To me, Iowa will be about the same as last year on the bottom line. Kris Murray will be a liter version of Keegan, but Iowa will be a little bit better in the backcourt. I agree with Go Hawks, that Tony Perkins might be ready to put this team on his back, and athletically/defensively, not having Jorbo is a pretty major improvement. Time will tell of course. Rebounding and defense, especially on the interior, will be an issue, just like pretty much everyone knows.
I am curious to see how well they shoot from 3 this year. Sandfort can knock them down, as can Murray, but will that be enough to play the space and pace style Fran likes to play normally?
Also, surprised to see Dix in the boxscore from the Truman State game. I didn't think he'd be playing at all this year. Good to see he's recovering well, I just assumed he'd be a medical redshirt then Fran 6-year player special.