I agree with what you're saying in theory, but they just don't execute that theory on the floor. If AW could make himself the inside threat he should be (I don't care if you miss a couple lay ups, but at least put the ball up when you get it and make them not foul you) it would open everything up. I hear all day long that he's in there to rebound and not score, but that's what's causing us problems. Doubling up on Uthoff and Jok is a lot less risky for other teams when Iowa doesn't have someone in charge in the paint. I mean good lord that kid is out beyond the 3 point line with his back to the ball all the time, but he doesn't draw any defenders away doing that since he's not a short jumper threat.
When the Hawks were playing their best ball was when Jok was driving hard and drawing fouls. That forces even good teams to back off and the Hawks can then be pickier about shooting. Of course the stupid fundamental stuff like free throws and traveling aren't helping, but I don't think they'll get their mojo back until they pick up the tempo and start driving the basket and not burning up the entire shot clock every possession.
I need to stop getting so fired up over a college sport. It's not healthy.
