Tate Sage appreciation thread

[UIAlumFireFighter]

I am really excited for the future with guys like Tate, Trey having been in the program for the year, incoming freshman talent, the growth of Alvaro and Cooper and potentially Tavion coming back...etc. If Ben can pick up a valued PG in the portal......watch out

Need a point guard and then we Need more height. Need more height. Need more height.

 

[HawksRule73]

Ricky Davis and another freshman coach tom davis had who was very good but became academically ineligible, maybe his name was Ray Thompson. They were really good.

But yes, Sage can play

Ray Thompson is a good comp. We might have won the title that year had Hunter effing Rawlings not unilaterally declared him ineligible.

Ricky was all about Ricky…not a good comp.

 

[HawksRule73]

Well...I hope he doesn't lean on this too often.

Why? KF has made a pretty successful 30 year career out of doing just that.

 

[Franisdaman]

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Tate's identical twin, Ethan:

Ethan Sage - 2025-26 - Men's Basketball - Pittsburg State University Athletics

Ethan Sage (0) Forward/Guard - General: Enters his first season in the Pitt State program in 2025-26 ... A promising and lengthy player on the court, looking to

pittstategorillas.com

 

[WigPen]

Tate my Sage advice and keep the momentum going.


...I'll see myself out.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[uihawk82]

Tate's identical twin, Ethan:

Ethan Sage - 2025-26 - Men's Basketball - Pittsburg State University Athletics

Ethan Sage (0) Forward/Guard - General: Enters his first season in the Pitt State program in 2025-26 ... A promising and lengthy player on the court, looking to

pittstategorillas.com

Would we take Ethan in the portal?

 

[Old_wrestling_fan2]

Some amazing non-Stirtz player performances this tournament.

Very true ^^. It's great to see too. I think Iowa would have turned 4 or 5 of their losses into wins on the season had 1 or 2 other players contributed scoring like Sage, Folgueris and Koch have been lately.

But, better late than never! Go Hawks!!

 

[Old_wrestling_fan2]

I'm excited to see what he does both near term and long term. Reminds me a bit of Aaron White with the effort and versatility.

I hope he stays healthy and stays a Hawk!! Hard to believe he's a true Freshman.

He told me himself that he would be back next year and don't worry about me (transferring). I take him him at his word...in addition to being a great player, he is a fantastic person.

 

[Old_wrestling_fan2]

Maybe a new nickname for Tate?? Mr. Big Stage or Tate "Big" Stage. Huh?

 

[JerseyCityHawk]

All I can say is I am excited for the future and present as we have unfinished business tonight

 

[Franisdaman]

Would we take Ethan in the portal?

no idea.

 

[Franisdaman]

Tate, the true freshman, played well as Iowa falls to Illinois in the Elite 8.

In 18 minutes:

2-3 (67%) from three
0-1 (0%) from inside the arc
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2-4 (50%) Overall Shooting

4-4 (100%) FTs

10 POINTS
3 REBOUNDS (1 offensive)

Illinois 71-59 Iowa (Mar 28, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAM game from March 28, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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