When the bracket for the AdvoCare Invitational was announced, deep down inside I wanted Gonzaga to face Florida and Iowa State. I wanted Florida because we saw Gonzaga play Seton Hall last year, and I wanted Iowa State because racing up and down the court with the Cyclones might be the more entertaining game all season.
I have something to be thankful for.
The Zags overcame as cruddy of a first half as possible against Florida to squeak away. Meanwhile, after struggling against Indiana State in the opening round, Iowa State clobbered Miami to make it to the championship game.