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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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Owen Freeman goes up for a rebound during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Iowa men’s basketball center Owen Freeman dominates in Moline homecoming, birthday game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The last time Owen Freeman stepped into Vibrant Arena in his hometown of Moline, Illinois, it was for his high school graduation in the spring of 2023.  Freeman didn’t have to wait very long to make...

Owen Freeman goes up for a rebound during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Washington State, 76-66, with clutch defensive effort in Quad Cities Showdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 15, 2024

MOLINE, IL – It may not have been home for the Iowa men’s basketball team, but it felt like familiar territory an hour east of Iowa City at Vibrant Arena in the Quad Cities. With over 8,000 fans...

Owen Freeman celebrates a 3-pointer during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Brock Harding, Owen Freeman share thoughts on Moline homecoming

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 14, 2024

Familiar scenery. Familiar faces. Familiar pride.  Iowa men’s basketball players Owen Freeman and Brock Harding aim to have a triumphant return to their hometown of Moline, Illinois, on Friday...

Payton Sandfort looks to pass in the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Basketball vs. South Dakota

Emma Calabro and Jessy Lane November 13, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated South Dakota, 96-77, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. This win secured the team the Kenny Arnold Classic title as the final installment in the tournament. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Seydou Traore looks up during a timeout during a men's basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Seydou Traore stays at his own pace

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 13, 2024

So much for a bum right foot. After missing Iowa men’s basketball’s first three games of the regular season due to injury, Seydou Traore took to the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena without a hitch.  “I...

Hawkeyes defend against the Coyotes during a men's basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Iowa men’s basketball rides dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team rode a dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77 on Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Third-year guard Josh Dix led the Hawkeyes in scoring with...

Josh Dix dribbles through Southern defense during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa Men’s Basketball exceed 20 wins this season?

Jake Olson and Trey Benson November 12, 2024

No Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 19-15 record, disappointing many fans and missing the NCAA tournament in his 14th season as head coach.  After...

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Iowa men’s basketball lands first verbal commitment from 2025 recruiting class

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Tuesday, with 6-foot-10 center Badara Diakite becoming the first verbal commit of the 2025 recruiting class for the Hawkeyes. Diakite...

Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) makes a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Nov. 5-11

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 12, 2024

Keegan Murray’s rollercoaster week aligned with the outcome of all four games last week for the Sacramento Kings.  Playing exactly 35 minutes, the third-year forward started strongly as he logged...

Owen Freeman attempts a pass around Dionjahe Thomas during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Iowa men’s basketball big Owen Freeman provides crucial minutes in second win of season

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Walking through the tunnel of historic Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the 6-foot-10 second-year center Owen Freeman of Moline, Illinois, stood out from his teammates — and not from his towering height.  With...

Pryce Sandfort jumps for a rebound during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Southern, 89-74

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

The Iowa basketball team earned its second win of the season in a high scoring victory over Southern University, 89-74, inside Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night.  Second-year forward Pryce Sandfort...

Payton Sandfort is fouled during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Southern University

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist November 8, 2024

The Iowa Men’s basketball team played Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes fought til the end to come out with a win, 89-74. This win increases their record...