Iowa returns to Big Ten play against Purdue

The Iowa Hawkeyes return to Big Ten action at home against Purdue. The Boilermakers are 13-4 overall, 5-1 in the Big Ten and Iowa coach Steve Alford says this team has the personality of coach Gene Keady, which means they’re very physical and play tough defense. With Jared Reiner sidelined with a knee injury the play of junior forward Glen Worley becomes even more important.Alford says Josh Kimm and Kurt Spurgeon will join the rotation, and he says they should be ready and will have to make the most of their opportunity.