Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CEDAR FALLS – Northern Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson got right to the point Wednesday during the Panthers’ media day at the McLeod Center.
A year after injuries and other COVID-related issues saw UNI stumble to a 10-15 season, including 7-11 in Missouri Valley Conference play, expectations are much higher entering 2021-22.
The Panthers have been picked to finish third behind Drake and Loyola in a preseason Valley poll.
There are a number of reasons for the high expectations and primary is the return of former Larry Bird MVC Player of the Year and 2021-22 preseason Player of the Year AJ Green.