You can call me…
As long as he can play the game, it probably doesn’t matter to Iowa basketball coaches what name future Hawkeye Devyn Marble goes by once he steps onto the court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Marble is the son of Iowa’s career scoring leader, Roy Marble, and he has been known as Roy Marble Jr. throughout his high school playing career in Michigan. He committed to Iowa this summer under that name, but has now announced that he plans to go by his middle name, Devyn, once he begins college coursework next summer.
It’s a chance for him to establish his own identity and not have to deal with constant comparisons to his father. I’m certain he enters college hoping that one day fans will fondly remember what Devyn Marble accomplished, not what Roy Marble’s son accomplished and that’s only fair. He’ll create his own legacy with the work he puts into his game and with the growth that occurs in his skill set as he develops at the next level.
So, Devyn Marble is now part of a recruiting class that includes forwards Zach McCabe, Cody Larson and guard Ben Brust.
With this morning’s arrival of signed letters of intent, coach Todd Lickliter was able to comment on Iowa’s 2010 recruiting class for the first time. Here’s what he had to say:
“They are highly skilled and will be a great complement to the foundation that is already in place. This class accentuates the positive team approach we’re emphasizing. We love the versatility, basketball knowledge and skills they possess.”
A player by player breakdown:
Zach McCabe, 6-7, 215-pound forward from Sioux City Heelan: “Zach is a proven winner and a fierce competitor. Zach has 3-point range but he can also score with his back to the basket in the post. His ball-handling skills allow him to drive it to the rim or create for his teammates.”
Cody Larson, 6-29, 230-pound forward from Sioux Falls (S.D.) Roosevelt: “Cody is another versatile player who is comfortable in the post or facing the basket on the perimeter. He is a gifted athlete who has good size and excellent basketball skills. His approach very team-oriented.”
Ben Brust, 6-2, 180-pound guard from Mundelein, Ill.: Ben is highly competitive. He can score a variety of ways, whether it’s penetrating to the basket or shooting the ball from behind the arc. Ben is also an excellent ball handler and a terrific teammate.”
Devyn Marble, 6-5, 180-pound wing from Southfield (Mich.) Lathrup: “Devyn is an athletic combo guard that can play all three perimeter positions. He is a scoring guard that can also distribute the ball. Devyn can make the game look easier than it is with his court vision and skill.”
