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Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a basketball game Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. Ulis scored eight points and collected seven rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis, Josh Ogundele enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis and Josh Ogundele each entered the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.  Ulis, a junior guard, started 27 of the 32 games he played in 2022-23. The Chicago...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery talks to reporters after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75. 

“He [Connor McCaffery] is my best friend in the whole world. So having him not be here any more is tough. I’ve always had my brother with me… I’m not going to have my best friend with me anymore,” Patrick McCaffery said.

Opinion | The Iowa men’s basketball team lived and died by the 3-point shot this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2023

There was a common theme in almost every Fran McCaffery postgame press conference after a loss this season. The Iowa men’s basketball head coach would be asked to make an opening statement...

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 6-19

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 20, 2023

The Sacramento Kings’ juggernaut offense is the motor pushing the team closer to ending the franchise’s playoff drought, and former Hawkeye forward Keegan Murray is a big reason why. The Kings...

Auburn forward Johni Broome and Iowa forward Kris Murray jump for the ball during tip off at a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Auburn in the NCAA Tournament

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 17, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al. -Iowa men's basketball fell to Auburn 83-75 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Legacy Arena on Thursday. In the second half, Auburn managed to find a 17 point lead. With poor...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery embraces Iowa head coach and father Fran McCaffery after stepping off the court for the final time in his college career during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

‘It’s a big chapter of my life that’s closed’: Connor McCaffery’s Iowa men’s basketball career comes to a close in loss to Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2023

BIRMINGHAM Al. — Connor McCaffery’s reputation for the last six seasons on the Iowa men’s basketball team has been one of intelligence, IQ, and understanding of the game. However, the coach...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery puts his head down near the end of a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Comeback effort falls short for Iowa men’s basketball as season ends in NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al. — With 10:50 remaining in the second half of the Iowa men’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against the Auburn Tigers, the Hawkeyes trailed, 58-41. A...

Iowa guard Carter Kingsbury passes the ball to a teammate during a team practice at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Auburn faces Iowa on Thursday.

Where to watch Iowa men’s basketball take on Auburn in first round of NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al  — The Iowa men’s basketball team will face off against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama. The Hawkeyes and Tigers are...

Iowa head coach Fran McCafffery speaks to reporters during a team practice at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Auburn faces Iowa on Thursday. “You know, we start practice in June now, as you know. And I thought really came together. Our experienced guys and our younger guys. Great attitude in the locker room. And its a fun team to coach,” McCaffery said.

Photos: Iowa and Auburn open practice at NCAA Tournament

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 15, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al. —The Iowa and Auburn men's basketball teams held open practices and interviews on Wednesday, ahead of their first round matchup against each other on Thursday for the NCAA Tournament,...

Iowa assistant coach Matt Gatens speaks to reporters during a locker room interview at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Assistant coach Matt Gatens helps Iowa men’s basketball prepare for defensive-minded Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al — Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Matt Gatens got his start in the coaching business at Auburn in 2017 under Tigers’ head coach Bruce Pearl. After coaching at Auburn until...

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a press conference at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Auburn faces Iowa on Thursday.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament notebook | Former Iowa assistant coach and current Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Iowa, reflects on time as a Hawkeye

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al — Auburn head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl was an assistant coach at Iowa from 1986-92 under Tom Davis.  Ahead of Thursday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup between...

Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to score during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106. Murray scored 26 points and 4 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball nabs No. 8 seed in Midwest Region, will face No. 9 Auburn in first round of NCAA tournament

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is a No. 8 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes will face No. 8 seed Auburn in Birmingham, Alabama, in the first round on Thursday, March 16 at 5:50...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca walks off the court after losing a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69.

Iowa men’s basketball falters late, loses back-and-forth game to Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2023

CHICAGO — The Iowa men’s basketball team traded the lead with Ohio State 18 times in the first 36 minutes of the second Big Ten Tournament second-round game of Thursday’s four-game slate at the...

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