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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

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a layup during a men's basketball first round National Invitation Tournament game against South Dakota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 87-75. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bohannon dazzles as a newbie

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 8, 2017

Jordan Bohannon didn’t enter the basketball season as the top player to watch. Peter Jok’s senior season and the arrival of high-profile recruit Tyler Cook dominated preseason headlines, overshadowing...

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and Pau Gasol (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Point/Counterpoint: Tough roads, tough rows to hoe

May 4, 2017

This season’s NBA playoffs has the potential to feature a third-straight Cleveland-Golden State Finals. Despite both teams commanding playoff records without any blemishes, the road to the Larry O’Brien...

Iowa's Peter Jok is grabbed by Illinois' Kendrick Nunn on the way to the basket. Iowa lost to the Illini 68-66 on the second day of the Big Ten tournament. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vasquez)

Jok to head for NBA combine

May 3, 2017

After initially being ruled an alternate for the NBA Draft combine, former Iowa star shooting guard Peter Jok will officially participate in the annual scouting event. The Big Ten’s leading scorer received...

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) tries to drive past Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) in the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 17, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 117-111. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Point/ Counterpoint: Finals redux? Or not so fast

April 17, 2017

No Rematches don’t happen very often in the NBA Finals. We got that last year, and it turned into one of the best Finals anyone can remember. LeBron James was beyond human during the series, Kyrie...

Iowa guard Peter Jok loses control of the ball while driving past Michigan's Derrick Walton and Mortiz Wanger (13) during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 86-83 in OT. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Basketball Hawks garner awards

April 9, 2017

Iowa basketball held its annual banquet on Sunday evening, recognizing certain players with season awards. Senior Peter Jok garnered Iowa’s Chris Street award after scoring 19.9 points per game. He...

North Carolina players celebrate after the finals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Gonzaga, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. North Carolina won 71-65. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Tar Heels taste redemption

April 3, 2017

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It’s OK, Carolina, you can open your eyes. An unwatchable game turned into a beautiful night for the Tar Heels, who turned a free-throw...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots over Penn State forward Mike Watkins during the Iowa-Penn Stae game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-79. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jok wins 3-point championship

March 30, 2017

Iowa senior Peter Jok beat the field at the College 3-point Championships at Grand Canyon University on March 30. Jok beat Iowa State's Naz Mitrou-Long in the first round head-to-head, 21-11. With five...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl bends over covering his face after missing a shot at the the buzzer during a second round National Invitation Tournament men’s basketball game against TCU on Sunday, March 19, 2017. The Horned Frogs defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-92 in OT. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

A season of surprise

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 22, 2017

Cordell Pemsl missed the game-tying shot against TCU in in the final seconds of overtime. His miss, an uncontested shot close to the free-throw line at the buzzer, induced a groan in the Carver-Hawkeye...

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)

Peter Jok earns NABC First Team spot

March 22, 2017

Iowa’s season may be over, but Peter Jok continues to receive awards. The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) named Jok to the All-District 7 first team. Jok, who averaged 19.9 points...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer attempts a basket under Michigan forward Mortiz Wagner during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 86-83 in OT. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Keys to the Hawkeye kingdom

March 21, 2017

By Blake Dowson  | [email protected] The Peter Jok era at Iowa is over. Realistically, the “Peter Jok era” was only this past year, and before this year, there were some questions about...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl celebrates after an Iowa made basket in the game between Nebraska-Omaha vs. Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes comeback fell short, being defeated by the Mavericks  98-89. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

As the ball bounces

March 20, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It’s disappointing that the Iowa men’s basketball team was bounced from the second round of the NIT on its home court on Sunday. Taking a step back,...

Iowa guard Peter Jok fouls TCU forward Chris Washburn during a second round National Invitation Tournament men’s basketball game against TCU on Sunday, March 19, 2017. The Horned Frogs defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-92. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawks’ last gasp comes up short

March 19, 2017

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] Just when it looked like the game was over, Iowa (19-15) clawed its way back, then failed to connect late in a competitive, 94-92 loss against TCU (21-15)...