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The Daily Iowan

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 spirit squads pump up the crowd before a men's basketball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, fell to the Scarlet Knights, 86-72.

Ahron Ulis commits to Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 6, 2019

Three-star point guard Ahron Ulis became Iowa basketball's first commitment for the 2020 class when he announced Aug. 6 his intent to play for Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes. Ulis, the brother of former...

Bakari Evelyn speaks with members of the press during an Iowa men’s basketball media availability at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 24, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s Evelyn fitting in with new teammates

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 31, 2019

Bakari Evelyn officially signed with Iowa three weeks ago, and he’s already fitting in with his new teammates. But then, he’s accustomed to meeting new people. Evelyn played high-school ball at...

Joe Toussaint speaks with members of the press during an Iowa men’s basketball media availability at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 24, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Toussaint brings New York toughness to Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 24, 2019

Joe Toussaint hasn’t played a minute in Carver-Hawkeye yet, but he has played at a venue that may be more famous: Rucker Park. One of the most prominent streetball parks in the country, the Harlem,...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives past Tennessee forward John Fulkerson during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77 in overtime.

Former Hawkeyes wrap up Summer League

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 15, 2019

The Iowa basketball team is still more than three months away from taking the floor in Carver-Hawkeye, but former Hawkeyes have been balling all month. Tyler Cook, Peter Jok, and Jarrod Uthoff all took...

Iowa and West Carolina players warm-up before the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Evelyn officially signs with Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 11, 2019

Valparaiso transfer Bakari Evelyn committed to Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes in June, and he has officially signed, McCaffery announced July 11. Evelyn averaged 8.4 points on 33.6 percent shooting...

Taylor returns to familiar job with Iowa basketball

Taylor returns to familiar job with Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 9, 2019

  When Billy Taylor accepted Fran McCaffery’s job offer to become an assistant coach at Iowa, he knew it would allow him to see his godson more often. That’s because incoming freshman and...

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his team's win against the Golden State Warriors to capture the NBA championsip at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, Calif., on June 13, 2019. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS) **FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY**

NBA free agency sets sports world on fire

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 7, 2019

The 2018-19 NBA season came to a close with the Toronto Raptors dethroning the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors for their first league title in franchise history. After a thrilling conclusion...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Kriener, Pemsl bring “Bad Boys” attitude to Iowa City

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 2, 2019

When the Detroit Pistons won the NBA Finals in the 1989-90 season, they did so with a long list of physical and defense-oriented players, including Bill Laimbeer, Dennis Rodman, and Isiah Thomas. Iowa’s...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77.

Cook added to Denver Nuggets’ Summer League roster

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 2, 2019

Former Hawkeye forward Tyler Cook has been added to the Denver Nuggets’ Summer League team, the team announced July 2. After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Cook earned an invitation to Denver’s...

The Iowa Hawkeyes play aginst Savannah St during the men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 22, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 110-64.

Fredrick ready to display improved skills

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 30, 2019

C.J. Fredrick is a shooter. But after redshirting his first season as a Hawkeye, he might be much more than that. “In the past years, I would just say [I was] a really good shooter,” Fredrick said....

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl looks to pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Pemsl, Fredrick back Bohannon on and off the floor

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 27, 2019

After lighting up the college basketball world with his clutch buckets from deep last season, Jordan Bohannon underwent hip surgery in May, and his status for the 2019-20 season is up in the air. Bohannon...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77 in overtime.

Iowa basketball continues dry spell in NBA Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 23, 2019

For the fourth year in a row, no Iowa basketball player heard his name called during the NBA Draft. Instead, Tyler Cook, Iowa’s only player who entered the draft, signed a partially guaranteed deal...