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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 forward Nicholas Baer goes through introductions 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)

Nicholas Baer sidelined with broken bone

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 6, 2017

Iowa basketball forward Nicholas Baer will be out 3-4 weeks with a broken bone in his left pinky finger, the program announced Monday evening. Baer, a junior from Bettendorf, will not need surgery...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook shoots a lay-up during the Iowa/Belmont Abbey basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 96-64. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye basketball’s bigs impressive in win

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 3, 2017

Tyler Cook could not be stopped in Iowa’s 96-64 win over Belmont Abbey on Thursday in Carver-Hawkeye. The sophomore score 24 points, snagged 7 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists in the victory, but...

Iowa's Riley Till, Isaiah Moss, Dom Uhl, and Charlie Rose, relax on the bench during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Five takeaways from Iowa’s win over William Jewell

Iowa basketball tipped off its first exhibition game of the season last week, defeating William Jewell, 105-81, in Carver-Hawkeye. Assistant Sports Editor Pete Ruden and sports reporter Sean Bock give...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl and guard Connor McCaffery cover William Jewell guard Bryon Harp 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)

Connor McCaffery waives redshirt

October 30, 2017

Adam Hensley | [email protected] After Christian Williams announced his decision to transfer a day before Iowa's exhibition contest against William Jewell College, Hawkeye fans turned their attention...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl and guard Connor McCaffery cover William Jewell guard Bryon Harp during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowa 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)

Last season’s defensive struggles loom in men’s hoops exhibition

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Exhibition games aren’t meant to be pretty. The Iowa men’s basketball team was able to come away with a victory on Oct. 27 against William Jewell in Carver-Hawkeye, but there is a lingering issue...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge shoots over William Jewell guard Keith Hayes 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)

Freshmen help Iowa take down William Jewell, 105-81

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Iowa’s matchup with William Jewell on Oct. 27 in Carver-Hawkeye was only an exhibition game, but it was close for a while. The Hawkeyes trailed by 1 at halftime, but they ended up picking up the...

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McCafferys raise money for cancer program

October 27, 2017

On Wednesday, Fran McCaffery, along with his wife, Margaret, hosted the Hawkeye Basketball Tipoff Party at UIHC, benefiting the Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Program. More than 250 members of the...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks for an open teammate during the game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes made a strong second half push but came up short to the Terrapins by the final score of 84-76. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Iowa primed to take Carver floor in exhibition game

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

For the first time since losing to TCU in the second round of the NIT, the Iowa men’s basketball team will take the floor in Carver-Hawkeye when it takes on William Jewell in an exhibition game at 7...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa guard Christian Williams shoots a three against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa point guard Christian Williams to transfer

October 26, 2017

Christian Williams is transferring from Iowa, head coach Fran McCaffery announced Thursday. The point guard has requested and been granted a release from his scholarship, but he will finish the semester...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks a ball during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Basketball unsure of starting lineup but not worried

October 25, 2017

Head coach Fran McCaffery tabbed three players in particular to start this season. The other two starting slots are wide open. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery...

Iowa sit on the bench during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Bock: North Carolina wasn’t academic fraud, but much more

October 17, 2017

By Sean Bock [email protected] On Oct. 13, after six years of investigation concerning academic fraud and the North Carolina men’s basketball program, the NCAA gave the former chair of African...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon poses for a portrait during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.

Hawkeye basketball’s Bohannon hits watch list

October 17, 2017

 Iowa sophomore point guard Jordan Bohannon was named to the watch list for the 2018 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year.  Bohannon joins 19 other point guards on the list for the prestigious award.  Last...