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Demi and Ashton Get Iowa Basketball into NCAA Trouble
The Todd Lickliter era hurt the state of Iowa hoops significantly. The Hawkeyes are expected to be a Big Ten doormat again this winter, but they did make a solid coaching hire in Fran McCaffery. The former leader of the Siena Saints built up that mid-major program, and it's expected he can make similar or better strides with the Hawkeye program. But first, he'll have another … [Read more...] about Demi and Ashton Get Iowa Basketball into NCAA Trouble
99 in 99: #99 Iowa Hawkeyes
The college football season is right around the corner as camps are opening all across the country. So what better time to start our team-by-team college basketball previews. Yes, college BASKETBALL. The season is still well over three months from tipping off but I have a Brett Favre-sized itch and dammit, I am going to scratch it. For the next 99 days, I will rank the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #99 Iowa Hawkeyes
Tubby Smith: We “Need to Win the Big Ten Tournament” to get in
By Mike Gallagher I’d call that a little much, but Tubby Smith shot straight from the hip when discussing the team’s NCAA tournament chances on Minnesota Vikings voice Paul Allen’s radio show. … [Read more...] about Tubby Smith: We “Need to Win the Big Ten Tournament” to get in
Minnesota-Northwestern Preview: Loser to the NIT?
By Paul M. Banks and Mike Gallagher (PMB) Given that both of these teams just suffered EMBARASSING losses (Minnesota losing at home to lowly Michigan, Northwestern getting blown out in Iowa City by a very weak Iowa team), this game today is essentially a "play-out game." The loser of this one will pretty much have their bubble burst. Unless they respond very well from this … [Read more...] about Minnesota-Northwestern Preview: Loser to the NIT?
Without Press, Gophers Merely Average
By Mike Gallagher Losing three out of the last four games isn’t exactly what Tubby Smith had in mind after starting the conference season with back to back wins, but as we’re quickly discovering, the Gophers may not be what our minds told us. … [Read more...] about Without Press, Gophers Merely Average
Nolen Key to Gophers Success
By Mike Gallagher After a good start to the conference season with a win over Penn State, the Gophers found themselves in Iowa City for a clash with the struggling Hawkeyes. … [Read more...] about Nolen Key to Gophers Success