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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 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...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gives an opening speech going into Big Ten media day in Chicago on Thursday October 15, 2015. McCaffery previously served as head coach of Lehigh University, UNC Greensboro, and Siena. (Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Hawkeyes down with up-tempo rule


October 19, 2015

The basketball Hawks say a host of new rules won’t affect the way they play, and Big Ten coaches agree. By Ian Murphy [email protected] Take away five seconds from a day, and nothing much would...

No hype, no worries

No hype, no worries

October 16, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team isn’t garnering much preseason attention, but the players say they don’t mind. By Ian Murphy [email protected] ROSEMONT, Illinois — With five returning veterans,...

Maryland guard Melo Trimble attempts a three-pointer during the Iowa-Maryland game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. Timble scored 20 points during the game. Iowa defeated Maryland, 71-55. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Maryland the center of attention

October 16, 2015

Men’s basketball coaches and players spoke on Wednesday about talent in the conference, rule changes, and more. By Kyle Mann [email protected] ROSEMOUNT, Illinois — Big Ten baskeball media days...

Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons dribbles the ball down the court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Hampton Pirates, 90-56. (The Daily Iowan/ Rachael Westergard)

No Hype, No Problem for Iowa Men’s Basketball

October 15, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team isn’t garnering much preseason attention, but the team says it doesn’t mind By Ian Murphy [email protected] ROSEMONT, Illinois—With five returning veterans,...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff shoots the ball during the Iowa-Ohio State game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 76-67. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Uthoff, Disterhoft make preseason All-Big Ten

October 14, 2015

Iowa senior Jarrod Uthoff and junior Ally Disterhoft were named to the men’s and women’s preseason All-Big Ten teams on Wednesday.  Uthoff, a 6-9 forward and Disterhoft, a 6-0 guard, were the only...

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)

Big man, big role

October 8, 2015

Iowa hopes for an expanded role for Adam Woodbury this season. by Ian Murphy [email protected] The expectations are high for the Iowa men’s basketball team after an NCAA Tournament appearance...

Former Iowa basketball player Roy Marble claps after Iowa scored against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 69-52. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawkeye basketball legend Roy Marble dies at 48

September 11, 2015

  Former Iowa basketball player Roy Marble has passed away by Ian Murphy [email protected] Hawkeye basketball great Roy Marble, father of Devyn Marble, has died after a fight with cancer....