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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 Keegan Murray (15) holds the ball under the basket during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Keegan Murray takes on versatile role

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 6, 2021

Keegan Murray thought he was being pushed around on the court last season. The 2020-21 men’s basketball freshman measured in at 6-foot-8 and 205 pounds. Now, as summer workouts roll on, Murray...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon passes to guard Joe Wieskamp during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Bohannon dealt with hip issues during previous seasons and is back this year after two hip surgeries. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017.

Name, Image, Likeness: a new era for college athletes

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor July 6, 2021

Jordan Bohannon has been advocating for name, image, and likeness rights for college athletes since 2019. At the NCAA Tournament that season, the now-sixth-year men’s basketball senior stole an...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar Frayer (4) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball guard Joe Wieskamp keeping name in NBA Draft

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 2, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball guard Joe Wieskamp officially announced Friday he’ll be keeping his name in the 2021 NBA Draft, ending his three-year career as a Hawkeye. Wieskamp entered the NBA Draft...

Iowa Forward Kris Murray (20) dunks the ball during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

Forwards Josh Ogundele, Kris Murray ready for expanded role with Iowa men’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 29, 2021

For the first time in his collegiate career, Iowa men’s basketball sophomore forward Josh Ogundele is experiencing a normal summer offseason in Iowa City. “It’s been a very big learning curve,”...

Jun 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Iowa s Luka Garza participates during the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes Garza, Wieskamp participate in 2021 NBA Draft Combine

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 28, 2021

Sixty-nine NBA prospects traveled to Chicago for the 2021 NBA Draft Combine on June 21-27, including two Iowa men’s basketball players: center Luka Garza and guard Joe Wieskamp. At the combine, both...

Mar 10, 2020; Sioux Falls, SD, USA;  North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Filip Rebraca (12) drives against North Dakota State Bison forward Rocky Kreuser (34) in the first half at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Grad transfer Filip Rebraca brings versatility to Iowa men’s basketball

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 13, 2021

Filip Rebraca, an offseason addition to the Iowa men’s basketball program, shares the same hometown as Nikola Jokic, this year’s NBA most valuable player. Jokic, despite being a 6-foot-11, 284-pound...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Bohannon ‘full-go’ for summer workouts after physical altercation, Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 3, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery said on a Zoom conference Thursday that Hawkeye guard Jordan Bohannon is a “full-go” for summer workouts after being physically assaulted in May. Bohannon...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball’s Jordan Bohannon injured in altercation

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 24, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon sustained a head injury after he was physically assaulted Sunday morning in Iowa City, according to Iowa Athletics. A social media video appears to...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick takes a shot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye on Wednesday.

Former Hawkeye CJ Fredrick signs with Kentucky men’s basketball

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 5, 2021

Former Hawkeye guard CJ Fredrick has officially signed with Kentucky men’s basketball, per a Wednesday afternoon release. Fredrick announced that he’d entered the transfer portal on April 19. 🖤💛...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon explains decision to come back for sixth season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 27, 2021

When sophomore guard CJ Frederick entered the transfer portal on April 19, point guard Jordan Bohannon saw an opportunity to return to the University of Iowa for his sixth season in the Black and Gold. In...

Iowa Guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots a three during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

Iowa men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon returning for sixth season of eligibility

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 26, 2021

Jordan Bohannon, the Iowa men's basketball program's all-time leader in assists (639), 3-pointers (364), and games played (143), is returning to the Hawkeyes for the 2021-22 season, his sixth with...

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

University Lecture Committee hosts Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2021

NBA Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse talked about his journey from his small Iowa hometown to becoming a title-winning NBA coach during a Sunday afternoon lecture hosted by the University of Iowa’s...