September 22, 2024

Fran Speaks: Ohio State

Your Iowa Hawkeyes have the chance to get yet ANOTHER win over a ranked opponent this evening when the No. 25 Ohio State Buckeyes come to town. © Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports The biggest storylines going into this contest hinge on who isn’t playing for either team: CJ Fredrick might miss his second consecutive game for Iowa (more on him shortly), while DJ Carton isn’t making a return to his home state for the Buckeyes (more on him later). Some good basketball talk this presser, but some meaty nuggets on NCAA paying players, Kevin Warren and high school basketball as well. But first, the injuries: Do you have an update on CJ, how he’s coming? He is still day-to-day. Probably not tomorrow, though? I don’t know, maybe. On that subject, it seems like you’ve been hesitant to talk about injuries, as a rule. Is that part of a mentality you…

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