The Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1) resume action on Thanksgiving day versus Oklahoma (4-0) in the Rady Children’s Invitational from LionTree Arena in San Diego, Calif.
Iowa enters today’s contest after an 88-74 win over Arkansas State where graduate transfer forward Ben Krikke continued his recent tear. After scoring 24 points in a 92-84 loss at No. 7 Creighton, Krikke responded with 25 points, nine rebounds, four steals, three blocks and a pair of assists against the Red Wolves.
Iowa freshman forward Owen Freeman tallied seven points, three rebounds and a pair of blocks against Arkansas State. The 6-foot-10 freshman from Moline, Ill., scored eight points, had three blocks and grabbed a board against the Bluejays.
Following their performances against Creighton and Arkansas State, Krikke and Freeman were recognized as the Big Ten Player of the Week and as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, respectively. It’s the first time since the 2019-20 season that Iowa has swept the Big Ten’s weekly awards. Freeman also became the first Hawkeye to capture Freshman of the Week honors in consecutive weeks.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma enters today’s game after a start to its season that features impressive wins over Central Michigan (89-59), Mississippi Valley State (82-43), Texas State (93-54) and UT Rio Grande Valley (90-66).
Four Sooners are averaging double-figure scoring, led by sophomore guard Otega Oweh’s 15.3 points per game average. Junior Siena transfer guard Javian McCollum is averaging 12.0 points per game, junior Pitt transfer forward John Hurley is averaging 11.8 points per game, and senior Utah Valley transfer guard Le’Tre Darthard is averaging 10.5 points per game.
How about some holiday hoops? Here’s how Hawkeye fans can watch, listen and follow today’s action. Plus, game notes for both the Hawkeyes and Sooners.