Iowa’s Luka Garza became the first Hawkeye in 52 years to win the Big Ten Player of the Year yesterday. He set Iowa’s single season scoring record against Purdue in what has been perhaps the best individual season in program history.
His numbers this season have been other worldly. The junior is averaging 23.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 32 minutes per game. Despite being a 7’ tall center, Garza is Iowa’s second best three point shooting threat at 35.8% from beyond the arc. But what makes his season so remarkable is how the numbers have actually been better against better competition.