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No. 10/10 Men's Basketball Preview: No. 25 Iowa [Nov. 20, 2014]
11.18.2014 | Men's Basketball
Longhorns take on Hawkeyes in semifinals of 2K Classic in New York (6 p.m. Central, ESPN2-TV).
#10/10 Texas (2-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. nr/#25 Iowa (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
2K Classic benefitting Wounded Warrior Project Semifinals
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 - 6 p.m. Central
Madison Square Garden (18,200) - New York, N.Y.
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GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. John Saunders (pxp), Len Elmore (analyst) and Jeff Goodman (reporter) will call the action. The game will also be available via the WatchESPN app with a verified supscription.
• RADIO: The Longhorn Sports Network and KVET (FM 98.1/1300AM Sportsradio the Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check www.TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
• SERIES: Tied, 2-2. Last meeting: Texas 85-60 (Nov. 23, 2009; Kansas City).
• DEEFENSE AND REBOUNDING: Texas limited its first two opponents to an average of 51.5 points per game on a combined 28.6% FG shooting (36-of-126). UT held both North Dakota State (27.4%) and Alcorn State (29.7%) to below 30% FG shooting. The Horns also sport a +19 rebound margin (49.0-30.0) in their first two games.
• TAYLOR AT THE POINT: Sophomore point guard Isaiah Taylor averaged a team-best 15.0 ppg while hitting 11-of-19 (.579) field goals, including 4-of-6 threes, in the first two games. He averaged 5.0 rebounds in 24.5 mpg while also posting seven assists against three turnovers.
• DEPTH AND BALANCE: Through the first two games, 10 Texas players have averaged at least 12.5 minutes per game. Eight UT players are averaging at least 5.0 points per contest, and six Texas players are averaging at least 4.5 rebounds per game.
