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

[MacMiney]

 

[HAWKNESS]

If you weren’t trying to be negative, you did a very poor job!

I'm a lot of fun at parties

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[ajdl]

If those are the 2 signs and that's all we add out of portal I'm going to be a little underwhelmed. Not trying to be negative but think at guard in particular we need a guy that's ready to come in and score 14 to 18 a night. I don't think its realistic for Coleman to be that this soon. Maybe after a season or 2. If we can get another instanr scorer with these 2 I'll consider it a good portal season.

We have a lot of young talented players. Don’t forget we added Coon as well, and Trey Thompson looks very good. Stirtz was incredible and that’s a huge loss, but this roster is very talented with the new additions. And the odds are we probably add one more player.

 

[Franisdaman]

Speaking of Ty'Reek and him making a visit....

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Ty'Reek Coleman will be in Iowa City this weekend.

The Illinois State freshman PG had a consistent and successful season for the Redbirds, averaging 10 points – and starting 19 games.

Shot 37-89 from 3 (41.6%).

Had an impressive finish to the season, including a 5 game stretch where he scored 14+ in 4 MVC games, with less than 28mpg.

Was the team's leading scorer in 4 of the last 10 outings.

Speaking of 6'2" freshman guard Ty'Reek Coleman, who averaged 10.0 pts, 2.7 rebs and 1.8 assists at Illinois State:

 

[Franisdaman]

The fact that McCollum already recruited him and has a relationship with him is very significant. I'm very hopeful that we land him this weekend.

Might be landing a couple fish!

 

[Franisdaman]

We will get Coleman and McKeever.

and leave the final roster spot open in case Banks gets another year?

not sure where things are at with Kyan Evans

 

[ajdl]

and leave the final roster spot open in case Banks gets another year?

not sure where things are at with Kyan Evans

50/50. We’ll see how the visit goes with Minnesota goes Tuesday

 

[ajdl]

We will get Coleman and McKeever.

 

[Tsawvell55]

Another guard and McKeever!

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Nice now maybe people will step away from the ledge a little. Get the big guy and let Ben do what he wants with the last spot.

 

[ajdl]

Nice now maybe people will step away from the ledge a little. Get the big guy and let Ben do what he wants with the last spot.

Coming soon…

 

[Franisdaman]

Another guard and McKeever!

 

[Franisdaman]

Nice now maybe people will step away from the ledge a little. Get the big guy and let Ben do what he wants with the last spot.

 

[Zapuj268]

50/50. We’ll see how the visit goes with Minnesota goes Tuesday

He is going to minnesota.

 

[Franisdaman]

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St. Mary’s transfer C Andrew McKeever was considering Iowa Vandy. With Vandy getting a big that, Iowa is great shape to get the 7’3” big man. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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[Tsawvell55]

Pitter patter mf’r let’s get at her!!

 

[HawkInDenver]

not sure where things are at with Kyan Evans

Both Iowa and Minnie signed guards after Evans visited so who knows? Evans may still want a lot of $ despite his down year at UNC. Evans also has only 1 year left so Jeremiah Johnson is the more intriguing prospect to me. (plus its a great movie!)

 

[MacMiney]

 

[Franisdaman]

Coming soon…

 

[Kirbs]

I wonder if there is room in the budget for 3, if McKeever pulls the trigger and commits?

 

[Kirbs]

6'4" guard Jeremiah Johnson has 2 years left.

He is a former 4-star recruit & is a native of Del City, Oklahoma.

Last season he averaged 32 min, 15.2 pts, 3.5 rebs and 1.9 assists. He shot 45% overall, 37% from three and 86% from the FT line.

This guy still in play for Iowa?

 

[Franisdaman]

I wonder if there is room in the budget for 3, if McKeever pulls the trigger and commits?

Probably since Banks could still come back

 

[Franisdaman]

This guy still in play for Iowa?

Good question

 

[Franisdaman]

I'm a lot of fun at parties

Pics?

 

[Franisdaman]

We have a lot of young talented players. Don’t forget we added Coon as well, and Trey Thompson looks very good. Stirtz was incredible and that’s a huge loss, but this roster is very talented with the new additions. And the odds are we probably add one more player.

That rim protector was last season's missing piece

 

[oldxbbc]

With yesterdays committment at guard I wonder how much cash is left for the rim protector, and is it enough?

 

[Franisdaman]

With yesterdays committment at guard I wonder how much cash is left for the rim protector, and is it enough?

I think they have a deal and guessing it's for at least $2.5M

Guessing the agent then gets between $250,000 and $500,000!!

 

[Hawkangler]

With yesterdays committment at guard I wonder how much cash is left for the rim protector, and is it enough?

I doubt Coleman would get any more than Sage or Koch. Should be enough for McKeever and Evans.

 

[oldxbbc]

I doubt Coleman would get any more than Sage or Koch. Should be enough for McKeever and Evans.

Hope you are correct!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[TampaHawkFan]

We need a McKeever announcement!

 

[Tumorboy]

We need a McKeever announcement!

 

[Hawkangler]

Wondered if he wouldn't head North after Coleman announced.

 

[Zapuj268]

Wondered if he wouldn't head North after Coleman announced.

Wanted to play for old coach.

 

[HawkInDenver]

Wanted to play for old coach.

That, and perhaps they were willing to pay a bit more. Who knows. I think there are still many good PG options out there that have more than 1 year of eligibility left.

 

[HawkInDenver]

We need a McKeever announcement!

Yes, way to quiet on the McKeever front.

 

[Max Rebo]

That, and perhaps they were willing to pay a bit more. Who knows. I think there are still many good PG options out there that have more than 1 year of eligibility left.

I’m not 100% certain that Iowa would have taken both Coleman and Evans. Maybe we would have … I’m just not sure.

I pleased with the one we got.

 

[ajdl]

Yes, way to quiet on the McKeever front.

 

[ajdl]