The same cannot be said for Bohannon, who has a modestly negative impact on a few players, most notably Tony Perkins. The call they were dreading came shortly before departure. He Then we can sing. The teams chemistry rating, a metric that reflects how much better than average the team performs when these two players on the court together, compared to team averages when they are on the court individually, is a staggering 3x as high with Bohannon and Toussaint together than any other combination of players. Bohannon ranks 13th in the nation in that regard. But Fran McCaffery went to Toussaint early in the first half against Ohio State and Toussaint delivered like only he can. There was some talk in the comment section here about him potentially being frustrated by the return of Bohannon, but he doesnt seem at all like the kind of kid thats going to let that get him down. The only other minor observation on the staff was in regards to Courtney Eldridge. As for the others, all were active participants in the camp. Toussaint's game-to-game shooting variance makes him a hit-or-miss fantasy player moving forward. Stevenson made four straight free throws, including two on a technical foul, for a 22-21 lead and Tre Mitchells 3-pointer made it 33-28 at halftime. The 6-foot-2 freshman elevated for a 3-point shot (which missed) and appeared to suffer a right ankle injury when he came down on the defenders foot. We can just get a fast-break layup or three point shot in a few seconds anyway. The team efficiency is at its best with the dual threat and neither player is as individually good without the other on the court alongside them. Thus, the site is able to assign value to defense beyond simply measuring steals or blocked shots by accounting for the points per possession scored when a player is on the court vs. when theyre not on the court. Toussaint will get a shot at atonement soon enough. While he has not started in any of the Mountaineers' eight games, Toussaint still ranks third on the team in minutes (23.5) and points (10.9) per game. By Monday, when Toussaint spoke to reporters, he said he had already flushed the Minnesota loss and was preparing for Tuesdays 8 p.m. home game against Northwestern on FS1. College basketball's transfer portal heats up as the calendar gets set to flip to May. Thats driven almost entirely by the significant different in DBPR, or Defensive Bayesian Performance Rating. Nothing that is written is going to be earth-shattering or brilliant. First, the defender defending the screener will show or hedge. Its all about defense and Frans substitutions. Peter Jok and Jarrod Uthoff could score at will. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Iowa was just a good fit for me, as When it comes down to it, basketball is a pretty simple game. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) who is returning from injury, but just a fact of the matter. The backup point guard did supply his second-most assists of any game this season, though he didn't match this with a larger scoring performance. This is a case of 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/playerprofiles, Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Power rankings: Purdue moves to No. Toussaint, a 6-foot, 190-pound guard from the Bronx, New York, has played the last three seasons at Iowa. There were plenty of reasons Iowa lost a game it appeared to have won beyond those two errant free throws. BOX SCORE WVU rode the hot hands of Erik Stevenson and Joe Toussaint to take a 35-27 halftime lead. 6 Boilermakers defeated Iowa 83-73 on Thursday night. The Hawks ball screen defense is a passive, reactionary approach to defending this situation rather than an attacking, aggressive approach. Jordan Bohannon wont be around forever as Iowas point guard. Odds & lines subject to change. Stevenson began the game with three | Disclaimer | Sitemap Fortunately, EvanMiya.com does have a way to incorporate those impacts, as well as some other really informative date. However, the Iowa transfer did wind up playing more minutes than starting guards Kedrian Johnson (26), Erik Stevenson (25) and Kobe Johnson (18) during this early-season non-conference matchup. But as a father, it was off the charts. But you, ostensibly, dont come here to hear the personal stories of the BHGP staff and Im not here to bore you with them. WVU guard Sean McNeil, a former Cooper High School standout who also entered the transfer portal late last month, is considering six schools, including Cincinnati, Indiana, Ohio State and Louisville, per a report Monday from Rothstein. West Virginia shot just 37% (19 of 51) from the field and committed 19 turnovers one shy of its season high but hit 10 3-pointersand made a season-best 28 free throws on 35 attempts. He spoke during the Q&A with kids about his struggles with food upon arriving in the States. Thompson scored a career-high 18 points and Jaden Ivey had 15 in his return from a hip injury as the No. Andy Katz lists his transfer tiers. Odds & lines subject to change. The 6-foot-2 freshman elevated for a 3-point shot (which missed) and appeared to suffer a right ankle injury when he came down on the defenders foot. As noted, he has the base to hold his own, but I would be worried about his upper body strength playing in the post for significant minutes year one. In the five games in which Fredrick has been unable to play in at least one half, Toussaint has averaged just under 9 minutes per game and reached double figures only twice. Toussaint served a minor scoring role for the Hawkeyes last season, averaging just 4.3 points on 3.9 field-goal attempts over 36 games, and he'll look to increase his point per game during his fourth collegiate campaign in 2022-23. They appeared to be at various points in their recoveries this weekend. [ Subscribe now for unlimited access to Cincinnati.com ], This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joe Toussaint, Iowa transfer, commits to West Virginia, via Twitter from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Joe Toussaint, Iowa transfer, commits to West Virginia, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. Luka Garza is pretty decent at defending ball screens even though he isnt the most fleet of foot because he plays every second like his life depends on it. The Hawkeyes can still earn a double bye, but a lot hinges on the trip to Indiana. Xavier's Jack Nunge was Toussaint's teammate with the Hawkeyes for two seasons. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: Joe Toussaint #4 of Team Ramsey heads for the net as Joe Girard #11 of Team Stanley defends during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) who is returning from injury, but just a fact of the matter. West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint chats with media before meeting the Navy Midshipmen. Quiet night from Joe Wieskamp, but he still scored 10 points and Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball: Hawks Take 2 of 3. He noted that portion sizes are substantially bigger here and access to less healthy snacks and food options are just more prevalent so hes had to work to change his diet again. Iowa fans are watching the development of a point guard in Toussaint, a native of the Bronx, New York, who started the final 20 games last season after Bohannon had hip surgery. Of course, atop everyones mind is where exactly this team will finish. Fran needs to play guys that can defend. Rothstein later tweeted that Maryland, WVU, Nevada, Kansas State and Seton Hall also had reached out to Toussaint, and tweeted April 5 that Toussaint said he would visit WVU. Hawks knock off Goliath (LSU) and beat Kansas St. Iowa Basketball Is (NOT) a Team on the Brink. I wont run down every detail, but will simply say it was worth every penny (I think all in the cost was close to $300, which would have included a night in the new Courtyard by Kinnick if you came in from out of town). For reasons that have yet to be fully expressed via media availability, Fran has made very limited use of Joe Toussaint of late and has limited time with both Toussaint and Bohannon on the floor together to almost nothing. Toussaint (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Double-A Mississippi on Sunday, covering 3.2 innings while giving up two runs on one hit and two walks and striking out four.. There are nuances off of these, but three is pretty much it. He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. He was even able to step in for some of the beat a Hawk events to round out camp. While Murray has quickly become a fan-favorite in Iowa City, the big question is why Fredricks replacement from a season ago, Joe Toussaint, has actually seen his minutes decrease in the wake of the injury. For comparison, Iowas original starting lineup has played more than 350 possessions together and the revised starting lineup with Fredrick out has played more than 130 possessions together. Weve even seen him opt for Ahron Ulis at PG with Bohannon at SG at times. missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. That was reiterated when the North Dakota transfer introduced himself as a junior in the program. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball: Hawks Take 2 of 3. Toussaint amassed 16 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 80-68 loss to Purdue. Impact of James Okonkwo Injury . DeVion Harmon added 14. The screener then will roll to the basket (pick and roll) or pop out if he can shoot from range. Toussaint posted his best statistical outing since putting up 22-6-2 in the Jan. 25 win over Texas Tech. section: | slug: | sport: collegebasketball | route: player_profile_home | We entered the year with sky high expectations and for the first half+ of the year, Iowa lived up to the hype. Wake-Up Weather: AM showers then mild and breezy, Marathon contractor dies from electric shock at Texas City refinery, Grafton incineration company agrees to take waste from East Palestine cleanup. Joe Toussaint shouldnt replace Jordan Bohannon, he should be playing with him. By RYAN MCMULLEN. Iowa under Fran typically does the first, although not very well. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Joe Toussaint scores 22 as West Virginia beats Texas Tech 76-61, New NCAA president Charlie Baker looks to protect athletes with NIL rules, No. BOX SCORE WVU rode the hot hands of Erik Stevenson and Joe Toussaint to take a 35-27 halftime lead. If Fran had been able to make it I might have even called it phenomenal. Last year, I was kind of nervous and just really didnt know what to do in certain situations.. Id also bet on the fact that Toussaint at 85% health is an upgrade defensively over others at 100% health. That was not as advertised and it marked the first time in the camps history Fran has missed the event. Joe Toussaints confusion upon hearing the news that his teammate Jordan Bohannon was returning to the Hawkeyes for a sixth year was quickly replaced with a sense of relief.. Then, beginning with Iowas December 29th contest against Northwestern, his usage dropped precipitously. The quasi-starter should continue to see a prominent role versus Navy on Wednesday. The screener can also slip to the basket if the defense senses it is coming and tries to cheat this play. There has been talk of Joey T being injured. It's not yet clear when Toussaint will be able to make his 2021 debut. So Long, Farewell: Joe Toussaint announces transfer. As I said, it was overall a tremendous experience. One incredible minute of basketball may have saved Iowas season. He made both. I guarantee it. Second, you can switch, and third, you can double team the ball with the screeners man and on-ball defender. Toussaint had made four Grapefruit League appearances and posted a 2.00 With 14:02 to play in the first half, WVU forward James Okonkwo exited with what would be a right ankle sprain. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. So, Fran, feel free to hit me up with a text. Fran can teach offense. He's been dealing with a back injury and has missed two games recently and come of the bench in the past two games. And its not even close. Toussaint, who is gaining the trust of coach Fran McCaffery and his teammates, was angry at himself afterward, Connor McCaffery said. Riley Mulvey 6'11",C,'22, St Thomas More Prep(Former Albany Academy standout)from Rotterdam,NY is Upstate's highest ranked & most sought after HM big man. Toussaint said hes much more comfortable on the court in his second season, which stands to reason. Sandfort also seemed to be getting along great with the guys, which is pretty remarkable given the short time on campus and the complete lack of prior interaction. But the result was a loss, so end of discussion, as far as Toussaint is concerned. It has been an up-and-down season for Toussaint, and his playing time has suffered due to his recent struggles. Former Iowa guard Joe Toussaint announced Monday he'll move from the Big Ten to the Big 12 and join the Mountaineers with two seasons of when his season as hindered by a late hip injury. Youve got to make your free throws. He is without question the quickest player on the team, and one of the quickest players in the Big Ten. We heard a couple weeks ago during his media availability that Rebraca may well be in town for two seasons thanks to the extra year of eligibility for everyone due to Covid. Mark Emmert covers the Iowa Hawkeyes for the Register. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes have spent the vast majority of this season ranked in the top-5 nationally. The teams were called for a combined 48 fouls and attempted 58 total free throws. However, its not a light switch that can be turned on or off. Neither was Sherm Dillard. Thats more important for a point guard than perhaps any other position, but particularly so when a team is trying to protect a lead late. This is important because of how excellent the Big Ten is this year, with nine teams ranked in the top 25, including Northwestern (6-1, 3-0) at 22. It is what it is. His teammates consoled him in the locker room and on the trip home. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74. There was plenty of joking around for a guy who just recently arrived. The Hawks have lost 4 out of the last 5 with a tough Rutgers squad coming to Iowa City and the Hawkeyes traveling to East Lansing to take on Michigan State. Toussaint had two turnovers at Indiana in those three minutes he played, but he feeds the post, he drops beautiful dimes in transition, hes our strongest, quickest player, and hes tough. Connor McCaffery believes the Hawkeyes are loaded with players who can do that, pointing to Bohannon (39 assists, 13 turnovers this year, career 88.4% free-throw shooter), himself (40 assists, nine turnovers, career 75.7% free-throw shooter) and, yes, Toussaint. The freshman guard, who finished in double figures the last seven games, suffered an ankle injury in the second half. Nothing major in terms of the staff, but the first thing that stood out right off the bat was head coach McCaffery was not there. WebLatest on West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Toussaint including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Exactly. Hes headed to the NBA combine this week and there is no chance hes back next season. Im perfectly happy to take one for the team on that front. Youve got to take care of the ball. A non-ball handler will come up and set a screen on the ball handlers defender, facing opposite of where the ball should be driven. 11 Iowa State for a 76-71 win. 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