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Sandfort: Former Hawkeye meets old team
26 Mar
Summary
- Pryce Sandfort faces his former Iowa team.
- Only two players remain from Sandfort's Iowa tenure.
- Sandfort leads Nebraska after a breakout season.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort will compete against his former team, the Iowa Hawkeyes, in the upcoming Sweet 16 game. This tournament matchup arrives after a significant roster overhaul for the Hawkeyes following last season.
Coach Fran McCaffery's departure led to numerous transfers, including Sandfort. Iowa now features a vastly different lineup, with only two players from Sandfort's previous tenure remaining on the roster. Jacob and Cooper Koch, who are not related, have maintained contact with Sandfort.
Sandfort has experienced a breakout season with Nebraska, averaging 17.3 points per game after starting only two games in his two seasons with Iowa. Despite past hostility from some Iowa fans, Sandfort noted his continued good relationships with some staff and managers.
Jacob Koch acknowledged that while players have some insights into Sandfort's game, the coaching staff provides comprehensive scouting. The matchup is framed as a unique tournament game, with Sandfort focused on Nebraska's approach rather than the narrative of facing his former team.
