That's been the case with the NIT, CBI etc for years.
The rest of the stuff regarding NIL, portal etc only adds to the reasons/excuses for certain players choosing to "check out" mentally.
The reasons we lost..
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In Iowa's last 10 games, they gave up an average of 84 points per game. That is not the kind of basketball I enjoy watching. Iowa is horrible at defending the high post pick and roll. Actually, I can't think of any defensive aspect that they are even at an average level.
Losing 14 games, twice to a bad ASU team, makes one think that they are about as consistent as Iowa.
From what I saw it was what happens pretty much every time Iowa loses. Some dude gets hot from 3 and can't miss. You'd almost say it was a fluke, but it happens pretty much every time Iowa loses so it's a pattern. It's also why Iowa can't make it farther than the 2nd round, that is if they are even lucky enough to get that far. Most NCAA teams have players that can hit 3's consistently and will light it up against our zone.
I think the winner of this game was determined by the location more than anything. If that game is in Iowa City the results are pretty much the same, just with different jerseys.
Not sure why, but Perkins didn't play well or with much fire the last couple of weeks. He sure finished the season with a whimper. I hope that has nothing to do with his decision where to play next year.
Payton had his worst game in a couple of months, after playing very well.
Otherwise, the defense continues to not be good, although I still believe Dix plays well on both ends and might be the only player who doesn't contribute to how bad the defense is. Our centers are totally baffled by how to play the pick and roll, and that needs to get cleaned up next year, if we want to be better. If there isn't a coach on the staff who can teach that, we need to hire one.
I guess I can root for the Houston Cougs, and against the blue bloods remaining for the rest of the season.
Payton had his worst game in a couple of months, after playing very well.
Otherwise, the defense continues to not be good, although I still believe Dix plays well on both ends and might be the only player who doesn't contribute to how bad the defense is. Our centers are totally baffled by how to play the pick and roll, and that needs to get cleaned up next year, if we want to be better. If there isn't a coach on the staff who can teach that, we need to hire one.
I guess I can root for the Houston Cougs, and against the blue bloods remaining for the rest of the season.
It's true that mighty Utah had lost 14 games going into the Iowa matchup, exactly the same number Iowa had lost, so it also stands to reason that Iowa might have been far more competitive. Instead, the Hawkeyes fell behind by 18, cut it to five a few times, only to miss key shots and let Utah build the lead back and maintain an 8-12 point margin the rest of the way.
I think Tony and Owen have both looked out of gas to finish the season,.. Payton finally hit his wall also,
I didn't think about this but the altitude almost certainly played a role. It would explain why the team just completely collapsed after fighting to get the game close again. They looked completely out of gas for the last 10 minutes of that game.
I’m old enough to remember when Fran’s teams fought hard enough to make it to the NIT finals
Say what you want, but I really don't feel like a lack of effort is why they lost last night. They played well in stretches, but I think it was a combination of they never shoot as well on the road and getting tired in the high altitude that did them in.
Utah's roster is as white as Iowa's. Non-factor for those keeping track. But....
Utah has a front line of 2) 7-footers and 2 others 6-8 to 6-9 who are quicker, with better reactions than Iowa.
UU also has 2) 6-6 to 6-7 guards who are quicker, w/ better reactions, and athletic ability than Iowa.
Oh, btw, they can also shoot as well as or better Iowa's roster.
Utah has a front line of 2) 7-footers and 2 others 6-8 to 6-9 who are quicker, with better reactions than Iowa.
UU also has 2) 6-6 to 6-7 guards who are quicker, w/ better reactions, and athletic ability than Iowa.
Oh, btw, they can also shoot as well as or better Iowa's roster.
The higher altitude should not have affected their mental facillities. They played dumb on the defensive end
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This is the only time I have seen them play. They were at home but thought they were clearly better. But it was one game, I guess if their main scorer was not hot it looks a little different.
I was just giving you crap.😉 I mis-spell words all the tyme. 😜
This is it exactly. The emphasis is on scoring and not on defense. I think he's fine giving up 100 as long as Iowa scores 101.
