Jan Jensen

[airhawk]

I will be the first to admit that I have been skeptical of her coaching abilities. Substitution patterns and clock/ game management are my main concerns. But you sure as hell cannot argue her results. This team has been a joy to watch and I am very hopeful for the future. We are a very young team and if we keep this under class in tact we will be a force in the BIG for years to come. The sold out crowds and the residual affect of CC are appealing to younger players and I expect recruiting to stay at a higher level.
So kudos to JJ from a former doubter.

 

[Jonesy5960]

I will be the first to admit that I have been skeptical of her coaching abilities. Substitution patterns and clock/ game management are my main concerns. But you sure as hell cannot argue her results. This team has been a joy to watch and I am very hopeful for the future. We are a very young team and if we keep this under class in tact we will be a force in the BIG for years to come. The sold out crowds and the residual affect of CC are appealing to younger players and I expect recruiting to stay at a higher level.
So kudos to JJ from a former doubter.

 

[paladinhawk_rivals]

She should get serious consideration for Big10 coach of the year. Not in the top 5 pre-season picks, yet likely to finish tied for 2nd. Of course UCLA coach will win it going undefeated, but still a great job by JJ.

 

[nu2u]

She should listen to anonymous message board posters.

 

[Moral]

She has been a disaster. She took a program riding high from the CC22 era and turned it into a bottom feeder.

 

[nu2u]

She has been a disaster. She took a program riding high from the CC22 era and turned it into a bottom feeder.

..and honestly, I could live with this but for the excessive hand clapping.

 

[Conn53victor]

If we win against Wisky Sunday, we'll (almost undoubtedly) end the season with seven losses. Hopefully, we make it to the conference tourney finals and deep in March Madness for our last two losses. With Caitlin Clark, Iowa only had one season with fewer than seven losses. Fire Jan.

DISCLAIMER: I often don't know what I am talking about. I feel right at home on this forum.

 

[oldhawk56]

If you haven't watched her Ill. presser.

 

[Hawkangler]

If we win against Wisky Sunday, we'll (almost undoubtedly) end the season with seven losses. Hopefully, we make it to the conference tourney finals and deep in March Madness for our last two losses. With Caitlin Clark, Iowa only had one season with fewer than seven losses. Fire Jan.

DISCLAIMER: I often don't know what I am talking about. I feel right at home on this forum.

I'm hoping for a sweet 16. I was predicting a top 25 finish to start the year.

 

[Hawkfan_08*]

I still think Sweet 16 with elite 8 ceiling. No reason to change now. I'm frustrated with subs and clock management too, but I'm not trading Jan. She is doing a great job. Nobody develops posts better.

 

[Amahawk]

I will be the first to admit that I have been skeptical of her coaching abilities. Substitution patterns and clock/ game management are my main concerns. But you sure as hell cannot argue her results. This team has been a joy to watch and I am very hopeful for the future. We are a very young team and if we keep this under class in tact we will be a force in the BIG for years to come. The sold out crowds and the residual affect of CC are appealing to younger players and I expect recruiting to stay at a higher level.
So kudos to JJ from a former doubter.

She is only a sophomore head coach!

 

[o_Terrykohawk]

She has been a disaster. She took a program riding high from the CC22 era and turned it into a bottom feeder.

I assume you were sarcastic, otherwise you are a flaming idiot.

 

[Moral]

I assume you were sarcastic, otherwise you are a flaming idiot.

Both things are true.

 

[o_Terrykohawk]

Both things are true.

Good, I was afraid I was the only one!

 

[kdhawk_rivals345464]

I was very impressed with the double high post with 30 points left with Ava screening Hannah. It’s really hard to guard and I honestly wish we did that more. Not many teams can stop that action

 

[IowaCityLit]

Jan has done a good job with this team. She has a true all American player in AH and an experienced warrior in HS.

The issue or challenge with Jan will be whether she can recruit and coach perimeter and wing players to the level that elevates Iowa into a true national contender.

She wants to pound the post cause that’s her background and she’s recruited that way. But she MUST recruit and figure out how to use perimeter and wing talent if she wants to elevate. Being a blue collar blue blood (her phrase) is great. But man would be nice to see a fast break or some innovative sets for permiter players at times.

 

[AFM22]

I assume you were sarcastic, otherwise you are a flaming idiot.

He’s so dumb.

 

[Buffalo43]

I like the emphasis on inside out offense by Jan

 

[Moral]

He’s so dumb.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

She should get serious consideration for Big10 coach of the year. Not in the top 5 pre-season picks, yet likely to finish tied for 2nd. Of course UCLA coach will win it going undefeated, but still a great job by JJ.

I disagree. I think Jan wins in. Pretty sure UCLA was the favorite, and no one expected Iowa to be where they are.

 

[The Big Z]

I disagree. I think Jan wins in. Pretty sure UCLA was the favorite, and no one expected Iowa to be where they are.

Hard not to take a coach who is going to go undefeated in the league. Favorite or not.

 

[Hawkangler]

Hard not to take a coach who is going to go undefeated in the league. Favorite or not.

Hawks were picked sixth preseason. Michigan #2, Maryland #3, Michigan State #4, Washington #5. Hawks beat all four. Great job by Jan. She may not win it but did a heck of a job.