As he watches tape of Wisconsin, Iowa’s opponent on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center, one thing impresses Hawkeye coach Todd Lickliter more than anything.

“They are as poised as any team I’ve had the opportunity to watch throughout the year,” Lickliter said. “They can make plays early in the shot clock or late. They are very comfortable with both. We understand that we will have to be prepared to play good transition defense and be equally ready to defend until late in the shot clock. Their spacing is good and they use it well.”

Lickliter doesn’t see many openings on the other end of the court, either.

“They have a sound defensive approach as they have over the years and they will try to get you to shoot contested jump shots,” Lickliter said. “You have to be patient on your end and try to maintain good team defense. It’s a good system they run.”

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