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Post by badgerguru on Jul 26, 2023 9:21:03 GMT -5
What is the Iowa projected line up?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2023 9:59:52 GMT -5
What is the Iowa projected line up? With 6 freshmen and 3 transfers and 9 returners I think we will know on August 25th.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 26, 2023 15:11:32 GMT -5
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 26, 2023 16:27:07 GMT -5
What is the Iowa projected line up? With 6 freshmen and 3 transfers and 9 returners I think we will know on August 25th. And in addition to that, status of injuries/recoveries is also a huge factor contributing to how hard it is to respond to the original question: Urquhart, Davis and Worden. Anyone have updates on how each is doing? I know that Bailey O referenced Davis being "better than ever" in a recent interview so hope that's true. Urquhart's status could impact many things when considering lineup possibilities. I see Buettner as a lock for one position on the left. I also don't know how Moravec isn't on the floor on either the left or right, and quite possibly playing 6 rotations, with how solid and sound her all-around skills are.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2023 17:08:26 GMT -5
With 6 freshmen and 3 transfers and 9 returners I think we will know on August 25th. And in addition to that, status of injuries/recoveries is also a huge factor contributing to how hard it is to respond to the original question: Urquhart, Davis and Worden. Anyone have updates on how each is doing? I know that Bailey O referenced Davis being "better than ever" in a recent interview so hope that's true. Urquhart's status could impact many things when considering lineup possibilities. I see Buettner as a lock for one position on the left. I also don't know how Moravec isn't on the floor on either the left or right, and quite possibly playing 6 rotations, with how solid and sound her all-around skills are. That sounds great about Moravec. Did you see her play?
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 26, 2023 17:52:35 GMT -5
What is the Iowa projected line up? As mentioned there are quite a few variables but this is a starting point. OH Urquhart OH Buettner M McSweeney M Caspers S Ortega Opp Black L/DS Dennis,Cole Moravec, Mateo, Davis, Darling, & Worden could figure into the mix as well depending on injury status, development, etc.
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 26, 2023 18:33:24 GMT -5
And in addition to that, status of injuries/recoveries is also a huge factor contributing to how hard it is to respond to the original question: Urquhart, Davis and Worden. Anyone have updates on how each is doing? I know that Bailey O referenced Davis being "better than ever" in a recent interview so hope that's true. Urquhart's status could impact many things when considering lineup possibilities. I see Buettner as a lock for one position on the left. I also don't know how Moravec isn't on the floor on either the left or right, and quite possibly playing 6 rotations, with how solid and sound her all-around skills are. That sounds great about Moravec. Did you see her play? Have not seen her play in person, no. Have seen few videos from spring practices at BYU (I believe) that had been posted on her recruitment site, presumably as she had entered the portal, that were then taken down soon after committing to Iowa. To me, they were quite impressive of her hitting on both sides and displayed some solid backrow skills. Also have followed comments in the VT BYU thread that were very complimentary of the high level of her solid and sound all-around game. I know she didn't play last year so of course, have to take those with bit of grain of salt. So, much of this is speculative and obviously, the coaching staff needs to assess in person once they get to work with her in the gym, but I feel as though she could absolutely find her way onto the floor in some capacity. I like Urquhart a lot but if Moravec can be more consistently terminal and combine that with solid backrow play similar to what Mickey does, hope she'd get a shot. Plus has some more height to offer as well. Nice to be able to have discussions around depth/options, right?
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 26, 2023 19:00:54 GMT -5
What is the Iowa projected line up? As mentioned there are quite a few variables but this is a starting point. OH Urquhart OH Buettner M McSweeney M Caspers S Ortega Opp Black L/DS Dennis,Cole Moravec, Mateo, Davis, Darling, & Worden could figure into the mix as well depending on injury status, development, etc. Think this is a spot-on starting point. To me, that 2nd middle spot (other than McSweeney) is a big toss-up and will depend a lot on who emerges...especially from blocking standpoint. And you are seeing in other comments of mine that I see Moravec in position to challenge Urquhart or maybe even Black. All will be interesting for sure!
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 26, 2023 21:10:56 GMT -5
That sounds great about Moravec. Did you see her play? Have not seen her play in person, no. Have seen few videos from spring practices at BYU (I believe) that had been posted on her recruitment site, presumably as she had entered the portal, that were then taken down soon after committing to Iowa. To me, they were quite impressive of her hitting on both sides and displayed some solid backrow skills. Also have followed comments in the VT BYU thread that were very complimentary of the high level of her solid and sound all-around game. I know she didn't play last year so of course, have to take those with bit of grain of salt. So, much of this is speculative and obviously, the coaching staff needs to assess in person once they get to work with her in the gym, but I feel as though she could absolutely find her way onto the floor in some capacity. I like Urquhart a lot but if Moravec can be more consistently terminal and combine that with solid backrow play similar to what Mickey does, hope she'd get a shot. Plus has some more height to offer as well. Nice to be able to have discussions around depth/options, right? I think I watched 6 spring matches and Urquhart was passing at a high level in all of them. She was clearly the top OH on the roster in that regard. If her foot is healed, I expect a better season. Moravec is the wild card. I think she challenges Black for time on the right (assuming Michelle is 100%) but we'll see. Long term, I'm excited to see how Worden develops.
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 26, 2023 22:48:37 GMT -5
Have not seen her play in person, no. Have seen few videos from spring practices at BYU (I believe) that had been posted on her recruitment site, presumably as she had entered the portal, that were then taken down soon after committing to Iowa. To me, they were quite impressive of her hitting on both sides and displayed some solid backrow skills. Also have followed comments in the VT BYU thread that were very complimentary of the high level of her solid and sound all-around game. I know she didn't play last year so of course, have to take those with bit of grain of salt. So, much of this is speculative and obviously, the coaching staff needs to assess in person once they get to work with her in the gym, but I feel as though she could absolutely find her way onto the floor in some capacity. I like Urquhart a lot but if Moravec can be more consistently terminal and combine that with solid backrow play similar to what Mickey does, hope she'd get a shot. Plus has some more height to offer as well. Nice to be able to have discussions around depth/options, right? I think I watched 6 spring matches and Urquhart was passing at a high level in all of them. She was clearly the top OH on the roster in that regard. If her foot is healed, I expect a better season. Moravec is the wild card. I think she challenges Black for time on the right (assuming Michelle is 100%) but we'll see. Long term, I'm excited to see how Worden develops. Agree about being excited about Worden's potential if/when she's healthy. Also agree about Urquhart being a very consistent passer. She also has a pretty effective serve. She or Moravec could be a solid, attacking DS for Buettner. Or, Moravec could be 2nd RS if Hawks play around with running a 6-2. Just thinking creatively here about possible options to maximize and utilize talent, depending on how things shake out.
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Post by gohawks on Jul 28, 2023 15:42:18 GMT -5
I think I watched 6 spring matches and Urquhart was passing at a high level in all of them. She was clearly the top OH on the roster in that regard. If her foot is healed, I expect a better season. Moravec is the wild card. I think she challenges Black for time on the right (assuming Michelle is 100%) but we'll see. Long term, I'm excited to see how Worden develops. Agree about being excited about Worden's potential if/when she's healthy. Also agree about Urquhart being a very consistent passer. She also has a pretty effective serve. She or Moravec could be a solid, attacking DS for Buettner. Or, Moravec could be 2nd RS if Hawks play around with running a 6-2. Just thinking creatively here about possible options to maximize and utilize talent, depending on how things shake out. Options are a beautiful thing--gaining depth will help the program!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2023 17:46:28 GMT -5
Iowa picked 13th in pre-season poll. About right after all the unknowns on this roster. Thought they might be ahead of Michigan State at 12, since they beat them in the only matchup last year. But the Hawks lost their main offensive player in Jones. Lots of new talent. No one knows how that will translate until game time. That’s why we play the game.
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 31, 2023 17:16:09 GMT -5
None of the top 3 2025 Prep Dig players in state of Iowa coming to IC. I get it that hopefully more consistent on-court success may help attract top in-state talent but this is definitely a bummer. (Hayes to Creighton, Shafer to UNI, Meester to Louisville...all OHs, which we definitely need in that class).
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 31, 2023 18:01:04 GMT -5
None of the top 3 2025 Prep Dig players in state of Iowa coming to IC. I get it that hopefully more consistent on-court success may help attract top in-state talent but this is definitely a bummer. (Hayes to Creighton, Shafer to UNI, Meester to Louisville...all OHs, which we definitely need in that class). Hayes or Meester would have been great to get but not much of a surprise they're going elsewhere unfortunately. We need the truck stop guy from Walcott to drop some NIL towards volleyball🚛💰
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2023 22:11:06 GMT -5
I heard Iowa was in the mix with Hayes. These players that are top 20 level aren’t going to pick Iowa until the get above .500 at least. They didn’t pick Iowa State either and they are top 40. I think the Hawks have the people in place to make that happen.
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