Good schedule, bad schedule: Who helped, harmed their NCAA tournament chances?
When the 2020 NCAA tournament rolls around, these teams could rise or fall based on the aggressiveness of their non-conference schedules.
2020 SeasonAll times ET
2020 Schedule
6th in Big Ten
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Iowa F Nunge back after unique redshirt season
Iowa forward Jack Nunge looks to break into the starting lineup this season after redshirting in 2018-19 to add strength and further develop his game. Nunge says he has gained 10-15 pounds and is now listed at 245 pounds.
Iowa F Pemsl suspended following OWI arrest
Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl has been indefinitely suspended from the team after his arrest Friday on a charge of operating while intoxicated.
Iowa adds Valparaiso graduate transfer Evelyn
Valparaiso graduate transfer Bakari Evelyn has signed with Iowa, coach Fran McCaffery announced Thursday.
Iowa hires Billy Taylor as assistant coach
Iowa has hired former Lehigh and Ball State head coach Billy Taylor to be an assistant on Fran McCaffery's staff.
Iowa PG Bohannon out indefinitely with hip injury
Jordan Bohannon managed to play last season despite the injury, but ultimately elected to undergo surgery.
Big Ten grants waiver for Iowa's Pemsl to return
Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl will return in 2019 after the Big Ten Conference approved his hardship waiver.
Iowa starting guard Moss enters transfer portal
Iowa starting guard Isaiah Moss, who averaged 9.2 points and was second on the team with 32 steals last season, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Former Iowa basketball star Arnold dies at 59
Kenny Arnold, who helped lead Iowa to its first Final Four, has died at 59 after years of health issues.
Olson, Majerus headline college hoops HOF class
Longtime coach Lute Olson and the late Rick Majerus headline the College Basketball Hall of Fame 2019 class.
Tennessee blows big lead, rallies for 83-77 OT win over Iowa
Tennessee avoided one of the biggest meltdowns in NCAA Tournament history Sunday, letting a 25-point lead slip away before two-time SEC player of the year Grant Williams scored 6 points in overtime for an 83-77 victory over Iowa.
Reseeding the 2019 NCAA tournament field for the round of 32
We started with 68 on Tuesday night. Now we're down to 32. Here's how we rank them heading into Saturday.
Big Ten puts 7 teams in round of 32, tying record
The Big Ten conference accounts for seven of the 32 teams still playing in the NCAA tournament, matching a record for the most from a single conference in the second round.
Iowa HC McCaffery credits defense in upset over Cincinnati (1:12)
Iowa keeps Big Ten perfect, rallies 79-72 over Cincinnati
Luka Garza scored 20 points, Jordan Bohannon made a three-point play during Iowa's closing surge, and the 10th-seeded Hawkeyes kept the Big Ten perfect in the NCAA Tournament by rallying for a 79-72 victory over No. 7 seed Cincinnati on Friday.
Virginia, Tennessee headline South Region (4:45)
Simpson directs No. 10 Michigan to 74-53 win over Iowa
Zavier Simpson sparked Michigan's balanced attack with 10 points on perfect shooting and 11 assists, and the Wolverines picked apart Iowa for a 74-53 victory in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night.
Poole with the emphatic slam (0:15)
Teske up the court for the dunk after a block. (0:28)
Teske gets the open dunk off the pick and roll (0:38)
Baer scores 17 points as Iowa beats Illinois 83-62
Nicholas Baer made five of Iowa's 12 3-pointers and scored 17 points, helping the Hawkeyes pull away from Illinois for an 83-62 victory on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Late comeback lifts struggling Huskers past Iowa 93-91 in OT
Amir Harris scored the go-ahead layup with 10.8 seconds left, Thorir Thorbjarnarson blocked Jordan Bohanon's 3-pointer try at the buzzer and Nebraska came back from a nine-point deficit in the last minute of regulation to beat Iowa 93-91 in overtime...
No. 21 Wisconsin routs Iowa 65-45
Ethan Happ had 21 points and 14 rebounds in his final home game to help No. 21 Wisconsin beat Iowa 65-45 on Thursday night.
Reuvers skies in for a slam (0:19)
2018-19 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 16-4 | - | 32-7 |
| Purdue | 16-4 | - | 26-10 |
| Michigan | 15-5 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Maryland | 13-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 6 | 23-12 |
| Minnesota | 9-11 | 7 | 22-14 |
| Ohio State | 8-12 | 8 | 20-15 |
| Indiana | 8-12 | 8 | 19-16 |
| Rutgers | 7-13 | 9 | 14-17 |
| Penn State | 7-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Illinois | 7-13 | 9 | 12-21 |
| Nebraska | 6-14 | 10 | 19-17 |
| Northwestern | 4-16 | 12 | 13-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game78.363rd
Rebounds Per Game35.6209th
Assists Per Game15.552nd
Points Allowed73.9244th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahron Ulis | PG | Committed | 77 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 29-27 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 25 |