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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 Tyler Cook dunks the ball mid-way through the second half during the Iowa vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Phoenix 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Iowa continues its undefeated record next week against No. 14 Oregon.

Iowa defeats UConn, wins 2K Empire Classic

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 16, 2018

Iowa men’s basketball’s defense (yes, defense) was its specialty in a 91-72 win over UConn in the 2K Empire Classic Championship. The Hawkeyes (4-0) held the Huskies (3-1) to 42.6 percent shooting...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener dunks the ball during the Iowa/Guilford College basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers, 103-46.

Hawkeye men’s hoops silences Ducks in New York

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 15, 2018

Bol Bol could have been 7-7 like his dad, Manute, but it still wouldn’t have helped in Oregon’s battle against Iowa Thursday. The Hawkeyes showed up under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden...

Iowa’s Luka Garza shoots a jumper at the beginning of the first half during the Iowa Vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes won 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 11.

Hawkeye basketball heads to the bright lights

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 15, 2018

Iowa basketball is only two games into the season, and its first real test looms already — 8:15 p.m. today, when the Hawkeyes clash with the No. 13 Oregon Ducks in the 2K Empire Classic. After facing...

DITV Sports: Men’s Basketball Update

November 13, 2018

This weekend Men's Basketball is traveling to New York City for the 2K Empire Classic featuring top programs such as Syracuse, Oregon, and Uconn.

DITV Sports: Jordan Bohannon receives the Stan Musial Award

November 13, 2018

Jordan Bohannon will travel to St. Louis this week to receive the Stan Musial Award in recognition for intentionally missing a free throw last season that would have broken a record held by the late Chris...

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks for an open pass around Wisconsin's T.J. Schlundt (20) 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.

Dailey set to lead Iowa men’s basketball defensively

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 12, 2018

Maishe Dailey isn’t Tyler Cook. The Hawkeyes do not rely on him for consistent scoring, and the offense doesn’t run through him. He’s not Jordan Bohannon. While he does play some point guard, he’s...

Iowa’s Luka Garza shoots a jumper at the beginning of the first half during the Iowa Vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Phoenix, 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa continues its undefeated record next week against No.14 Oregon.

Garza, Baer lead Iowa hoops past Green Bay

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 11, 2018

All Iowa needed in its nonconference matchup against Green Bay was a little Luka Garza. Although, that almost wasn’t enough until the end of the second half. The Hawkeyes scraped by to pick up a...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three pointer during Iowa’s game against UMKC at Carver-Hawkeye arena on November 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kangaroos 77-63.

Wieskamp’s hot hand sparks Iowa basketball early in season-opener

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 8, 2018

Four first-half 3-pointers? Check. A putback dunk to bring the Carver crowd to its feet? Check. The Joe Wieskamp era is officially underway, and on Thursday, the freshman was one of Iowa’s bright...

Hawkeye basketball shines on defense in season-opener

Hawkeye basketball shines on defense in season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 8, 2018

Iowa’s win over Missouri-Kansas City wasn’t the pretty win many anticipated to start the season. At least in the first half. Despite only leading the Kangaroos by 8 and shooting just 32 percent...