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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 - Iowa's Peter Jok shakes hands after a men's basketball game against Indiana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Jok plays for the Pelicans’ in New Orleans during the NBA summer league. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan, file)

Jok waits in the summer of maybe

July 17, 2017

With the NBA Draft in the rear-view mirror, former Hawkeye Peter Jok tries to make the most of his time in the NBA Summer League. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] For former Hawkeye basketball...

Iowa’s Jack Nunge and Luke Garza tip-off a Prime Time game at North Liberty Community Center on July 13. Playoffs for Prime Time began on Sunday, with the league hosting its title game on July 23. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen shine in Prime Time

July 17, 2017

Two Hawkeye freshmen lead their Prime Time teams to a semifinal berths. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] The Prime Time’s regular season ended on July 13, which means it’s playoff time....

Iowa's Maishe Dailey drives to the hoop past defenders during a Prime Time League basketball game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, July 9, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Daily prepped for some ‘real’ minutes

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 11, 2017

Heading into last season, many Hawkeye fans thought that there would be at least two redshirts. However, head coach Fran McCaffrey is a guy who doesn’t like the redshirt and decided not to redshirt...

Iowa's Dom Uhl shoots a 3 at the buzzer during a Prime Time League basketball game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Uhl racked up 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawk Uhl focused on honing his game

July 9, 2017

Iowa’s lone senior, Dom Uhl, has spent his summer improving his game and getting ready for this upcoming season as well as his return home to Germany. Jordan Zuniga [email protected] This summer,...

Iowa's Brady Ellingson shoots during a Prime Time League basketball game in the Cedar Valley SportsPlex in Waterloo on  Thursday, June 29, 2017. Ellingson had seven assists and 21 points. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Moving out of the sharpshooter image

July 5, 2017

This summer, Iowa’s Brady Ellingson tries to improve his offensive game while also trying to show that he is more than just a shooter. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] For the Hawkeye men’s...

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 5, 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 4, 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 25, 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 25, 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 21, 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,...