discourse community.

We need that first game.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

You’re approaching NLP territory on this.

Point where on the doll your HS coach hurt you.

Lol. So you are reading the preseason coverage of iowa Basketball and your conclusion is that McCollum is not going to be in the rotation?

 

[Talkin' Goat]

Lol. So you are reading the preseason coverage of iowa Basketball and your conclusion is that McCollum is not going to be in the rotation?

I’ve read damn near everything there is to read on preseason hoops coverage and concluding that McCollum and Matteoni will get to play in the noncon games when there is minimal legit pressure on them. I’d set their over/under for conference play minutes around 2 and take the under (though they may sneak in enough late good/bad games to hit the over).