Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason top 40 for 2020-21
Dick Vitale gives his top teams for the upcoming season based on players returning and players lost, coaching and the VBDI (Vitale Bald Dome Index), which is in overdrive, baby!
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2020 Schedule
5th in Big Ten
- 11/8W 87-60
- 11/11L 93-78
- 11/15W 87-74
- 11/21W 83-68
- 11/24W 85-59
- 11/2812W 72-61
- 11/29L 83-73
- 12/3W 68-54
- 12/64L 103-91
- 12/9W 72-52
- 12/12W 84-68
- 12/21W 77-70
- 12/29W 93-51
- 1/421L 89-86
- 1/7L 76-70
- 1/1012W 67-49
- 1/14W 75-62
- 1/1719W 90-83
- 1/2224W 85-80
- 1/27W 68-62
- 1/3015L 82-72
- 2/219W 72-65
- 2/5L 104-68
- 2/8W 96-72
- 2/13L 89-77
- 2/16W 58-55
- 2/2025W 85-76
- 2/2524L 78-70
- 2/2916W 77-68
- 3/3L 77-68
- 3/823L 78-76
- 3/12CANC
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Baylor takes over No. 1 spot in Way-Too-Early Top 25
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Courtside: Iowa HC Fran McCaffery on Luka Garza's decision to return to school
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery joins Seth and Dan to talk about coaching both of his sons this season, Luka Garza’s decision to forego the NBA Draft and return to college, how the pre-draft process was different this year, and the outlook for his team next season (8:15). Plus, the guys discuss winners and losers following the deadline to declare for the NBA Draft.
With Luka Garza back, it's time to believe in Iowa as a national championship contender
Luka Garza flirted with the NBA draft but opted to return to Iowa City in 2020-21. His presence gives the Hawkeyes a real chance to cut down the nets in Indy.
Garza to withdraw from draft, return to Iowa
Luka Garza will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to Iowa for next season.
Iowa halts workouts for 14 days after virus tests
Two Iowa men's basketball players have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the program to shut down workouts for 14 days to "ensure the safety of all," the school said.
Courtside: Who's staying in the NBA Draft and who's returning to college?
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Iowa's Fredrick has surgery for stress fracture
Iowa guard CJ Fredrick is expected to be ready for preseason practices after having surgery on his right foot, the school announced Wednesday.
Garza, Gonzaga highlight college basketball's biggest remaining offseason decisions
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Iowa reduces budget by $15M because of virus
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Wisconsin, Michigan State on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25
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Iowa's Garza on fence over NBA draft 'unknown'
Luka Garza, the Wooden Award runner-up last season, said he'll make his decision about returning to school or turning pro based on the conversations and interviews he'll have with NBA executives in the coming weeks and months.
Gonzaga the new No. 1 in college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2020-21
Gonzaga, Texas and Indiana are among the teams that climbed in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 in men's college basketball for 2020-21.
Iowa's Bohannon, Nunge add year of eligibility
Hardship waiver petitions for Iowa's Jordan Bohannon and Jack Nunge were approved by the Big Ten Conference, meaning each player gets an extra year of eligibility.
NBA decisions with big impacts on top college conferences
Iowa's Luka Garza, Baylor's Jared Butler and others haven't yet decided whether they'll enter the NBA draft, but their decisions will have a big effect on their college teams.
Virginia up, Kentucky down in college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2020-21
Virginia, Kansas and Wisconsin are among the teams that climbed in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 in men's college basketball for 2020-21.
Iowa's Garza declares for draft, keeps eligibility
Luka Garza, who averaged 23.9 points and 9.8 rebounds for Iowa this season and was the runner-up to Dayton's Obi Toppin for the Wooden Award, has declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility.
Dayton's Toppin wins Wooden Award over Garza
Dayton Flyers forward Obi Toppin capped his magical sophomore season Tuesday, when he was announced as the winner of the John R. Wooden Award over Iowa's Luka Garza. Toppin also won the Naismith and Associated Press national player of the year awards.
Bey, Garza, Powell, Pritchard, Toppin win awards
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The top 25 players in college basketball: A ranking for 2020-21
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Pemsl plans to leave Iowa as graduate transfer
Cordell Pemsl, who averaged 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 96 career games for Iowa, is planning to leave as a graduate transfer.
Toppin, Azubuike among Wooden Award finalists
Kansas' Udoka Azubuike, Iowa's Luka Garza, Marquette's Markus Howard, Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Dayton's Obi Toppin are the finalists for the John R. Wooden Award, which goes to the most outstanding player in college basketball.
Villanova tops college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2020-21
The NBA draft will play a key role in determining the best in college basketball heading into next season, but an early picture is forming.
Toppin leads All-Americans as unanimous pick
Dayton star Obi Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press college basketball All-America team announced Friday.
2019-20 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14-6 | - | 24-7 |
| Michigan State | 14-6 | - | 22-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | - | 21-10 |
| Illinois | 13-7 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Ohio State | 11-9 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Penn State | 11-9 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Iowa | 11-9 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Rutgers | 11-9 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Michigan | 10-10 | 4 | 19-12 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Purdue | 9-11 | 5 | 16-15 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Northwestern | 3-17 | 11 | 8-23 |
| Nebraska | 2-18 | 12 | 7-25 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.737th
Rebounds Per Game37.5111th
Assists Per Game17.411th
Points Allowed72.3
2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 25 | 25 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Sandfort | PF | Committed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 29-27 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 25 |