Toussaint will start Saturday against the Jayhawks. On the defensive side of the ball, however, there are no stars on the roster. He's been dealing with a back injury and has missed two games recently and come of the bench in the past two games. #UpstateTop25 pic.twitter.com/G2FPlUMRwM. This is a case of Toussaint will make his 2022-23 starting debut in place of point guard Kedrian Johnson, who is out with a concussion. Toussaint closed with nine points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 23 minutes during Saturday's 80-77 win over Auburn. 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.. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Here's why. Fran needs to play guys that can defend. WebTop Joe Toussaint News Top 25 And 1: UH loses White to injury. If you spread the court around Luka Garza with Joe Wieskamp, Keegan Murray, Joe Toussaint, and whoever else will defend and get rebounds, we will be in good shape. And its not even close. Toussaint shot just 25% from 3-point range. Normally ball screens are set by bigger/taller players on smaller players for various reasons, but its more difficult to switch if you have a little/big situation. Im perfectly happy to take one for the team on that front. Toussaint also averaged 3.2 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. WebTough shooting performance in loss Toussaint ended Saturday's 84-74 loss to Xavier with nine points (3-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes. 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. The Hawkeyes can still earn a double bye, but a lot hinges on the trip to Indiana. Gambling problem? The one area the sophomore compares favorably to his senior counterpart is in assist rate. 11 Iowa State for a 76-71 win. The call they were dreading came shortly before departure. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Im not going to bad-mouth Hawks, but Joey T is a far, far better defender than two starters who eat minutes like Pac-Man. Find more Texas Tech coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Toussaint contributed 18 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 81-56 win over Pittsburgh. This idea will resurface in my next point. One look at the 102 points allowed would tell you that. All rights reserved. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) who is returning from injury, but just a fact of the matter. Then, beginning with Iowas December 29th contest against Northwestern, his usage dropped precipitously. collects box score metrics and play-by-play data. Its also considerably higher than Bohannons 24.5 assist rate. The only other interesting tidbit for me was a response from Connor to a question on recruiting. The freshman guard, who finished in double figures the last seven games, suffered an ankle injury in the second half. He only thinks of offense!) missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. 22 TCU set to face No. 10:10 am ET. Great to meet him!! 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. Hawks knock off Goliath (LSU) and beat Kansas St. Iowa Basketball Is (NOT) a Team on the Brink. He has a fundamental skill set that exceeds most players. In watching our Hawks defend ball screens it seems to me that there is a great deal of uncertainty or a hesitation in defending these situations. Weve even seen him opt for Ahron Ulis at PG with Bohannon at SG at times. The Red Raiders beat Louisville 70-38 at the Maui Invitational in November. Offensively, get easy/high-percentage shots. The former class of 202 commit reclassified to 2021 and since then there has been much speculation on whether he would be physically ready to go this fall. Its a game that we should have won. Odds & lines subject to change. It should be a close battle for the spot, with both players seeing minutes to stay fresh for the press, which likely hurts the projected fantasy outlook for both until a top option emerges. Despite his propensity to turn the ball over and a low effective field goal percentage, Iowa as a team is most efficient when Joe Toussaint is on the floor an that carries over to each individual player he shares the court with. Over the course of the season to-date, Bohannon and Toussaint have been on the floor together for fewer than 50 total possessions. Toussaint had seven points (3-9 FG< 1-3 3Pt), four assists, four rebounds and three steals across 25 minutes off the bench in Friday's 73-57 exhibition victory over Bowling Green. On Sunday, Iowa sophomore point guard Joe Toussaint swished a pair of free throws in practice, turned and told teammate Connor McCaffery: That will never happen again.. One incredible minute of basketball may have saved Iowas season. Long story short, if youve got a little one (K through 6th grade) I am a big fan of the experience. Joe Toussaint scored 22 point, Seth Wilson hit a career-high five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and West Virginia beat Texas Tech 76-61, the Red Raiders eighth consecutiv West Virginia visits the Oklahoma Sooners after Joe Toussaint scored 20 points in the Mountaineers' 83-78 loss to the Baylor Bears, Freshman Keyonte George scored a season-high 32 points to lead Baylor to an 83-78 victory over West Virginia. Andy Katz provides his tiers. The Hawkeyes have spent the vast majority of this season ranked in the top-5 nationally. Toussaint ranked eighth in KenPom with a 4.7% steal rate. #smallworld https://t.co/bw2jh6zb7Z. Fran is an offensive guy. Wilsons second triple made it 60-41. Not only does he have 40 college basketball games under his belt, but hes also surrounded by veterans and doesnt have to carry heavy expectations. Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend, particularly the dads out there. He was limited to four points in 15 minutes. Adam Woodbury was terrific at defending ball screens. 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. 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Toussaints assist rate, which measures the percent of field goals scored while the player is on the court that the player is credited for assisting, of 31.0 is fourth in the Big Ten (behind Illinois Andre Curbelo, Minnesotas Marcus Carr and Northwesterns Boo Buie). You are the one with the ball, he said. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC243064");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=243064;c[ac](dv); The Iowa mens basketball teams loss to Oregon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament was originally thought to be Bohannons final game as a Hawkeye, leaving His stat line? He remained down on the court for a couple minutes before being helped off the floor without putting any weight on it. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Kunc missed both free throws to lead ISU up 52-46 with 10:44 left. Thats why teams run it. So here goes. This is to slow down a straight, quick drive. Toussaint averaged 4.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 36 games for Iowa last season, starting 21 of them. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | He made both. The ball isnt always going to go in. We are seeing this quite a bit the way it is. Ive loved his athleticism since he was a prospect, but seeing him interact with his teammates makes him even easier to root for. He Iowa lost point guard Joe Toussaint earlier this offseason when he entered the transfer portal. By and large, he has started freshman Keegan Murray at forward and moved Connor McCaffery into a guard role. (V chng A Ph T Hoi) Our last win, if you can remember back that far, was against Michigan State. Toussaint was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. Hes continuing to work and I think we see him enter the fall as the clear leader for a true center, though Rebraca or even Murray may be the one to start as the five.. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) who is returning from injury, but just a fact of the matter. Its obviously unfortunate and disappointing that we lost this one. Andy Katz lists his transfer tiers. IOWA CITY, Ia. West Virginia faces the No. The screener can also slip to the basket if the defense senses it is coming and tries to cheat this play. Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball: Hawks Take 2 of 3. In other words, Joe Toussaint is not a great offensive player comparatively on this team filled with offensive weapons. I know my teammates trust me and I know the coaches trust me, because if not I wouldnt be in the game at that time, Toussaint said. Toussaint reached double figures in minutes played in each of Iowas first nine games, averaging more than 15 minutes per game. Toussaint, who is gaining the trust of coach Fran McCaffery and his teammates, was angry at himself afterward, Connor McCaffery said. Over five games with West Virginia, Toussaint has averaged career highs in points (11.6), rebounds (3.2), assists (3.4) and field-goal tries (9.8), and he should continue to play a consistent role off the bench against Portland State on Friday night. Oh, and defense? [ 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. Stevenson began the game with three Heres why he prefers it that way, Are these Rangers good? The site collects box score metrics and play-by-play data to assess the impact of a player on each possession theyre in the game. Toussaint has now averaged 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 15 games this season. 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. Quiet night from Joe Wieskamp, but he still scored 10 points and Nothing that is written is going to be earth-shattering or brilliant. Toussaint averaged 6.5 points with 90 assists against 62 turnovers. Reach him at memmert@registermedia.com or 319-339-7367. We all know there is no replacement for Iowas sharpshooting glue man. The Iowa mens basketball teams loss to Oregon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament was originally thought to be Bohannons final game as a Hawkeye, leaving FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Happy Monday, Hawkeye fans! Northwesterns lone loss this year was at home against Pitt, which erased a five-point lead in the final seconds to win 71-70. Stony Brook made a last push, scoring seven straight and then Keenan Fitzmorris hit a jumper to cut it to 66-57 with 2 1/2 minutes to go. In terms of personnel, the only other thing I would note is any glimmer of hope Hawkeye fans had on a return from Joe Wieskamp should be gone. With 14:02 to play in the first half, WVU forward James Okonkwo exited with what would be a right ankle sprain. WebLatest on West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Toussaint including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Toussaint logged his second inefficient shooting performance in as many games, and he has now gone 5-of-18 from the floor overall during this span. On Tuesday, Iowa forward Keegan Murray was the first major departure from the Hawkeyes' men's basketball program after declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft. However, its not a light switch that can be turned on or off. I left less than 24 hours later with a kid who is obsessed with Hawkeye basketball, knows every players name and hasnt stopped telling everyone who will listen every detail he can recall. development of a point guard in Toussaint, New Hawkeye point guard Toussaint brings Big Apple mentality to Iowa City, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. There have been offseason surgeries for for Jordan Bohannon, Connor McCaffery, Joe Toussaint and Ahron Ulis. That was not as advertised and it marked the first time in the camps history Fran has missed the event. 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Despite spending close to an hour straight dribbling with both hands, he seemed totally fine. After a lengthy review, what ultimately came out of it was two missed free throws by Kunc and two made free throws from Joe Toussaint, who was 8-for-8 from the line for the night. Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins replaced his entire starting five, and West Virginias play improved. 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. More notably, however, has been the lack of usage at a time when Iowa is playing down a guard with Fredrick sidelined. OH MY OBANOR @_KevinObanor | #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/9qC5obueYK. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. Junior point guard Joe Toussaint, on the other hand, only played six minutes, all of which came in the first half, and he didnt score in the 71-59 victory over Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That makes this an important opportunity for growth for Toussaint, who had made five free throws earlier in the Minnesota game and was an 83% shooter from the line as a freshman. However, his playing time has varied while slotting into a reserve role. 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. It's not yet clear when Toussaint will be able to make his 2021 debut. West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint chats with media before meeting the Navy Midshipmen. The reason: the NCAA recently made adjustments to the recruiting calendar when they opened things up for visits in June. It is what it is. LUBBOCK Joe Toussaint scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half, Seth Wilson hit a career-high five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and West Virginia beat Texas Tech 76-61 Wednesday night, the Red Raiders eighth consecutive loss. We cant waste the best player to ever wear a Hawkeye uniform. Erik Stevenson scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds the fifth-year senior guards first career double-double for West Virginia (12-8, 2-6 Big 12). Kris Murray and Tony Perkins lead Iowa to its best road win of the year, The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Tournament. 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.. The eyeball test doesnt make it seem like Toussaints injury is debilitating. He was always the one cracking jokes or making guys laugh. var D=new Date(),d=document,b='body',ce='createElement',ac='appendChild',st='style',ds='display',n='none',gi='getElementById',lp=d.location.protocol,wp=lp.indexOf('http')==0?lp:'https:'; By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball: Hawks Take 2 of 3. BOX SCORE WVU rode the hot hands of Erik Stevenson and Joe Toussaint to take a 35-27 halftime lead. His teammates consoled him in the locker room and on the trip home. Gambling problem? Youve got to take care of the ball. Instead, Im here to share what takeaways I could glean with regards to the team and this coming season. But he does all the little things that made the offense so potent through mid-January and added enough on defense to make things passable. After a lengthy review, what ultimately came out of it was two missed free throws by Kunc and two made free throws from Joe Toussaint, who was 8-for-8 from the line for Iowas less experienced players (not Garza) have struggled with defending ball screens. 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. Yes, Toussaint watched the film. Earlier in the game, James Okonkwo joined Mohamed Wague on the injury list when he turned an ankle in the first half, meaning WVU had to finish the game with just But the answer has been staring us all in the face for the past several weeks: play Joe Toussaint at PG and slide Jordan Bohannon to Fredricks spot. Average Retirement Savings By Age: Are You Normal? All Rights Reserved. Toussaint has now played at least 21 minutes in all but one of the past eight games. So if youve got a few million dollars burning a hole in your pocket and really want to put the Hawkeyes on a level playing field, some food for thought. If this sounds hard to do, it is. section: | slug: | sport: collegebasketball | route: player_profile_home | In a one-and-done situation and you are an offensive team, if the ball doesnt go in one night, you go home. They appeared to be at various points in their recoveries this weekend. Tournament Talk, Leadership, Kedrian Johnson Injury Update + More. Toussaint has never shown a lack of belief in himself. Shortly after, another major piece from this year's team announced his departure. Yes, he noticed the many good things he also did against the Gophers (seven points, three assists, no turnovers). Toussaint announced his decision to join the West Virginia Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The teams were called for a combined 48 fouls and attempted 58 total free throws. In three seasons with the Hawkeyes, Toussaint played in 98 games, including 41 starts, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 assists, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest. Guards Joe Toussaint and Ahron Ulis also had offseason surgeries. Wilson hit another 3 and that restored the double-figure lead down the stretch. 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. The sophomore has reached double figures in minutes just five times in the 12 games since then. 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. He noted that he loves Carver and I think most Iowa fans have a special place in their heart for it, but his comment was simply that most of the schools they travel to have nicer and/or newer stadiums. The 6-foot Toussaint has shown flashes of brilliance during his first two seasons as the backup point guard. 9 Texas team with overwhelming depth of experience, Texas A&M Commerce, Jaret von Rosenberg stay hungry with or without March Madness, Ray Davis optimistic, anxious about Rangers season amidst tumultuous TV situation, Cowboys Mike McCarthy has more power, fewer excuses. LOVE SPORTS? However, those four lineups have only played ~50 total possessions. The screeners defender, after jumping out to slow down the dribbler, must recover very quickly to his man who has probably rolled or dove to the basket. Its not even that he is one of the top scoring options. Law Firm Website Design by Law Promo, What Clients Say About Working With Gretchen Kenney. var D=new Date(),d=document,b='body',ce='createElement',ac='appendChild',st='style',ds='display',n='none',gi='getElementById',lp=d.location.protocol,wp=lp.indexOf('http')==0?lp:'https:'; Toussaint said hes much more comfortable on the court in his second season, which stands to reason. For context, Bohannon is only sixth on the team and fourth among current starters (the injured Fredrick actually leads the team in this metric). That leaves Ahron Ulis, who had offseason wrist surgery. There are basically three ways to defend ball screens in basketball. Here is a more in-depth breakdown of showing or hedging. Joe Toussaint shouldnt replace Jordan Bohannon, he should be playing with him. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. He controlled the tempo on offense with his penetration. Then, West Virginias Joe Toussaint took two free throws as a result of Caleb Grill shoving Toussaint after the flagrant (Toussaint took the free throws because he replaced Mitchell). He was back at it when it came time for the one-on-one activities with the kids, but certainly a reminder that hes still recovering. Texas Tech is 1-9 this season against Power-5 teams. Hawks knock off Goliath (LSU) and beat Kansas St. Iowa Basketball Is (NOT) a Team on the Brink. Still, he's unlikely to garner nearly as much production during West Virginia's regular-season finale versus Kansas State on Saturday. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Notably, Fredrick himself has played in more than 10% of those lineups despite missing three entire games, while starter Jordan Bohannon has played in nearly 61% of lineups during that time. In my opinion one thing that has hurt the Hawks under Fran is that we always have guys who can get buckets. There was plenty of joking around, lots of hard times given and even a comment from Connor McCaffery about Eldridge being one of his earliest favorite players when he was just a little guy before the move to New York. First, the defender defending the screener will show or hedge. We entered the year with sky high expectations and for the first half+ of the year, Iowa lived up to the hype. 15 Auburn Tigers after Joe Toussaint scored 22 points in West Virginia's 76-61 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. | Disclaimer | Sitemap missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function(){ You need to look no further than our last game. Of course, atop everyones mind is where exactly this team will finish. Impact of James Okonkwo Injury . And speaking of Perkins, he and Kris Murray led us in something I know a lot of people didnt think Fran had in his repertoire: defensive drills. If Fran had been able to make it I might have even called it phenomenal. Exactly. For me, the bigger takeaway was on Riley Mulvey. But Bohannon is in another stratosphere. 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. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74. The 6-foot senior did make just his seventh three-pointer of the year as just 2.9 of his 9.3 field-goal attempts per game have come from deep range. I let the game come to me, Toussaint said of his improvement. Pop Isaacs who went into the game averaging 12.1 points this season and a team-high 15.8 in conference play left the game early in the second half with an apparent ankle injury. Toussaint had received interest from Xavier, Cincinnati, Ohio and four other schools, according to a report March 31 via Twitter from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. Toussaint should be in line to have a significant ball-handling role this season, though coach Bob Huggiins did roll with incumbent point guard Kedrian Johnson in the starting lineup for this contest. But as a father, it was off the charts. 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. It has been an up-and-down season for Toussaint, and his playing time has suffered due to his recent struggles. It is evident in his lineups, it is evident in how he talks about the game. Possibly sooner. We all have confidence in him.. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Toussaint ranked first on the team in assists (3.2) and steals (1.4) and eighth in scoring (4.3). So much so, that it more than offsets the vast divide between his offensive prowess and the relative struggles of Toussaint. However, he cashed on his opportunities, matching his season high in three-pointers while also sending home all eight of his attempts from the charity stripe. Joe Toussaint (@jtoussaint_2) April 11, 2022 Toussaint is headed to West Virginia to play for longtime head mens basketball coach Bob Huggins in the Big 12. While he still has a locker in the locker room, it was the only one in the place TOTALLY empty. section: | slug: braves-touki-toussaint-placed-on-60-day-injured-list | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | Iowas Joe Toussaint celebrates the Hawkeyes Big Ten Tournament Championship game victory against Purdue on March 13, 2022 at Gainbridge Field Joe Toussaint, a point guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes for the past three seasons who announced late last month via Twitter that he was entering the transfer portal, committed Monday via Twitter to play for former UC Bearcats and current West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins at WVU. 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