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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta watches on during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gary Dolphin to remain with Iowa men’s basketball, Barta says

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

After making comments slighting Iowa's Maishe Dailey and the Hawkeye basketball program's recruiting, Gary Dolphin will retain his job as the Iowa men's basketball play-by-play announcer following his...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer prepares to shoot a free throw during the Iowa/Pittsburgh basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the panthers, 69-68.

Defense key for Hawkeye hoops in Big Ten opener

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 29, 2018

By halftime against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, No. 14 Iowa had allowed 46 points. Twenty-six came in the paint, as the Panther guards penetrated the Hawkeye defensive unit with ease, driving to the bucket...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery looks on during Iowa's game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 105-78

Fran McCaffery responds to Dolphin comments

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery spoke to the media for the first time Thursday about the comments made by Hawkeye basketball play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin during Iowa’s game against...

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket during the Iowa/Pittsburgh basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes narrowly defeated the Panthers, 69-68.

Beyond the Buzzer Podcast: Episode 1

November 29, 2018

In the first installment of The Daily Iowan's Beyond the Buzzer podcast, Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley team up to discuss Iowa's 69-68 win over Pittsburgh, Cordell Pemsl's injury and what that means for...

Veteran voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin speaks with Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Learfield suspends Gary Dolphin for two games

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 28, 2018

Gary Dolphin, the voice of the football and men’s basketball Hawkeyes, has been suspended by Learfield Sports after comments made during a break in the action of No. 15 Iowa’s 69-68 win over Pittsburgh...

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket during the Iowa/Pittsburgh basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes narrowly defeated the Panthers, 69-68.

Bohannon, Wieskamp lead Iowa’s 3-point barrage

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 27, 2018

Jordan Bohannon was feeling it. It didn’t matter where he was on the court. He could’ve been in Marion and the Hawkeye faithful would have been fine with him taking the shot. Instead, he was...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer prepares to shoot a free throw during the Iowa/Pittsburgh basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the panthers, 69-68.

Baer’s resurgence sparks Iowa in win over Pittsburgh

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 27, 2018

Nicholas Baer launched a 3-pointer, hitting nothing but the bottom of the net, with 9:02 left in the first half. That shot cut Pittsburgh’s lead to 2 points. Moments later, Baer was called for the...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl looks to pass during Iowa's game against UMKC at Carver Hawkeye Arena on November 8, 2018. The Hawkeye defeated the Kangaroos 77-63.

Iowa basketball’s Cordell Pemsl to have season-ending surgery

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 27, 2018

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl will miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season thanks to surgery. His procedure is to remove hardware from a previous surgery, one that he had in high school, according to a release. "It...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook shoots a free throw during Iowa's game against UMKC at Carver Hawkeye Arena on November 8, 2018. The Hawkeye defeated the Kangaroos 77-63.

Aggressive offense for Hawkeye basketball key against Pittsburgh

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 26, 2018

For those questioning whether the No. 14 Hawkeyes deserve their spot in the top 25, the next five games will be a deciding factor. And that starts today, when Iowa (5-0) hosts Pittsburgh (6-0) in an 8:05...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dribbles the ball during Iowa's game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wed. Nov. 21, 2018.

Iowa men’s hoops destroys Alabama State, 105-78

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 21, 2018

Things started off fast for Iowa in its 105-78 destruction of Alabama State Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye. After picking up a No. 20 ranking following wins over Oregon and Connecticut in the 2K Empire...