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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gets upset again in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 21, 2017

It was another game in the Cayman Islands and another tough loss for Iowa, as South Dakota State took the Hawkeyes down, 80-72, on Nov. 21. Isaiah Moss led Iowa in scoring for the second-consecutive...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss prepares for a free throw during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes start flat, lose first Cayman Islands Classic game

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 20, 2017

Hawkeye men’s basketball opened the Cayman Islands Classic with a loss on Nov. 20, dropping its first game of the tournament to Louisiana, 80-71. Iowa made a push in the second half, but a 20-point...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge prepares to pass during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops beats Grambling State in first close game of the season

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

Iowa’s battle against Grambling State was a lot closer than it should have been in Carver-Hawkeye on Thursday. While the Hawkeyes hadn’t played in any close games, given the talent level of the...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey, Ryan Kriener, Jordan Bohannon, and Isaiah Moss chat on the bench during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kriener, Pemsl bring heat off the bench

November 16, 2017

When Iowa tips off against Grambling State tonight, look for 6-9 Ryan Kriener and 6-8 Cordell Pemsl to bring some tall grit coming off the bench. By Adam Hensley [email protected] When Iowa squared...

Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New-look Wagner finding his role

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 15, 2017

Ahmad Wagner isn’t known for his shooting. The junior forward averaged only 3.6 shots per game last season, and most of those came on put-back tips and layups. But in Iowa’s 92-58 win over Alabama...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles on the baseline under a Alabama State defender during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets, 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Garza makes big impression early on as a Hawkeye

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 14, 2017

It only took Luka Garza two regular-season games to earn Big Ten Freshman of the Week. The first-year Hawkeye from Washington averages 13.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks — all team-highs —...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl goes up for a layup during Iowa’s game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornetts 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball shows balanced offense, solid defense in win over Alabama State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa’s second win of the season was never in question as the Hawkeye men’s basketball team rolled past Alabama State, 92-58, in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. Iowa’s offense was extremely balanced throughout...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl goes up for a layup during Iowa’s game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornetts 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye hoops takes down Alabama State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 12, 2017

Iowa basketball (2-0) recorded win No. 2 in the young season, taking down Alabama State (0-2), 92-58, on Nov. 12. Sophomore forward Cordell Pemsl paced Iowa with 15 points off the bench, Isaiah...

Iowa’s Tyler Cook hangs on the rim after dunking in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes open season by cooking Chicago State, 95-62

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 10, 2017

While the game may count toward Iowa’s regular-season record, it was essentially just another exhibition game. That was apparent early and continually throughout the game. Chicago State took...

Iowa’s Isaiah Moss shoots a jump shot in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shoots the lights out in season-opening win

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 10, 2017

At Iowa basketball’s media day on Oct. 16, head coach Fran McCaffery said point guard Jordan Bohannon reminded him of Golden State Warrior point guard and former MVP Stephen Curry. When Iowa took...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook hangs from the rim after dunking in Carver-Hawkeye on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Cook averaged 12.3 points per game last season, second on the team behind Peter Jok. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook poised for breakout year on Hawkeye courts

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Tyler Cook spent most of his freshman season with his head above the rim, throwing down vicious dunks. In the off-season, however, he spent his time in the film room. “There’s not one [guy] that...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops signs two recruits

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Joe Wieskamp and C.J. Fredrick signed National Letters of Intent on Tuesday to play for the Hawkeyes. The duo are the two members of Fran McCaffery’s 2018 recruiting class and have the potential...