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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Baer leaves legacy of hard work, character at Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

With 8:17 left in Iowa’s NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nicholas Baer did what Nicholas Baer does best. After facing a 25-point deficit earlier in the contest, Baer hustled like...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer comforts Luka Garza after the loss against Tennessee in the NCAA tournament at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77.

Iowa basketball’s season ends with one last fight

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Down by 25 at one point, Iowa basketball clawed its way back in one of the greatest second-half performances in program history. The Hawkeyes outscored the Volunteers, 43-22, in the...

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.

Ruden: Tyler Cook deserves cheers, not jeers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tyler Cook has been Iowa’s best player all season, but you never would have known it by watching his first three halves at the NCAA Tournament. He scored 5 points on just 1-of-9...

Video: Iowa loses in overtime to Tennessee

Lucy Rohden, DITV Sports Director March 24, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFfrlIIR0A&feature=youtu.be  

Iowa forward Luka Garza waits for a free-throw during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa’s comeback bid against Tennessee falls short

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

Iowa put Tennessee on upset alert after a colossal second-half comeback but fell short to the Volunteers in overtime, 83-77. Iowa trailed 49-28 at halftime, but thanks to a renewed aggressiveness, solid...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook prepares to shoot the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Highlight: Tyler Cook’s second-half dunk against Tennessee

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 24, 2019

Tyler Cook hasn't head an idea NCAA Tournament stats-wise, but in the second half against Tennessee, things began to click. Early on, the Hawkeyes outscored the Volunteers, 9-2, and Cook had all nine...