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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 forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a dunk 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)

Offseason checkup: Tyler Cook

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 12, 2018

The biggest question surrounding Iowa basketball this offseason was Tyler Cook. The junior forward wrapped up his second season in a Hawkeye uniform, then opted to test the NBA waters this spring, leaving...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss attempts a shot past Penn State forward Satchel Pierce during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Forecasting men’s basketball’s biggest surprise

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 9, 2018

Isaiah Moss Confidence is the biggest wildcard for Moss heading into the new season. He’s a solid shooter who possesses the ability to run the floor and push in transition smoothly, and that’s...

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)

Men’s basketball prospect Carton announces top-three schools

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 8, 2018

Five-star point guard DJ Carton announced his top three schools via Instagram on July 8, and Iowa was not one of those destinations. Final 3‼ A post shared by DJ Carton (@djcarton) on...

Iowa's Tyler Cook jokes with teammate Jordan Bohannon during a men's basketball practice in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will travel to Europe on August 6 for 12 days. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

PCP: Which Hawkeye will lead the men’s basketball team in scoring?

Adam Hensley and Pat Lynch July 5, 2018

Tyler Cook This year for the Hawkeye basketball team, fans should rely on forward Tyler Cook to take on majority of the scoring after testing the NBA sea level, working out for several teams but ultimately...

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)

By the numbers: men’s basketball needs defense

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 4, 2018

On the eve of last season, expectations seemed high for the Iowa men’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes were coming off a 19-15 (10-8 Big Ten) season that had them on the bubble of an NCAA Tournament...

Michigan State F Jaren Jackson dunks a ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the visiting Spartans, 96-93. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Previewing the 2018 NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 21, 2018

In 2017, the NBA Draft was renowned by many, if not most, as a once-in-a-generation crop of players; such players as Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith Jr., and Donovan Mitchell headlined...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts after the final buzzer 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)

Hawkeye basketball benefiting from NBA hopefuls

Pat Lynch, [email protected] June 15, 2018

After testing the NBA Draft this past spring, juniors Isaiah Moss and Tyler Cook should bring experience and improvement to the court in the upcoming Iowa basketball season. Moss and Cook entered...

Iowa's Tyler Cook (5) shoots the ball over Drake's Kory Kuenstling (32) during the Hy-Vee Classic men's basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 90-64. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hy-Vee Classic ending in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 15, 2018

2018 will mark the last year of the Hy-Vee Classic, the University of Iowa announced on June 14. Since 2012, Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Drake have met in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines...

Iowa's Jack Nunge goes for a lay up during tonight's Prime Time game at North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Playoffs for Prime Time begin on Sunday with the league hosting its final game on July 23 (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Prime Time League ends after 32 years

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 14, 2018

Prime Time, the offseason basketball league in which Iowa and Northern Iowa players could showcase their talent, has run its last fast break. Randy Larson, the league’s founder and director, on...

Iowa's Isaiah Moss (right) and Tyler Cook (left) high five 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)

Bright lights, big opponents for Hawkeye hoops in 2K Classic

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 12, 2018

Iowa basketball announced last season that in 2018, it would be competing in the 2K Classic Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Monday, the Hawkeyes completed the schedule. Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a dunk 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)

Tyler Cook returns to Iowa for junior season

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 30, 2018

Having declared for the NBA Draft without hiring an agent, on May 30, Iowa forward Tyler Cook announced that he will return for his junior season with the Hawkeyes. Cook was a catalyst for a sometimes...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss drives to the hoop during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Isaiah Moss returns to Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 29, 2018

Hawkeye basketball announced on May 29 that shooting guard Isaiah Moss would return to the program after testing the NBA waters this offseason. Moss, who averaged 11.1 points per game last season,...