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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Photos: Iowa basketball vs. North Carolina

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist December 8, 2020

No. 3 Iowa remains undefeated after a visit from No. 16 North Carolina. The Hawkeyes, led by guard Jordan Bohannon's 24 points, defeated the Tar Heels, 93-80.

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team defeats North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

Only four games into its 2020-21 season, the No. 3 Iowa men's basketball team has a signature victory. Iowa defeated No. 16 North Carolina, 93-80, Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the ACC/Big...

Head Coach Fran McCaffery sits on the sidelines 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. 3 Hawkeyes set for clash with No. 16 North Carolina at Carver

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 7, 2020

Since the matchup was made official Oct. 30, anticipation has been mounting ahead of Iowa men’s basketball’s game with North Carolina Tuesday. Now, the moment the No. 3 Hawkeyes and their fans...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge throws the ball to a teammate 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.

Jack Nunge excels in return to the court, serves as inspiration for Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

Jack Nunge’s return to the court Thursday night came at a time when he and his family needed basketball as a diversion. Dr. Mark Nunge, Nunge’s father, died suddenly at the age of 53 on Nov....

Iowa Center Luka Garza goes in for a basket 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. Garza scored a total of 35 points.

Garza garners lofty comparisons after win over Western Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 3, 2020

After dominant performances in each of his first two games of the season, reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Luka Garza put his talents on full display again Thursday evening. The senior center...

Iowa Forward Joe Wieskamp jumps for a basket 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. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats Western Illinois to move to 3-0 on the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men's basketball team improved to 3-0 on the season with a 99-58 victory over Western Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Luka Garza scored 30 points in the first half and...

Iowa center Luka Garza goes in for a layup during the Iowa v. Western Illinois basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Garza has scored 30 points so far for Iowa.

Luka Garza scores 30 points in first half against Western Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

Another game, another dominant first half from Iowa center Luka Garza. The No. 3 Hawkeye men's basketball team leads Western Illinois 48-26 at halftime at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Garza accounted for...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon #3 pushes the ball up court during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Jordan Bohannon brings swagger to No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2020

Jordan Bohannon never hides his confidence, whether that’s hoisting up deep 3’s on the court or speaking honestly off of it. That was no different Wednesday on an Iowa men's basketball Zoom conference. Monday’s...

Iowa basketball commit Payton Sandfort prepares to shoot a 3-pointer in his home gym in Waukee.

Sandfort reflects on commitment to Iowa basketball

Kate Heston, Photojournalist December 1, 2020

Payton Sandfort always knew he wanted to play basketball — and if he was going to play, he would play to win. From childhood to his recent signing of a National Letter of Intent to play men’s...

Iowa's Luka Garza pats Joe Wieskamp on the back during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54.

Garza, Wieskamp named to Wooden Award Top 50 Watch List

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 1, 2020

Iowa hoops' Luka Garza has been named to the 2021 John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch List, per a release. Counting this most recent achievement, Garza's name has now been added to every major...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during the second half of 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 Eagles 97-67. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza named Big Ten Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2020

Iowa men’s basketball player Luka Garza has been named the first Big Ten Player of the Week of the 2020-21 season following the Hawkeyes’ two victories last week. The announcement came Monday...

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.

Iowa men’s basketball team up to No. 3 in AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team is ranked No. 3 in the nation in the Associated Press poll released Monday, a two-spot jump from the team's preseason ranking. The No. 3 ranking matches the highest...