Fran continues to preach resiliency and mental toughness...

[VenturaAce]

...and it definitely paid off today. I like what he is building. It will take time and we will have some disappointment along the way, but the guy is a great coach of the game and UIowa should be proud to have him as our coach.

 

[PhotoHawk]

I love Fran but we should also give props to his staff as the combined experience on the bench is huge when you look at the overall growth of players.

 

[herkyattack]

I love Fran but we should also give props to his staff as the combined experience on the bench is huge when you look at the overall growth of players.

Agreed. Selfishly, I really hope Speraw doesn't get another head coaching gig anytime soon. His knowledge and experience on the staff is huge.

 

[tm3308]

Francis/Bowen have been huge for the team in their year and a half in the program. Basabe appears to have developed the same consistent 15-17 foot jumper that Cole unveiled last year. That's a weapon that a guy like Basabe (undersized) must have.