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The Daily Iowan

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

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.

Iowa men’s basketball faces high expectations going into 2020-21 season

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 23, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s 2019-20 season was cut short before postseason play could begin due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hawkeyes have a deep, talented roster returning for the upcoming...

Grand Marshal BJ. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa grads B.J. Armstrong, Melissa Isaacson reflect on ‘The Last Dance’

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter June 23, 2020

ESPN’s documentary The Last Dance, a 10-part series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, took over the sports world for much of April and May. Two University of Iowa graduates with firsthand...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle attempts a free throw during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

NCAA Division I Council approves plan for men’s and women’s summer basketball activities

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 18, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council approved a plan for summer athletics activities for men's and women's basketball on Wednesday. The adopted plan extends the current rule, which allows voluntary workouts...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shakes hands after a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. McCaffery finished 2 of 7 from inside the paint and had 4 rebounds on the night.

Hardship waiver approved for Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

Iowa men's basketball forward Patrick McCaffery's hardship waiver petition has been approved by the Big Ten Conference. He has four years of eligibility remaining. McCaffery saw limited action in...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to resume activities June 1

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2020

On Friday, The University of Iowa announced a pilot program that will slowly initiate a return to normalcy on campus. Among those entities allowed to return is Iowa's Department of Intercollegiate...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Bohannon finished with 12 points.

Bohannon, Nunge have hardship waivers approved

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor May 12, 2020

Iowa men's basketball's Jordan Bohannon and Jack Nunge will receive an extra year of eligibility after their hardship waiver petitions were approved by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday. Bohannon...

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

Iowa men’s basketball set to return depth to lineup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor May 4, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team will add some coveted firepower into its lineup next season whether Luka Garza decides to return or not. After Jordan Bohannon, Jack Nunge, and Patrick McCaffery...

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 impressed by Iowa basketball captains’ leadership

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 30, 2020

There are only so many things student-athletes can do when they're left by themselves without a season. Options include going to a virtual class, working out, and playing video games. If the student-athlete...

Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after crossing the 20-point threshold for his fourteenth straight game 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.

Lineup breakdown: Iowa men’s basketball

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 28, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team surprised many by being among the top teams in the Big Ten last season. Next season, the Hawkeyes won’t be sneaking up on anybody. Iowa finished the 2019-20 season...

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) shoots a three point shot against Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Uthoff ended the game with 6 rebounds, 16 points, and 2 assists. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68.

Jarrod Uthoff’s G League journey halted by COVID-19

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2020

Former Hawkeye men's basketball player Jarrod Uthoff has traveled a unique road in professional basketball since departing from Iowa in 2016. Uthoff has played for seven professional basketball teams...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives the ball past Penn State guard Jamari Wheeler 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.

Joe Wieskamp to return to Iowa for junior season, bypass 2020 NBA Draft process

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 25, 2020

Iowa's Joe Wieskamp will forgo the 2020 NBA Draft process and return to Iowa for his junior season, according to a statement released on the Iowa men's basketball Twitter account on Saturday. "I...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl dribbles during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Cincinnati at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019.

Cordell Pemsl to transfer to Virginia Tech

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 19, 2020

Former Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl announced on his Instagram page Sunday that he has committed to Virginia Tech to close out his college basketball career. This decision comes after Pemsl put his name...