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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Brock Harding shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-70.

Photos: 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament: No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State

Jessy Lane, Photojouranlist March 12, 2025

The No.15 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes faced the No. 10 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in the first round of the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 12, 2025, in Indianapolis....

Pryce Sandfort celebrates a three-pointer during game one at the Big Ten Tournament between Iowa and Ohio State at the Gainbridge Feildhouse on March 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game is tied at halftime, 37-37.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Ohio State, 77-70, in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 12, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – For Iowa’s men’s basketball, the city known as “The Crossroads of America” appears to be its path of destiny. Three years removed from winning the Big Ten Tournament title...

Fran McCaffery looks up and smiles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Point/Counterpoint | Who should be Iowa men’s basketball’s next head coach?

Chris Meglio and Matt McGowan March 11, 2025

Darian DeVries Bring the DeVries family back to Iowa. Darian DeVries has been mentioned as a possible successor to Iowa men’s basketball’s Fran McCaffery for some time now, despite him being...

Payton Sandfort shoots a three-pointer over Sam Hoiberg during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Iowa’s Payton Sandfort finds appreciation amid adversity

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 11, 2025

It’s just a game. Payton Sandfort tells himself these words. Or at least, he tries to. His grandfather always repeated the mantra. His father echoes the message whenever he can. But sometimes...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | March 3-9

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 10, 2025

The Sacramento Kings split their four-game stretch last week that featured increased scoring numbers from Keegan Murray. The third-year forward scored 18 points to go along with five rebounds and three...

Pryce Sandfort attempts a dunk during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Pryce Sandfort’s journey to “all-around baller:” Weights, nutrition, and a nagging older brother

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

LINCOLN, NE – Individual titles can be fleeting. For Iowa men’s basketball’s Pryce Sandfort, crowned Iowa Mr. Basketball his senior year of high school, the moniker lost its shine on the collegiate...

Even Brauns attempts to get a shot up during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes lead the Cornhuskers at half, 40-35.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist March 9, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 83-68. in Lincoln on Sunday, March 9, for their last regular season game. Payton Sandfort was a standout performer for the Hawkeyes,...

Payton Sandfort and Pryce Sandfort share a hug during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Iowa men’s basketball upsets Nebraska on the road to clinch Big Ten Tournament spot

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2025

LINCOLN, NE- As Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery and fourth-year forward Payton Sandfort celebrated a stunning 83-68 upset victory over Nebraska during their Fox TV interviews, something...

Iowa fans celebrate during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Iowa men’s basketball to face Ohio State in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

LINCOLN, NE – Iowa men's basketball's upset win over Nebraska Sunday afternoon guaranteed it a spot in the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Less than an hour after the final whistle, the Hawkeyes...

Even Brauns hangs his head as he fouls out during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Michigan State

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist March 7, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team took on the Michigan State Spartans for senior night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes led for a majority of the game but ultimately fell to the Spartans,...

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells toward an official during a men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena between No. 25 Iowa and Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 86-60.

‘Watch what you wish for’: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo offers support for Fran McCaffery

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2025

Following Michigan State's 91-84 triumph over Iowa, longtime head coach Tom Izzo went down the line in his postgame press conference. He praised his players and staff for helping the program to the...

Fran McCaffery yells at the team during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Iowa men’s basketball drops home finale to No. 8 Michigan State after second half collapse

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 6, 2025

The Iowa men’s basketball team blew an 11-point second-half lead and fell to No. 8 Michigan State, 91-84, Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Spartans outright clinched the Big Ten regular-season...