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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Tyler Cook 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.

Revamped Hoosiers await Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 6, 2019

After winning its first three conference games of the season, Indiana sat at 12-2. What followed was a midseason slide — the Hoosiers lost seven games in a row, with their last loss coming on the road...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot 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.

Luka Garza, road defense key for Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 5, 2019

A lot of things go into Iowa basketball’s No. 20 ranking, but one of the most important aspects of the Hawkeyes’ impressive season is big man Luka Garza. Averaging a career-high 15.1 points to go...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener drives 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.

Ryan Kriener’s career improvement evident in Michigan upset

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 3, 2019

Fewer than seven minutes into Iowa’s 74-59 upset win against No. 5 Michigan on Feb. 1, forward Luka Garza picked up his second foul, forcing him to head to the bench. In came Ryan Kriener. A few minutes...

Fans storm the court and celebrate with the team 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.

Team effort fuels Iowa basketball in upset over No. 5 Michigan

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 1, 2019

No. 5 Michigan entered Carver-Hawkeye on Feb. 1 with one of the country’s best defenses. In six of their 21 games, the Wolverines had held their opponents to fewer than 50 points. Only once had...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp reacts after making a layup 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.

Wieskamp bounces back in Iowa’s signature win over No. 5 Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

Joe Wieskamp is back to his usual way of getting buckets, and it could not have come at a better time for Iowa. Behind Wieskamp’s 16-point, 7-rebound, 5-steal performance, the Hawkeyes toppled No....

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to attempt a shot 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.

Iowa looks to get back in win column against Big Ten-leading Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

Coming off two-straight losses, Iowa will have its hands full when it takes on No. 5 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye at 6 p.m. today. While the losses have raised questions about Iowa’s defensive efficiency...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon readies a pass against Minnesota at Williams Arena on Sunday. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-87.

Bohannon, Wieskamp searching for their shot

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 30, 2019

Jordan Bohannon and Joe Wieskamp are two of the Big Ten’s best shooters and two of Iowa’s most crucial playmakers. Over the past two games, though, that hasn’t been the case. Iowa has dropped two...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss jumps for a lay-up during the men's basketball game vs. Minnesota at Williams Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-87.

Moss excels, but Hawkeyes fall short in battle at the Barn

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 27, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – Isaiah Moss loves playing basketball in Minneapolis – particularly at the Barn. When playing at Williams Arena last season, Moss posted 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including 19...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) defends against Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during men's basketball vs. Minnesota at Williams Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-87.

Defense nowhere to be found for Iowa basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 27, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – At certain times this season, the Iowa basketball team has regressed back to its 2017-18 ways. Sunday was one of those times. Defense, the Hawkeyes’ Achilles heel last season, was...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook #25 and Michigan State forward Kenny Goins #25 fight for the ball during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Beyond the Buzzer Podcast: Episode 4

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley January 25, 2019

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley are back to discuss what Iowa did well and what it didn't in its 82-67 loss to Michigan State on Thursday. Throughout the next week, be sure to tweet questions @TheDailyIowan,...