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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Drew Thelwell celebrates a fast break dunk during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Thelwell contributed 10 of the 32 points scored by Iowa’s bench. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball eases past Indiana, 85-60, for second straight win

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 11, 2025

No comebacks were needed for Iowa men's basketball on Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Following a 15-point rally in its previous game against Nebraska, Iowa never trailed by more than four...

Photo taken from Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images.

Miami transfer Isaiah Johnson-Arigu commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Former Miami (Fl) forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, per an announcement from On3. Johnson-Arigu will arrive on campus for the second semester and be eligible...

Iowa’s Payton Sandfort celebrates a three-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball comes back from 15 down, beats Nebraska in overtime thriller

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team secured a thrilling 97-87 overtime comeback victory over the rival Nebraska Cornhuskers on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes trailed by 15 points early...

Iowa’s Josh Dix reaches to save the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball suffers 116-85 blowout loss at Wisconsin

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2025

For the first 12 minutes of the game, it looked like the Iowa men's basketball team was primed for a huge Big Ten road victory against rival Wisconsin. But the other 28 minutes told a different story,...

Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball cruises to 112-70 win over New Hampshire behind six players in double-digits

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

With six players scoring in double-digits, Iowa men’s basketball picked up right where it left off in dominating New Hampshire, 112-70.  Coming into the night's matchup, New Hampshire had thus...

Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball survives track meet, beats Utah 95-88

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2024

It was a game that featured lead changes, scoring runs, sloppy defense, and the pace of a track meet, but the Iowa men's basketball team found a way to cross the finish line on top, securing an 95-88 victory...

Cooper Koch shoots a three-pointer during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Cooper Koch makes productive return to the court

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 15, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball’s annual summer kids camp might as well have been the Cooper Koch showcase. Koch, a first-year on the Hawkeyes, was in charge of the one-on-one station, and the 6-foot-8 forward...

Iowa’s Owen Freeman shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball demolishes New Orleans, 104-57

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2024

After a tough rivalry loss to Iowa State on Thursday, the Iowa men's basketball team was looking for a rebound, and they got just that against New Orleans on Sunday.The Hawkeyes demolished the Privateers,...

Iowa players react to the Hawkeyes loss during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Column | Iowa men’s basketball has shown it can compete with good teams, but now it’s time to beat them

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 13, 2024

Through the first 10 games of the 2024-25 season, the Iowa men’s basketball team has proved something to its loyal fans – they can compete against some of the best teams in the nation.  Most coaches...

Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic brings the ball up the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs Iowa State

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist December 13, 2024

The Hawkeyes took on the Cyclones on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the annual Cy-Hawk matchup. After a close, hard-fought game, the Cyclones pulled ahead for a win over the Hawks, 89-80. Both...

Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson fights for a rebound over Payton Sandfort during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Ladji Dembele shines in reserve role

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 13, 2024

Iowa men's basketball's Ladji Dembele's perfect performance began with a glaring miscue. Coming in off the bench in the Hawkeyes' game against Iowa State on Thursday for the first time this season,...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort goes up for a dunk against TA&MC guard Scooter Williams Jr. during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes shot 20 free throws throughout the game on Monday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to No. 3 Iowa State, 89-80, after late scoring drought

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 12, 2024

For Iowa men's basketball, perfection deformed into frustration Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Tied at 74 apiece with No. 3 Iowa State, Hawkeye forward Owen Freeman found himself at the...