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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 and Illinois guard Trent Frazier fight for control of the ball 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 gunning for Wolverine upset round two

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHCIAGO – A lot has happened since Feb. 1. Then, Iowa (17-5 at the time) toppled No. 5 Michigan, 74-59. It was a game that felt even more dominant than a 15-point win, as the Hawkeyes controlled the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks 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.

Hensley: Iowa’s win over Illinois was its most cohesive performance this season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

 Given how Iowa basketball finished the regular season, Thursday’s shellacking of Illinois wasn’t entirely expected. It was, however, just what Iowa needed. “We showed that when we can...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) 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. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baer leads Hawkeyes in his last Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

The 2019 Big Ten Tournament is Nicholas Baer’s last, and in Iowa’s first 83-62 win over Illinois on Thursday, he played like he never wanted it to end. The lone Hawkeye senior dropped 17 points...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to the hoop 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.

Analyzing Iowa basketball’s matchup against Michigan

March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Now that it’s taken care of business against Illinois in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, Iowa basketball turns its attention to Michigan. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines clash in...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a 3-point shot during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Hawkeyes down Illini in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa snapped a four-game losing streak on Thursday, topping Illinois, 83-62, in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes extended their stay in Chicago by knocking down the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) goes for a dunk during a basketball game against Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 66-65.

Cook throws down monster alley-oop on inbounds play

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

It was probably assumed Tyler Cook would throw down some dunks in the Big Ten Tournament, but maybe not one of this magnitude: Inbound alley-oops are very rare. So, too, is @IowaHoops star @iamtc25's...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 95-71.

Breaking down Iowa basketball’s matchup against Illinois

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 14, 2019

Following its 74-69 overtime win over Northwestern, Illinois advanced to take on Iowa on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago. The Hawkeyes and Illini will clash 25 minutes...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp #10 drives into traffic during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Wieskamp prepped for first postseason as Hawkeyes take Chicago

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 13, 2019

Joe Wieskamp was named to the Big Ten’s five-player All-Freshman team on Monday for his play throughout the regular season. This evening, he’ll get his first taste of postseason life in college basketball. “It’s...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Iowa basketball ditches Twitter in hopes of finding spark

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 13, 2019

Log onto Twitter between now and the Big Ten Tournament, and you’ll surely see plenty of entertaining memes, loud opinions, and up-to-date sports news. One thing you won’t see, however, is the Iowa...

Iowa Guard Conner McCaffery #30 dribbles down the court during a mens basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell in overtime to the Huskers, 93-91.

Breaking down the men’s Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 11, 2019

On Sunday, the Big Ten released its official conference tournament seedings and pairings. Michigan State (25-6) earned the top seed, with Purdue (23-8) coming in at No. 2, Michigan (26-5) at No. 3, and...