In his absence, weve seen head coach Fran McCaffery struggle to find the right recipe for replacing what he brings to the table. The same cannot be said for Bohannon, who has a modestly negative impact on a few players, most notably Tony Perkins. One incredible minute of basketball may have saved Iowas season. 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. missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Matthews finished with 13 points, four rebounds and the two blocks, as the Mountaineers pulled off a season sweep of the Cyclones. West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint chats with media before meeting the Navy Midshipmen. Nothing that is written is going to be earth-shattering or brilliant. [ 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. Quiet night from Joe Wieskamp, but he still scored 10 points and He was always the one cracking jokes or making guys laugh. Kedrian Johnson scored 18 points and West Virginia turned back persistent Stony Brook 75-64. We entered the year with sky high expectations and for the first half+ of the year, Iowa lived up to the hype. Odds & lines subject to change. Toussaint registered eight points (2-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 76-62 loss to Kansas. Bi lm If you were to look strictly at the offensive stats for Toussaint and Bohannon, it makes perfect sense why the senior is averaging 30 minutes a game over the last five with Fredrick hobbled. WebLatest on West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Toussaint including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Joe Toussaint shouldnt replace Jordan Bohannon, he should be playing with him. Its obviously unfortunate and disappointing that we lost this one. Erik Stevenson scored 23 points, Joe Toussaint added 19 off the bench and West Virginia rallied late to beat Iowa State 72-69, Dajuan Harris was one point shy of a career high as he scored 17 points to help lift No. Adam Woodbury was terrific at defending ball screens. Toussaint was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. Bohannon played a fifth season in 2020-21 on an NCAA hardship waiver because of But the result was a loss, so end of discussion, as far as Toussaint is concerned. He 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74. Khi c tc p[]. Iowa lost point guard Joe Toussaint earlier this offseason when he entered the transfer portal. 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. 1, Baylor No. On the defensive side of the ball, however, there are no stars on the roster. There has been talk of Joey T being injured. 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 | Kevin Obanor scored the first six and then was fouled as he threw down atwo-hand dunkand hit the and-1 free throw before Jaylon Tyson made a layup to give the Red Raiders a 15-5 lead with 13 minutes left in the first half. The junior guard will be able to play two seasons after leading the Hawkeyes in assists. You need to look no further than our last game. Hawks knock off Goliath (LSU) and beat Kansas St. Iowa Basketball Is (NOT) a Team on the Brink. That last one, Payton Sandfort, is officially on campus. 6 Boilermakers defeated Iowa 83-73 on Thursday night. Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend, particularly the dads out there. Toussaint will make his 2022-23 starting debut in place of point guard Kedrian Johnson, who is out with a concussion. 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. 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. And the best stat, 1 WIN. This is a case of Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The 6-foot senior has provided a solid scoring boost with 10.2 points per game off the bench, and he's also added 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists across his 26 outings. Mulvey has a big base and is every bit of 610. lately with the press, but he needs to be asked whats up with Joe Toussaints minutes. 10:10 am ET. Joe Toussaint proved how tough he is . Toussaint, a 6-foot, 190-pound guard from the Bronx, New York, has played the last three seasons at Iowa. It looks almost like we are doing a combination of the three choices, but not intentionally doing so. Weve even seen him opt for Ahron Ulis at PG with Bohannon at SG at times. The quasi-starter should continue to see a prominent role versus Navy on Wednesday. If this sounds hard to do, it is. Toussaint shot just 25% from 3-point range. Toussaint ranked first on the team in assists (3.2) and steals (1.4) and eighth in scoring (4.3). Connor was moving around well for a guy coming off a hip surgery. 11 Iowa State for a 76-71 win. Which men's college basketball teams have improved the most through the transfer portal? Jordan and Austin Ash were the only Hawkeyes on the roster (and not actively pursuing the NBA) who were not in attendance over the weekend. The Law Office of Gretchen J. Kenney assists clients with Elder Law, including Long-Term Care Planning for Medi-Cal and Veterans Pension (Aid & Attendance) Benefits, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, and Conservatorships in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both teams also know what its like to watch a victory slip away late. The Hawkeyes can still earn a double bye, but a lot hinges on the trip to Indiana. collects box score metrics and play-by-play data. Follow him on Twitter at @MarkEmmert. 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. Iowa under Fran typically does the first, although not very well. Its not that Fredrick is the best player for the Hawkeyes. 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. 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. Its very tough to defend. Shortly after, another major piece from this year's team announced his departure. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) who is returning from injury, but just a fact of the matter. Andy Katz lists his transfer tiers. That wasnt the case the next morning when he showed up with ice taped to his injured wrist. The sophomore has reached double figures in minutes just five times in the 12 games since then. As for Joe Toussaint and his ankle surgery, he showed absolutely no signs of injury. There are basically three ways to defend ball screens in basketball. With the Mountaineers season-high 21st turnover with just 0.4 seconds left, Kansas prevailed 76-74 to send WVU off toward Ames, Iowa, for Monday nights meeting with Iowa State still winless in Allen Fieldhouse at 0-11 all-time. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. The call they were dreading came shortly before departure. He started the first 20 games he played this season. 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. Connor McCaffery, a point guard so capable that he led the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio last season (4.6-to-1), explained why. missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Toussaint has been a polarizing character for Hawkeye fans given his propensity for turnovers, but count me in the camp of optimistic. But of late, Fran has more often opted to play length with Connor McCaffery in Fredricks role and Keegan Murray or Jack Nunge as the other forward. But he still has plenty of room to improve. LOVE SPORTS? On top of that, Toussaint forced three turnovers of his own. Toussaint has now averaged 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 15 games this season. Heres a look at the definitions of each of the above metrics. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC264917");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=264917;c[ac](dv); Law Office of Gretchen J. Kenney is dedicated to offering families and individuals in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, excellent legal services in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, including Long-Term Care Planning, Probate/Trust Administration, and Conservatorships from our San Mateo, California office. By RYAN MCMULLEN. 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. The Iowa transfer has averaged 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 14 games with the Mountaineers. 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. If I was coaching against the Hawkeyes I would run ball screens and handoffs 100% of the time. Despite being relatively new, he seemed to have a great relationship with the players. Here are three things that would help Frans fellas get straightened out. 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. His teammates consoled him in the locker room and on the trip home. Then, beginning with Iowas December 29th contest against Northwestern, his usage dropped precipitously. section: | slug: braves-touki-toussaint-placed-on-60-day-injured-list | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | 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. Toussaint logged his first start as a Mountaineer and played a season high in minutes with Kedrian Johnson (concussion) sitting out. 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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. This Iowa basketball season has had a number of storylines running throughout. The second half began with some injury news. Peter Jok and Jarrod Uthoff could score at will. 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. Exactly. Texas Tech is 1-9 this season against Power-5 teams. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. Weve seen it in limited action thus far in the season. 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. He started the first 20 games he played this season. Toussaint, who is gaining the trust of coach Fran McCaffery and his teammates, was angry at himself afterward, Connor McCaffery said. (V chng A Ph T Hoi) 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. Its not even that he is one of the top scoring options. There have been offseason surgeries for for Jordan Bohannon, Connor McCaffery, Joe Toussaint and Ahron Ulis. Off of a ball screen. Unfortunately, our team is built for this. The ball handler will then drive shoulder-to-shoulder off of that screen looking to drive, shoot, or pass. But he is still young and if hes going to bang inside in the Big Ten, he is going to need to add that bulk up top. lf youre a regular here, you likely recall from last weeks mailbag that ol JP spent a good portion of his Fathers Day weekend at the 9th annual (well, what would have been the 10th annual but due to Covid, it was canceled a year ago) Father-Son Hawkeye Basketball Camp. Iowa didnt sign a big recruiting class this year, but it does include some interesting twists along the way. In other words, Joe Toussaint is not a great offensive player comparatively on this team filled with offensive weapons. 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 No. That boosts my confidence.. 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). 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. He was limited to four points in 15 minutes. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Toussaint averaged 6.5 points with 90 assists against 62 turnovers. And its not even close. 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. Junior-to-be Joe Toussaint ready to be the man at point guard for Iowa. Weather played a role in 15-car crash on I-17 near Anthem, officials say Approximately 15 cars were involved in a pileup on Interstate 17 near Anthem Sunday 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. College basketball's transfer portal heats up as the calendar gets set to flip to May. 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. That leaves Ahron Ulis, who had offseason wrist surgery. Toussaint logged one of his more productive outings of the season while playing more than 20 minutes for the first time in the past four games. 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. 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.. Iowa Basketball: Observations from Hawkeye Camp, Kris Murray and Tony Perkins lead Iowa to its best road win of the year, The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Tournament. There were plenty of reasons Iowa lost a game it appeared to have won beyond those two errant free throws. Iowas CJ Fredrick and Joe Toussaint were excited to climb onto the big stage for the first time in March 2020, pacing in their Indianapolis hotel rooms while waiting to get on the bus that would take them to the bright lights of the Big Ten Conference tournament. Iowa Basketball: The Case for Joe Toussaint AND Jordan Bohannon, Kris Murray and Tony Perkins lead Iowa to its best road win of the year, The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Tournament. Toussaint also posted a new season high in rebounds. IOWA CITY, Ia. Toussaint continued to play a prominent role off the bench for the Mountaineers. They appeared to be at various points in their recoveries this weekend. Jordan Bohannon wont be around forever as Iowas point guard. 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. Of course, atop everyones mind is where exactly this team will finish. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. What doesnt show up in the KenPom metrics, however, is what Toussaint brings to the table on the defensive side of the ball. Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Toussaint (1) steals the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Carver 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. But Fran McCaffery went to Toussaint early in the first half against Ohio State and Toussaint delivered like only he can. Over the last five games, which includes the first matchup against Michigan State and the last matchup against Rutgers (both games in which CJ Fredrick started and finished), Toussaint has been utilized in just 3% of lineups according to KenPom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function(){ 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. Asked what he learned from the game, Toussaint said simply: Stay the course.. So, with such a limited Kunc missed both free throws to lead ISU up 52-46 with 10:44 left. Heres a look at Iowas roster, ranked by Bayesian Performance Rating, which is the sum of their offensive and defensive player ratings. His stat line? Its also considerably higher than Bohannons 24.5 assist rate. 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. WebTop Joe Toussaint News Top 25 And 1: UH loses White to injury. I let the game come to me, Toussaint said of his improvement. Toussaint was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. 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. Thats not to say Joe Toussaint should be playing more minutes than Jordan Bohannon or that the latter deserves to have his minutes cut. He returned to the bench later in the game with a walking boot on his right foot. Oh, and defense? FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. 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. Big Josh, as my kiddo now refers to him, is noticeably slimmer even than at the end of the season. As a junior at Iowa, he competed in all 36 contests, including starting the first 21 games. Toussaint has now played at least 21 minutes in all but one of the past eight games. 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. This is the first time Iowa and Northwestern have met in mens basketball when both teams are ranked. Aside from the drills and instruction, there was time for tours of all the facilities, including the locker room, one-on-one against every player and an autograph session with pictures to cap things off. 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. This idea will resurface in my next point. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. At camp, his injury again went largely unnoticed day one. But you, ostensibly, dont come here to hear the personal stories of the BHGP staff and Im not here to bore you with them. Most of them. 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With the Mountaineers season-high 21st turnover with just 0.4 seconds left, Kansas prevailed 76-74 to send WVU off toward Ames, Iowa, for Monday nights meeting with Iowa State still winless in Allen Fieldhouse at 0-11 all-time. The screened defender needs to either get skinny and go over the top of the screen (if the ball handler can shoot) or go under the screen if the ball handler isnt an outside threat. Impact of James Okonkwo Injury . Toussaint's game-to-game shooting variance makes him a hit-or-miss fantasy player moving forward. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. But as a father, it was off the charts. It is what it is. 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. section: | slug: | sport: collegebasketball | route: player_profile_home | Our last win, if you can remember back that far, was against Michigan State. The screener then will roll to the basket (pick and roll) or pop out if he can shoot from range. He finished with two points his lowest point As a Hawkeye fan, it was a tremendous experience. 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.. Note that Toussaint comes in 6th on the team while Bohannon is 9th. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Nor was Kirk Speraw. He's been dealing with a back injury and has missed two games recently and come of the bench in the past two games. Hes headed to the NBA combine this week and there is no chance hes back next season. In a one-and-done situation and you are an offensive team, if the ball doesnt go in one night, you go home. 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.. Toussaint logged season highs in field-goal attempts while seeing his most extensive playing time of the season so far. 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 * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Toussaint had made four Grapefruit League appearances and posted a 2.00 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in nine innings during that time. He is without question the quickest player on the team, and one of the quickest players in the Big Ten. Toussaint comes in outside the top-200. His trunk is perfectly suited to add bulk up top and by the time hes done in Iowa City he could be a physical force. The elephant in the room is what is going on with Toussaints minutes? I highly recommend anyone considering it next year to take the plunge. 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. 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. Fran is an offensive guy. With 14:02 to play in the first half, WVU forward James Okonkwo exited with what would be a right ankle sprain. However, its not a light switch that can be turned on or off. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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.. Ive loved his athleticism since he was a prospect, but seeing him interact with his teammates makes him even easier to root for. West Virginia missed its first six shots and had four turnovers in the first four minutes of the game, when Texas Tech jumped ahead 8-0. Yes, Toussaint watched the film. The freshman guard, who finished in double figures the last seven games, suffered an ankle injury in the second half. Odds & lines subject to change. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. He's been dealing with a back injury and has missed two games recently and come of the bench in the past two games. That was not as advertised and it marked the first time in the camps history Fran has missed the event. We all know there is no replacement for Iowas sharpshooting glue man. 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. Phone: 650-931-2505 | Fax: 650-931-2506 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. 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 var i=d[ce]('iframe');i[st][ds]=n;d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC264917")[ac](i);try{var iw=i.contentWindow.document;iw.open();iw.writeln("
");iw.close();var c=iw[b];} I have said for years that to win in the post season you need to play defense. 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. He certainly has his reasons for those roster decisions, but the data pretty clearly shows he should be looking to utilize Joe Toussaint more. 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. Joe Toussaint proved how tough he is . It was a great experience that came with actual takeaways for Hawkeye hoops fans. Kedrian Johnson scored 17 points, Emmitt Matthews Jr. added 16 including four 3-pointers and nine rebounds and West Virginia beat UAB 81-70 to snap the Blazers six-game win st Tre Mitchell scored 19 points to lead West Virginia to an 85-64 win over Navy on Wednesday night. He only thinks of offense!) While he still has a locker in the locker room, it was the only one in the place TOTALLY empty. Toussaints rating at 19.6 is not only the second best on the team behind only Patrick McCaffery, its also a near mirror image of Bohannons ratings. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. We cant waste the best player to ever wear a Hawkeye uniform. Veterans Pension Benefits (Aid & Attendance). There was plenty of joking around for a guy who just recently arrived. 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. 5 Iowa pays for its many mistakes in overtime loss at Minnesota. So Long, Farewell: Joe Toussaint announces transfer. 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. The Gophers promptly sent the game into overtimeand won it 102-95. 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. 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. The Hawks ball screen defense is a passive, reactionary approach to defending this situation rather than an attacking, aggressive approach. 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