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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

Who will take the basketball crown?

Who will take the basketball crown?

November 10, 2015

Kentucky This is painful to say, but John Calipari is going to win his second title this year. Once again, on paper he has more talent than anyone else in the country. Freshmen Jamal Murray and Skal...

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)

Hoops’ lineup tinkering continues

November 9, 2015

The Iowa bench has plenty of room to grow to get a set rotation. By Ian Murphy [email protected] Much has been made of the experience of the starters for the Iowa men’s basketball team. Even...

Iowa Center Adam Woodbury looks up as he walks off the court. Iowa lost to Augustana 76-74 Friday. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops falls to Augustana at buzzer

November 6, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team dropped an exhibition game, 76-74, to Augustana on Nov. 6. By Ian Murphy [email protected] With the buzzer set to sound and the game tied at 74, Augustana...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff drives against University of Sioux Falls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. Uthoff was called for a foul on this play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 99-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

McCaffery auditions young talent

November 6, 2015

In its final exhibition, men’s basketball will take on the top-ranked Division-III school, Augustana. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery will be faced with...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury tips the ball out of the paint against University of Sioux Falls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 99-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Scouting men’s hoops

November 3, 2015

A player-by-player look at what we saw in Iowa’s first ‘game.’ By Kyle Mann [email protected] Iowa basketball fans have been clamoring to find out what they have for the 2015-16 season. After...

Iowa wins exhibition 'easily'

Iowa wins exhibition ‘easily’

Kyle Mann, [email protected] October 30, 2015

So maybe these exhibition games aren’t just showcases to try to score 100 points, after all. The Iowa men’s basketball team had its first on-court action of 2015 on Thursday night, a 99-73 win,...

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)

Sioux Falls falls in Hawks’ open

Ian Murphy, [email protected] October 30, 2015

The Hawkeyes hit the accelerator after the half and didn’t look back, at times showcasing their young talent, at others allowing the starters to take over in their 99-73 victory over Sioux Falls on Thursday...

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)

Declining the throne

Ian Murphy, [email protected] October 29, 2015

You can lead the cows out to pasture, but you can’t make them eat. You can put the dog out in the field, but you can’t make it hunt. And you can ask Jarrod Uthoff if he’s the next leader of the...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury poses for a photo during Media Day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes will open their season at home against Souix Falls on Oct. 29, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Woodbury, frontcourt ‬will make or break Iowa

October 29, 2015

Adam Woodbury is Iowa’s best — and only — true post player on the team. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Fran McCaffery and the Iowa basketball team have enjoyed a string of being led by NBA-caliber...

Iowa forward Aaron White dunks against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. White finished the game with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 69-52. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Newcomers need to fill XXXXXL shoes

October 29, 2015

The Hawkeyes need to fill the spots of the departed Aaron White and Gabe Olaseni. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Key losses Aaron White White will be the most glaring absence when Iowa begins the...

Men's basketball: Big Ten power rankings

Men’s basketball: Big Ten power rankings

October 29, 2015

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Maryland: A preseason top-five team across every ranking in the country, Maryland isn’t the new guy on the block anymore. Iowa’s win last year was no fluke, but Melo Trimble...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury (34) drives against Davidson at Key Arena on Friday, Mar. 20, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 83-52. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops hit the hardwood

October 29, 2015

The Hawkeye men’s basketball team will take on Sioux Falls in the Hawkeyes’ first exhibition of the season. By Kyle Mann and Ian Murphy [email protected] & [email protected] The Iowa basketball...