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Message: [QUOTE="Ripper32, post: 4572227, member: 4874"] [HEADING=2]Iona’s NCAA Tournament Prediction[/HEADING] [B]Round of 64[/B] As a 13-seed, the most likely result for the Gaels is a first round loss. With that being said, they can certainly be dangerous, especially with the right matchup. Considering they will be playing very close to home against UConn, this fits the bill. As one would expect from a Rick Pitino team, Iona is deliberate on both ends of the court. They are tough on the glass and have a top ten turnover margin in the entire country. According to Shot Quality, Iona is above the 85th percentile in passing. As a versatile defensive bunch that loves to utilize the pick and roll to get downhill, that can get the Gaels into trouble at times. It’s a great first-round matchup against the Huskies, and although an upset isn’t expected, it shouldn’t come as a major surprise. [/QUOTE]