The UCLA coach and his smirk are waiting if the Hawkeyes can handle the Zags. UCLA gets an undeserved invite and ISU goes down. Karma is finally on Iowa's side, and I'm gonna love every minute of it.
It's official: Zags then UCLA
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First things First Beat Gonzaga.
As in the movie Hooisers. " In the tournment play never look ahead until you've beaten your next opponent.".
As in the movie Hooisers. " In the tournment play never look ahead until you've beaten your next opponent.".
Well, if you beat the Zags then you have an even better chance vs UCLA.
Gonzaga travelled to LA and demolished the Bruins. Scored 90 pts on 'em. Won by 13 or 15 pts.
UCLA actually played well, shot 50% from 3pt and FG, both their guards scored over 20+, yet Zags had too many weapons on offense.
That's one bright spot, even when opponents have played the game of their lives (NDSU?), Zags still out-score teams.
Even Arizona played a great game, yet took them OT to put us away on their home floor as well.
Gonzaga travelled to LA and demolished the Bruins. Scored 90 pts on 'em. Won by 13 or 15 pts.
UCLA actually played well, shot 50% from 3pt and FG, both their guards scored over 20+, yet Zags had too many weapons on offense.
That's one bright spot, even when opponents have played the game of their lives (NDSU?), Zags still out-score teams.
Even Arizona played a great game, yet took them OT to put us away on their home floor as well.
Hawk fans should be giving the zags more credit for being a 2 seed. They are a very good team. To me it will come down to two things, rebounding and defense.
really? What was Arizona's excuse playing at home?
FWIW, Zags shot 38% FG, and 4-17 from 3pt. Both their lowest marks on the season and still found a way to play them straight up ON THE ROAD.
Credit to Zona to hold GU, yet Arizona was around 45%.
It was our post play and rebounding +8 that had us leading all game long until Ashley hit 3 straight shots from deep to tie it. Wiltjer's game winning shot went half-way down and out.
It wasn't either's "best" game, yet dude, it does work both ways.
I don't believe anyone is discrediting the Zags. Gonzaga will be very tough to beat and Iowa will have to have its best game of the year. However, that really isn't what is being discussed here. It is simply commenting on the deliciousness of an Iowa vs. alford sweet sixteen matchup SHOULD we be lucky enough to get past Gonzaga.
I believe the operative words in the OP were "if the Hawkeyes can handle the Zags". IF the Hawks can get by the Zags, playing Alford's team would be very interesting. Who can deny that? I'm sure more than a few Zag fans have allowed themselves to ponder a rematch over a team they've pounded already....IF they can handle the Hawks.
You're cool, thejazzcat, and you can read and comprehend the English language. Well done. I appreciate it. You, sir, nailed it.
don't care where the game was played....AZ was awful that day. I never said the Zags were bad. Try not to be so sensitive. In fact overall it was just a really poorly played game and I just chalked it up to November basketball.
Hell Iowa won at North Carolina and I don't think either team could've played worse. (not giving the win back though)
Arizona and UCLA weren't really clicking in the non-conference. I think your team plays decent in the non-conference but fades because you're in a cupcake conference which hurts your teams development over the course of the season. Results in early exits from the NCAA's.
Iowa went through a grueling B10 season and now we're playing our best basketball both on offense and defense.
Going to be a great match up but I believe your team is in for a big shock.
Iowa went through a grueling B10 season and now we're playing our best basketball both on offense and defense.
Going to be a great match up but I believe your team is in for a big shock.
