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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a reverse layup during a basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 68-62.

Garza’s breakout season not going unnoticed around the Big Ten

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 28, 2020

When a player is great, they’ll hear it from everyone. That’s been true for Luka Garza this season. The junior has been playing like an All-American this season, and coaches from around the...

Iowa honors Kobe Bryant with shoes, mentality

Iowa honors Kobe Bryant with shoes, mentality

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 27, 2020

When Fran McCaffery coached at Notre Dame, he had his eye on a prospect at Lower Merion High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. His name was Kobe Bryant. McCaffery knew Bryant’s father,...

Hawkeyes don’t panic, fight back for ‘ugly’ victory

Hawkeyes don’t panic, fight back for ‘ugly’ victory

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

Down by double-digits with under eight minutes to play. A 23-5 run to end the game. A comeback victory for Iowa. Not chaos, just Big Ten basketball. It wasn’t pretty — in fact, it was ugly...

Iowa center Luka Garza rebounds a ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 7th. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskers 76-70.

Hawkeyes surge late for comeback win over the Badgers

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team took a page out of the women's team's playbook and mounted a second-half comeback Monday night against the Badgers. After trailing by double-digits in the second half,...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Garza set for another big matchup with Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 26, 2020

Luka Garza doesn’t receive many breaks in the Big Ten. In Iowa’s last three home games, all against ranked opponents, Garza has gone up against some of the best big men the conference has to...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Garza, Wieskamp lead Iowa to another victory over ranked opponent

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 22, 2020

Three games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, three ranked opponents, three Hawkeye victories. After beating No. 12 Maryland and No. 19 Michigan in its previous two games at home, the Iowa men’s basketball...

Toussaint brings speed, hustle in win over Rutgers

Toussaint brings speed, hustle in win over Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 22, 2020

With a ranked Big Ten team from the East Coast in town, Joe Toussaint could only show up and do one thing. With Rutgers’ physical, conference-leading defense in Iowa City, Toussaint countered...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Iowa men’s basketball downs Rutgers late

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 22, 2020

Iowa picked up yet another ranked win in Carver-Hawkeye Arena as it took down Rutgers, 85-80, on Wednesday. After a heated first half that saw Fran McCaffery receive a technical foul after the time...

Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 7th. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskers 76-70.

Iowa set up for physical matchup against newly-ranked Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 21, 2020

For the first time in 41 years, the Rutgers men’s basketball team has found its way into the AP Top 25. When unranked last year, the Scarlet Knights toppled Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Now, their...

Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during a game against Kennesaw State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Garza, Fredrick sweep weekly conference honors

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 20, 2020

Iowa center Luka Garza and guard CJ Fredrick swept the Big Ten's weekly awards after their performances in two Hawkeye victories last week. Garza was named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener looks for the basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 90-83.

Kriener provides spark off the bench against Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2020

As the crowd in Carver-Hawkeye Arena hushed down in anticipation of the National Anthem, Ryan Kriener stood on the court alongside his teammates with a name written on both of his shoes. The names —...