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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

The Daily Iowan

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa center Luka Garza (55) shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are down five points against the Nittany Lions, 36-41. At halftime Garza is two points away from breaking the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer.

Hawkeyes jump into tough two-game stretch ready to improve résumé for March

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 24, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s two road matchups against top-five opponents this week are the final games the Hawkeyes play in February. But, while it’s not quite March yet, bracketology has...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to shoot a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. Garza broke the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer during the second half and now has a career total of 2,126 points.

Luka Garza named Naismith Trophy Player and Big Ten Co-Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 22, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball All-American Luka Garza was tabbed the Naismith Trophy Player and Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts in Iowa’s two victories last week. Garza (6-foot-11,...

Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a record-breaking basket with eight minutes left of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. Garza broke the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer and now has a career total of 2,126 points.

Luka Garza: The Iowa men’s basketball program’s humble, team-driven all-time leading scorer

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 21, 2021

Luka Garza is a self-described basketball nerd. That explains why, as a kid, he would sit in his basement and immerse himself in his father’s VHS tapes, studying the game’s greats, including Hakeem...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick passes the ball during a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Fredrick returns to form, propels Hawkeyes to victory over Nittany Lions

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 21, 2021

Prior to No. 11 Iowa men’s basketball’s 74-68 victory over Penn State Sunday, sophomore guard C.J. Fredrick just hadn’t looked like himself. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native has been dealing with...

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa center Luka Garza (55) shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are down five points against the Nittany Lions, 36-41. At halftime Garza is two points away from breaking the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

No. 11 Hawkeyes down Nittany Lions, 74-68, on historic Sunday afternoon

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 21, 2021

History appeared to be in the making before No. 11 Iowa men's basketball's matchup with with Penn State Sunday afternoon, as senior center Luka Garza entered the game needing just 14 points to become...

Feb 18, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) fights for space among Iowa Hawkeyes defenders during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes clamp Badgers in Madison

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 18, 2021

Ranked as low as 121st in adjusted defensive efficiency this season per KenPom, Iowa men’s basketball’s defense has been a liability for head coach Fran McCaffery all season long. Now, the Hawkeyes...

Feb 18, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) looks to shoot as Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) defends during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Luka Garza’s 30-point performance leads Hawkeyes to lopsided road victory over Badgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 18, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Joe Wieskamp knew what was going to happen on the court at the Kohl Center Thursday night. And there wasn’t anything Wisconsin could do to stop it. Luka Garza had only scored...

Feb 18, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) works the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) during the first half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: No. 11 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats No. 21 Wisconsin, 77-62, at the Kohl Center

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 18, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — For the second time in as many games, the Iowa men's basketball team won big at a venue that isn't often pleasant to play at for visiting teams. The No. 11 Hawkeyes followed up...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon sinks a free throw during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 86-71.

Once overlooked by Wisconsin, Jordan Bohannon returns to Kohl Center for final time

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 17, 2021

Jordan Bohannon grew up watching two of his older brothers play basketball at Wisconsin on the hardwood at the Kohl Center. On Thursday, Iowa’s fifth-year senior point guard will take the court there...

Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) is seen moments after a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Wieskamp named Big Ten Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 15, 2021

University of Iowa men's basketball's Joe Wieskamp has been named Big Ten Player of the Week, per the conference office. The 6-foot-6, 212-pound guard averaged 23.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, two assists,...

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass the ball against Michigan State during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

Hot-shooting Hawkeyes trounce Spartans with 30-point victory at Breslin Center

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 13, 2021

Luka Garza only scored eight points Saturday against Michigan State, and CJ Fredrick didn’t play. But Iowa won by 30 points in East Lansing. Yes, that actually happened. The No. 15 Hawkeye...