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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Jarrod Uthoff (20), Christian Williams, center, and Adam Woodbury, second from left, and Michigan State's Deyonta Davis (23) and Eron Harris (14) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 16 Hawkeyes spill No. 4 Spartans, sweep season series

January 14, 2016

The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Michigan State in East Lansing for the first time since 1993. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The last time the Iowa men’s basketball team won in East Lansing, Michigan,...

Marquette's Haanif Cheatham looks to pass the ball as Iowa's Mike Gesell defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Gesell named Big Ten Player of the Week

January 11, 2016

Gesell scored 22 points on 7 shots and dished out 10 assists in the victory over Nebraska. Iowa point guard Mike Gesell was rewarded on Jan. 11 for his play in the Hawkeyes' 77-66 victory over Nebraska...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell, right, tries to steal the ball from Nebraska forward Shavon Shields during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 77-66. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Gesell, Iowa defense sweep aside Huskers

January 6, 2016

Mike Gesell had 22 points and 10 assists as the Hawkeyes downed Nebraska, 77-66. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 19 Iowa men’s basketball team tried to play a stern host to Nebraska on...

Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons (5) drives the ball along the baseline as he's defended by Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Jan. 2, 2016, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Hawkeyes rally to stun No. 14 Purdue

January 2, 2016

A massive second half powered the Hawkeyes on Jan. 2 over the No. 14 Boilermakers, 70-63. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team dominated after halftime to beat No....

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes show improvement in Spartan upset

December 30, 2015

Iowa learned how to play without Jarrod Uthoff and how to finish a win. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team upset top-ranked Michigan State on Dec. 29, and although...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Men’s hoops takes down No. 1 Spartans

December 30, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W65LVXuIen4 The Iowa men’s basketball team upended No. 1 Michigan State, 83-70, on Tuesday in Carver-Hawkeye. By Ian Murphy [email protected] With the football...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer shoots over a Drake player. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 70-64 in the Big Four Classic (Joshua Housing/The Daily Iowan)

The Eagles don’t fly on Tuesday

December 22, 2015

The Hawkeyes started slowly but did everything right from there en route to a blowout victory over Tennessee Tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKgg4wFY9s By Ian Murphy [email protected] The...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer shoots over a Drake player. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 70-64 in the Big Four Classic (Joshua Housing/The Daily Iowan)

Baer, Hawkeyes invite Bulldogs to block party

December 19, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team was boosted by Nicholas Baer’s big game en route to a 70-64 victory By Ian Murphy [email protected] DES MOINES — Nicholas Baer played a majority of the...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up against UMKC forward Kyle Steward near the basket, the Hawkeyes defeated the Kangaroos 95-75  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 5,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Men’s hoops tries to bounce back

December 18, 2015

After a nine-day break following the Iowa State loss, Iowa will face Drake on Saturday. By Kyle Mann | [email protected]     The Iowa men’s basketball team has been on a nine-day layoff after an...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff dunks at the Carver-Hakweye Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 76-59. (The Daily Iowan.Peter Kim)

Hawks learn after debacle

December 17, 2015

By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team lost to archrival No. 5 Iowa State in fantastic fashion, but the Hawks said the positives takeaways exist. Senior Jarrod Uthoff had...

Hawkeye senior Anthony Clemons shoots over a defender during a game between the Hawkeyes and Florida State University on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Seminoles 78-75 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Buy or Sell: Men’s hoops

Ten games into the season, the Iowa men’s basketball team sits at 7-3. Basketball writers Ian Murphy and Kyle Mann discuss three aspects of the team. Iowa’s shooting offsets its frontcourt weakness Mann,...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell clashes with UMKC center Darnell Tillman as Iowa attempts to score against UMKC Hawkeyes defeated the Kangaroos 95-75  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 5,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

MBB’s assist factor

December 16, 2015

The Iowa basketball teams shares the ball remarkably well. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The highlight of the Iowa men’s basketball team’s 2015-16 season so far would be wins against Marquette...