***Iowa at Nebrantska - 3/8/26 - 4:10 PM - FOX***

[Bonner]

Hawks +6.5
O/U 134.5

I’ve had good luck in the past starting game threads, hope it happens again!

 

[Laplace]

Would love to send off Nebrantska's seniors sad.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I would take Fart Jr back next year

 

[AZmessDAWG]

He had 1 rebound in a game once. Ew.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

I would take Fart Jr back next year

With a lead guard and a big. LFG

 

[LifelongHawk]

Pryce ain't coming back, he's Freddie's boy through and through.

 

[6deuce]

Pryce ain't coming back, he's Freddie's boy through and through.

What if we draft him against his will?

 

[BBK]

I may have missed it and it didn't matter, but was there a reason given for why Howard started over Banks?

 

[douglasbader]

I may have missed it and it didn't matter, but was there a reason given for why Howard started over Banks?

Because he is a total dumbfuck and went to the bar with Michigan players after the last game.

 

[Karl Hungus]

I may have missed it and it didn't matter, but was there a reason given for why Howard started over Banks?

Banks got caught being out drinking late or something

 

[Hawkstrat]

Pryce ain't coming back, he's Freddie's boy through and through.

Did anyone think that was a thing?

 

[BBK]

Because he is a total dumbfuck and went to the bar with Michigan players after the last game.

Banks likes to get fucked up. I get it

 

[douglasbader]

Stirtz is a good player, but he's had chance after chance with the game on the line to hit a big shot and he's failed pretty much every time. He either gives up the shot, turns it over or chucks a shot with no chance. I think maybe the Minnesota game was the only one he ever actually hit a meaningful late shot, and they lost that game.

 

[The Dad]

Because he is a total dumbfuck and went to the bar with Michigan players after the last game.

Michigan players stayed and partied in Iowa City after a weeknight game? That seems believable.

 

[douglasbader]

Banks likes to get fucked up. I get it

Great look from him after McCollum let him off easy to start the season with no suspension when he got arrested for drinking and assault. It's why you don't ever do that, always punish them or they don't learn.

 

[douglasbader]

Michigan players stayed and partied in Iowa City after a weeknight game? That seems believable.

He for sure was at the bar and someone called it out on social media. Herbie mentioned that 3rd hand he was out with Michigan guys as they didn't fly out until the following morning.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

He for sure was at the bar and someone called it out on social media. Herbie mentioned that 3rd hand he was out with Michigan guys as they didn't fly out until the following morning.

Even better if he comes back next year

 

[BBK]

I have another question which totally doesn't matter.

I know we will probably be bringing in a few transfers, but what do you think next year's starting 5 would be with just the guys we currently have coming back?

Combs
Howard
Banks
Kock
Manyawu?

 

[BBK]

There's a reason why I'm asking that

 

[douglasbader]

That's a 10-22 type team, so doesn't really matter.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Banks made a bunch of losing plays today. He plays hard but JFC sometimes

 

[BBK]

That's a 10-22 type team, so doesn't really matter.

I disagree. They'll be a lot better.

But yes that team would struggle to score

 

[Fletch]

The portal will be critically important this offseason

 

[Hawk&Balls]

The portal will be critically important this offseason

That doesn't inspire confidence

 

[BBK]

The portal will be critically important this offseason

At a minimum it appears we need a PG, SG, and a tall big.

I guess the reason I'm asking is that it kind of appears that Ben likes to stick with "his guys."

Just thinking out loud, but would it be possible that next year's starting 5 is simply just:

Stirtz's Replacement
Combs
Banks
Koch
Manyawu?

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Hopefully banks goes pro in something else

 

[BBK]

I like Banks. Hope he brings his drunk ass back

 

[Hawkstrat]

Banks getting an extra year would be a good thing.

I really think next season will be more like a typical year one.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I hope Stirtz can be bothered to show up for the tournament games. But he might have some wedding planning to do or something.

 

[BBK]

I hope Stirtz can be bothered to show up for the tournament games. But he might have some wedding planning to do or something.

Live
Laugh
Love

 

[kenos]

Banks getting an extra year would be a good thing.

I really think next season will be more like a typical year one.

All depends on what lead guard he lands.

 

[TurdBurgler]

They are tough at home. Did not expect to force over time. The offense seems designed to waste clock, not score points which is a problem.

If you are gonna discipline banks sit him out the whole game. He was a spaz today. maybe play hausen.

 

[gohawkeyes811]

I know some might chalk it up to not being able to close out a game or whatever, but Iowa is one of the unluckiest teams in the nation as well. A lot of it is simply luck in these close games.

All that matters is they get in the tournament, and they are certainly in.

 

[BBK]

3 losses in a row and still #24 in Kenpom and #25 in Net

Top 9 seed on Bracket Matrix

 

[Saul Berkley]

At a minimum it appears we need a PG, SG, and a tall big.

I guess the reason I'm asking is that it kind of appears that Ben likes to stick with "his guys."

Just thinking out loud, but would it be possible that next year's starting 5 is simply just:

Stirtz's Replacement
Combs
Banks
Koch
Manyawu?

I'm hoping they get 2 starters out of the portal. I also hope Combs doesn't start but he probably will. He's a solid 12-15 mpg guy off the bench.

 

[Jim Tebow]

Combs has tools but stirtz has thoroughly broken his mind and spirit.

 

[Jim Tebow]

Great moral win guys! High fives all around! But seriously ive enjoyed this team.

 

[BBK]

I want a scoring PG and a 6'11" or taller rim protector.

But might be asking for too much

 

[Saul Berkley]

I think Koch is the obvious x factor on this team as a young guy who can take a big step forward. If he and Sage both take that next step, might be fine with one portal starter and a portal shooter off the bench who can also play D (basically what Hausen was supposed to be).

 

[The Dad]

They are tough at home. Did not expect to force over time. The offense seems designed to waste clock, not score points which is a problem.

If you are gonna discipline banks sit him out the whole game. He was a spaz today. maybe play hausen.

We gave up enough wide open looks without having Hausen out there lost as fuck.

 

[Saul Berkley]

I want a scoring PG and a 6'11" or taller rim protector.

But might be asking for too much

Very possible plus that's going to be a lot of money. We might realistically have to go with something like this:

This starting rotation of:
portal pg
portal shooter
Banks
Koch
Cam

Than you have Sage, Howard, and Combs off the bench. Folgers can be the occasional 9th guy or he can fuck off. Either way, I think that's a pretty good rotation.

 

[BBK]

I bet Folgers leaves

 

[HiawathaHawk]

I hope Stirtz can be bothered to show up for the tournament games. But he might have some wedding planning to do or something.

Hey, D-Rock sucks.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

The hot potato offense needs to die

 

[HiawathaHawk]

I hope Stirtz can be bothered to show up for the tournament games. But he might have some wedding planning to do or something.

$10M and your boy can’t get to the tournament.

 

[Fletch]

I bet Folgers leaves

I’m ok with that. Overall he’s been a disappointment.

 

[HiawathaHawk]

Stirtz is a good player, but he's had chance after chance with the game on the line to hit a big shot and he's failed pretty much every time. He either gives up the shot, turns it over or chucks a shot with no chance. I think maybe the Minnesota game was the only one he ever actually hit a meaningful late shot, and they lost that game.

If you’re taking last 10 seconds, sure. He’s hit the dagger put away shot in several games.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

$10M and your boy can’t get to the tournament.

what exactly does this have to do with anything?

 

[Hawkstrat]

what exactly does this have to do with anything?

Not entirely sure you should be the guy demanding discussions stay on topic.

 

[BBK]

I'm also not sure our current non-Drake portal additions have convinced Ben that transfers are the answer