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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon kisses Cy-Hawk career goodbye

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 12, 2019

Jordan Bohannon wasn’t lying when he tweeted he had a surprise for Iowa State on Thursday. Following Iowa’s 84-68 victory over the Cyclones, Bohannon took his shoes off and left them on the Hilton...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dunks the ball during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa downs Iowa State in Cy-Hawk showdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 12, 2019

Iowa started off fast in this season's Cy-Hawk battle, and it didn't let up, as the Hawkeyes cruised to an 84-68 win over Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum on Thursday. The Hawkeyes started the game hot...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52. Wieskamp scored 8 of his 15 attempted shots.

Iowa men’s hoops looks to end losing drought at Hilton Coliseum

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 11, 2019

Last year’s Iowa-Iowa State men’s basketball matchup remained interesting long after the final buzzer sounded. The Hawkeyes defeated their in-state rival last year, 98-84, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena,...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots during a game against Depaul at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Demons 93-78.

Bohannon primed for potential season-finale against Iowa State

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2019

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon remains noncommittal as to whether he intends to play the rest of the 2019-20 season or apply for a medical redshirt. That looming decision didn’t seem to bother him against...

Iowa center Luka Garza reacts during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52. Garza played 30 minutes during the game.

Garza named National Player of the Week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2019

One day after being named Big Ten Player of the Week, Iowa center Luka Garza became the first Hawkeye in program history to earn the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week accolade. The national...

Iowa center Luka Garza jumps for the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52.

Garza shines against Minnesota’s Oturu in Big Ten battle

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2019

After battling Michigan’s Jon Teske in the low post last Friday against Michigan, Iowa center Luka Garza had another chance to match up with a talented big man against Minnesota. Daniel Oturu has...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52.

Wieskamp leads Iowa in win over Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

It came as a bit of a shock when Iowa center Luka Garza missed his first shot of the night in Iowa’s 72-52 win over Minnesota on Monday. The junior big man had been red-hot, winning Big Ten Player...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes defeat Gophers in Big Ten home-opener

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

After beginning Big Ten play with a loss to Michigan on Dec. 6, Iowa notched a tally in the win column on Monday. The Hawkeyes downed Minnesota, 72-52, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena to bring their record...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Garza wins Big Ten Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

After a stellar week that culminated with a 44-point game against Michigan, Iowa center Luka Garza has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Garza averaged 33.5...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Garza shines in Iowa’s loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2019

It was a one-man show for Iowa men’s basketball against Michigan on Friday night. Iowa center Luka Garza scored a career-high 44 points against the Wolverines, but that wasn’t enough for the Hawkeyes...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Hawkeyes set to open Big Ten play against top-5 Wolverines

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 5, 2019

It’s not every year Iowa gets to open its Big Ten season against a top-5 team, but that’s what it’ll do today. Fresh off an ACC/Big Ten Challenge victory over Syracuse, the Hawkeyes travel to...