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The Daily Iowan

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 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 sixth year forward Connor McCaffery embracing coach-on-the-floor role

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2022

Connor McCaffery’s career as an Iowa athlete has been one with twists, turns, and detours. But now, the son of head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery seems to have found his lane. Connor McCaffery...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball ready to face No. 15 Duke at Madison Square Garden as part of Jimmy V Classic

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team is preparing for the upcoming Big Ten schedule in a big way.  As their fourth straight Power Five opponent, the Hawkeyes will take on Duke Tuesday night at 8:30...

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray bounces back with massive double-double against Georgia Tech after road struggles

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray bounces back with massive double-double against Georgia Tech after road struggles

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 30, 2022

After a rough shooting stretch in games against Clemson and TCU during the Emerald Coast Classic tournament in Florida last week, Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray said he forgot about his...

Iowa forwards Patrick McCaffery and Filip Rebraca celebrate during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech on Nov. 29, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets, 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball bounces back, beats Georgia Tech

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 81-65, on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After building an 11-point halftime advantage — leading for the final...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Iowa men’s basketball prepared to host Georgia Tech

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 28, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team is prepared to host Georgia Tech on Tuesday at 8:05 p.m. The two teams face off as part of the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge, which will be discontinued next year...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to TCU in Emerald Coast Classic championship game

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 26, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball struggled throughout a 79-66 loss to TCU in the championship game of the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Florida, on Saturday evening. The Horned Frogs jumped out to...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery dunks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. McCaffery scored 21 points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball wards off second-half comeback, beats Clemson to advance to Emerald Coast Classic championship game

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2022

The just under 7:30 left on the game clock of Friday’s Emerald Coast Classic semifinal game between No. 25 Iowa and Clemson in Niceville, Florida, the Hawkeye men’s basketball team was in firm...

Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Murray recorded a career-high 30 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Kris Murray’s career night lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Omaha

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2022

The No. 25 Iowa men’s basketball team improved to 4-0 on Monday night with a 100-64 victory over Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Up 10-9 after the first 6:25 of action, the Hawkeyes outscored...

Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Murray recorded a career-high 30 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Photos: No. 25 Iowa men’s basketball vs. Omaha

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director November 21, 2022

No. 25 Iowa men's basketball defeated Omaha in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, 100-64. Iowa forward Kris Murray led the freshly ranked Hawkeyes with a career-high 30 points. Iowa guard Ahron Ulis made...

Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Murray scored 22 points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Seton Hall in first road test of season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2022

After falling behind Seton Hall, 10-2, in the first 3:55 of Wednesday night’s battle between the Hawkeyes and Pirates, the Iowa basketball team went on a 19-3 scoring run and built a 21-13 lead....

Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery 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. "Well, they [Kris and Keegan Murray]... they're [playing] dramatically different, different games," McCaffery said. "And I would like to see them be treated as such."

Iowa men’s basketball set to take on Seton Hall

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 15, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team is prepared to take on Seton Hall at Prudential Center in New Jersey on Wednesday night. The two teams match up as a part of the Gavitt Tipoff Games, an annual series...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery dunks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. McCaffery scored 21 points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball blows out North Carolina A&T

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2022

For the second straight game, the Iowa men’s basketball team pulled away from its opponent in the second half to earn a blowout victory. Iowa outscored North Carolina A&T by 36 points over...