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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

The Daily Iowan

Drew Thelwell walks out after being announced before a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated
the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Penn State

Emma Calabro and Jessy Lane January 25, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball team defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 76-75, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night. The Hawkeyes led a majority of the night, but the Nittany Lions nearly made...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman dunks during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Iowa men’s basketball snaps three-game losing streak, tops Penn State 76-75

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2025

It nearly turned into a disastrous loss, but the Iowa men's basketball team saw its three-game losing streak come to a nail-biting end, defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 76-75 on Friday evening. The...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Iowa men’s basketball lands massive commitment from four-star wing Joshua Lewis

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter January 23, 2025

Fran McCaffery and Iowa men’s basketball just landed the second-highest-ranked recruit in program history.  Four-star prospect Joshua Harris announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes live on the...

Minnesota forward Parker Fox blocks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor January 22, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team fell to Minnesota, 72-67, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. With an 8:00 p.m. tip-off 8,004 fans showed up to watch the Hawkeyes face the Gophers. Iowa came off of two...

Players on the bench hold their heads in their hands during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa men’s basketball’s disappointing home loss to Minnesota

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team suffered a disappointing 72-67 home loss to Minnesota on Tuesday evening inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Golden Gophers came into the contest with a measly 1-6 Big Ten mark,...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Iowa men’s basketball scores season-low point total in upset loss to Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 21, 2025

A simple turnaround shot hit the backboard and not much else. Watching his attempt clang off the glass, Iowa men’s basketball’s Payton Sandfort – eyes wide and mouth agape – immediately put...

Iowa guard Drew Thelwell shoots a mid range jumper during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Drew Thelwell a ‘seamless transition’

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 21, 2025

Drew Thelwell’s favorite sight on the basketball court isn’t scoring. A splash from long range or a ferocious slam dunk may light up the scoreboard, but not the Iowa fifth-year guard’s enthusiasm....

The Iowa bench celebrates during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes eager to rebound after disappointing California trip

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 20, 2025

After a dominating 25-point victory against Indiana on Jan. 11, hope was in the air for the Iowa men's basketball team. They owned a solid 12-4 overall, 3-2 conference mark, and had a ripe opportunity...

Owen Freeman takes a shot under the hoop during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball demolished by UCLA, drops fourth straight road game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 2025

Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton, and John Wooden haven't played or coached for UCLA inside Pauley Pavilion since the late 1960s and early 1970s, but the Iowa men's basketball team allowed the 2024-25 rendition...

Iowa Forward Pryce Sandfort uses a towel while on the bench during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Sandfort put up 13 points on 33% three-point shooting. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to USC by 10, has yet to win on road this season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 14, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team opened its west coast trip with a wire-to-wire loss on Tuesday night against USC in the Galen Center. The Hawkeyes fell to the Trojans, 99-89, dropping to 12-5 overall...

Iowa guard Drew Thelwell celebrates a fast break dunk during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Thelwell contributed 10 of the 32 points scored by Iowa’s bench. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball eases past Indiana, 85-60, for second straight win

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 11, 2025

No comebacks were needed for Iowa men's basketball on Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Following a 15-point rally in its previous game against Nebraska, Iowa never trailed by more than four...

Jan 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (4) during the first half at Cassell Coliseum.

Miami transfer Isaiah Johnson-Arigu commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Former Miami (Fl) forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, per an announcement from On3. Johnson-Arigu will arrive on campus for the second semester and be eligible...