Tate Sage appreciation thread

[Franisdaman]

In 29 minutes:

4-7 (57%) from three
2-3 (67%) from inside the arc
..................................................
6-10 (60%) Overall Shooting

3-4 (75%) FTs

19 POINTS
8 REBOUNDS (2 offensive)
3 ASSISTS

 

[Gus is dead]

Some amazing non-Stirtz player performances this tournament.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Hawkfan_08*]

He's the man...

 

[BigOHawk1]

Tate freaking Sage

 

[Rambler Hawk]

 

[Hawk48]

he played a great game in one of the biggest settings possible in collegiate BBall

 

[2D]

Stone cold killer.

 

[QChawks]

game ball

 

[Skydog0784a!]

Sage was brilliant tonight! Al and Koch were too.

Stirtz had a very good game too. He always gets the other team’s best defender, double teams, traps, etc. and really opens things up for the others.

Shout out to the entire team - only 5 turnovers and hit the boards much better in the second half…

 

[Jonesy5960]

The biggest question I've had all year was why he wasn't playing more minutes. The kid is going to have a fantastic career.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[dbleagle2]

Also, Iowa doesn't win that game vs Florida without the way he played in the second half. He was a huge factor in that second half.

 

[TampaHawkFan]

This dude has some serious stones, draining that 3 from the corner. Much like #7.

Sage is gonna have a terrific career.

 

[Franisdaman]

This dude has some serious stones, draining that 3 from the corner. Much like #7.

Sage is gonna have a terrific career.

don't forget; he has an identical twin brother.

 

[DukeSlater]

In 29 minutes:

4-7 (57%) from three
2-3 (67%) from inside the arc
..................................................
6-10 (60%) Overall Shooting

3-4 (75%) FTs

19 POINTS
8 REBOUNDS (2 offensive)
3 ASSISTS

Not bad for a freshman who's playing time has been sporadic, and in the Sweet Sixteen no less.

Around midseason a poster started a thread something like "How good is Tate Sage?" My response then was "He's pretty damn good." I stand by that statement. Man, what a magnificent tournament that kid is having. He's tough. He's aggressive. He has a wonderful shot. He handles the ball well. And he rebounds and, of course, plays tough D. And he has three more years . . .

 

[Franisdaman]

Not bad for a freshman who's playing time has been sporadic, and in the Sweet Sixteen no less.

Around midseason a poster started a thread something like "How good is Tate Sage?" My response then was "He's pretty damn good." I stand by that statement. Man, what a magnificent tournament that kid is having. He's tough. He's aggressive. He has a wonderful shot. He handles the ball well. And he rebounds and, of course, plays tough D. And he has three more years . . .

he didn't show any nerves, either.

amazing job tonight.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

I haven't seen the stats but Tate, stat-wise, must have matched up pretty well against their super frosh (do people say that anymore?) and 6th man of the year who was insanely good in that first half.

I too have been quietly pining for PT for Tate.

 

[HawksRule25]

 

[doughuddl2_rivals]

 

[HawkInDenver]

I'm excited to see what he does both near term and long term. Reminds me a bit of Aaron White with the effort and versatility.

I hope he stays healthy and stays a Hawk!! Hard to believe he's a true Freshman.

 

[Franisdaman]

I'm excited to see what he does both near term and long term. Reminds me a bit of Aaron White with the effort and versatility.

I hope he stays healthy and stays a Hawk!! Hard to believe he's a true Freshman.

And he was heading to Drake!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[HawksRule73]

I don’t know that I can recall an Iowa freshman that plays with that much poise and confidence. The moment never seems too big for him.

 

[Nvhwk]

The irony is if pryce didn’t transfer sage probably isn’t on the team.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Keep up the great work young fellow. Good things coming for this program in addition to what we're witnessing now.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Bulldogs1974]

The irony is if pryce didn’t transfer sage probably isn’t on the team.

possibly, but i still think he's here there are a few guys down roster that came from drake that probably wouldn't.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

The irony is if pryce didn’t transfer sage probably isn’t on the team.

But with Pryce we would have won more games through the season.

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

It's very impressive when a Freshman steps up on the big stage in March.

Sage looks to have a bright future as a leader for Iowa basketball. Let's go out and get a point guard and center, and march back into a tourney run one year from now.

 

[nu2u]

It’s pretty clear now …actually crystal clear …. that McCollum deliberately seeks players who were overlooked and/or under-recruited AND are driven to prove their worth. The proverbial “chip on the shoulder” recruit. When asked about Sage’s performance vs. Nebraska this was the first thing he mentioned.

He seems to have a very keen eye for overlooked players. It is one of the reasons I’m not overly concerned about Iowa’s NIL budget vis-a-vis other programs. NIL funds are important and Iowa needs to be competitive but McCollum’s recruiting approach will allow him to maximize what is spent.

 

[BigOHawk1]

Hausen have a lime green bowling bag in the background?

 

[Jonesy5960]

It’s pretty clear now …actually crystal clear …. that McCollum deliberately seeks players who were overlooked and/or under-recruited AND are driven to prove their worth. The proverbial “chip on the shoulder” recruit. When asked about Sage’s performance vs. Nebraska this was the first thing he mentioned.

He seems to have a very keen eye for overlooked players. It is one of the reasons I’m not overly concerned about Iowa’s NIL budget vis-a-vis other programs. NIL funds are important and Iowa needs to be competitive but McCollum’s recruiting approach will allow him to maximize what is spent.

I think he's got the Cignetti factor in this regard.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

don't forget; he has an identical twin brother.

 

[uihawk82]

I don’t know that I can recall an Iowa freshman that plays with that much poise and confidence. The moment never seems too big for him.

Ricky Davis and another freshman coach tom davis had who was very good but became academically ineligible, maybe his name was Ray Thompson. They were really good.

But yes, Sage can play

 

[uihawk82]

But with Pryce we would have won more games through the season.

Maybe a lot more games and a higher seeding in both tourneys

 

[RuggieC]

But with Pryce we would have won more games through the season.

Maybe.....but the defense and toughness would have taken a hit.

 

[Kirbs]

Best compliment to give a freshman: he doesn’t play like a freshman.

 

[RuggieC]

I am really excited for the future with guys like Tate, Trey having been in the program for the year, incoming freshman talent, the growth of Alvaro and Cooper and potentially Tavion coming back...etc. If Ben can pick up a valued PG in the portal......watch out

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

It’s pretty clear now …actually crystal clear …. that McCollum deliberately seeks players who were overlooked and/or under-recruited AND are driven to prove their worth. The proverbial “chip on the shoulder” recruit. When asked about Sage’s performance vs. Nebraska this was the first thing he mentioned.

He seems to have a very keen eye for overlooked players. It is one of the reasons I’m not overly concerned about Iowa’s NIL budget vis-a-vis other programs. NIL funds are important and Iowa needs to be competitive but McCollum’s recruiting approach will allow him to maximize what is spent.

Well...I hope he doesn't lean on this too often.