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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 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)

Joe Wieskamp earns DI’s Newcomer of the Year

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 7, 2019

In Iowa men’s basketball’s first game of the NCAA Tournament — a battle with Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio — Joe Wieskamp scored 19 points, making six of his eight shots. The Hawkeyes battled back...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches the game during the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Iowa basketball misses out on three transfers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 7, 2019

In the last few weeks, the Hawkeye basketball program found itself in the running for some high-quality transfers. Marquette’s Sam and Joey Hauser were looking for new homes, as was Notre Dame’s D.J....

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss shoots a three-pointer 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 guard Isaiah Moss to transfer

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 2, 2019

On Thursday, Iowa basketball guard Isaiah Moss entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. The news was first reported by 247 Sports. Moss averaged 9.2 points per game and shot 42.1 percent from...

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Hawkeye basketball remembers former star Kenny Arnold

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 27, 2019

After 30-plus years of battling a number of health issues, former University of Iowa basketball player Kenny Arnold died on April 27. The three-year starter was 59 years old; he is best remembered for...

Interim Iowa coach Andrew Francis watches from the sideline during 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.

Iowa basketball’s Francis to leave the program

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Andrew Francis will leave the program for another coaching position, Iowa Athletics confirmed to The Daily Iowan. The Des Moines Register first reported the news. Francis’...

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey shoots a three during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Former Iowa basketball player Maishe Dailey transfers to Akron

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 15, 2019

Former Iowa basketball guard Maishe Dailey has decided on a transfer destination. On Monday, 247Sports' Evan Daniels reported that Dailey decided on Akron for his new home. The junior will sit one year...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives 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’s Tyler Cook declares for the NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 12, 2019

On Friday, Iowa basketball forward Tyler Cook announced his decision to enter the 2019 NBA Draft. "What a ride! These past three years have been arguably the most important of my life,” Cook said in...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp steals the ball away from Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner 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’s Joe Wieskamp to test NBA waters

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 11, 2019

On Thursday, Stadium's Jeff Goodman tweeted that Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp will receive feedback from NBA teams regarding the upcoming draft on June 20. Iowa freshman guard Joe Wieskamp will test...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Zuniga: Creating the Iowa basketball Mount Rushmore

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 9, 2019

As Megan Gustafson gets set for the WNBA draft Wednesday night after her stellar Hawkeye career, The Daily Iowan takes a look at the new Mount Rushmore of Iowa basketball. It’s admittedly hard to rank...

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.

Bohannon, Iowa basketball take March Madness rug hostage

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 31, 2019

Jordan Bohannon gave the NCAA two options: pay him or suffer the loss of its beloved March Madness rug that gets laid out in locker rooms at the NCAA Tournament. Bohannon retweeted an article from The...

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey shoots a three during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Iowa basketball’s Dailey set to transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 28, 2019

Iowa basketball guard Maishe Dailey has put his name in the NCAA transfer portal with the intention to depart the Hawkeye program, the junior announced Thursday. “I would like to thank Coach McCaffery...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gestures  during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Breaking down Iowa basketball’s roster construction

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 26, 2019

With the Iowa men’s basketball 2018-19 season coming to a close following an overtime loss to Tennessee, one question remains: What’s next for the Hawkeyes? Iowa drastically improved from an abysmal...