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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

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Hawkeyes defend against the Coyotes during a men's basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Iowa men’s basketball rides dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team rode a dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77 on Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Third-year guard Josh Dix led the Hawkeyes in scoring with...

Josh Dix dribbles through Southern defense during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa Men’s Basketball exceed 20 wins this season?

Jake Olson and Trey Benson November 12, 2024

No Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 19-15 record, disappointing many fans and missing the NCAA tournament in his 14th season as head coach.  After...

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Iowa men’s basketball lands first verbal commitment from 2025 recruiting class

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Tuesday, with 6-foot-10 center Badara Diakite becoming the first verbal commit of the 2025 recruiting class for the Hawkeyes. Diakite...

Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) makes a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Nov. 5-11

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 12, 2024

Keegan Murray’s rollercoaster week aligned with the outcome of all four games last week for the Sacramento Kings.  Playing exactly 35 minutes, the third-year forward started strongly as he logged...

Owen Freeman attempts a pass around Dionjahe Thomas during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Iowa men’s basketball big Owen Freeman provides crucial minutes in second win of season

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Walking through the tunnel of historic Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the 6-foot-10 second-year center Owen Freeman of Moline, Illinois, stood out from his teammates — and not from his towering height.  With...

Pryce Sandfort jumps for a rebound during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Southern, 89-74

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

The Iowa basketball team earned its second win of the season in a high scoring victory over Southern University, 89-74, inside Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night.  Second-year forward Pryce Sandfort...

Payton Sandfort is fouled during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Southern University

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist November 8, 2024

The Iowa Men’s basketball team played Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes fought til the end to come out with a win, 89-74. This win increases their record...

Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) prepares to shoot a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 5, 2024

Keegan Murray averaged a plus-minus of 11 throughout the Sacramento Kings’ four-game road trip throughout the week.  The third-year forward contributed to the Kings’ 113-96 blowout win over the...

Iowa guard Josh Dix and teammates run out of the tunnel after halftime during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Dix put up 10 points and logged 3 assists on Monday against the Lions. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Texas A&M Commerce

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist November 5, 2024

Fans showed up to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to see the Iowa Hawkeyes take on Texas A&M Commerce Lions in the Hawks’ season opener in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4. The Hawkeyes got their season off to a...

Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort (24) dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota-Duluth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 102-81.

Sandfort brothers power Iowa men’s basketball to season-opening victory

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Even though it was his fourth season-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa men’s basketball forward Payton Sandfort felt an unusual nervous feeling in his stomach.  “Before the game, for some reason,...

Iowa guard Brock Harding drives to the baseline during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes honoring legendary guard Kenny Arnold, Harding ready to embrace starting role

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Last Friday, fans got to see their first glimpse of the 2024-25 Iowa men's basketball team during an exhibition contest against Minnesota-Duluth. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 102-81, in a mistake-filled,...

Oct 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) and forward Brice Sensabaugh (rear) during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Hawks in the NBA | Oct. 22 – 28

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 29, 2024

Week one of the 2024-25 NBA season is complete, with all three Hawkeyes in similar roles as last season.  Keegan Murray remains as the starting four for the Sacramento Kings despite the addition of...