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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 forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. McCaffery shot 3-of-5 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Bethune-Cookman in 12th straight season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack on its way to a dominant, season-opening, 89-58 victory over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  All...

Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Ulis did not compete in Iowa’s exhibition game against Truman State after serving a suspension. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 7, 2022

Iowa defeated Bethune-Cookman, 89-58, during a men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday. 9,545 fans attended the game which lasted an hour and 55 minutes. Iowa guard Tony...

Iowa forward Kris Murray enters a men's exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. After his twin, Keegan Murray, was picked up by the Sacremento Kings in the NBA Draft, Kris played his first Iowa game without Keegan on the roster. Murray led the team in points with 24. Iowa defeated Truman State, 118-72.

Iowa men’s basketball set to open regular season Monday against Bethune-Cookman

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team will open its regular season on Monday night at 6 p.m. at  Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Bethune-Cookman. The game will be televised on ESPNU. The Hawkeyes defeated...

Iowa forward Kris Murray goes for a layup during a men's exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Murray made nine of 14 field goal attempts. Iowa defeated Truman State, 118-72.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Truman State

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor November 1, 2022

Iowa men's basketball defeated Truman State, 118-72, during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday. Iowa forward Kris Murray led the Hawkeyes in points, scoring 24 total points...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen looks to pass the ball during a men's exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Bowen led the team in assists with eight. Iowa defeated Truman State, 118-72.

Iowa men’s basketball freshmen contribute in exhibition win

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 1, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team put on a display Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with a 118-72 victory in an exhibition game against Truman State.  Although the Bulldogs led, 26-25, through...

Iowa men's basketball guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a game against Minnesota on Feb. 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Golden Gophers, 71-59.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Ahron Ulis suspended from exhibition game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 27, 2022

Iowa men's basketball junior Ahron Ulis has been suspended ahead of the Hawkeyes' Monday exhibition game against Truman State, Iowa Athletics announced Thursday. Iowa City law enforcement cited...

Iowa men's basketball point guard Tony Perkins responds to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days. Perkins said "neither" when asked about which Murray brother he liked best.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins confident ahead of junior season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2022

Tony Perkins was smiling for what seemed like the entirety of his media availability session during Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day on Oct. 5. And he had good reason. The junior guard started...

Iowa men's basketball forward Kris Murray speaks during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days.

‘They’re completely different human beings’: Iowa men’s basketball players compare Keegan, Kris Murray

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — Keegan Murray was the face of the Iowa men’s basketball team a season ago. By default, Kris Murray was, too.  But looks are where Kris — and Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery —...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery jokes with an official at halftime during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Iowa men’s basketball senior Connor McCaffery prepped for sixth season on the court

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 6, 2022

In the midst of last year’s grueling Iowa men’s basketball schedule, Connor McCaffery was convinced he wouldn’t return for a sixth year. “I was pretty sure at one point [last season] that...

Iowa freshman Josh Dix warms up during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Dix committed to the Hawkeyes and additionally received offers from Colorado State, Drake, Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Purdue, South Dakota State, Wake Forest and Wisconsin.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Josh Dix recovered from leg injury, full participant in practice

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2022

Just over eight months ago, Josh Dix’s basketball future was in question.  On Jan. 21, with just under two minutes left in the fourth quarter between Dix’s Lincoln High School and Le Mars,...

Iowa guard Citlin Clark and Fox analyst Matt Leinart interact during the Hawkeye Hoops from downtown on Sept. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s, women’s basketball teams host Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 30, 2022

The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City on Friday, engaging in shooting competitions with each other, fans, and “Big Noon Kickoff” hosts. The...

Jul 7, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Luka Garza (40) shoots between Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and Detroit Pistons forward Braxton Key (8) during an NBA Summer League game at T&M. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa men’s basketball players Luka Garza, Joe Wieskamp sign new NBA contracts

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor August 23, 2022

Former Hawkeye men's basketball center Luka Garza signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Garza is on his third team going into his second year in the league. After playing for the Hawkeyes...