Guys, he's a first year coach getting ready to take us to the dance! Come on, cut the guy some slack.
Ben will be fired in 3 years
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McCollum needs time. Threads like these are ridiculous, especially in year one. It's just we've seen the limits of what this team can do, and it's a tough pill to swallow. They're inconsistent at best. Ben needs time to recruit better guys and have his whole team in his system for more than a season, right now only about half have played for him longer than the 20 some odd games so far.
How many fricking posts are you going to post in this thread loser? Go root for the clowns or Huskers. You are not a fan.
Absolutely not- first year and he’s doing very well.. it’s always frustrating after a loss and I am one that has shoots it’s mouth off after a bad loss but he’s got this team going forward and give him some time … he’s going to be one of the best Iowa bb coaches me thinks
I'm doing my very best to move on from the past, but I really can't help but wonder what McCaffery would have done with this season's roster - without the D, as per his usual.
Would these same guys have 10 & 20 wins playing under Fran's offensive system and style, or would they be worse off (or better off)??
Regardless, I'm quite happy with the new hire in McCollum and I'm rolling with him. He's got 4 more seasons to prove that this is the absolutely best he can do, both in terms of overall roster talent AND the W/L records.
History tells me he can do a lot better, if given the resources to construct a roster of guys who can/will run his system to the best it can be.
Would these same guys have 10 & 20 wins playing under Fran's offensive system and style, or would they be worse off (or better off)??
Regardless, I'm quite happy with the new hire in McCollum and I'm rolling with him. He's got 4 more seasons to prove that this is the absolutely best he can do, both in terms of overall roster talent AND the W/L records.
History tells me he can do a lot better, if given the resources to construct a roster of guys who can/will run his system to the best it can be.
QC - pm the mods and request this thread be deleted. It’s a monumentally bad take. You tend to over-react to circumstances anyway but this is another level - just plain dumb, really dumb. Have it deleted.
About as horrible as most of your stupid posts
Except Lick. I think that was plenty deserved.
So you recognize our NIL sucks but want Ben fired in less than 3 years because it is his fault he doesn't have more money? I want to keep Ben so we don't fall to the depths of awfulness.
Ethan Harris and Trey Thompson are instant upgrades
My money goes on Ben staying for awhile. That said he coaches in a very different era. With the players getting paid now and so much money in the sport it raises expectations. Add to that we have a no nonsense AD now who will give Ben the time he needs but in turn expect him to perform.
Ben stepped into his dream job with a great record coming into it. Whole different ball game at this level.
@joelbc1 and @QCHawkeye making their pathetic presence known on the basketball board.
If anyone thinks they are stupid here - you should see them on the off topic board.
So 51% of internet interactions are from AI bots. That would explain this thread.
Not from Stirtz but these guys could help out tremendously.
If Trey Thompson was that much of an upgrade, he’d be playing this year.
Last bet I made was for a hundy and bunchofaholes welched on it. I'll bet $1k that Ben will not be fired within 3 years to any takers.
If he had time to acclimate defensively and not missed a month and a half, he'd be playing. He was ready offensively. He will be a massive upgrade to this team next year.
OP you’re a ******* clown. Leave the board
Yeah, another couple Cooper Koch’s is exactly what this roster needs to succeed…..
Only at Iowa: “We need six foot eight white guys”
There was a time Iowa DIDN’T have the dumbest f’ing fan base on the face of the Earth. Sadly many in this thread embrace that role.
Take your stupid politics somewhere else
Anyone that wanted Fran fired and already thinks Ben was a bad choice is not being reasonable.
First 20 win season since 2021/2022.
First 20 win season since 2021/2022.
He’s not a Hawkeye fan.
I hope he doesn't have kids. imagine the roller coaster of emotions he would put them through.
We need a point guard and a rim protector/rebounder.
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WHAT???? No kidding. You remember when McCollum said publicly, his priority was guards and a rim-protecting big, right? Are you struggling to understand that while reading the current offer list, or are you intentionally ignoring those facts to prop up an idiotic narrative? Which 6'8" players are we going after?
2025 recruit Trey Thompson: 6’8”
Only 2026 recruit as of now Harris: 6’8”
What we’re already putting on the floor:
Freshman Tate Sage 6’7”
Freshman Koch 6’8”
Do you see the redundancy?
Iowa hired the National Coach of the year.
He had nowhere near the success thar Coach Mac is having in his first season...let alone Licky's next 2 seasons.
At least we had Lil Lick and his elbows out dribbling style to fall back on.
