IOWA will be spending over $10M on the 2026-27 Roster. Who will Ben land? (Portal opens on Tues, April 7)

[TampaHawkFan]

Last week on heard on sports talk out of Des Moines they estimate isu at 8-8.5 million. Less than what Iowa is projected. Isu got 5 guys but 2 of them at kstate and NW avg 4-6 ppg. Look at most list players in the portals and see only one in top 60. Also figure in Momcilovic leaving. Frees up lot of $ where he comes back they aren’t getting all 5. Why decision for him to enter portal on top of the draft. Because if he withdraws his name isu wasn’t going to be in a position to pay him and the rest of transfers unlike what a blue blood could where he could command high end $. To go along with their other 2 high price guys from last year graduating. Looking at their roster who is making most $? Toure, Bateman?

That's interesting. Either ISU's sugar daddy that I keep hearing so much about isn't really funding their NIL as much as people are letting on, or Iowa isn't as destitute as people had been letting on. Sounds like Iowa's NIL is doing just fine based on this.

 

[Franisdaman]

However on flip side players in demand can do it to leverage more $ by taking visits elsewhere. Just all part of the shady game it has become.

and the agents will want the most they can get (for their player)

 

[Hawkangler]

I have been posting updates on everyone linked to Iowa in this thread.

And now, after doing a search on your posts, it looks like you took my "Vanderbilt" and changed it to "Vandy." But, I won't accuse you of that!

Wow, you are an insecure SOB.

 

[Franisdaman]

That's interesting. Either ISU's sugar daddy that I keep hearing so much about isn't really funding their NIL as much as people are letting on, or Iowa isn't as destitute as people had been letting on. Sounds like Iowa's NIL is doing just fine based on this.

Don't forget; Clown U is facing a $25M annual deficit over the next 6 years. Last year they covered their deficit by taking money from contingency funds.

They spent the $20.5M on players via revenue sharing but Jamie admitted they couldn't afford spending that much (he felt they had to in order to compete).

 

[Hawkangler]

I have been posting updates on Ace Glass since last Thursday, April 9. Today I posted more updates. Simple as that. The thread you posted in/are referring to, interesting enough, was started 2 days later, on Sat, April 11.

We'll give you a medal.

 

[Franisdaman]

Wow, you are an insecure SOB.

 

[Franisdaman]

We'll give you a medal.

that time of month for you?

 

[Hawkangler]

that time of month for you?

You should start your own board so you can be the only poster. Your need for gratification is weak. Look at me, look at me syndrom.

 

[Franisdaman]

You should start your own board so you can be the only poster. Your need for gratification is weak. Look at me, look at me syndrom.

 

[Hawkangler]

Did I touch a nerve? WTF is what I thought when you were whining about being copied. This will be my last response to you about this subject because you will post until you get the last word. I appreciate your contributions but you need to realize that you're not the only voice or contributor.

 

[Max Rebo]

All I know is we need a commitment soon, as we're starting to see threads descend into stupid pissing matches again.

 

[Hawkeye1984]

NCAA is busy vacating our wins in football while these schools are probably paying these athletes large unreported amounts. What in the world is going on here? College sports is toast.

 

[Hawk48]

NCAA is busy vacating our wins in football while these schools are probably paying these athletes large unreported amounts. What in the world is going on here? College sports is toast.

NCAA is a catastrophic joke and not in a funny way

 

[Rambler Hawk]

NCAA is a catastrophic joke and not in a funny way

Me thinks someone on the NCAA board with Michigan ties had an axe to grind with Iowa Football/The Capt.

 

[Franisdaman]

Did I touch a nerve? WTF is what I thought when you were whining about being copied. This will be my last response to you about this subject because you will post until you get the last word. I appreciate your contributions but you need to realize that you're not the only voice or contributor.

Looks like I touched a nerve, actually.

You, simply, are being ridiculous on a message board. Hence my gifs; sorry for the outrage I caused you (sarcasm)

 

[Franisdaman]

All I know is we need a commitment soon, as we're starting to see threads descend into stupid pissing matches again.

Luckily we only have 2 spots to fill (maybe 3 if Banks does not get his waiver & Ben wants to fill it)

 

[Franisdaman]

NCAA is busy vacating our wins in football while these schools are probably paying these athletes large unreported amounts. What in the world is going on here? College sports is toast.

I fear you are right. There are no rules now, it seems.

And apparently Kirk sent a text 2 hours too soon and Iowa self reported because I guess Iowa is one of the few schools left with a compliance department.

 

[Franisdaman]

Sounds like the agent has become a major pain and came back with more demands. Don’t know any more than that but I don’t feel as good about this anymore .

Are we going to lose out on Drew McKeever in a bidding war?

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[Max Rebo]

Are we going to lose out on Drew McKeever in a bidding war?

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Maybe, but for the folks who don’t notice details, I just want to point out that this tweet is almost a week old.

 

[Franisdaman]

Maybe, but for the folks who don’t notice details, I just want to point out that this tweet is almost a week old.

Just wanted to remind people that schools from the Big East, SEC & B1G are all involved.

 

[Max Rebo]

Just wanted to remind people that schools from the Big East, SEC & B1G are all involved.

Probably a good idea, particularly for the folks who will downplay the commitment, if and when it actually happens.

 

[Franisdaman]

Probably a good idea, particularly for the folks who will downplay the commitment, if and when it actually happens.

If Ben wants him, that's all that matters to me. I just hate the cost of doing business.

Oh, and since he's out of state, he gets free, expensive, out of state tuition (not that anyone cares about that anymore).

 

[HawkInDenver]

Probably a good idea, particularly for the folks who will downplay the commitment, if and when it actually happens.

No news could be a bad sign, however, I'm a bit encouraged (granted, I'm an optimist at heart) that I haven't seen any info that indicates he's set up another visit elsewhere.

 

[Franisdaman]

No news could be a bad sign, however, I'm a bit encouraged (granted, I'm an optimist at heart) that I haven't seen any info that indicates he's set up another visit elsewhere.

Hopefully the agent isn't the one who is holding things up

 

[Franisdaman]

Me thinks someone on the NCAA board with Michigan ties had an axe to grind with Iowa Football/The Capt.

everything seems so corrupt.

 

[Franisdaman]

FWIW, Cam & Tate are a couple examples of Iowa players following Drew on Instagram.

 

[TerryStross]

The caption is cut off in this preview, but he also wrote "hawkeye???"

 

[ajdl]

Are we going to lose out on Drew McKeever in a bidding war?

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I’ve heard that his agent came back and asked for more money. My source has been pretty solid. I would say there’s still a chance.

 

[Max Rebo]

I’ve heard that his agent came back and asked for more money. My source has been pretty solid. I would say there’s still a chance.

Appreciate the info.

If I am not mistaken, I believe you mentioned this a few days ago, back before McKeever visited Iowa. I feel like the fact that Drew still visited is a sign that whatever the agent is/was seeking isn’t too far out of the question.

 

[Franisdaman]

The caption is cut off in this preview, but he also wrote "hawkeye???"

The full picture:

 

[Franisdaman]

I’ve heard that his agent came back and asked for more money. My source has been pretty solid. I would say there’s still a chance.

Thank you.

It makes me want to vomit, though, that the agent needs more money (for his client).

You'd think $2.5M (guessing) plus out of state tuition would be a nice offer. Guess not??

 

[Franisdaman]

Appreciate the info.

If I am not mistaken, I believe you mentioned this a few days ago, back before McKeever visited Iowa. I feel like the fact that Drew still visited is a sign that whatever the agent is/was seeking isn’t too far out of the question.

The Elite 8 run was fun but how long before fans get turned off by this?

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

Interesting that Alvaro is just #82.

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The Top 100 players in the Portal:

 

[PeteJox]

Im bailing on the big stiff who's gonna play 18 min a game. Rolling with cam, coop, trey, and jirak as my 4-5s and spending on a tricked out guard.

 

[Hawkangler]

Interesting that Alvaro is just #82.

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The Top 100 players in the Portal:

So McKeever and Glass are not in the top 100. Is either worth $2M or more? Fru was asking for $3M but he is ranked #34.

 

[Franisdaman]

So McKeever and Glass are not in the top 100. Is either worth $2M or more? Fru was asking for $3M but he is ranked #34.

Good question.

The #1 ranked guy got $5M, reportedly.

 

[BigOHawk1]

I’ve heard that his agent came back and asked for more money. My source has been pretty solid. I would say there’s still a chance.

Of course they asked for more...this nonsense never stops...give him Folgy's $$ and close the deal..

 

[pocha444444]

Im bailing on the big stiff who's gonna play 18 min a game. Rolling with cam, coop, trey, and jirak as my 4-5s and spending on a tricked out guard.

If it comes down to one or the other I agree with you. Would much rather have a guard like Glass over McKeever. Hopefully they have the money for both.

 

[Hawkangler]

I think Combs showed a lot of promise last year. Should have more freedom to create. There are a lot of solid PGs in the portal still. A solid Big is very important.