Iowa doesn't guard much of anything, but you still have to move the ball and make shots. That's the best the Gophers have moved the ball consistently all season, and the result was open shots most of the game. 25 assists on 32 made shots, that's outstanding.
The game got tense when Iowa ramped up its press and the Gophers passed the ball side-to-side. They got dunks and open shots when the ball got to the middle of the floor. My favorite play was three passes in the Iowa zone for a lay-up. Great to see IW and Stockman provide valuable minutes. I was concerned Stockman wouldn't have a great match-up inside with his lack of physicality, but he was outstanding.
KenPom isn't the end-all be-all of rankings, it's a measure of predictability and is largely based on offensive and defensive efficiency. Not so much who you win or lose to, but more so how you play in a given game.
Gotta protect your home court Wednesday against Illinois, more than anything to show that loss in Champagne was just a weird, off night for everybody. Illinois had more energy that night, and nobody played well for the Gophers. Beat the Illini and you're 6-4 through the first 10 in the league, I think we would all take that. Especially since we go to Purdue after that, and they just handled MSU at home.
Remaining home games: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Purdue
Remaining road games: Purdue, Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers, Northwestern, Maryland
Win your home games and find a way to beat Nebraska, Rutgers and Northwestern.