Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery says senior guard Peter Jok is the leader of the team as the Hawkeyes prepare for the upcoming season. The senior from Des Moines was named to the preseason All Big Ten team. (Click or touch the left side of the audio bars below to hear the comments)

Speaking at Big Ten Media Day in Washington D.C., McCaffery says Jok gained maturity during a process that saw him place his name in the NBA Draft before opting to return to school.

McCaffery says Jok’s experience will be a benefit for a young but talented Hawkeye squad.

The Hawkeyes open with an exhibition against Regis University on November fourth.

(Radio Iowa)