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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Owen Freeman goes up for a fade away layup 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. Freeman had 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Kansas State

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist March 20, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Kansas State Wildcats, 91-82, during the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Caver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes came out victorious despite 14...

Iowa Forward Payton Sandford shoots a contested three 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 lead the Wildcats, 50-39, at halftime. Sandford had 22 points and 7 rebounds at half. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Kansas State, 91-82, in first round of NIT

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Kansas State, 91-82, in the first round of the NIT Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes will play the winner of Utah and UC Irvine this weekend.  Third-year...

A March Madness sign is seen outside of Legacy Arena during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Auburn faced against Iowa in the third game of the day. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz March 19, 2024

UConn Though I’m not a fan of repeating champions in any sport, I’ve seen enough. The UConn Huskies will become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Billy Donovan’s Florida Gators...

Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a foul call during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | NIT controversy, scouting Kansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

As of Monday morning, seven schools – including fellow Big Ten school Indiana –  have declined to play in the NIT. This trend has sparked plenty of frustration from those in the college basketball...

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 | March 11-17

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray missed the first game of the week due to a left ankle sprain but returned to the lineup for the next two games. Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks...

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

Iowa men’s basketball earns No. 3 seed, will take on Kansas State in first round of NIT

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 17, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team earned a No. 3 seed and will take on Kansas State in the first round of the NIT on March 19 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. Central Time and will...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery walks away after a foul during a men’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 10 Ohio State at the second round of the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-78. McCaffery tallied up 4 fouls in the second half.

Combining dissatisfaction with gratitude: How Iowa men’s basketball copes with likely NIT bid

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 14, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Iowa men’s basketball team will be in unfamiliar territory this spring. With the exception of the canceled 2019-2020 postseason, the Hawkeyes qualified for the NCAA Tournament...

Iowa and Ohio State players warm up prior to a men’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 10 Ohio State at the second round of the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-78.

Photos: 2024 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament: Iowa vs. Ohio State

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist March 14, 2024

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 90-78, during the second round of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. In...

Ohio State center Felix Okpara dunks during a men’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 10 Ohio State at the second round of the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-78. Okpara had five rebounds and fouled out of the game late in the second half.

Iowa men’s basketball falls, 90-78, to Ohio State in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 14, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Iowa men’s basketball team’s Big Ten Tournament run is over after just one game, once again at the hands of Ohio State. The seventh-seeded Hawkeyes fell, 90-78, to the 10th-seeded...

Iowa men’s basketball vs. Ohio State first half highlights

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 14, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Iowa men's basketball team finds itself down five points at halftime against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday night. Third-year forward Payton...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots a fadeaway 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 notebook | Hawkeyes are underdogs against red-hot Ohio State squad in second round of Big Ten tournament

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 14, 2024

“Go hard or go home.” Those were the words of Iowa senior point guard Tony Perkins on Tuesday as the Hawkeyes prepared to take on Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman dunks the ball 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. Freeman scored 26 points and blocked 10 balls for Iowa.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Owen Freeman wins Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year Award

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 12, 2024

Iowa’s men’s basketball player Owen Freeman’s Hawkeye career is just getting started.  Big Ten coaches voted Freeman as the Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year along with Indiana’s Mackenzie...