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The Daily Iowan

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 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 12, 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...

Iowa Forward Luka Garza #55 shows dissapointment during a mens basketball game between Iowa Hawkeye and the Nebraska Huskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell in overtime to the Huskers, 93-91.

Hensley: Nebraska loss a microcosm of Iowa basketball’s late-season finish

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 10, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. - In 2004, Tracy McGrady scored 13 points in 35 seconds to elevate the Houston Rockets over the San Antonio Spurs. YouTube it if you’ve never seen it, because that’s essentially what...

Iowa Guard Jordan Bohannon #3  looks toward the bench 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 Iowa’s overtime loss against Nebraska

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 10, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – The art of a comeback is one Iowa seemed to have mastered earlier this season. Nebraska, though, took note, erasing a 9-point deficit in less than a minute. The Huskers took care of...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery 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.

Fran McCaffery: 10-10 Big Ten record is “tremendous”

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 10, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. - Last season, Iowa finished 4-14 in conference play. This season, after dropping five of their final six contests, the Hawkeyes concluded the regular season with a 10-10 mark in the Big...

Tyler Cook (25) attempts a layup in a game against Wisconsin on March 7, 2019. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 65-45.

Iowa’s offense goes cold in loss to Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 7, 2019

Iowa’s offense has disappeared at the wrong time. With just one game remaining in the regular season, it’s nowhere to be found, as evidenced by a 65-45 slaughtering at the hands of Wisconsin in...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon prepares to shoot the ball during men's basketball vs. Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 76-70.

Hawkeyes seek revenge against Badgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 6, 2019

The Kohl Center is home for Jordan Bohannon. He grew up watching his brothers, Zach and Jason Bohannon, play for Wisconsin in the arena. But after he hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left after trailing...