So during the broadcast they showed a predicted NCAA bracket with Indiana IN and Iowa nowhere to be seen. Then they finished the game with Iowa destroying the Hoosiers by 25 in a game that was over with 15 minutes to play. Indiana didn't look like an NIT team, let alone NCAA. The Hawkeyes played defense, hit the boards, and totally outplayed the visitors. Which again shows what a waste of time these NCAA guesses are.
Thelwell looks like the key to this team. His energy, especially on defense, sets the tone for the rest of the guys, and that defense also turns into a ton of easy points. Had Iowa made some FTs, they'd have won by 30+. But at least the FTs weren't needed last night. They made them against Nebraska when they did need to.
Freeman may have played his best game of the year, Payton had another sizzling second half, Pryce played well, Dix was his usual self, Harding is becoming more consistent, Dembele helps out and, of course, Thelwell is awesome.
The basketball season is long, and almost every team will hit speed bumps along the way. It's just the way it is. So if Iowa can avoid injury to key players the rest of the way, this team has the potential to finish strong, make the tourney, and dare I say, shock everyone and make the Sweet 16.
I'm enjoying seeing Iowa play defense, hit the boards, and dominate a team like Indiana. I hope the students, and fans in general, will realize this is a fun team to watch when they play with energy and confidence. I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes from here.
Thelwell looks like the key to this team. His energy, especially on defense, sets the tone for the rest of the guys, and that defense also turns into a ton of easy points. Had Iowa made some FTs, they'd have won by 30+. But at least the FTs weren't needed last night. They made them against Nebraska when they did need to.
Freeman may have played his best game of the year, Payton had another sizzling second half, Pryce played well, Dix was his usual self, Harding is becoming more consistent, Dembele helps out and, of course, Thelwell is awesome.
The basketball season is long, and almost every team will hit speed bumps along the way. It's just the way it is. So if Iowa can avoid injury to key players the rest of the way, this team has the potential to finish strong, make the tourney, and dare I say, shock everyone and make the Sweet 16.
I'm enjoying seeing Iowa play defense, hit the boards, and dominate a team like Indiana. I hope the students, and fans in general, will realize this is a fun team to watch when they play with energy and confidence. I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes from here.
