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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 guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last couple minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeye hoops looks to new leader

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Jan. 20 was not a good day for Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood. He said he almost made himself sick during pregame warmups by watching Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp drain shot after shot,...

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa native Nurse travels meandering path to title

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 16, 2019

The Toronto Raptors were subjected to unrelenting criticism from the sports media after firing head coach Dwane Casey following a 2017-18 season in which the team went 59-23 and Casey brought home the...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53.

Garza set to lead the way inside

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 16, 2019

Last season, Luka Garza took the tan and blue hardwood in Columbus, Ohio, to play in his first NCAA Tournament. It was the culmination of solid performances during a rough season in his first year at...

Iowa guard Luka Garza reaches for the ball during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa basketball working toward success in new chapter

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 11, 2019

As Iowa basketball enters a new chapter, it’s focusing on what it can control, which is preparing for next season without a good chunk of last season’s core. At least four players who received significant...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass during a men's basketball matchup between Ohio State and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 72-62. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Previewing Iowa basketball’s backcourt

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 11, 2019

Iowa basketball’s backcourt will look a little different in 2019-20. With Isaiah Moss’ transfer to Kansas and Jordan Bohannon’s potential redshirt season coming on the heels of hip surgery, head...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Former Hawkeye Moss commits to Kansas

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 10, 2019

Isaiah Moss' transfer journey has been a long one, but the former Hawkeye has found his home at Kansas. After committing to Arkansas on May 15 and de-committing on June 7, Moss tweeted his commitment...

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.

Valparaiso transfer Bakari Evelyn commits to Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 9, 2019

Iowa basketball could have a depleted backcourt come November, but Fran McCaffery and Company received some good news when Valparaiso graduate transfer guard Bakari Evelyn tweeted his commitment to the...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss is introduced 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.

Moss decommits from Arkansas

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor June 7, 2019

Former Iowa basketball guard Isaiah Moss announced his decommitment from Arkansas on Friday. After declaring his intention to transfer from Iowa on May 2, Moss was set to join the Razorbacks with immediate...

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Billy Taylor set to join Iowa basketball coaching staff

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 22, 2019

A hole was left for head coach Fran McCaffery to fill in the Iowa basketball coaching staff when Andrew Francis departed for California, and it has now been filled by a familiar face. McCaffery named...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp reacts to an Iowa basket during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Wieskamp withdraws name from NBA Draft, returns for sophomore season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just one day after losing Jordan Bohannon for an indefinite period of time, Iowa basketball received some good news. Joe Wieskamp announced Wednesday that he has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon waits for the game to resume during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeye basketball’s Bohannon to miss time with hip surgery

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 21, 2019

Hawkeye basketball guard Jordan Bohannon will be held out of basketball activities for an indefinite period of time while recovering from a hip surgery scheduled to take place Wednesday. Iowa basketball's...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss drives to the basket during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Moss to transfer to Arkansas

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 15, 2019

Former Iowa shooting guard Isaiah Moss has found a new home. Moss, a Chicago native, tweeted his commitment to Arkansas on Wednesday. “I want to take the time to thank all of the coaches that have...