Don't know if this has been discussed, but if both Iowa and AZ make it to final four it will be first time for each school since Lute Olsen was their coach.
First half distribution of minutes was baffling. Stremlow needs to be on court and Houston needs more minutes. They are the sparks that make things go when we get bogged down.
Howard needs more minutes regardless if he is a starter. He’s our best defender and much needed on a team that consistently struggles stopping guard penetration.
Ball handlers with foot speed. This team is lacking in foot speed. I think Deal and Stremlow are decent ball handlers but lack foot speed to take defenders off the dribble.
My thoughts as well. Under Fran we usually did not match up well with tough, athletic teams. Nice to see we matched their toughness, and hopefully we'll start to combine it with more athleticism in future recruiting.