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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 forward Tyler Cook goes up for a basket during the mens basketball game against Bryant University on Saturday, December 29, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 72-67. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops survives scare from Bryant

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 29, 2018

The way Hawkeye basketball’s win over Bryant started was peak Iowa. The way Iowa finished, however, was a different story. Jordan Bohannon drained a 3 to get the scoring started for the Hawkeyes before...

Hawkeye men tame Tigers with 3-point shooting

Hawkeye men tame Tigers with 3-point shooting

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 22, 2018

Iowa's game against Savannah State on Saturday was essentially over right when it started. The Hawkeyes used 3-point shooting to take a commanding lead early and they would never look back, coming out...

Iowa forward Luka Garza jumps for a rebound during the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Western Carolina helps Iowa basketball win with 26 turnovers

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief December 18, 2018

Western Carolina gave a helping hand and a ball or two in No. 23 Iowa's victory on Tuesday night, racking up 26 turnovers. The Hawkeye basketball team pummeled Catamounts, 78-60, in Carver in what head...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) attempts to make a dunk during the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Ryan Kriener key for Hawkeye basketball in next-man-up role

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 18, 2018

Luka Garza notched two early fouls in the first half of Iowa’s 78-60 win over Western Carolina. Head coach Fran McCaffery rolled with Ryan Kriener from there, and it paid off. In the first half alone,...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl looks to pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Iowa basketball’s Cordell Pemsl undergoes season-ending surgery

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 18, 2018

After playing two games this season, Iowa basketball's Cordell Pemsl had season-ending surgery Tuesday. Pemsl, a Dubuque native, had surgery to remove hardware from a prior procedure in his leg. “I...

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon guards UNI's A.J. Green during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes display defensive dominance in win over Panthers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

DES MOINES, Ia. – A.J. Green is far and away Northern Iowa’s most prolific scorer, but that wasn’t true when he played Iowa Saturday. The only Panther averaging double figures, scoring 15.8 points...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook fights for control of the ball during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54.

Tyler Cook and Company coast in Des Moines

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 15, 2018

DES MOINES, Ia. – Tyler Cook dominated in the Hy-Vee Classic finale, and thanks to his effort on both ends of the floor, No. 22 Iowa coasted in a 77-54 win over Northern Iowa. Cook finished with 17...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Hawkeye men’s hoops readies for final Hy-Vee Classic battle against Panthers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

For six years, Iowa and either Northern Iowa or Drake have collided in the Hy-Vee Classic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Previously known as the Big Four Classic, the event has served as a staple...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery drives towards the basket during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Numbers say Connor McCaffery is Iowa’s best facilitator

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 11, 2018

Through nine games, one thing is clear for Iowa basketball: Connor McCaffery is the team’s best distributor. The second-team point guard has a 29.8 assist percentage (percentage of teammate field goals...

DITV Sports: Riley Till

December 11, 2018

Sophomore Riley Till had out-of-state options but chose to stay in-state to play for the Hawkeyes. This season he has earned a spot in the rotation.