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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 drives to the lane during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Illinois beat Iowa 73-61.

Former Iowa guard Tony Perkins commits to Missouri

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

Former Iowa guard Tony Perkins has committed to Missouri, per On3 Sports.  Perkins was granted another year of eligibility due to COVID-19, and he chose to use that final year of eligibility with...

Patrick McCaffery goes for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys ,103 - 78. McCaffery scored 16 points for Iowa throughout the game.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Patrick McCaffery transfers to Butler

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 13, 2024

Former Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery has committed to Butler, per an announcement on his Instagram page. Following his fifth season, McCaffery announced his intention to transfer...

Mar 16, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) shoots over Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (77) during the fourth quarter at Delta Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 1-7

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

With a scorching hot Los Angeles Lakers team suddenly in contention for a playoff seed, the Sacramento Kings’ 2-2 week was just enough to hold them off for the eighth seed in the Western Conference...

`Iowa Forward Payton Sandfort celebrates with Iowa teammates and staff after his historic performance during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Sandfort recorded the first triple-double in program history. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Payton Sandfort declares for NBA Draft

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 2, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball third-year Payton Sandfort has submitted paperwork for early entry into the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on Instagram. He was recently...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | March 25-31

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

It seems as if the Sacramento Kings are more prone to winning the more Keegan Murray is aggressive on offense. The Kings went 2-2 for the week and are still stuck in the seventh spot in the Western...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery had 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Patrick McCaffery enters the transfer portal

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Iowa senior Patrick McCaffery, the son of head coach Fran McCaffery, has entered the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. He joins senior guard Tony Perkins and second-year Dasonte Bowen as Hawkeyes who...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery yells after a foul call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Fran McCaffery be fired?

Brad Schultz and Matt McGowan March 26, 2024

No While Fran McCaffery hasn’t accomplished everything fans have hoped he would in his career at Iowa, by no means should he be fired. I think it’s wrong to simply fire a coach who has won the...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins drives to the lane during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Illinois beat Iowa 73-61.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins enters transfer portal

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

Iowa fourth-year Tony Perkins has entered the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. He has an extra year of eligibility remaining that was granted due to COVID-19.  The 6-foot-4 guard started all 34...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | March 18-24

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray’s play was directly related to the outcome of all four games last week.  The Kings went 3-1 last week and currently sit in the seventh spot in the Western...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball’s season comes to close with 91-82 loss to Utah in NIT

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Sunday night with a 91-82 loss to Utah in the second round of the NIT.  In what could be his final collegiate game, Patrick McCaffery...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball andFlorida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes head to Salt Lake City for second-round NIT matchup against Utah

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team will face off against Utah in the second round of the NIT on Sunday night at 8 p.m. The second-seeded Utes will host the third-seeded Hawkeyes in Salt Lake City as...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoot a three point shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82. Sandford was 50% from the three point line.

Payton Sandfort’s heroic performance draws Caitlin Clark comparisons

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

According to Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang, the Iowa men’s basketball team has their own Caitlin Clark. Not No. 22, but No. 20 – Payton Sandfort.  “It was at the...