*****Lipscomb vs Iowa Game Thread*****

[Rambler Hawk]

Coon was Mr. Basketball. Iowa Gatorade POY was Colin Rice of Waukee NW (Now at Nebraska). 24-25 Iowa POY was Jack McCaffery. Jirak was Mr. Basketball.

Thanks for that

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

high fiving fans around the court... thats cool. did they do that last year?

Yes. Bens trying to involve the fans and win them back

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

I thought that was high character of them to do that. Hope it continues.

I thought that was high character of them to do that. Hope it continues.

They did that last year. Ben's way of thanking them for supporting the team.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Where was McKeever??

Sore lower back, DNP coaches decision

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Combs, Howard, Coleman and Mccollum as backcourt is going to be terrifying against elite teams. I like are forwards and if Mckeever is healthy, like the big guys

I think it is way too soon to tell, but I see your concern. To compete with the big boys we will need to play smart basketball and smothering defense. Let's face it, we won't be beating anyone based largely on our athleticism... well, except for maybe Coon.

 

[ObeseMuffins]

So far Howard’s offseason progress hasn't shown up in any games. Coon might take his minutes. Coon’s shooting form looks decent too.

 

[Ozzie89]

Cooper Koch played 31 minutes and took 4 shots and had 4 rebounds. That can't continue, he's gotta be more assertive.

 

[fivecardstud14]

Cooper Koch played 31 minutes and took 4 shots and had 4 rebounds. That can't continue, he's gotta be more assertive.

He will, he’ll get his attempts. Koch is probably the last guy to be worried about.

 

[HAWKNESS]

I think it is way too soon to tell, but I see your concern. To compete with the big boys we will need to play smart basketball and smothering defense. Let's face it, we won't be beating anyone based largely on our athleticism... well, except for maybe Coon.

Yes this team will need to play relatively well defensively every game. Am off night similar to last year could result in a loss to the teams that figure to be in basement of B10. Guards again will be my biggest worry with this team right now and second is health of Mckeever. 7 ft 3 with back issue sounds like could be lingering all season. Liked what we saw from Jirak though

 

[CleteyColgate]

Where was McKeever??

It would be nice if he played given we're paying him more than $2M