Minnesota game on Tuesday was delayed for a scary incident that saw a Hawkeyes cheerleader need to be stretchered off the court after falling on his neck. Now, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery has shared a passionate message to that cheerleader.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have had one of the best offenses in all of college basketball this season. However, as the Hawkeyes have now dropped three games in a row, head coach Fran McCaffery has seen that vaunted offense seemingly regress.

Fran McCaffery discusses Iowa's loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. Tyler Tachman. Video: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery previews matchup with Minnesota

Fran McCaffery is usually very good about telling you what’s on his mind after any game. On Tuesday night the Iowa head coach said that if he told us what he was really thinking that he would end up with fine from the Big Ten.

It’s been a tale of locations for the Iowa basketball team in conference play. When Iowa is at home their defense has been solid. but when they hit the road, anywhere on the road, they have struggled to stop opposing teams.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery previews matchup with Minnesota. Tyler Tachman. Iowa State basketball player Addy Brown talks about West Virginia loss

Apathy continues to sink into the fanbase and many wonder if it's time for a coaching change -- but Fran McCaffery remains somewhat confident in the team's prospects.

The Iowa men's basketball program officially announced the addition of a midyear transfer signee on Monday. According to Fran McCaffery, the former four-star bring versatility and athleticism to Iowa City.

Minnesota led by 17 points, 63-46, with just over six minutes to play in the second half before Iowa started to eat away at the lead. The lead was still 11 points when there was a lengthy delay for an injured cheerleader with 2:42 to play. From there, the Hawkeyes cut the deficit to three before the Gophers sealed the win at the free-throw line.

A cheerleader losing his footing and landing on his head and neck on the Carver-Hawkeye Arena floor made for a scary moment at Tuesday's night's Iowa Men's Bask

Iowa hosts Penn State amid a three-game losing streak plagued by slow starts. Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery does not think the team's energy is to blame.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery provided an update on the status of Payton Sandfort for Tuesday's contest against Minnesota.