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The Daily Iowan

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

The NCAA logo is seen during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Point/Counterpoint | Should college transfers sit out for a year?

Chris Meglio and Jake Olson April 15, 2025

Yes The transfer portal created a very interesting dynamic that’s taken some harsh turns since NIL was legalized in 2021. College athletes, whether former or current at the time, are very outspoken...

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) shoots the ball over Arizona State Sun Devils guard Amier Ali (5) during the first half at T-Mobile Center.

Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, his agent told Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Monday afternoon. Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen has committed...

The teams make their way to their time-out huddles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Iowa men’s basketball hires Luke Barnwell as assistant coach

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2025

New Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum has hired Luke Barnwell as an assistant coach, per a press release on Wednesday afternoon. “I have known Luke for a number of years,” McCollum said...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum shakes hands after a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

McCollum’s style bares striking resemblance to Ferentz

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Minutes before new Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum took the podium for his introductory press conference, an old, familiar face walked into Carver-Hawkeye Arena to join in on the festivities. After...

Feb 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | March 31 – April 6

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 7, 2025

The Sacramento Kings are poised to secure a play-in spot after winning their last two games.  The Kings dropped their first two games last week in a 111-109 effort against the Indiana Pacers on...

The teams make their way to their time-out huddles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Drake transfer Isaia Howard commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

Drake transfer Isaia Howard has committed to the Iowa men’s basketball team, he announced on social media Thursday. Howard will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for new head coach Ben McCollum.  The...

Fans fill the bleachers during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Iowa Hawks Nest hosting tailgate event at Duane Banks Field on April 12

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2025

New Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum continues to generate excitement within the Hawkeye fanbase. On Thursday, Iowa Hawks Nest, the official student section of the Iowa Hawkeyes, announced...

Iowa forward Seydou Traore goes in for a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 76-66.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Seydou Traore enters the transfer portal

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

Iowa men’s basketball forward Seydou Traore has entered the transfer portal, per CBS. The news comes three weeks after head coach Fran McCaffery was fired after 15 seasons.  Traore is now the seventh...

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.

Iowa men’s basketball secures commitment from Drake transfer Cam Manyawu

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 2, 2025

Iowa men’s basketball secured its second commitment of the day in former Drake center Cam Manyawu, he announced on social media. With his commitment, head coach Ben McCollum has now brought three players...

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum talks with guard Kael Combs (11) during the second half at Intrust Bank Arena.

Drake transfer Kael Combs commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 2, 2025

Drake transfer Kael Combs has committed to Iowa men’s basketball, per an announcement on his social media pages on Wednesday afternoon. The sophomore guard is the second player to follow Ben McCollum...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Iowa men’s basketball announces hiring of two new assistant coaches

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team announced the hirings of Josh Sash and Bryston Williams to new head coach Ben McCollum's staff on Tuesday afternoon. Sash and Williams previously spent one season on...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum named 2025 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 31, 2025

Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum has been named the 2025 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year, UI athletics announced in a press release on Monday. The award is given to the top first-time...