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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

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...

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 10, 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...