5 Bold Predictions for No. 2 Gonzaga vs. No. 7 Iowa

By Connor Muldowney

5 Bold Predictions: Gonzaga vs. Iowa

Gonzaga — With the round of 32 already upon us, it's time to look at the matchup between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Iowa Hawkeyes. These two teams have a high ceiling and it will make for quite the matchup during the first weekend of the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

Let's take a look at five bold predictions for this matchup.

5. Aaron White Will Score 20 Points, Grab 10 Boards

Aaron White

5. Aaron White Will Score 20 Points, Grab 10 Boards

Aaron White — Aaron White has been the most consistent player all year long for the Hawkeyes and he will continue his excellent play of late by grabbing 10 boards and adding 20 points.

4. Kevin Pangos, Kyle Wiltjer Will Combine for 40 Points

Kevin Pangos

4. Kevin Pangos, Kyle Wiltjer Will Combine for 40 Points

Kevin Pangos — The two top scorers for the Bulldogs combine for about 27 points per game, on average, but this game will be a bit different. Knowing their season could easily come to an end against a lower seed, Kevin Pangos and Kyle Wiltjer will step up their game and combine for over 40 points.

3. Gabriel Olaseni Will Dominate Post Early

Gabriel Olaseni

3. Gabriel Olaseni Will Dominate Post Early

Gabriel Olaseni — In my opinion, Gabriel Olaseni can be more dominant than starting center Adam Woodbury when he puts forth his full effort. The Hawkeyes' big man off the bench will step up his game for this one, scoring 10 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in the first half alone.

2. Domantas Sabonis Will Take Over Post in Final Minutes

Domantas Sabonis

2. Domantas Sabonis Will Take Over Post in Final Minutes

Domantas Sabonis — Sabonis has the potential to be one of the best big man in the nation and his large frame will cause problems for the Hawkeyes, and Adam Woodbury, in the final minutes of the game. Sabonis will take over the paint and make the game interesting in the final ticks.

1. Iowa Wins on Late Three by Jarrod Uthoff

Jarrod Uthoff

1. Iowa Wins on Late Three by Jarrod Uthoff

Jarrod Uthoff — As I said earlier, this game will get interesting in the final minutes and Iowa will remain with the Bulldogs on the scoreboard all game long. Jarrod Uthoff will be relatively quiet all game long until a three-pointer in the final minute puts the Hawkeyes ahead for good as they upset No. 2 seed Gonzaga.

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