Iowa and Iowa State basketball fans hoping for more exciting non-conference matchups might be waiting a long time. Both teams are wrapping up their non-conference schedules with games against low-ranked opponents—Houston Christian and UMASS-Lowell—ranked near 300 in the NET. The reason? There’s just no upside for the Hawkeyes or Cyclones to play tougher in-state teams. The risk of a loss outweighs any reward, so expect more 'cupcake' games in the future. What do you think—should they take more scheduling risks, or is this just smart strategy? #Sports #Basketball #IowaBasketball