Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery Ejected in Big Ten Tournament Loss to Illinois
McCaffery's heated exchange with officials raises questions about his future after Iowa's disappointing season.
- Fran McCaffery was ejected from Iowa's Big Ten Tournament game against Illinois after receiving two technical fouls for arguing with officials.
- The ejection occurred with 13:33 remaining in the second half, following McCaffery's complaints about a perceived foul discrepancy.
- Iowa lost the game 106-94 to No. 24 Illinois, ending their hopes of making the NCAA Tournament and possibly relegating them to the NIT.
- This marks Iowa's second consecutive disappointing season under McCaffery, who has been with the team for 15 years.
- McCaffery expressed confidence about returning next season, but his future with Iowa remains uncertain as fans and administration weigh the team's performance.