Hawkeye March Madness Predictions

[ajspatio19]

Ignoring rivalry bias as much as possible, how do you think Iowa will fair in the tournament? One moment I have them out in the round of 32 because I expect them to have an off day then I'll change my mind and put them through to the elite 8. Are they a strong enough team to survive against an Oregon, Kansas, USC, etc. if they don't bring their best game?

 

[AgronAlum]

Beat Grand Canyon and then lose to Oregon. Book it.

 

[HFCS]

I've watched pretty much only NBA basketball this year so I really have no idea.

Given past history it's hard to imagine a Fran team peaking at the end of a year but it seems they have maintained their typical level of play so far this year.

 

[ajspatio19]

Beat Grand Canyon and then lose to Oregon. Book it.

That was my original thought until I began to see a lot of people putting VCU over Oregon in the first round and it made me double back.

 

[Gonzo]

I have us losing to the Zags in the Elite 8. Why not get nutty.

 

[JM4CY]

F*ck Iowa.

 

[JP4CY]

I have a tough time picking them less than the S16. Their opponents most likely havent played anyone like Garza all year.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Pain.

 

[CyTwins]

Cake walk until Gonzaga beats them. Oregons big guy is out and this is the worst Kansas team I can remember

 

[inCyteful]

They should make the round of 32 but it will be a struggle and they will lose there if they make it. They are not built for a good tourney run. Garza will be called much more closely for his offensive physicality and their guard play has been bad recently. Garza gets in foul trouble and/or you get guard games like JorBo and CMac had in B1G Tourney and any of their opponents will beat them.

 

[JM4CY]

 

[Legend Hawk]

I've watched pretty much only NBA basketball this year so I really have no idea.

Given past history it's hard to imagine a Fran team peaking at the end of a year but it seems they have maintained their typical level of play so far this year.

Iowa saved it's best basketball for the end of the year with it's typical Fran Fade. Iowa moved up the AdjD metrics almost 30 spots over the last 10 games while going 8-2 with the only losses to #1 seeds (Michigan and Illinois). Iowa beat 6 NCAA tournament teams out of those 8 wins.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Who is

I have us losing to the Zags in the Elite 8. Why not get nutty.

I hope they get crushed early. Will make that big McCafferty contract extension look real smart.

 

[Gonzo]

Who is

I hope they get crushed early. Will make that big McCafferty contract extension look real smart.

Are you one of those "if you don't play on the team don't refer to the team as 'us'" guys? Fun.

 

[Cyclonick182]

I predict my streak of not watching Iowa will continue.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Are you one of those "if you don't play on the team don't refer to the team as 'us'" guys? Fun.

Nobody but hok fans use "us" to describe the team they support. It's just dumb, like you.

 

[Gonzo]

Nobody but hok fans use "us" to describe the team they support. It's just dumb, like you.

Take THAT Wednesday.

Love your fire.

 

[clonedude]

Sweet Sixteen for sure..... Grand Canyon is garbage and Oregon has no big guys whatsoever to contain Garza.

I'm not sure after that? I could see them losing to KU or USC, but I wouldn't bet on them to lose against either of them. So they should get to the Elite Eight and lose to the Zags most likely.

 

[Cyforce]

Not sure when but I predict Fran has an epic meltdown before the ride is over.

 

[SECyclone]

Go Lopes!