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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 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...

Iowa guard Brady Ellingson drives past Kennesaw State forward Anthony Wilson 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)

Hawks eye the prep for Pirates of South Orange

November 17, 2016

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] After cruising to victories in its first two games of the season, Iowa will have a tougher time handling its next opponent. Seton Hall, the 2015-16 Big East tournament...

Jok joins Wooden Award list

Jok joins Wooden Award list

November 16, 2016

Peter Jok joined an elite group of 50 college basketball players Tuesday — the senior guard was named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch list. The Wooden Award is one of the most prestigious...

Spreading the minutes around

Spreading the minutes around

November 15, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To put up as many 3-point shots as the Iowa men’s basketball team did on Sunday against Savannah State, there had to be a bunch of guys coming off the bench with...

Hawks launch 3-point deluge

Hawks launch 3-point deluge

November 13, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Certain teams in college basketball live and die by the 3. Iowa, a team that characteristically does not launch shot after shot from downtown, used a record-setting...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey, Jordan Bohannon, Tyler Cook, Ryan Kriener, Cordell Pemsl, and Riley Till pose for a photo during men's basketball media day 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)

Iowa vs. Savannah State: Takeaways

November 13, 2016

By Blake Dowson and Adam Hensley FINAL SCORE: Iowa 116, Savannah State 84 Blake: Before the season started, I worried about who would score for Iowa if Peter Jok had an off night shooting the...

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 tips off regular season

November 11, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye fans are hungry to avenge last season’s nightmarish season finale, and that opportunity to start over comes today. Iowa will tip off its regular season...

Iowa guard Christian Williams drives against Indiana on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, IA. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 81-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawkeyes getting the point quickly

November 10, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The point-guard position poses an interesting problem for Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. Do the Hawkeyes stick with Christian Williams, a 6-4 athletic facilitator...