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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

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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp goes for a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Wieskamp played for 27:47 and scored 16 points in the win.

Wieskamp looks to increase offense against North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 20, 2019

Luka Garza’s performance against Oral Roberts on Nov. 15 sparkled like the earrings he put in after the Hawkeyes’ 87-74 victory. But while Garza and his 30 points couldn’t be stopped, another...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery drives to the rim during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 87-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

True freshmen show veteran mindset for Iowa men’s basketball

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2019

The fans had left, empty popcorn buckets and candy wrappers were being picked up from the newly-empty stands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Only two players remained on the court after Iowa’s blowout loss...

Iowa head coach Fran Mccaffery prowls around the court following a time out during the Iowa vs Oral Roberts game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on the 15 Nov. 2019. The Hawkeyes won with a final score of 87-74.

McCaffery speaks on 2020 recruiting class

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2019

Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced on Monday the signing of five prep athletes. Keegan Murray, Kris Murray, Josh Ogundele, Tony Perkins, and Ahron Ulis all signed with the Hawkeyes. Each...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shakes hands after a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. McCaffery finished 2 of 7 from inside the paint and had 4 rebounds on the night.

Patrick McCaffery battling “residual health issues”

Pete Ruden and Robert Read November 15, 2019

Iowa men's basketball forward Patrick McCaffery sat out of the Hawkeyes' game against Oral Roberts on Friday due to residual health issues from a previous illness. McCaffery developed thyroid cancer...

Iowa center Luka Garza runs after Oral Roberts' Deondre Burns at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

Garza scores career-high in win over Oral Roberts

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2019

DePaul did its best to make Iowa center Luka Garza a non-factor in Monday’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but Oral Roberts had no luck with that strategy Friday night. Garza erupted for a career-high...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge keeps the ball from Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

Nunge bounces back against Oral Roberts after tough start to season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 15, 2019

Jack Nunge entered Iowa’s game against Oral Roberts on Friday without a field goal. Excluding two free throws in the Hawkeyes’ season-opener against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Nov. 8, he...

Iowa men’s hoops downs Oral Roberts

Iowa men’s hoops downs Oral Roberts

November 15, 2019

The Iowa men’s basketball team found its way back into the win column with an 87-74 victory over Oral Roberts on Friday in Carver-Hawkeye. Iowa’s big men led the way almost from the tip. Luka...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge handles the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Nunge scored 2 points and had 2 assists in the win.

Nunge, Hawkeyes looking to bounce back against Golden Eagles

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 14, 2019

Despite filling out Iowa’s new gold script uniforms with a 6-11, 245-pound frame against DePaul on Monday, Jack Nunge was easy to miss. The Newburgh, Indiana, native missed a jumper in the paint on...

Iowa guard CJ Frederick drives down the court during a game against Depaul at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Demons, 93-78.

Iowa men’s hoops unable to recover from early deficit

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2019

Well, that escalated quickly. That’s what the mood was at Carver-Hawkeye Arena early on in Iowa’s 93-78 defeat at the hands of DePaul Monday. By the time Iowa called its first timeout with 17:39...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl reacts to a foul call during a game against Depaul at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Demons 93-78. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Ruden: Iowa men’s basketball hasn’t moved on from March

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 11, 2019

Jordan Bohannon walked off the floor at the with just over eight minutes left in the first half against DePaul shaking his head. The Hawkeyes were down to DePaul 35-13 after allowing a barrage of 3-pointers...