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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 guard Connor McCaffery talks to Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery 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.

Poor three-point shooting dooms Iowa men’s basketball for second straight game in loss to Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team shot 3-for-24 from three-point range on Feb. 19 in an 80-60 loss at Northwestern — a season-low of 12.5 percent from deep. The Hawkeyes set a new season-low in...

Iowa guard Dastone Bowen reaches for a rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The matchup was back and forth for its entirety. Both Iowa and Wisconsin scored 27 points in the first half and 33 in the second. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Iowa men’s basketball to visit Wisconsin

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 21, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is set to travel to battle Wisconsin on Wednesday at the Kohl Center. The game will tip off on the Big Ten Network at 8 p.m. Wednesday’s matchup will be a rematch...

Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Pau forward Keegan Murray (13) reacts against Team Deron in the 2023 NBA All Star Rising Stars Game at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 13-19

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 20, 2023

Former Hawkeye basketball players Keegan Murray and Luka Garza were in action throughout the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. Murray, a forward for the Sacramento Kings, joined NBA legend Pau Gasol’s team...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery shows his frustration 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.

Fran McCaffery ejected as Iowa men’s basketball blown out by Northwestern

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team was defeated, 80-60, by the Northwestern Wildcats Sunday in Evanston, Illinois. The Hawkeyes never led and trailed the Wildcats for virtually the whole game, as...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery contests a shot from Northwestern forward Robbie Beran during a men’s basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Beran did not make a shot. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Iowa men’s basketball winning with improved turnover differential

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball is experiencing a midseason defensive renaissance with an improved turnover differential, which is in turn driving the Hawkeyes to late-season success. Since junior...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery fist bumps head coach Fran McCaffery 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. Connor McCaffery had 13 assists.

Connor McCaffery’s big night lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Ohio State, 92-75, Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to avenge their loss to the Buckeyes on Jan 21. Oho State led, 36-35, with 2:20 to go in the first...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball 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. Perkins scored 24 points.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Ohio State

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor February 17, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball defeated Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, 92-75. The Hawkeyes had 11 total offensive rebounds while Buckeyes only managed 2. Iowa guard Tony Perkins scored 24...

Iowa forward Kris Murray attempts a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Murray was fouled on the play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball to host Ohio State

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is set to host Ohio State on Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will tip off on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. The two teams will face off in a rematch of the Buckeyes’...

Feb 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 6-12

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 13, 2023

Former Iowa basketball teammates Keegan Murray and Luka Garza secured career-highs in scoring in their NBA action this week. Murray, a forward for the Sacramento Kings, exploded for 30 points in a 140-120...

Iowa forward Kris Murray runs past Northwestern guard Boo Buie during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball escapes with win over Minnesota on the road

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team escaped with a 68-56 victory over Minnesota on Sunday in Minneapolis.  Entering the matchup, Iowa was a heavy favorite over the Gophers. Minnesota is just 1-12...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery moves with the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets, 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to top-ranked Purdue on the road

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball fell to No. 1 Purdue, 87-73, on Thursday evening in West Lafayette.  Early in the contest, the Hawkeyes fell to a 19-4 deficit they would never overcome. Iowa was just 1-for-10...