After the sad news about Jack, it is clear the road just got tougher for us. Luka has had a hell of a run as a Hawkeye and has already cemented his legacy in many ways. But I think the opportunity still stands for this team to achieve something very special and for Garza to be promoted to college bb legend status beyond just the Iowa borders. It's a tall task, but I wouldn't trust anyone to work as hard as he will at achieving it.
Essentially what we will need Luka to do is:
Classic Iowa pessimism be damned- I'm looking forward to some long overdue black and gold fireworks on the national stage. Take us there, Luka!
Essentially what we will need Luka to do is:
- play 40 minutes (or close) a night
- stay out of foul trouble while being the target of very physical play
- play tough defense against some of the country's best big men
- play smart offense- take what the defense gives and be an assist leader as the focal point of what is still one of the most efficient offenses in the country
- still score at his average (or better) each night
- sleep very very well between games
Classic Iowa pessimism be damned- I'm looking forward to some long overdue black and gold fireworks on the national stage. Take us there, Luka!
