Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Williams Arena
Gary's pick
Iowa Hawkeyes -5.5-102
Result
LLostFinal 67-70
The read
The Drake Derby - Ben McCollum brought his championship system from Drake to Iowa. Hawkeyes have top 20 defense (#17 KenPom). Minnesota down to 8 scholarship players after injuries. Iowa will suck air out of The Barn with crawling tempo.
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