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Iowa Basketball: Big Ten Power Rankings

By Kenny Levine

Feb 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) drives past Ohio State Buckeyes forward Mickey Mitchell (00) at Value City Arena. Ohio State won the game 68-64. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) drives past Ohio State Buckeyes forward Mickey Mitchell (00) at Value City Arena. Ohio State won the game 68-64. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Iowa (20-8, 11-5)
Last Week: 4

Things are getting a little antsy in Iowa City.  Just three weeks ago, Iowa was flying high at 10-1 in the conference with many analysts predicting them as a number one seed.  Since then, Iowa has lost 4 of 5 and had to survive a close call with lowly Minnesota.  While an NCAA Tournament appearance is not in doubt for the Hawkeyes, this recent skid is putting a serious damper on a fantastic start to the season.

Iowa had chances to win both of its games this week.  They trailed 59-58 with under 3 minutes left against Wisconsin last Wednesday, and as mentioned were up by 6 with over 4 minutes left against Ohio State.  The Hawkeyes were outscored by a combined 21-3 late in those two games (a combined 7 minutes) and lost both of them.  This team needs to figure out how to finish a close game late.  Iowa does have a chance at a bounce back week as the Big Ten leading Indiana Hoosiers come to Iowa City Tuesday night before Iowa plays at Michigan on Saturday night to end the season.

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