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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

Apr 15, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles past Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 10-16

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 17, 2023

Former Hawkeye All-American and current Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray can join an exclusive list of Hawkeyes achieving success in the NBA playoffs. The third-seeded Kings commenced their...

Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17, right) during the first half at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 3-9

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 10, 2023

Former Hawkeye and current Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray is the first rookie in NBA history to make 200 threes in a season. Murray accomplished the feat on April 4 against the New Orleans...

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.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 7, 2023

After tallying a team-leading 20.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in 2022-23, Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray announced he has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft via Twitter on Friday morning.  💛...

Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) prepares to shoot a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 27-April 2

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 3, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward and former Hawkeye standout Keegan Murray is the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made by a rookie. In a league where threes dominate, Murray broke Cleveland Cavaliers...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots the ball during the first round of the NCAA Men's Championship between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Richmond Spiders at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Bohannon made two out of seven three-pointer attempts. The Richmond Spiders beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 67-63. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa State football player pleads guilty to 2021 assault of former Iowa men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2023

Former Iowa State football player Nicholas Kron, who played for the Cyclones from 2010-13, pleaded guilty to assaulting former Iowa men's basketball player Jordan Bohannon, The Des Moines Register...

Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Luka center Luka Garza (55) reacts after receiving the MVP award against Team Scoot during the second half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 20-26

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 27, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray found his offensive footing this week despite the team’s minor skid in the home stretch of the NBA regular season. The Kings dropped the first two out of their...

Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a basketball game Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. Ulis scored eight points and collected seven rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis, Josh Ogundele enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis and Josh Ogundele each entered the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.  Ulis, a junior guard, started 27 of the 32 games he played in 2022-23. The Chicago...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery talks to reporters after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75. 

“He [Connor McCaffery] is my best friend in the whole world. So having him not be here any more is tough. I’ve always had my brother with me… I’m not going to have my best friend with me anymore,” Patrick McCaffery said.

Opinion | The Iowa men’s basketball team lived and died by the 3-point shot this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2023

There was a common theme in almost every Fran McCaffery postgame press conference after a loss this season. The Iowa men’s basketball head coach would be asked to make an opening statement...

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 6-19

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 20, 2023

The Sacramento Kings’ juggernaut offense is the motor pushing the team closer to ending the franchise’s playoff drought, and former Hawkeye forward Keegan Murray is a big reason why. The Kings...

Auburn forward Johni Broome and Iowa forward Kris Murray jump for the ball during tip off at a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Auburn in the NCAA Tournament

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 17, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al. -Iowa men's basketball fell to Auburn 83-75 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Legacy Arena on Thursday. In the second half, Auburn managed to find a 17 point lead. With poor...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery embraces Iowa head coach and father Fran McCaffery after stepping off the court for the final time in his college career during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

‘It’s a big chapter of my life that’s closed’: Connor McCaffery’s Iowa men’s basketball career comes to a close in loss to Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2023

BIRMINGHAM Al. — Connor McCaffery’s reputation for the last six seasons on the Iowa men’s basketball team has been one of intelligence, IQ, and understanding of the game. However, the coach...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery puts his head down near the end of a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Comeback effort falls short for Iowa men’s basketball as season ends in NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al. — With 10:50 remaining in the second half of the Iowa men’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against the Auburn Tigers, the Hawkeyes trailed, 58-41. A...