VooDoo7 wrote:I've seen tons of mocks with Ike going to us. I wonder if people heard stuff at the combine, etc.
I noticed the same and was thinking the same. I know we went into detail with Ike on how exactly he would be used. I believe we really liked Deyonta Davis' game last year but not his character. Ike seems to be loved in interviews, unlike Davis. And we really need toughness and brute strength under the rim.
Seth Davis in his article from 2 pages ago says Ike is not working out with anyone due to his meniscus tear and knee issues. Those are 100% from the past I believe. I wonder if Ike has a promise and that is why he is not working out with teams. I think we are very interested.
Also, for what it's worth, my dad is a Badger and UCLA Bruin allum. He follows UCLA basketball religiously and likes Ike better than Leaf as a NBA prospect. He was very disappointed to see Ike declare. He noted despite Leaf's production that Ike has more potential due to rim protection, sneaky athleticism for his size, and is a year and a half younger than Leaf. Also mentioned his slight meniscus tear holding him back early in the year.