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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

Connecticut's Jalen Adams (4) steals the ball from Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The visiting Bearcats won, 65-57.

Scouting Cincinnati basketball ahead of the NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 18, 2019

10-seed Iowa basketball has just a few days before it clashes with 7-seed Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio. In the meantime, The Daily Iowan takes a deep dive into the numbers behind Cincinnati’s biggest...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer 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.

Hawkeyes prepping for Cincinnati in return to NCAA Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

The Iowa men’s basketball team could watch this year’s Selection Show with a little more excitement on Sunday. After a two-year hiatus from the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes sat in their black and...

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.

Iowa draws 10 seed, faces 7-seed Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 17, 2019

On Sunday, Iowa drew a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Heading to Columbus, Ohio, the Hawkeyes will take on the 7-seed Cincinnati Bearcats. Iowa (22-11) will face Cincinnati (28-6) on Friday. The...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook loses control of the ball 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.

VIDEO: Highlights from Michigan’s Big Ten Tournament win over Iowa

March 16, 2019

Iowa's Big Ten Tournament came to an end on Friday, as Michigan toppled the Hawkeyes, 74-53, in the United Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z9DI7cwc88 Iowa struggled mightily from 3-point...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot 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.

Hawkeyes set for NCAA Tournament following loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 16, 2019

CHICAGO - The Hawkeyes are headed back to Iowa City after suffering a brutal 74-53 loss to Michigan on Friday. After a performance in which it couldn’t be stopped against Illinois on Thursday, nothing...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass the ball 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. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: Iowa needs more Jordan Bohannon going forward

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 16, 2019

CHICAGO – Jordan Bohannon, arguably one of the best shooters in the country – let alone the Big Ten – finished with just two field goal attempts in Iowa’s 74-53 loss to Michigan on Friday. Bohannon’s...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook loses control of the ball 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.

Breaking down Michigan’s win over Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO - Jordan Bohannon averages 30.5 minutes per game. Austin Ash averages 4.1 in his nine appearances this season. Against Michigan, both players had the same amount of field goal attempts: 2. Bohannon...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot over Michigan forward Ignas Bradzeikis during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 40-27, at the half.

Iowa goes cold from 3 in loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa couldn’t miss from behind the 3-point line in its 83-62 win over Illinois in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. Its 12-of-23 mark from deep was enough to send the Illini back...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp grabs a rebound during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 40-27, at the half.

Michigan topples Iowa in Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa’s short-lived run in the 2019 Big Ten Tournament came to a close on Friday, as it fell to Michigan, 74-53. The Hawkeye defense fell apart, as the Wolverines shot 45.2 percent from...

Iowa's Joe Wieskamp guards Illinois' Da'Monte Williams 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.

Numbers behind Iowa’s first Big Ten Tournament win over Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa bounced back after four-straight losses with one of its most complete performances of the season in an 83-62 win over Illinois in the Hawkeyes’ first game of the Big Ten Tournament on...