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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 guard Tony Perkins jumps to block a shot by Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69. Thornton scored 17 points and 6 assists.

PCP | Who will Iowa men’s basketball’s breakout player be this season?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz November 7, 2023

Payton Sandfort In recent years, the Iowa men’s basketball program has had its fair share of breakout players. Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and Kris Murray all had breakout seasons that led to...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery interacts with players during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to prove doubters wrong heading into season-opener against North Dakota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is set to open its season Tuesday night against North Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Coming off a 103-76 victory in an exhibition game over Quincy last week, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa Sophomore Keegan Murray makes a dunk during a game between Iowa and Minnesota. Murray had 24 points total on night along with 13 defensive rebounds as The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 71-59 on Sunday Feb. 6 2022 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawks in The NBA | Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray continues to see big minutes for the Western Conference contenders. The second-year forward led the team with 39 minutes in Sacramento’s 102-101 home victory...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke prepares to go up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Krikke had 14 total points and 7 rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Picking up where he left off: Ben Krikke shines in Iowa debut

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 30, 2023

In the Iowa men’s basketball team’s dominating 103-76 win over Quincy, Hawkeye forward Ben Krikke continued right where he left off. After leading the Missouri Valley Conference in points per game...

Quincy forward Me'khai Taylor reacts after an official called a foul during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Basketball vs. Quincy University

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor October 30, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball defeated Quincy University, 103-76, in an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery led in points with 16 points, and forward Ben Krikke...

Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort jumps up for a shot during a basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball wins exhibition game against Quincy, 103-76, behind extended offensive run for Hawkeye first-year players

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 30, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Quincy, 103-76, in its first and only exhibition game of the season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. In a contest that was essentially decided at halftime, all four...

Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) makes a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks In The NBA | Oct. 24-29

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 30, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray is continuing to progress on both sides of the ball to begin his second season in the NBA. The Kings won two of their first three games with wins on Wednesday...

Iowa sophomore forward Payton Sandfort battles a Southeast Missouri State defender during a basketball game between the Hawkeyes and the Redhawks on Saturday Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sandfort scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75.

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort looking to take next step

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is at an unusual place. The Hawkeyes have had a National Player of the Year candidate for the past four seasons — Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and Kris Murray. This...

Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball past DePaul guard Anaya Peoples during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI to start charging students to attend women’s basketball

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 17, 2023

University of Iowa Athletics updated its ticketing model for winter sports, charging students for tickets to women’s basketball for the first time.  The UI Athletic Department announced Wednesday...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks at a press conference during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. “Our team is deeper this year than it has been in quite some time” McCaffery said.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Fran McCaffery confident heading into season despite losing three starters

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 10, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery and athletes Patrick McCaffery, Payton Sandfort, and Tony Perkins attended Big Ten Media Days in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday to preview the upcoming...

Iowa guard Ahron Ulis brings the ball up the floor during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Ulis scored six points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball student manager Evan Schuster pleads not guilty in sports betting charges

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 9, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball student manager Evan Schuster, who was charged with tampering with records related to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s probe into sports gambling, pleaded not guilty...

Iowa guard Brock Harding tells the story of his tattoo to media during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. Harding is a freshman point guard from Moline, Illinois.

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery praises first-year players for their readiness, senses immediate impact

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 2, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery is pleasantly surprised with how well the Hawkeyes’ first-year players are carrying themselves.  There are four true freshmen on the Iowa roster...