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    Jaidyn Coon Storm Lake

    Tate at times brought the ball up the court in a point guard type role. We have the small forward position well covered especially if we sign Coon. Tate seems a versatile player who I see making a major impact but likely in the backcourt given the recruiting and the forwards we have coming in.
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    We currently have 2 Open Roster Spots if Tavion Banks returns in 2026-27

    Joey played a little in some early season games and I certainly didn't see any reason for him not to stick. Ben likes players who work hard and make the rotation after they have some time in the program. He has size which we really need and will have to really pay to get in the portal. I...
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    Ben McCollum Postgame Press Conference after Ohio State Loss (plus Bennett, Howie, Trevin, Alvaro, Brendan & Cam)

    I wouldn't have had Hausen in the game in the first place. Have given up trying to figure out why we keep going back to the well with him. 0 points again in ten minutes of play.
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    Ben McCollum Postgame Press Conference after Ohio State Loss (plus Bennett, Howie, Trevin, Alvaro, Brendan & Cam)

    I just watched highlights and nice to see Folgueiras hit those two pretty 3s late. I still would have gone with Koch or Stirtz in that situation. I find Ben's coaching hard to figure out as well. The Hausen situation has seemed strange all season. When he had opportunities he never proved...
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    Ben McCollum Postgame Press Conference after Ohio State Loss (plus Bennett, Howie, Trevin, Alvaro, Brendan & Cam)

    Good take. Having not watched the game I just checked the box score. Surprised to see Hausen play ten minutes I assume all in the second half. Even more surprised to see Hausen set up for the last shot. It doesn't matter how well he shoots it in practice. He hasn't performed in game time when it...
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    *****Iowa vs Ohio St BTT Game Thread*****

    I didn't have a chance to see the game. Haven't seen the replay of that shot but hard not to agree with your comment. Why would you put Hausen in at this point in a critical situation? The staff can't manage personnel decisions like that in the tournament and not exactly the first time Hausen...
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    Should Coach do the doublecross and have the team shoot early in the shot clock?

    I get the vibe Beb wants to fast break more on steals and obvious opportunities. He doesn't quite have the athletes to do that at this point. So things do look akward at times. The key obviously lies in recruiting at this point. And then balance between making the defense work to taking...
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    Recruiting any tidbits

    We have a solid core of young talent returning starting with Sage and Koch. And IMO Jirak will become the surprise of next season whether we bring in another big or not. I think Ben has underused Trevor this season but he already has very good passing skills and will continue to get stronger to...
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    2027 Recruiting

    Our success under Ben I think will come from their ability to develop talent. We all know the next Bennet Stirtz likely won't come from the portal. If we can sign a point who can play right away I think we can stay on a positive track. Ben and company have sought the big fish first to test the...
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    Ben's staff does most of the substitutions (they decided to not play Tate in 2nd half). Here are the Postgame interviews after Penn State Loss

    One would hope that Stirtz going in the first round of the draft will help somewhat with that especially at the point. Bennett will become a great spokesman for Ben given their long relationship. I think Bennett also appreciates the opportunity he has had here at Iowa. He doesn't show much...
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    Ben will be fired in 3 years

    It doesn't make sense. Folgueiras will become a key piece next season. I like the skillset Jirak brings to the table and another thing that doesn't make sense how little he plays once we got into conference season. Ideally you want a freshman big to only play situationally but he hasn't seen...
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    Ben will be fired in 3 years

    Both of the current freshmen with much potential. Ben likes bigs who can shoot. I really like both forwards coming in and Harris looks more like the wing type. Neither represents our two greatest positions of need another big and at least one point guard.
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    Ben's staff does most of the substitutions (they decided to not play Tate in 2nd half). Here are the Postgame interviews after Penn State Loss

    I will only chime in to say all of a sudden things feel a little uncomfortable. I do recall Ben talking about how he does subbing in interviews. That probably worked well prior to here given that he won championships and had a successful year at Drake. Against even bad competition in the Big Ten...
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    The hawks took 18 more shots, rebounded 10 misses; only half as many turnovers, AND LOST!!!

    Great post. Intelligent people tend to overthink things with their overactive minds. My main concern with Ben at this level. The reluctance to play Jirak continues to baffle me although he did get a few minutes in the Ohio State game. We so need some size even with a young big like Trevor still...
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    Ben will be fired in 3 years

    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...
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