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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

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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)

Hawkeyes fall in double OT

February 9, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Peter Jok shrugged off a lackluster first-half performance and found his shooting stroke in the second half, and Iowa battled Minnesota into double overtime, falling...

Iowa guard Peter Jok takes a three during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena between Iowa and Rutgers on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 68-62. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeyes put winning streak on the line against Gophers

February 8, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Riding its longest win streak in Big Ten play this season, Iowa (14-10) will travel to Minneapolis to face Minnesota (16-7) for its 12th conference game of the...

Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey shoots a three over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon during a men's basketball game in Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-54. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bohannon earns top frosh honor

February 7, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Jordan Bohannon became the third Hawkeye to win conference honors this season, the Big Ten announced on Monday. The Marion native earned Big Ten Freshman of the...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon soars into the paint during a men's basketball game in Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-54. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hoops surfs wave of sharing

February 7, 2017

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team is in the midst of its first three-game winning streak since it won five consecutive games from Dec. 5 to Dec. 22.  in nonconference...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner drives past Kennesaw State forward Johannes Nielsen during a basketball game against Kennesaw State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 91-74 in their season opener. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Balanced scoring keys Hawkeyes

February 6, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Three games ago, the Hawkeyes had fallen victim to a three-game losing streak. Peter Jok, the team’s leading scorer — and one of the best in the country, for...

Nebraska forward Jack McVeigh (10) passes over Iowa's Brady Ellingson, left, and Peter Jok, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Jok returns, Hawks keep winning

February 6, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Peter Jok took the opportunity in his return to Iowa’s starting lineup to blend in as just one of the guys, and a balanced scoring effort led the Hawkeyes (14-10,...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss, center, fights for the ball with Nebraska forward Jeriah Horne, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Takeaways: Iowa beats Nebraska, 81-70

February 5, 2017

The Iowa basketball team added to the win column for the third-straight game against Nebraska on Sunday afternoon, stretching its lead down the stretch to win, 81-70. The win moves the Hawkeyes to 14-10,...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts after dunking a ball during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hoopsters try Huskers again

February 3, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Super Bowl Sunday? More like Hawkeye-Husker Sunday. Iowa and Nebraska will square off for their second go-around of the season, this time playing in Carver-Hawkeye ...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball during the first game of The Hy-Vee Classic with Iowa and UNI in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes find some consistency

February 2, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Even without Jerry West Award finalist Peter Jok, the Iowa basketball team pulled off its first road win of the season, 83-63, against Rutgers on Tuesday. “[Rutgers]...

Iowa guard Peter Jok walks towards the bench during the Savannah State vs Iowa game on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 116-84. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Sports Brief: Jok makes Jerry West list

February 1, 2017

After being snubbed on the midseason watch list, Iowa senior shooting guard Peter Jok was named one of 10 finalists for the Jerry West Award, given each of the past two years to the best shooting guard...

Iowa fans react to a made three during the Iowa-Ohio State game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 85-72. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Spell Hawks a-g-g-r-e-s-s-i-v-e

January 31, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Iowa’s performance against Ohio State on Jan. 28 was about as balanced as a team can be. Four guys scored between 12 and 17 points; four more scored 6 points....

‘Star-less,’ but a starry night

‘Star-less,’ but a starry night

January 30, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] As Big Ten leading scorer Peter Jok and his lethal jumper sat on the bench in a pair of khaki pants and blazer, the Iowa basketball team dropped 85 points on Ohio...