Over the years, Iowa hoops fans and Carver-Hawkeye Arena have earned a less than stellar reputation. While we often hear about the difficulties of life on the road in the Big Ten, it never seems to be a major issue for opposing teams in Iowa City.
Maybe it’s our Iowa nice demeanor or the welcoming feel of the town and state itself, but the home court advantage for the Hawkeyes has never been to the same level as we seem to see when Iowa is on the road. There’s always some relatively unknown player for Iowa’s opponent who has a career night in Carver.