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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

Iowa guard Peter Jok is cheered by the bench after hitting a three pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-71. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Hawk men search for defense

December 5, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hoping to break a four-game losing streak, the Hawkeyes (3-5) will host Stetson (4-5) at 6 p.m. today in the first-ever matchup between the programs. Fans are...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at the team during a timeout in  the game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-59. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Blake’s Take: Men’s hoops slip-sliding away

December 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] We tried to bury the Todd Lickliter era and never speak of it again. In fact, I feel bad for even bringing it up right now. But, as the current Fran McCaffery-led...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles up court 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)

Omaha upsets Iowa with high scoring offense, 98-89

December 3, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa’s losing streak stretched to four games, this time after falling to Omaha, 98-89, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Mavericks recorded their first win...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gestures during men's basketball media day press conference in the Feller Room in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play their first regular season game on Friday, November 11, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:30 p.m. against Kennesaw State. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

After tough stretch, Iowa regroups

December 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] While most Iowa students were enjoying their time at home during Thanksgiving break, the men’s basketball team was in Florida getting beat up by No. 7 Virginia...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl attempts a shot over Kennesaw State guard Josh Burnett 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)

Sizing up Hawk hoops

December 1, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The 92-78 loss to Notre Dame shed some light on the Iowa men’s basketball team. Here are some takeaways from the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Small lineup started...

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)

Notre Dame buries Iowa in 2nd half

November 30, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Peter Jok, who is second in the nation in scoring at slightly more than 25 points per game, didn’t register a point until there were about 11 minutes left in...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles up court 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)

Seeking some luck against Irish

November 29, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye basketball will try to bounce back tonight after consecutive losses in the Emerald Coast Classic over the weekend. Iowa will clash with Notre Dame in...

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) dunks the ball against the Villanova Wildcats in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Baer finished the game with 4 rebounds, 15 points, and 2 steals. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops slips

November 28, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Nov. 20 — 95-67 win over Texas Rio Grande Valley Iowa flashed some balanced scoring on Nov. 20, defeating Texas Rio Grande Valley, 95-67. Once again, Jok led...

Hawkeyes lose in shootout

Hawkeyes lose in shootout

November 26, 2016

The trip to Destin, Florida for the Emerald Coast Classic did not treat the Iowa men's basketball team kindly. After losing to No. 7 Virginia 74-41 on Friday, the Hawkeyes dropped another game on Saturday,...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball over Nebraska guard Tai Webster during the Iowa-Nebraska game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 77-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s hoops gets shellacked

November 25, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa basketball did not fare as well as its football team did earlier today. The Hawkeyes were on the other end of a brutal beat-down, losing, 74-41, against...

Iowa guard Peter Jok readies to take a free throw during the Iowa vs Illinois Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Fighting Illini 68-66 to putting an abrupt end to their tournament hopes. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Men’s hoops hops back on track

November 20, 2016

The Iowa men's basketball team got back in the win column after a loss to Seton Hall in the Gavitt Games with a 95-67 win over Texas Rio Grande Valley in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 20. Senior guard Peter...

Seaton Hall guard Kadeen Carrington is fouled by Iowa forward Nicholas Baer during a basketball game against Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Pirates swamp Hawkeyes

November 18, 2016

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] In a closely contested game, the Hawkeyes were unable to sink the Pirates’ ship. Seton Hall defeated Iowa, 91-83, in what proved to be a highly competitive...