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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

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Iowa guard Drew Thelwell shoots a mid range jumper during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Drew Thelwell a ‘seamless transition’

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 21, 2025

Drew Thelwell’s favorite sight on the basketball court isn’t scoring. A splash from long range or a ferocious slam dunk may light up the scoreboard, but not the Iowa fifth-year guard’s enthusiasm....

The Iowa bench celebrates during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes eager to rebound after disappointing California trip

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 20, 2025

After a dominating 25-point victory against Indiana on Jan. 11, hope was in the air for the Iowa men's basketball team. They owned a solid 12-4 overall, 3-2 conference mark, and had a ripe opportunity...

Owen Freeman takes a shot under the hoop during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball demolished by UCLA, drops fourth straight road game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 2025

Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton, and John Wooden haven't played or coached for UCLA inside Pauley Pavilion since the late 1960s and early 1970s, but the Iowa men's basketball team allowed the 2024-25 rendition...

Iowa Forward Pryce Sandfort uses a towel while on the bench during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Sandfort put up 13 points on 33% three-point shooting. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to USC by 10, has yet to win on road this season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 15, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team opened its west coast trip with a wire-to-wire loss on Tuesday night against USC in the Galen Center. The Hawkeyes fell to the Trojans, 99-89, dropping to 12-5 overall...

Iowa guard Drew Thelwell celebrates a fast break dunk during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Thelwell contributed 10 of the 32 points scored by Iowa’s bench. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball eases past Indiana, 85-60, for second straight win

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 11, 2025

No comebacks were needed for Iowa men's basketball on Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Following a 15-point rally in its previous game against Nebraska, Iowa never trailed by more than four...

Jan 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (4) during the first half at Cassell Coliseum.

Miami transfer Isaiah Johnson-Arigu commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Former Miami (Fl) forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, per an announcement from On3. Johnson-Arigu will arrive on campus for the second semester and be eligible...

Iowa’s Owen Freeman dribbles the ball in during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball comes back from 15 down, beats Nebraska in overtime thriller

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team secured a thrilling 97-87 overtime comeback victory over the rival Nebraska Cornhuskers on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes trailed by 15 points early...

Wisconsin guard, Max Klesmit contests Iowa forward, Patrick McCaffery’s layup during a mens basketball game between Iowan and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball suffers 116-85 blowout loss at Wisconsin

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2025

For the first 12 minutes of the game, it looked like the Iowa men's basketball team was primed for a huge Big Ten road victory against rival Wisconsin. But the other 28 minutes told a different story,...

Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball cruises to 112-70 win over New Hampshire behind six players in double-digits

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

With six players scoring in double-digits, Iowa men’s basketball picked up right where it left off in dominating New Hampshire, 112-70.  Coming into the night's matchup, New Hampshire had thus...

Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball survives track meet, beats Utah 95-88

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2024

It was a game that featured lead changes, scoring runs, sloppy defense, and the pace of a track meet, but the Iowa men's basketball team found a way to cross the finish line on top, securing an 95-88 victory...

Cooper Koch shoots a three-pointer during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Cooper Koch makes productive return to the court

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 15, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball’s annual summer kids camp might as well have been the Cooper Koch showcase. Koch, a first-year on the Hawkeyes, was in charge of the one-on-one station, and the 6-foot-8 forward...

Iowa’s Owen Freeman shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball demolishes New Orleans, 104-57

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2024

After a tough rivalry loss to Iowa State on Thursday, the Iowa men's basketball team was looking for a rebound, and they got just that against New Orleans on Sunday.The Hawkeyes demolished the Privateers,...