Whether Iowa Athletic Director keeps Fran McCaffery as the Hawkeyes’ coach or not, Tom Izzo is right when he says Iowa isn’t in the high end or even the middle of resources among Big Ten men’s basketball programs.
Hawkeyes rebounded from 5-game January losing streak to push its way to a certain NCAA tournament invitation, and their 3-game stay at the Big Ten tournament only added to their resume.
Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo said it’s “easy to throw stones” as he defended Iowa’s Fran McCaffery.
With a big lift from freshman center Ava Heiden Thursday, Iowa is 2-for-2 in the Big Ten tourney and has won its last four games. It advances to face 13th-ranked Ohio State Friday night.
Hawkeyes face a defensive force in Buckeyes, with the winner proceeding to Saturday’s semifinals.
Photos from the Michigan State vs. Iowa men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Iowa is 2-for-2 in Big Ten tourney and has won its last four games. It advances to face 13th-ranked Ohio State Friday night
The Hawkeyes blew an early 27-13 lead as they fell to No. 8 Michigan State on Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa still has work to do with two games left to qualify for the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament.
The winner advances to the league’s quarterfinals, and the loser goes home to wait for Selection Sunday.
Iowa proceeds to Thursday night second-round clash with No. 24 Michigan State.
The Spartans have hopes of a Big Ten regular-season championship and more. The Hawkeyes are trying to win their way into the Big Ten tournament.
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