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Positive Vibes Only on this Wednesday morning:
Cooper Koch looked like he did in March. Elite two-way ability, and I loved that he wanted the ball in crucial moments, physically dominating his defender when Iowa needed a key bucket.
Coleman is a gamer, and a guy you need on any winning team. Can see how desperately he wants to win. Shades of Thelwell, who many fans wished had more than 1 year for the Hawks.
Howard stock. Best rebounder on the floor. His jump is insane. If he can just hit a few shots, he will always have a positive impact. We need both him and Combs desperately.
McKeever passing. That hype was not unwarranted. It's not just his passing, he sees plays develop like a true PG. Want to see more of him. Rebound magnet.
Sage. Didn't have the best game, but arguably hit the most crucial shot that could have given Iowa the win. Give him as much run as he can handle.
It's only game three. Let's win Sunday!
Tough loss.
Brutal minutes and rotations.
Virginia Tech deserved to win that game; some game breaking guard play that will make them a legitimate threat come March.
Howard stock significantly rose.
Jirak and McCollum stock significantly declined.
Coop is our engine. One of the best two way players in college, you will be hard pressed to find someone who plays bigger than their size.
Need to win Sunday.
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Howie!
Continues to make massive plays on both ends.
A big time strip and steal leads to another Cooper Koch bucket.
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Big time back-to-back buckets by Coleman, attacking the rim and beating his man.
VT answers immediately with a deep 3.
Mckeever at the line after the break. Hawkeyes down by 3.
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Rough early 2H start for everyone not named Isaia Howard, nine rebounds and counting! He's pouring in an excellent game on both ends of the floor.
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Rabid Reactions: Iowa vs. Virginia Tech (1H)
The Good: Cooper Koch is carrying Iowa offensively. Kael Combs can get to his spots almost at will when he attacks. McKeever has flashed impressive rebounding and passing instincts in his debut. Howard can go up and get a rebound against anyone, his hustle and energy has stood out.
The Bad: Jirak has struggled on both ends. Peyton McCollum is having a rough time defensively, particularly staying in front of quicker guards.
The Ugly: Turnovers. Iowa is wasting too many possessions against its first legitimate test. Hansberry is already enough of a problem inside without giving Virginia Tech extra opportunities.
Need a quick 2H start!
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Still waiting on who wants to be the alpha on this team. Combs can get to the rack whenever he wants — and has a nice touch...want to see him force the issue more as this game progresses.
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Three things worth tracking as Iowa faces Virginia Tech tonight:
The rotation.
Is Peyton McCollum a legitimate contributor? Are Thompson and Harris buried on the depth chart? Does Manyawu see more than 11 MPG? How do Combs, Coleman and Howard split minutes?
Perimeter shooting.
Koch is 4-of-7 from deep, but Sage is just 2-of-9. Iowa needs more consistent production from the perimeter. Can Howard, Jirak or Coleman provide it?
Guard play.
Coleman is averaging 11.5 points and five assists. Combs is averaging four assists. Against tougher competition, who does McCollum trust to run the offense?
Tonight should tell us considerably more about this team.
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Another Win for Beth Goetz.
We are lucky to have her leadership.
Statement from Beth Goetz after Brava announces a partnership with Iowa MBB:
“We are incredibly grateful to Brava for its commitment to Iowa Athletics and Iowa men’s basketball through this landmark partnership. “Andy Ahrens and Adam Brantman exemplify what it means to be loyal Hawkeyes. They have built an outstanding Iowa-based company that has become a national leader in its industry, while maintaining a deep commitment to giving back to the communities they serve and supporting the University of Iowa. Their investment in our men's basketball program creates meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes and helps position the Hawkeyes for continued success. We are proud to have Brava's name represented on our jerseys and look forward to building on this relationship for years to come.”
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November Bracketology doesn’t mean much, but it’s always fun to see where things stand.
Joe Lunardi’s latest ESPN projection has Iowa as a No. 10 seed, facing No. 7 Saint Louis.
The Hawkeyes are among the Last Four Byes, while noncon opponents Virginia Tech and Xavier are both among the First Four Out.
Iowa faces both in the next 11 days. Two early opportunities to build a tournament résumé!
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The Big Ten needed a night like Monday after an underwhelming start to nonconference play.
Minnesota pulled off a road upset at Cincinnati, 63-61, while Indiana beat Syracuse, 83-80.
Iowa has a chance to add another quality win tonight against Virginia Tech, picked ninth in the ACC and ranked No. 52 in preseason KenPom.
Get to Know Virginia Tech:
The Hokies are 2-0, averaging 92 PPG against Coppin State and Mercer. Like Iowa, they haven’t faced much resistance, yet.
A few names to know:
Amani Hansberry: Preseason All-ACC selection, averaging 19.5 PPG and 7 RPG.
Ben Hammond: 18 PPG, 6 APG. Runs the offense.
Jaylen Curry: Oklahoma State transfer averaging 16.5 PPG.
Virginia Tech is shooting 42% from deep and committing just eight turnovers per game. The Hokies have also forced 42 turnovers, converting them into 54 points.
Iowa committed 15 turnovers against Eastern Illinois. How the Hawkeyes handle VT’s pressure could be one of the biggest factors tomorrow.
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