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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 Patrick McCaffery  looks to pass 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. McCafferey scored 13 points.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery’s big game not enough in Senior Day loss to Nebraska

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 5, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery is expanding his offensive arsenal and showing improved aggression as the Hawkeyes reach the postseason. After failing to reach double digits in...

Iowa forward Kris Murray sits for a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Nebraska in regular season finale, awaits Big Ten Tournament seed

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team went cold from the field late in Sunday afternoon’s Senior Day loss to Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes failed to make a field goal from the floor...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Perkins scored 32 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats No. 15 Indiana for second time this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team scored 12 of the first 14 points Tuesday night against the 15th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall in Bloomington and never looked back.  Although Indiana...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery takes the ball down court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75.

‘Coming to a full end’: Connor McCaffery reflects on six-year career with Iowa men’s basketball

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Connor McCaffery’s career in a Hawkeye basketball jersey has been filled with scrutiny, adversity, and change. But his love for basketball and knowledge of the game have carried him through his...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca jumps for an opening 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. Rebraca scored 18 points and 5 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball senior Filip Rebraca leaving his mark on the Hawkeyes

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 28, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball center Filip Rebraca has stepped up throughout the 2022-23 slate. The fifth-year senior has posted nine double-doubles this year. The Serbia native has looked dominant...

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis scores while Iowa forward Kris Murray attempts to block during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 05, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-89.

Iowa men’s basketball prepared for late-season clash with Indiana

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team will take on the Indiana Hoosiers for the second time this season on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in Bloomington. The rematch of Iowa’s 91-89 come-from-behind win on...

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 20-26

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray opened the second half of the season with consistent play on both ends of the floor. After participating in the Rising Stars event during the Feb. 17 -19 All-Star...

Iowa forward Kris Murray embraces Director of Player Development Tristan Spurlock after 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.

Opinion | Upperclassmen leadership, resilient mindset has kept Iowa men’s basketball afloat

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team began the season as many fans and media members predicted — winning six of its first seven games. Standing at 6-1, the Hawkeyes traveled to Madison Square Garden to...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins jumps for a layup 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. Perkins scored 24 points and had 6 assists.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Michigan State

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor February 25, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball defeated Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, 112-106. By the end of the first half the score was tied, 42-42. The Spartans started to pick up steam in the second...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins celebrates with Iowa guard Connor McCaffery 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.

Turnovers, rebounding, three-point shooting fuel Iowa men’s basketball to historic comeback win against Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

After a made free throw from Michigan State’s Malik Hall, the Iowa basketball team found itself down, 91-78, with 1:34 remaining at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday afternoon. Up until that point...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins cheers with fans after winning a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State in overtime at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106.

Twitter reacts to Iowa men’s basketball’s comeback win over Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

With the Iowa men's basketball team trailing Michigan State, 91-78, on Saturday afternoon, many Hawkeye fans headed for the Carver-Hawkeye Arena exits as the clock ticked under two minutes. But...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins jumps for a layup 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. Perkins scored 24 points and had 6 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball pulls off miraculous comeback to defeat Michigan State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team came back from an 11-point deficit with one minute left in regulation to force overtime and eventually defeat the Michigan State Spartans, 112-106, Saturday afternoon...