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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 forward Ben Krikke dunks a basketball during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023.  Krikke is a recent transfer from Valparaiso University where he averaged 19.4 points per game.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Even Brauns, Ben Krikke talk adjusting to Hawkeye offense, finding a “healthy” environment

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 2, 2023

While Iowa men’s basketball fans may be more focused on the four freshmen on the team, the Hawkeyes’ two transfer additions fill key roles in the frontcourt. After the departures of starting...

Iowa guards Brock Harding and Davonte Bowen high-five during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeye leaders emerging heading into 2023 season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 2, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team held its annual media day Monday without a few familiar faces. Gone was guard Connor McCaffery, who finished his six-year career in the Black and Gold with the second-best...

Iowa forward Riley Mulve hangs on the basketball hoop after a dunk during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. McCaffery has coached Iowa for 13 years and is the Big Ten’s third longest tenured head coach.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day

Cody Blissett and Isabella Tisdale October 2, 2023

Iowa Men’s basketball hosted its 2023 media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday.  After getting knocked out in the first round of the NCAA tournament last year, Iowa men’s Basketball hopes to come...

Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson attempts to catch a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Hutchinson averages 8.9 yards per reception.

Bad blood: the history of the Cy-Hawk showdown before its 70th football meeting

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth September 5, 2023

Bad blood will boil in Ames, Iowa, on Sept. 9 when the Iowa football team rolls into Jack Trice Stadium for its 70th meeting with the Iowa State Cyclones. The rivalry first began with the first...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs speaks during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs sees this NIL as an opportunity for students to profit on their name, image, and likeness. “These kids are going to learn how to market themselves,” Heinrichs said. “That's the education I didn't get while I was in school.”

The Swarm Collective keeping Iowa sports competitive amid new era in college athletics

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 5, 2023

Once the clock hit midnight on July 1, 2021, a new era in college athletics began. It was the first day student-athletes could legally profit off their name, image, and likeness. Over two years...

Iowa kicker Aaron Blom attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Blom failed field goal attempt was 48 yards.

Three current and former Iowa student-athletes among seven charged in state sports gambling probe

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 2, 2023

Current Iowa football player Aaron Blom, along with former Hawkeye basketball player Ahron Ulis  and former baseball player Gehrig Christensen, were among seven Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery looks on during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 81-77.

Iowa men’s basketball’s freshmen class making quick strides

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor July 25, 2023

The change of pace and physicality from high school basketball to the Big Ten can be stunning. But Iowa men’s basketball’s freshman class — forward Owen Freeman, forward Pryce Sandfort, forward...

Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to score during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106. Murray scored 26 points and 4 assists.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray selected by Trail Blazers in first round of NBA Draft

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter June 22, 2023

The Murray twins have always shared basketball together. From guarding each other one-on-one in their childhood home in Cedar Rapids to running the offense at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Keegan and Kris...

A baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seen at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Iowa student-athletes under investigation by Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter May 8, 2023

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Committee launched an investigation into the Iowa baseball team on Monday after several Hawkeyes were suspended this past weekend against Ohio State, according to a report...

Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (left) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Chase Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 24-30

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

Former Hawkeye and current Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray’s playoff debut came to an end on April 30, although he found his groove toward the end of the series. The Kings fell to the defending...

Iowa forward Kris Murray fights through Auburn players during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray leaning on last year’s experience to prepare for NBA Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2023

Former Iowa men's basketball player Kris Murray declared for the NBA Draft on April 7. As he prepares for the June draft, he is leaning on last summer’s experience of going through the pre-draft...

Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (left) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Chase Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 17-23

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 24, 2023

Former Iowa star and current Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray struggled in the opening three games of his playoff debut until he found his groove and exploded for 23 points on Sunday. The...