I just hope that 6'11 (or 7'0"?) Trevin Jirak is developing and that he's ok with the fact that he only has 3 years of eligibility remaining. Should he have been red shirted?
We currently have 1 Open Roster Spot if Tavion Banks returns in 2026-27
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I just hope that 6'11 (or 7'0"?) Trevin Jirak is developing and that he's ok with the fact that he only has 3 years of eligibility remaining. Should he have been red shirted?
It's gonna be interesting to see how we score without Stritz next year. We struggle now; hopefully with at least one guard addition, next year is less painful.
I thought Hausen was gonna be that scoring guard this year; so much for that. Ben plays 8, sometimes 9. Whoever he lands in this year's portal can't be another Hausen & needs to be good enough to play.
I am assuming McCollum is on scholarhip; I could be wrong. But like Burg stated, no matter what, he counts agasint the 15 man cap.
And when Ben doesn't ever play the 11th-15th men on the bench, it probably doesn't matter much (unless you are concerned with Peyton getting a free ride, which a lot of coaches take advantage of, including Kirk Ferentz, Fran McCaffery, Fred Hoiberg....the list goes on & on).
Not necessarily, imo.
For one, the recruiting and transfer portal pictures are always constantly fluidly changing and updating, so the staff should be able to identify and land someone(s) before Jirak's eligibility runs out - might run into an issue if he decides out of the blue to transfer though, without any real notice to them about doing so.
And lastly, the experience TJ is picking up by playing sparingly this year should only help prepare him going forward.
He'll be honored tomorrow.
Will he be back next year is the question.
Will he be back next year is the question.
Maybe the Hawks will pull off the huuuuuge upset, but I hate that Iowa is stuck with playing Michigan on Senior Night.
Bennett and Tavion both deserve a W on their last regular season game in Carver.
Bennett and Tavion both deserve a W on their last regular season game in Carver.
A really good drive and dish point guard and wing player can set up the others for dunks and layups which Coach Ben would love. Nothing like shooting 65%
And it would be great if the drive and dish guys can flush it strong at the end also
Absolutely BJ was impactful.
As was Horner, Oliver, and Gesell. And Barnes, Dev Marble, JBo, and Perkins (although not true PG's).
I guess the argument is how impactful. Stirtz, Woolridge, and Lester carried their teams.
BJ probably could have, if needed. Out of a talented bunch, he certainly was the guy that made the "winning" plays.
Horner was damn good too.
After that group of 5, there's definitely a drop-off, imo
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Hopefully Alvaro and Koch are gone next season.
Hoping more that you're gone
If you could afford either a serviceable point guard or a rim protector but not both, which would you prefer Ben to bring into the roster for next year? It sounds from Beth that Ben won't have the necessary funds to acquire both. I my self would like to see a rim protector to either back up Jirak or provide starter minutes.
How much does a "serviceable" point guard cost?
I'm sure that a 6'11 C/rim protector type is pricey...wouldn't be surprised if $2M, add another $1M if he also has some skills on offense, but that probably isn't a necessity.
But a competent 6'2 ball-distributor with solid defensive skills shouldn't be more than $700K. They're way more plentiful in the portal.
I'm sure that a 6'11 C/rim protector type is pricey...wouldn't be surprised if $2M, add another $1M if he also has some skills on offense, but that probably isn't a necessity.
But a competent 6'2 ball-distributor with solid defensive skills shouldn't be more than $700K. They're way more plentiful in the portal.
Tough spot to be in. Lose your star PG and urgently need size to play/guard at the rim. Be ready to fork out some skins for both. Definitely go for a good PG first IMO as I'm hoping Trevin develops and gains confidence.
As for McCullum I am skeptical, but I remember seeing Ben interviewed and asked about him and Ben stated Peyton had graded out as one of the highest rated players. I am not local in Iowa anymore so I have never seen the kid play, but I assume he must be servicable if Ben put him on scholarship when they can clearly afford to pay.
For those hoping Cooper and Alvaro are both gone next year I think you need to rethink that. Don't forget that Cooper is only a redshirt freshman and will probably get a lot better in a true second year (assuming true freshman year he was stunted due to injury). Alvaro I bet will be a lot better with a better understanding of how to play with the physicality of the Big Ten.
I know you need heart guys like Jacob Koch and Joey M, but I think those are guys that you can convince to go elsewhere and get more playing time. There will probably also be someone who leaves for more money too.
For those hoping Cooper and Alvaro are both gone next year I think you need to rethink that. Don't forget that Cooper is only a redshirt freshman and will probably get a lot better in a true second year (assuming true freshman year he was stunted due to injury). Alvaro I bet will be a lot better with a better understanding of how to play with the physicality of the Big Ten.
I know you need heart guys like Jacob Koch and Joey M, but I think those are guys that you can convince to go elsewhere and get more playing time. There will probably also be someone who leaves for more money too.
Oh boy that is going to be a long year yikes......best bring in 2 studs for the last 2 spots or else prob below .500 season next yearBen said this on Hawk Talk last night.
They have filed the paperwork; now it's a waiting game.
Assuming Tavion is back & no one else departs, we would have 13 of the 15 roster spots filled for 2026-2027 (12 on scholarship, 1 walk on).
6'7 G/F Tavion Banks (SR)
6'9 F Alvaro Folgueiras (SR)
6'4 G Kael Combs (SR)
6'8 F Cam Manyawu (SR)
6'5 G Isaia Howard (JR)
6'2 G Jacob Koch (JR)
6'7 G Tate Sage (SO)
6'8 F Cooper Koch (RS SO)
6'9 F Joey Matteoni (RS SO)
6'11 C Trevin Jirak (SO)
6'8 F Trey Thompson (RS FR)
6'8" PF Ethan Harris (FR)
6'2 G Peyton McCollum (RS FR)
You can't be this big of a clown??
This hasn’t aged well with how Koch has been playing last 4-5 games. Koch is a RS frosh. Just scratching the surface this year and will be asked to do a lot more next year with stirtz gone.
Koch is going to do nothing but get better. He’s got good size, can hit the 3, plays solid D. And has 3 more years to do it!
and Koch is a Hawkeye who is not looking for a huge pay day
After we win an @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP next month, will we be preseason #1 with this roster? 
Assuming Tavion Banks is back & no one else departs, we would have 13 of the 15 roster spots filled for 2026-2027 (12 on scholarship, 1 walk on).
6'7 G/F Tavion Banks (SR)
6'9 F Alvaro Folgueiras (SR)
6'4 G Kael Combs (SR)
6'8 F Cam Manyawu (SR)
6'5 G Isaia Howard (JR)
6'2 G Jacob Koch (JR)
6'7 G Tate Sage (SO)
6'8 F Cooper Koch (RS SO)
6'9 F Joey Matteoni (RS SO)
6'11 C Trevin Jirak (SO)
6'8 F Trey Thompson (RS FR)
6'8" PF Ethan Harris (FR)
6'2 G Peyton McCollum (RS FR)
Assuming Tavion Banks is back & no one else departs, we would have 13 of the 15 roster spots filled for 2026-2027 (12 on scholarship, 1 walk on).
6'7 G/F Tavion Banks (SR)
6'9 F Alvaro Folgueiras (SR)
6'4 G Kael Combs (SR)
6'8 F Cam Manyawu (SR)
6'5 G Isaia Howard (JR)
6'2 G Jacob Koch (JR)
6'7 G Tate Sage (SO)
6'8 F Cooper Koch (RS SO)
6'9 F Joey Matteoni (RS SO)
6'11 C Trevin Jirak (SO)
6'8 F Trey Thompson (RS FR)
6'8" PF Ethan Harris (FR)
6'2 G Peyton McCollum (RS FR)
Some of these guys are going to hit the portal. You can almost guarantee it. Some might be surprises. Might as well brace yourself for it.After we win an @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP next month, will we be preseason #1 with this roster?
Assuming Tavion Banks is back & no one else departs, we would have 13 of the 15 roster spots filled for 2026-2027 (12 on scholarship, 1 walk on).
6'7 G/F Tavion Banks (SR)
6'9 F Alvaro Folgueiras (SR)
6'4 G Kael Combs (SR)
6'8 F Cam Manyawu (SR)
6'5 G Isaia Howard (JR)
6'2 G Jacob Koch (JR)
6'7 G Tate Sage (SO)
6'8 F Cooper Koch (RS SO)
6'9 F Joey Matteoni (RS SO)
6'11 C Trevin Jirak (SO)
6'8 F Trey Thompson (RS FR)
6'8" PF Ethan Harris (FR)
6'2 G Peyton McCollum (RS FR)
Assuming Tavion is back & no one else departs, we would have 13 of the 15 roster spots filled for 2026-2027 (12 on scholarship, 1 walk on).
6'7 G/F Tavion Banks (SR)
6'9 F Alvaro Folgueiras (SR)
6'4 G Kael Combs (SR)
6'8 F Cam Manyawu (SR)
6'5 G Isaia Howard (JR)
6'2 G Jacob Koch (JR)
6'7 G Tate Sage (SO)
6'8 F Cooper Koch (RS SO)
6'9 F Joey Matteoni (RS SO)
6'11 C Trevin Jirak (SO)
6'8 F Trey Thompson (RS FR)
6'8" PF Ethan Harris (FR)
6'2 G Peyton McCollum (RS FR)
6'7 G/F Tavion Banks (SR)
6'9 F Alvaro Folgueiras (SR)
6'4 G Kael Combs (SR)
6'8 F Cam Manyawu (SR)
6'5 G Isaia Howard (JR)
6'2 G Jacob Koch (JR)
6'7 G Tate Sage (SO)
6'8 F Cooper Koch (RS SO)
6'9 F Joey Matteoni (RS SO)
6'11 C Trevin Jirak (SO)
6'8 F Trey Thompson (RS FR)
6'8" PF Ethan Harris (FR)
6'2 G Peyton McCollum (RS FR)
I could live without Jacob Koch (unless that upsets his cousin & uncle and they leave) and Matteoni and possibly Cam next year if we need to free up spots. I have to believe there will be a lot of talent wanting to play for Ben McCollum and the Hawks next year!
AF no minutes in the 2nd half tonight.
How's he feeling right now on returning?
How's he feeling right now on returning?