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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

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball at full strength ahead of 2020-21 campaign

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2020

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery said at a Monday press conference that all his players are ready for the upcoming season – even if the Hawkeyes’ official schedule has yet to be...

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.

Iowa men’s basketball team ranked No. 5 in preseason AP poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team is ranked No. 5 in the country in the preseason Associated Press poll that was released on Monday. This marks the first season Iowa is ranked in the preseason in Fran...

Iowa center Luka Garza attempt to push past Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili 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.

Luka Garza named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

Iowa men's basketball player Luka Garza has been named the 2020-21 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, the conference announced Monday. Garza and fellow Hawkeye Joe Wieskamp were named to the...

Iowa center Luka Garza attempt to push past Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili 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.

Garza named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 6, 2020

Iowa basketball's Luka Garza was named to the 2021 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List Friday afternoon. Garza is one of just 20 names to appear on the list. Named after three-time NCAA Champion,...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Wieskamp named to Jerry West Award Watch List

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 3, 2020

Iowa basketball's Joe Wieskamp has made the 2021 Jerry West Award Watch List. The junior forward is one of 20 players to make the list, nationally. Wieskamp and Michigan's Franz Wagner were the only...

Iowa center Luka Garza goes in for 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. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team will officially host North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 30, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team confirmed Friday morning that it will compete against North Carolina on Dec. 8 as part of the 2020 ACC/Big Ten Challenge. “We’re excited to add North Carolina...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout 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 team reportedly adds North Carolina to nonconference schedule

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 29, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team added another high-profile opponent to its nonconference schedule on Thursday. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reported that North Carolina will travel to Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Iowa, Gonzaga men’s basketball teams will officially compete Dec. 19 in Sioux Falls

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 19, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team confirmed Monday morning that it will compete against Gonzaga on Dec. 19 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in one of the premier nonconference matchups...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery laughs at a call 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.

Depth a strength for Iowa basketball

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 18, 2020

The Hawkeye men’s basketball team officially started practice on Wednesday, and with it, an unprecedented season for head coach Fran McCaffery. Throughout the offseason, McCaffery and his team...

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.

Iowa men’s basketball team will reportedly play Gonzaga at the Sanford Pentagon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 6, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team has added a potential top-five opponent to its 2020 schedule. Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported Tuesday that Iowa will compete against Gonzaga in Sioux Falls,...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout 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.

McCaffery navigates complexities of pandemic

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 6, 2020

For the last 38 years, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery has been coaching collegiate basketball in some form or fashion. Despite all his experience as both an assistant and a head coach with various...