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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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University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday evening that fans will not be granted entry to any of its remaining 2020 winter or spring events. Those granted access include student-athletes, coaches,...

Iowa center Luka Garza prepares to make a free throw during a game on March 8 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

2020 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament to be played without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The 2020 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament will be played in an empty Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, as more sporting events begin barring fans to help prevent the spread of the...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

NCAA bars fans from its postseason events

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

This March, the madness will be silent. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced that the organization will conduct its postseason championships in empty arenas amid rising concerns over the spread...

Luka Garza flexes during a huddle before 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 Sporting News National Player of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 10, 2020

Iowa center Luka Garza was named the National Player of the Year by Sporting News on Tuesday, becoming the first player in men’s program history to earn national player of the year distinction by...

University of Iowa Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Billy Taylor at the University of Illinois on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Friendship on the sidelines: Two basketball coaches have connection on and off the court

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 9, 2020

On the Iowa sideline, head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery yells and gestures, his fiery passion on display for all to see. In contrast to McCaffery’s spark, assistant coach Billy Taylor is...

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.

Garza becomes first Hawkeye to win Big Ten Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 9, 2020

Luka Garza made Iowa history on Monday when he became the first Hawkeye to earn Big Ten Men's Basketball Player of the Year honors. A heavy favorite to win the award, Garza finished the season averaging...

Iowa center Luka Garza is blocked by Illinois Center Kofi Cockburn during a game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, March, 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes lose double-bye despite comeback attempt

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa’s Big Ten Tournament fate was in its own hands on Sunday. After Ohio State downed Illinois on March 5, the Hawkeyes just needed to beat the Illini in the regular-season finale...

Iowa falls to Illinois, loses out on double-bye

Iowa falls to Illinois, loses out on double-bye

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa and Illinois' battle for the Big Ten Tournament's final double-bye went down to the wire in Champaign on Sunday. It ended with the Illini downing the Hawkeyes, 78-76, to...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick listens intently 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 set to take on Illinois with double-bye on the line

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 5, 2020

Hawkeye fans should send thanks Ohio State’s way after a clutch performance on Iowa’s behalf from the Buckeyes Thursday night. Ohio State defeated Illinois, 71-63, to preserve Iowa’s chances...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp prepares for a free throw during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Boilermakers, 77-68.

Wieskamp looks to regain form amidst struggles

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 4, 2020

Joe Wieskamp walked into his interview session at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday in full uniform. A rare post-game look for any player, Wieskamp had been ready to take pictures following Iowa’s...

Garza's milestone lone bright spot in Iowa's loss to Purdue

Garza’s milestone lone bright spot in Iowa’s loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 4, 2020

It wasn’t all bad for the Iowa men’s basketball team Tuesday night. After draining a pair of free throws with 16:47 remaining in the second half, Iowa center Luka Garza had 14 points on the...