Iowa Basketball: Ten Questions Heading Into the Off-Season

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Mar 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Adam Woodbury (34) controls a rebound against the Villanova Wildcats during the first half in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Center is another big question mark. Iowa graduated the tough and gritty Adam Woodbury. Who steps up and fills that role?

Kenny: I think it will kind of be a center by committee. It won’t really be a true center like Woodbury was, but I expect to see Tyler Cook, Ahmad Wagner, and even Dale Jones play some at the 5 position. I think Adam Woodbury’s loss will really be felt on the defensive end next season, as all of those guys are undersized for the center position.

Derek: This is a pretty open and shut case in my opinion. Incoming freshman Tyler Cook has the size and skills to handle this position in the Big 10 right now. He obviously lacks the refinement and other attributes that come with experience, but he can’t get those sitting on the bench. If Iowa doesn’t start him at center, it is wasting him.

Dylan: It’s probably going to depend on which freshman comes in a performs the best. Ahmad Wagner is a little undersized for the five spot, but his athleticism helps him there. It’s probably going to be Tyler Cook because he looks like he’s the most ready at this point. He’s a freak athlete with a body ready for the Big Ten. Cordell Pemsl could step in, but Pemsl is only about 6’7″ or 6’8″ and I think his game needs a little rounding out. Cook seems to be the consensus pick here.

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