The Hoos are in Destin, FL for the Emerald Coast Classic. Their first matchup is tonight against the Iowa Hawkeyes. This poses the first real test for the Hoos this season, as the Hawkeyes boast one of the top offenses in the nation.
Last year, the Hawkeyes ranked 25th in the nation in offensive efficiency. They finished 22-11, losing in the round of 32 to eventual champion Villanova. They swept Michigan State, but also lost to Penn State and lost in the Big Ten tournament to Illinois. This year, they are 3-1, with a loss to Seton Hall and 3 wins over bad teams.