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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's Cordell Pemsl (35) attempts to block a shot by Northwestern's Anthony Gaines (11) during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye basketball looks to improve defense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 9, 2018

It doesn’t take a basketball expert to tell that the Hawkeye men’s basketball team struggled on the defensive side of the ball last year. The Hawkeyes finished 317th in the country in points allowed...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffrey poses for a portrait during Iowa men's basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The team's first game will be against Guilford College on Nov. 4.

Point guard Connor McCaffery ready for a fresh start

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 9, 2018

Connor McCaffery missed Iowa’s first two games of 2017 with an ankle sprain. Then he missed eight-straight games because of mononucleosis and sat out the final 19 contests after he underwent a tonsillectomy...

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsin's Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

A healthy Luka Garza is key for Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

If Fran McCaffery’s Hawkeyes step on the hardwood in about two months without a 6-11 sophomore in a No. 55 jersey, they are in trouble. Luka Garza recently underwent surgery to remove a benign cyst...

Iowa forward Luka Garza gathers the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois on Friday Dec. 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 98 to 75. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s Garza out indefinitely following surgery

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

Iowa basketball big man Luka Garza will be out indefinitely after undergoing successful surgery to remove a benign cyst in his abdomen on Sept. 7, Hawkeye men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery has...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) dunks the ball over Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten schedule set for Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 21, 2018

Just a few days after Iowa released its nonconference slate of games for 2018, the Big Ten announced its schedule for the 2018-19 season. For the first time in conference history, the Big Ten schedule...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl drives for a layup against Alabama State in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets, 92-58.

Previewing Iowa basketball’s non-conference schedule

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley August 21, 2018

Nov. 4, Carver-Hawkeye, Guilford (2017-18 record: 15-12) The Quakers don’t necessarily make opponents quake in their boots, but a balanced scoring offense works in their favor. Last season, Guilford...

Iowa forward Luka Garza controls the ball during a game against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s stat-sheet hero: Luka Garza

July 25, 2018
As a freshman, Luka Garza proved that he’s an efficient threat offensively and defensively.
The San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles around the Miami Heat's LeBron James during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami on June 12, 2014. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/TNS)

Leonard trade Spurs’ disappointment

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 19, 2018

There truly is no sport with a better offseason than the NBA’s. Officials announced early on July 18 that the Raptors would swap a top-20 protected pick, Jakob Poeltl, and DeMar DeRozan for the Spurs’...

UI freshman Joe Wieskamp poses for portrait at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 10, 2018.

All eyes on incoming freshman Joe Wieskamp this basketball season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 18, 2018

Hawkeye basketball has always been a part of Joe Wieskamp’s life. The Muscatine standout played fewer than 40 miles away from Iowa City in high school. He played on the Iowa Barnstormers AAU basketball...

Iowa's Jarrod Uthoff, right, works off the dribble against Penn State's Isaiah Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions upset Iowa, 79-75. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times/TNS)

Hawkeyes out West in NBA Summer League

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 16, 2018

While the NBA is in offseason mode, there’s still plenty of basketball to be played. The 2018 Summer League is in full swing out in Las Vegas, and two former Hawkeyes have been in action: Jarrod...

Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) tries to stop Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Zuniga: Boston and the Kyrie Irving problem

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 12, 2018

For the second time in the past three years, Kyrie Irving wants out of the best team in the East. That’s because Irving doesn’t care if the team on the front of his jersey wins, Irving only cares...