With our size shouldn't get out rebounded. But it's only the first half of an exhibition.
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But, unless Thompson and the kid from Washington are gonna ride the bench all year, shouldn't they be seeing some time in an exhib game to see if they are worth any playing time in the actual season??
Lil worried about possible hack-a-cam moments, but hopefully he improves his FT's somehow..
His offense isn't completely total trash either.
(kinda got stuffed once, but his outside shot looks serviceable)
I think we can all agree that wasn't a very impressive first half. Very premature but here are my thoughts...
A few bright spots that are a bit surprising... Peyton and Jirak. If Coleman can convert / improve his decision making; particularly around the rim and he'll be a major asset. He's quick, no doubt.
Combs looked really solid. I'm sure Koch and Sage will come around. Not a good match up for McKeever. Cam with a few bright spots.
A few bright spots that are a bit surprising... Peyton and Jirak. If Coleman can convert / improve his decision making; particularly around the rim and he'll be a major asset. He's quick, no doubt.
Combs looked really solid. I'm sure Koch and Sage will come around. Not a good match up for McKeever. Cam with a few bright spots.
There is obviously work to do. And obviously time to do it. But based on that first half, McCallum will be earning his money.
He may be sending a message. I read somewhere that Trey was struggling on the defensive end. Coach McM might be trying to get his attention. Not sure about Harris.But, unless Thompson and the kid from Washington are gonna ride the bench all year, shouldn't they be seeing some time in an exhib game to see if they are worth any playing time in the actual season??
Which this team desperately needs, at least just going by this first half of the exhib game.He looks "deadeye" at the foul line too.
Don't worry Trey. Ben probably hasn't forgotten about you.
Coop has two 3's. Not concerned with Sage, and did you notice that they didn't want to keep attacking the rim with Andrew in?
Hope Ben has him shoot FT's all day long, even in his sleep and on the pot. (no footage please).
Watching Andrew defend in the post, I noticed he did not leave his feet when his man had the ball. Good patience. Hands up.
If Koch and Sage are going to be the starting forwards, they have got to do a better job helping rebound.
Still no Thompson or Harris sightings, now at the under-8 timeout of the 2nd half.
I know its just UIS and an exhib, but Payton McCollum has shown me something tonight.
Is he a big minutes top-tier B1G starter? No, but he looks like he can be high energy 'glue' guy for his team in stretches when then they might really need it.
Is he a big minutes top-tier B1G starter? No, but he looks like he can be high energy 'glue' guy for his team in stretches when then they might really need it.
McCollum defense as usual. Great to see. Foul shooting needs major attention, although much better in this half. Rebounding better this half. Only 8 TO's which is good to see.
now that we apparently have the bigs, do we also have a guy that can make the quality entry pass? hope iowa standards in that aspect haven't regressed under this coaching staff
Where's CMac when you need him?now that we apparently have the bigs, do we also have a guy that can make the quality entry pass? hope iowa standards in that aspect haven't regressed under this coaching staff
We have to tighten up with these FT's. Once we get to BIG play, these will be the difference maker in close games.
I'm definitely on the buy side for Ty'reek Coleman.
Pretty impressed by Jirak too (and Peyton as others have mentioned).
Pretty impressed by Jirak too (and Peyton as others have mentioned).
TC is a quick facilitator, but I need to see more to judge his scoring ability.
And TJ looks more confident and ready for action. Not as hesitant and unsure like last season.
First blush: no surprises. As advertised.
Thats ok.
Guys like cam,kael, are steady but same guys as last year...good.
Cooper and Tate look more confident out there...they shot well.
Coon is as expected,good dunker, shot will take more time.
Mckeever- he's ok but not a scorer ,just first impression,but that what he was billed as...
I do like Harris's handle...needs muscle.
Tyreek looked as good as I hoped...potentially.
I do like a practice game like this to get the jitters out in front of fans
Snap judgements are ill- advised.
Thats ok.
Guys like cam,kael, are steady but same guys as last year...good.
Cooper and Tate look more confident out there...they shot well.
Coon is as expected,good dunker, shot will take more time.
Mckeever- he's ok but not a scorer ,just first impression,but that what he was billed as...
I do like Harris's handle...needs muscle.
Tyreek looked as good as I hoped...potentially.
I do like a practice game like this to get the jitters out in front of fans
Snap judgements are ill- advised.
MayCoon might be our new Tyler Cook.
Missed 12 ft's tonight. BM said in the postgame that they missed 19 vs. Texas Tech. Hope that's not a trend.
Mckeever wasn't billed as a scorer! He's a great rebounder and passer.
Here is what Ben McCollum said on the Hawkeye Radio Network about how his team played in the 88-64 exhibition win over Illinois Springfield.
"To start, I thought we had some game slippage, meaning, the guys looked like they saw a ghost, initially, and like 'woah, this isn't the team that played SLU.' I didn't think we played well, really, probably at all, to be honest with you. I thought we had a handful of guys who did play well. I didn't think we shot well like we did in scrimmages. I didn't think we executed like we had in scrimmages. Again, it's part of the deal where we're still trying to find the right lineups, the right people to play together, and we're just not there yet."
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