The B1G is looking like it will be top heavy this year with Iowa looking like a clear top 5 team in the league as of right now. Its looking like only about 5 teams in the league will feature in the top 25 this year and be considered quality wins with Iowa being one of the 5. I know I know its early but a lot of B1G teams so far just dont look like they have it this year.
That said Iowa has some good opportunitys in the non con slate to pick up some quality wins that will play a big part come selection time and they start tomorrow night. Dayton looks very much like they could win the A 10 this year. Rhode Island just lost Matthews for the year and VCU looks like they will be having a rebuilding year. Dayton could very well be a top 30 team by years end. If Iowa gets by Dayton they will have Notre Dame. ND looks every bit the part of a top 20 team right now. A win against them would be a huge bonus for Iowa. Win or Lose against Notre Dame Iowa will likely play either Wichita St or Xavier. So far Xavier looks good and very well could be a consistent top 25 team from the Big East this year. Wichita St could be a great opportunity for Iowa this year. VanVleet is a little banged up right now and Frankamp who many picked as a surprise player this year isnt cleared until Dec 12. Wichita St will be a top 15 team by years end but will have a slow start to the season while VanVleet and Shamet heal and they await Frankamp to be eligible.
I'm really hoping Iowa can pick up 2-3 quality wins in this tournament. By years end it could be the difference between a 4 - 5 seed or an 8-9 seed with the way the B1G is looking.
That said Iowa has some good opportunitys in the non con slate to pick up some quality wins that will play a big part come selection time and they start tomorrow night. Dayton looks very much like they could win the A 10 this year. Rhode Island just lost Matthews for the year and VCU looks like they will be having a rebuilding year. Dayton could very well be a top 30 team by years end. If Iowa gets by Dayton they will have Notre Dame. ND looks every bit the part of a top 20 team right now. A win against them would be a huge bonus for Iowa. Win or Lose against Notre Dame Iowa will likely play either Wichita St or Xavier. So far Xavier looks good and very well could be a consistent top 25 team from the Big East this year. Wichita St could be a great opportunity for Iowa this year. VanVleet is a little banged up right now and Frankamp who many picked as a surprise player this year isnt cleared until Dec 12. Wichita St will be a top 15 team by years end but will have a slow start to the season while VanVleet and Shamet heal and they await Frankamp to be eligible.
I'm really hoping Iowa can pick up 2-3 quality wins in this tournament. By years end it could be the difference between a 4 - 5 seed or an 8-9 seed with the way the B1G is looking.
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