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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

FILE - In this May 30, 2016, file photo, fans cheer as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry yells after the Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals in Oakland, Calif. One of the NBA's biggest bargains until now, Curry is about to receive his massive payday.  Golden State general manager Bob Myers said Friday, June 30, 2017, the Warriors will finalize a contract with the two-time MVP once the free agency moratorium ends July 6.  (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Nobody catching Warriors, Cavaliers

July 6, 2017

As the NBA off-season has provided some dramatic changes, a Daily Iowan staffer gives his opinion on how the moves won’t actually change anything. The dominant will always reign supreme. By Adam Hensley [email protected] It’s...

Iowa's Ryan Kriener looks to pass to a teammate while being covered during a Prime Time League basketball game in the Cedar Valley SportsPlex in Waterloo on  Thursday, June 29, 2017. Kriener had 13 rebounds and 19 points. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Buddy system works for Hawks

July 5, 2017

Longtime friends and teammates Ryan Kriener and Jordan Bohannon land on the same team again in Prime Time. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Over the course of a long college season, most players...

Iowa's Christian Williams dribbles past a defender during a Prime Time League basketball game in the Cedar Valley SportsPlex in Waterloo on  Thursday, June 29, 2017. Williams had eight rebounds and 21 points. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Williams seeks hoops rebirth in new season

July 3, 2017

Last year was a rough one for Christian Williams, but he hopes to put that behind him and regain his confidence this upcoming season. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] To say Christian Williams’...

Iowa's Ahmad Wagner grabs for a rebound during a Prime Time League game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Prime Time League is a summer basketball league for the past 31 summers in Iowa which is currently led by director Randy Larson. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wagner eyes pumping up offense

June 28, 2017

Iowa’s defensive stud hopes to add some skills to his offensive game this summer to prep for the coming season. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Ahmad Wagner’s defense and rebounding skills...

Iowa's Isaiah Moss shoots a three during a Prime Time League game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Prime Time League is a summer basketball league for the past 31 summers in Iowa which is currently lead by director Randy Larson. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa starters heat up in summer league

June 26, 2017

Moss is knocking down shots at an astonishing rate this summer, and he hopes the success he’s seen so far translates to the regular season, while sophomore Tyler Cook hasn’t missed a beat. By Jordan...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer drives to the hoop during a Prime Time League game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Prime Time League is a summer basketball league for the past 31 summers in Iowa which is currently lead by director Randy Larson. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Baer revels in his role

June 26, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Three years ago, Nicholas Baer was a relatively unknown freshman who made the cut and walked onto the Iowa basketball team. Now a redshirt junior, Baer is an...

In the thick of attention

In the thick of attention

June 22, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] After Sunday’s impressive opener of the Prime Time League, most Hawkeye fans are ready to see some of their favorite players back in action. This summer,...

Garza excites fans immediately

Garza excites fans immediately

June 20, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Now that summer is here, the Iowa men’s basketball team is in the middle of the off-season, and many Hawkeye fans might wonder what is in store for...

Hawkeyes to meet Ragin’ Cajuns in the Caymans

Hawkeyes to meet Ragin’ Cajuns in the Caymans

June 20, 2017

By Megan Sprengeler                                                          [email protected] Hawkeye fans can add the inaugural Cayman Island Classic, sponsored...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles past Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena between Iowa and Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 83-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Picking the NBA picks

June 20, 2017

The Daily Iowan conducted a mock draft of the first round, with picks 30-20 in this issue. Parts two and three will publish on Wednesday and Thursday. By Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden [email protected]...

Dom Uhl drives towards the hoop during a Prime Time League basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, July 7, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Prime Time players drafted

June 15, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Dear Hawkeye fans, this is what you have been waiting for. The annual summer basketball men’s Prime Time League draft results have been released. The...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid watches a match during the Iowa-Creighton match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Schmid creates new atmosphere

The 2016 Iowa women’s tennis season started with bringing back a familiar face. Sasha Schmid, once a four-year letter winner for the Hawkeyes from 1992-1996 and assistant coach the following two years,...