Big Ten media day has always been the time when hope springs eternal for even the most beleaguered fan bases. Whether you’re returning a talent-rich team like Michigan and Michigan State or your coach is touting rises in season ticket sales and team-wide GPA as reasons for pre-season excitement, fans are always eager to find signs of positive momentum to point towards as indicators of future success in the coming season.
For the first time in a number of years, there seems to be a sense of apathy and pessimism surrounding the Iowa basketball program heading into the 2018-19 season.