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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

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...

Contributed; Belmont Abbey College

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 Joe Wieskamp announced Wednesday that he has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft...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...

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...

Contributed; QC Times

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...