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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery had 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Patrick McCaffery enters the transfer portal

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Iowa senior Patrick McCaffery, the son of head coach Fran McCaffery, has entered the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. He joins senior guard Tony Perkins and second-year Dasonte Bowen as Hawkeyes who...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery yells after a foul call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Fran McCaffery be fired?

Brad Schultz and Matt McGowan March 26, 2024

No While Fran McCaffery hasn’t accomplished everything fans have hoped he would in his career at Iowa, by no means should he be fired. I think it’s wrong to simply fire a coach who has won the...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins drives to the lane during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Illinois beat Iowa 73-61.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins enters transfer portal

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

Iowa fourth-year Tony Perkins has entered the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. He has an extra year of eligibility remaining that was granted due to COVID-19.  The 6-foot-4 guard started all 34...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | March 18-24

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray’s play was directly related to the outcome of all four games last week.  The Kings went 3-1 last week and currently sit in the seventh spot in the Western...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball’s season comes to close with 91-82 loss to Utah in NIT

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Sunday night with a 91-82 loss to Utah in the second round of the NIT.  In what could be his final collegiate game, Patrick McCaffery...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball andFlorida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes head to Salt Lake City for second-round NIT matchup against Utah

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team will face off against Utah in the second round of the NIT on Sunday night at 8 p.m. The second-seeded Utes will host the third-seeded Hawkeyes in Salt Lake City as...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoot a three point shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82. Sandford was 50% from the three point line.

Payton Sandfort’s heroic performance draws Caitlin Clark comparisons

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

According to Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang, the Iowa men’s basketball team has their own Caitlin Clark. Not No. 22, but No. 20 – Payton Sandfort.  “It was at the...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman goes up for a fade away layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82. Freeman had 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Kansas State

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist March 20, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Kansas State Wildcats, 91-82, during the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Caver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes came out victorious despite 14...

Iowa Forward Payton Sandford shoots a contested three during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 50-39, at halftime. Sandford had 22 points and 7 rebounds at half. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Kansas State, 91-82, in first round of NIT

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Kansas State, 91-82, in the first round of the NIT Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes will play the winner of Utah and UC Irvine this weekend.  Third-year...

A March Madness sign is seen outside of Legacy Arena during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Auburn faced against Iowa in the third game of the day. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz March 19, 2024

UConn Though I’m not a fan of repeating champions in any sport, I’ve seen enough. The UConn Huskies will become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Billy Donovan’s Florida Gators...

Iowa mens basketball head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a foul call during a mens basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | NIT controversy, scouting Kansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

As of Monday morning, seven schools – including fellow Big Ten school Indiana –  have declined to play in the NIT. This trend has sparked plenty of frustration from those in the college basketball...

Mar 16, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) shoots over Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (77) during the fourth quarter at Delta Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 11-17

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray missed the first game of the week due to a left ankle sprain but returned to the lineup for the next two games. Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks...

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