
While nothing is certain in terms of wins, Iowa certainly have some pieces to build around in what figures to be a very competitive Big Ten Conference.
Here's our own Eamonn Brennan, who has Iowa roots, with more on why the Hawkeyes could finally break out in 2011-12.
- Joe Kaiser

Iowa could improve in season two under McCaffery
"The Hawkeyes have one of the best post players in the league in Melsahn Basabe and a potential breakout wing player in Matt Gatens, and head coach Fran McCaffery now has the benefit of a year's work with the same players in his high-pressure uptempo system. I'm not saying Iowa is going to the tournament, but as a slightly surprising sleeper? I can see it."