All I know is I would hate to have to guard that THT stepback on a bad ankle. That has all the makings for his ankle to melt away or spontaneously combust or something like that.
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Have they had a good enough Non-con though?
They won their games, good for them, but every loss Oregon, PITT and UCONN has taken since makes it look less impressive. It is very possible that ISU is their only chance of a W from a Tourney team in the Non-con.
Fran shouldn't risk playing Joe W in any circumstances if he can make his ankle worse. They need him for the rest of the year. The importance of the game for the Hawks shouldn't be understated.
They've had a fine non-conference although like you pointed out they probably won't have a win over a tournament team if they lose tonight. It's a huge game for them though because if they lose that's 2 home losses in 6 days and you're looking at a potentially 0-3 start to Big Ten play with @ Purdue coming up Jan 3rd. That'd be a big hole to climb out of.
This site has them going 18-13 with a 19% chance to make the tournament...
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-tournament/bracketology/
They have ISU going 22-9 with a 75% chance.
We have done more against better teams, and Iowa's wins look less impressive every week. We have a very strong home court for the Big 12 slate.
Hate to say it, but looking at March, Iowa needs this game more than us. We have a game or two to give; they are going to quickly be in a tight spot.
All I know is I would hate to have to guard that THT stepback on a bad ankle. That has all the makings for his ankle to melt away or spontaneously combust or something like that.
This site has them going 18-13 with a 19% chance to make the tournament...
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-tournament/bracketology/
They have ISU going 22-9 with a 75% chance.
We have done more against better teams, and Iowa's wins look less impressive every week. We have a very strong home court for the Big 12 slate.
Hate to say it, but looking at March, Iowa needs this game more than us. We have a game or two to give; they are going to quickly be in a tight spot.
God, I miss that big doofus.
This is great but I was looking for the McCabe airball gif.
I tried - couldn't find it.This is great but I was looking for the McCabe airball gif.
I don't think this win matters a great deal for the Hawks tourney chances, the b1g is so hyped up that they'll have plenty of chances for quality wins. Weren't there like 7 b1g teams rated this week? Even if the Hawks and Nebby fall out, that still leaves a lot of opportunities.
I think this game is bigger deal for them not losing their fan base. A loss tonight will linger the rest of the month, then Purdue comes to town, followed by a decent Husker team. Could be disastrous for Fran and Barta
This is a must win game for them in many ways. Not for tourney purposes because they aren't getting in regardless but the fans are going to jump ship if they lose tonight
Honestly, I just let him shoot that. It's been a low % shot other than a couple of games. Can't really defend it.All I know is I would hate to have to guard that THT stepback on a bad ankle. That has all the makings for his ankle to melt away or spontaneously combust or something like that.
I don't really disagree with that. Wigginton is the better player, sure, but Iowa State has had weeks to gel without him. Could see where being down Wieskamp would be more detrimental for this game in particular.Excuses for the hawks have already started on KXNO. Saying Wiescamp being out is a bigger deal than Wigginton being out because it will be Iowa’s first game with out him.
Yeah, because Wigginton = Wiescamp, right?
Durrr
Its funny because everybody knew (including McCabe) that shot was going to be about 3 feet short before it even started coming back down.
Honestly, I just let him shoot that. It's been a low % shot other than a couple of games. Can't really defend it.