I'm excited for this game. Do I think Iowa will win? No. Do I think Iowa will lose by double figures? Yes. However this is a perfect early season game for this team especially following an emotional win against a solid Virginia team in the road.
Purdue is likely a top 5 nationally ranked team all season. Virginia is likely a team somewhere between 25-50 as they grow much like Iowa. Purdue will give this team a lesson on where they stand and what they need to work on for a long grueling B1G season. I like Iowa getting two of its harder B1G games over with early. It will help these guys adjust.
Iowa has a lot of talent. Coming in we expected more growing pains early. These guys have shown to be more ready than anyone thought including maybe even Fran. Keegan is a bonafide star. Purdue will demand a lot from him and have the bodies to guard him anywhere. Looking forward to watching Keegan figure out how to make an impact.
Everyone knew Purdue would be good but not necessarily this good. Edey, Ivey amd Furst all had really good summers with their national teams. All were projected to have breakout years, but not like this. Edey has taken a giant leap and Furst is playing like a veteran. Ivey is a legit star. I've watched them 4 times now this season and to me they've been the most impressive college basketball team so far. They can score, they can rebound, they can shoot the 3, and they play D all at high levels. Oh and they can go 10 deep and not miss a beat.
Purdue will expose Iowa's weak spots. They will challenge Iowa's star player. They will teach every player where they need to improve. Thats good because this Iowa team has more drive and determination, with just the right amount of arrogance than any Fran coached Iowa team i've seen. They will come out better after this game because of it.
Purdue is likely a top 5 nationally ranked team all season. Virginia is likely a team somewhere between 25-50 as they grow much like Iowa. Purdue will give this team a lesson on where they stand and what they need to work on for a long grueling B1G season. I like Iowa getting two of its harder B1G games over with early. It will help these guys adjust.
Iowa has a lot of talent. Coming in we expected more growing pains early. These guys have shown to be more ready than anyone thought including maybe even Fran. Keegan is a bonafide star. Purdue will demand a lot from him and have the bodies to guard him anywhere. Looking forward to watching Keegan figure out how to make an impact.
Everyone knew Purdue would be good but not necessarily this good. Edey, Ivey amd Furst all had really good summers with their national teams. All were projected to have breakout years, but not like this. Edey has taken a giant leap and Furst is playing like a veteran. Ivey is a legit star. I've watched them 4 times now this season and to me they've been the most impressive college basketball team so far. They can score, they can rebound, they can shoot the 3, and they play D all at high levels. Oh and they can go 10 deep and not miss a beat.
Purdue will expose Iowa's weak spots. They will challenge Iowa's star player. They will teach every player where they need to improve. Thats good because this Iowa team has more drive and determination, with just the right amount of arrogance than any Fran coached Iowa team i've seen. They will come out better after this game because of it.