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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

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts after Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey was called for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-71. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Iowa’s shooters return from Ice Age

February 1, 2016

Peter Jok and Jarrod Uthoff bounced back from a loss to Maryland in a big way. By Kyle Mann [email protected] After suffering their first loss in more than a month on Jan. 28 in Maryland, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl jumps up to the basket as Purdue Center Isaac Haas extends out to block him, the #9 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes beat the #22 Purdue Boilermakers 83-71 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 24, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Home Terps don’t scare Hawks

January 27, 2016

The No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team, with its surprising bench, heads to Maryland. By Ian Murphy | [email protected] Of all the surprises so far in the Iowa men’s basketball team’s season,...

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Kyle Mann, [email protected] January 26, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team, now ranked No. 3 in the nation by the Associated Press, won its fifth game against a ranked opponent this season with an 83-71 victory over No. 22 Purdue on Sunday. Iowa’s...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury grabs a rebound against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Payne: Why are the Hawkeyes good?

January 26, 2016

The Iowa football team had a historic season, the Iowa basketball team is having a historic season. What is happening and why is it happening? By Danny Payne [email protected] Iowa basketball...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff talks to reporters outside the locker room after the Iowa-Northwestern game in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. The Hawkeyes lost in overtime to the Wildcats, 66-61. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Uthoff makes Robertson list

January 26, 2016

Jarrod Uthoff was named to the midseason watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Monday. The award, which has been given out since 1959, honors the best...

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)

Sports briefs

January 26, 2016

Men's team breaks into top 5   The Iowa men's basketball team entered the top five on Monday, moving to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25. This is the Hawkeyes highest ranking under head...

Little numbers adding up

Little numbers adding up

January 25, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team improved to 7-0 in the Big Ten after completing a season sweep of the Boilermakers. By Ian Murphy  |  [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team took a 7-0...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff looks for an open player during the Iowa-Northern Illinois game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 70-49. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

You tough? Uthoff

January 25, 2016

Sunday’s Iowa/Purdue game was a collision of two stylistically different teams. By Kyle Mann  |  [email protected] Basketball is very much a matchup sport. The No. 9 Iowa men’s basketball...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury, left, fights for a loose ball with Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes slap down Purdue

January 24, 2016

By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men's basketball team downed Purdue, 83-71, in a physical contest on Jan. 24 in Carver-Hawkeye to complete a season sweep of the Boilermakers. Purdue...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up for a layup against Nebraska forward Jack McVeigh 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)

3 the Hawkeye charm

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 21, 2016

The arc that extends 20 feet, 9 inches from the basket in men’s college basketball is commonly known as the 3-point line. What’s becoming known about the arc is the Iowa men’s basketball team’s...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at center Adam Woodbury during the game against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Ranking ranks low among Hawks

January 20, 2016

The Hawkeyes are ranked No. 9 but are only focused on themselves. By Kyle Mann | [email protected] Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery’s team sits at No. 9 in the country after starting 5-0 in the Big...

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)

Mann: Men’s basketball booms over break

January 20, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team has played very well recently, earning a No. 9 ranking. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 9 Hawkeye basketball team has put fans through a lot this season. The...