Game Awards: Iowa Basketball 84, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 73

Player Of The Game: Jordan Bohannon

Iowa needed someone to step up with Peter Jok’s shot not falling, and Jordan Bohannon took the task head-on. He and Jok tied for a team-high 18 points, but Bohannon was a lot more efficient from the field.

He made 5-of-9 shots from the field and 2-of-4 from three. He even went 6-of-8 from the free-throw line. His shot selection contributed to his efficient scoring, as well as North Dakota being honed in on stopping Jok and leaving other shooters open.

Bohannon’s three assists and three turnovers isn’t the production Iowa usually gets from him, but he didn’t force passes. Jok struggling from the field contributed to his six game streak of recording at least four assists ending. Bohannon can make the pass but he can’t record an assist unless the shot goes in.

Plus, he played solid defense on Quinton Hooker. Besides the technical foul called on him late in the game, where he needs to show more restraint even if Hooker is grabbing him, Hooker didn’t get into a groove all game. He finished with 18 points but shot just 4-of-10 from the field.

Iowa is a much better team when Bohannon is looking for his outside shot and making threes. He played 34 minutes against North Dakota, which will likely become normal considering Christian Williams‘ inconsistent play.

Jordan Bohannon is quickly turning into a legitimate scoring threat alongside Peter Jok. Against North Dakota, he showed that he’s more than just a passer and three-point shooter.