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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery adjusts his mask during a timeout during the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 97-67.

Iowa men’s basketball overcomes Northwestern, shuffled schedule

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 17, 2021

The last 10 days have been anything but normal for Iowa men's basketball, as the Hawkeyes have seen their schedule change in a number of ways. Originally, the Hawkeyes were slated to play Northwestern...

Iowa forward Luka Garza lays the ball up 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist January 10, 2021

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Sunday.

No. 5 Iowa men’s basketball team wins rematch with No. 16 Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 10, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa men's basketball team avenged one of its two losses this season by defeating No. 16 Minnesota, 86-71, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Gophers in overtime...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate the foul performed by Rutgers that sent Luka Garza to the free throw line during the Iowa vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 2, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 77-75.

Iowa men’s hoops team makes statements on and off the court in road win over Maryland

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 7, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team made impactful statements both on and off the floor on Thursday night. Prior to tipoff of the team's 89-67 road win over Maryland, the Hawkeyes joined the Terrapins...

Iowa Forward Keegan Murray dunks the ball for a 2-point basket during the Iowa vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 2, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 77-75.

Depth and grit push No. 10 Hawkeyes to road win over 14th-ranked Scarlet Knights

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 2, 2021

Luka Garza had never defeated a ranked team on the road in his time in the Black in Gold prior to Iowa’s matchup with Rutgers on Saturday, and he told his teammates as much before the game. Message...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates a basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Bohannon was three-of-eight from distance.

Vintage Jordan Bohannon leads Iowa to Big Ten victory over Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 29, 2020

The last time the Iowa men’s basketball team played Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena prior to Tuesday’s contest, point guard Jordan Bohannon hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. The...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick makes a three-point shot during the Iowa v. Western Illinois basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Iowa defeated Western Illinois with a final score of 99-58.

No. 4 Iowa loses late lead, falls to Minnesota in overtime

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 25, 2020

The No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team led Minnesota by seven points with 44 seconds remaining in regulation on Friday. After a late Gopher comeback, the Hawkeyes lost by seven in overtime. Not...

Players tip off during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Rejuvenated Iowa team follows loss to Gonzaga with win over Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 22, 2020

After suffering a loss to the No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Saturday, the Iowa men’s basketball team rebounded with a 70-55 win over Purdue to open...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp lays the ball up during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Hawkeyes grind out win over Purdue, move to 1-0 in the Big Ten

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 22, 2020

Prior to Tuesday’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa men’s basketball team hadn’t defeated Purdue since January of 2017 and hadn’t won its Big Ten opener since 2015. So much for those...

Iowa guard Joe Toussaint drives forward during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Toussaint finished with four assists.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Purdue

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist December 22, 2020

Iowa forward Luka Garza takes a shot against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday.

No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats Purdue in Big Ten opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 22, 2020

The No. 4 Iowa men's basketball team defeated Purdue, 70-55, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night in its Big Ten opener. The win is Iowa's first in a conference opener since 2015. The Hawkeyes...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) dunks during the second half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga defeated Iowa with a score of 99-88.

Opinion | Now is not the time to give up on the Hawkeyes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 20, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball did not look stellar in its 99-88 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. But, now is not the time to wish the...