Iowa Hawkeyes – March Madness Team Predictions, Odds and Preview 2016

South No. 7 Iowa Hawkeyes (Overall: 21-10, Conf: 12-6)

Team Strengths

Iowa has the makings of a national championship contender. They swept the likes of Purdue and even Michigan State to earn considerations as possible national title favorites. But the Hawkeyes had a horrible 2-6 stretch entering the Big Dance. Nevertheless, Iowa remains a very well-rounded team ranking 57^th in points per game (78.1), 68^th in rebounds per game (38.4), 32^nd in assists per game (16) and 96^th in points allowed per game (68.7).

Team Weaknesses

Defense seems to have failed Iowa. Gone was the solid defense that earned them considerations as national title contenders. They allowed 74.3 points per game during their horrid 2-6 rut towards the end of the season.

Team Stats

Category	Stat	NCAA Rank
Points Per Game	78.1	57
Rebounds Per Game	38.4	68
Blocks Per Game	4.84	34
3-Point Percentage	38.2%	34
Free Throw Percentage	71.9%	96

Starting Lineup

Position	Name	PPG
F	Jarrod Uthoff	18.9
C	Adam Woodbury	7.7
G	Anthony Clemmons	9
G	Mike Gessell	8.3
G	Peter Jok	16.2

Writer’s Prediction

The Hawkeyes dispose of Temple in the Round of 64, but lose to Villanova in the Round of 32.

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