This is Iowa's fifth-straight season qualifying for the NCAA tournament (including the canceled 2020 tournament), a stretch matched only twice in program history and never surpassed. With that consistency, it's easy to take another bid for granted. But the fact that the Hawkeyes are in the tournament at all is a testament to the seniors' leadership, according to Fran McCaffery.
"it's absolutely critical that those guys led the way they did," McCaffery said. "Coaching is important but leadership from your seniors, from Connor and Filip, there's just no substitute for that."
For a season that nearly went sideways on multiple occasions, and with few respites to be found in Big Ten play, McCaffery found himself leaning on his seniors to keep the team focused.
"It's hard to win on the road in any league, but in our league it's really difficult. And the ability to stay the course and to remain professional and business-like in your approach every night in this league is not going to happen unless you have that kind of leadership."
Got to talk senior leadership with Fran, Connor and Rebraca — hope you all enjoy.
Hawkeye Seniors Prep For Last Ride
"it's absolutely critical that those guys led the way they did," McCaffery said. "Coaching is important but leadership from your seniors, from Connor and Filip, there's just no substitute for that."
For a season that nearly went sideways on multiple occasions, and with few respites to be found in Big Ten play, McCaffery found himself leaning on his seniors to keep the team focused.
"It's hard to win on the road in any league, but in our league it's really difficult. And the ability to stay the course and to remain professional and business-like in your approach every night in this league is not going to happen unless you have that kind of leadership."
Got to talk senior leadership with Fran, Connor and Rebraca — hope you all enjoy.
Hawkeye Seniors Prep For Last Ride
