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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

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 sets all-time Hawkeye 3-point record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

Jordan Bohannon set the all-time Iowa record for 3-pointers in a career in the first half against Tennessee on Sunday, hitting No. 263. The bucket passed former Hawkeye guard Jeff Horner, who played in...

Iowa players come together before the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Keys to the Iowa-Tennessee NCAA Tournament game

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a chance for a Sweet-16 appearance on the line, 10-seed Iowa takes on 2-seed Tennessee in the round of 32 on Sunday. The Hawkeyes (23-11) clash with the Volunteers (30-5) at...

Tennessee players answer questions during the NCAA Tennessee press conference at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes will play the Volunteers tomorrow in the second round of the tournament.

Highlights from Tennessee basketball Saturday press conference

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers took to the podium ahead of their 11:15 a.m. matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes on March 24. Grant Williams on Tyler Cook: "Very talented. I've...

Iowa forward Luka Garza answers questions during the Iowa media availability at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Highlights from Iowa basketball’s Saturday press conference

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza, and Joe Wieskamp took to the podium on Friday to discuss the Hawkeyes' matchup with Tennessee on March 24 at 11:10 a.m. Bohannon...

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

Iowa basketball counting on Connor McCaffery in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite throwing up, dealing with the chills, and being hooked to an IV, Connor McCaffery never questioned his status for Iowa’s game against Cincinnati in the NCAA Tournament. “Pretty...

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.

Garza’s effort shines for Hawkeye basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Luka Garza was seemingly born to play basketball. Whether it was from asking his daycare provider to turn basketball on the TV, watching cassette tapes, or imitating moves on a mini...

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.

Hawkeyes react to NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa men's basketball picked up a first-round NCAA Tournament win with a 79-72 victory over No. 7 seed Cincinnati on Friday. Outside of Nicholas Baer, it was the rest of the team's...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery celebrates the win with his teammates during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Connor McCaffery dealt with sickness before Iowa basketball’s win over Cincinnati

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Iowa point guard Connor McCaffery only played 10 minutes in the 79-72 win over Cincinnati, but he was one of the team’s most effective players on the court. One of just five Hawkeyes...

Iowa betting on itself with NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Iowa betting on itself with NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NCAA promotes an anti-sports betting campaign called “Don’t Bet on It” that has been heavily advertised during this year’s March Madness. Well, the Hawkeyes completely disregarded...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last few minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at the Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Wieskamp displays “supreme confidence” in first NCAA Tournament appearance

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – All season long, the conversation around Joe Wieskamp has been, “He’s only a freshman.” On Friday, Hawkeye fans – as well as basketball junkies across the country – saw...

Iowa basketball takes down Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Iowa basketball takes down Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - After trailing early, 10-seed Iowa clawed back to take down 7-seed Cincinnati, 79-72, in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman Joe Wieskamp scored 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Fellow Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp flexes after dunking 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.

Joe Wieskamp rejects a would-be dunk in Columbus

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

In the second half, Cincinnati's Nysier Brooks appeared to have an easy dunk from within the restricted circle, but Iowa's Joe Wieskamp had other ideas. NOT TODAY ?#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/QjR32eRtXt—...