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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.

Photos: Iowa Basketball vs. Southern University

Jenna Galligan, Projects Videographer November 27, 2020

Iowa center Luka Garza makes a shot during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza dominates as Iowa men’s basketball beats Southern University

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 27, 2020

Luka Garza showed the nation why he is the Preseason National Player of the Year on Friday. The No. 5 ranked Iowa men’s basketball team celebrated Black Friday by beating Southern University,...

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa's season-opening victory

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa’s season-opening victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team won its first game since March on Wednesday. The long wait for the 2020-21 season to tip off ended at 3 p.m., but the effects of the pandemic were still very apparent...

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)

No. 5 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats N.C. Central in season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The No. 5 Iowa men's basketball team has its first win of the 2020-21 season. The Hawkeyes defeated N.C. Central 97-67 on Wednesday in their season opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jordan Bohannon,...

Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Garza named to Naismith Trophy Watch List

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 19, 2020

Iowa basketball's Luka Garza has been named to the 2021 Naismith Trophy Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday morning. Garza was a Naismith Trophy finalist in 2020, narrowly losing...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react to the game during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Murray twins excited to compete together at college level

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2020

When Iowa freshman men’s basketball player Kris Murray walks into the locker room, he sees a tribute to the man he was named after. Murray is named after former Iowa men’s basketball player...

Iowa forward Luka Garza is introduced during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

Iowa 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule released

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 18, 2020

One week before the 2020-21 men's college basketball season tips off, the Hawkeyes finally have their schedule. The Big Ten Conferenced released its full men's basketball schedule for this season...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery celebrates during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

New-look Patrick McCaffery returns to the court stronger, ready to contribute

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 17, 2020

Patrick McCaffery spent most of his first season as a Hawkeye watching, and a good chunk of his first offseason eating. As a freshman last season, McCaffery only appeared in two games before he...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds issues new restrictions on recreational activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is rolling out new restrictions on recreational activities beginning Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. Reynolds is mandating that youth and adult sport and recreation activities be prohibited...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp takes a shot from the charity strip during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Iowa men’s basketball has multiple scorers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2020

Luka Garza figures to be Iowa men’s basketball’s top dog this season, unsurprisingly. If he’s open – especially near the basket – his teammates will get him the ball, and more than likely,...

Iowa center Luka Garza takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Luka Garza named to AP Preseason All-America Team

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2020

The preseason accolades continue for Iowa senior center Luka Garza, as he was the lone unanimous selection to the Associated Press Preseason All-America Team. It was announced Wednesday.   Previously,...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Veteran roster key for Iowa men’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2020

With daily COVID-19 testing and the uncertainty of how many games might be played, Iowa men’s basketball may have to adjust to changes on the fly more often than ever before. Though the 2020-21...