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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 guard Carter Kingsbury puts up a shot 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. Kingsbury scored four points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. North Carolina A&T

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director November 11, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball defeated North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, 112-71. Iowa forward Kris Murray led the way for the Hawkeyes, scoring 22 points.  Iowa shot...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery goes to hug guard Connor McCaffery during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 112-76. The McCaffery brothers combined for 15 points.

Iowa men’s basketball team embraces brotherly love

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 11, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery has an affinity for recruiting sets of brothers. First, he recruited his own sons, Connor and Patrick McCaffery, to the Hawkeye men’s basketball...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 112-76. Perkins scored 6 points.

Iowa men’s basketball prepped for North Carolina A&T

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 10, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team plays host to North Carolina A&T on Friday night in its third straight home competition. Previously, the Hawkeyes hosted Truman State for an exhibition matchup...

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...