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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 head coach Fran McCaffery speaks to his players during a timeout in 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)

Breaking down Iowa’s broken defense

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 30, 2018
Five years ago, Iowa ranked in the top half of the Big Ten in most defensive statistics; now, the Hawkeyes reside in the cellar — both in defensive statistics and in the standings.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots 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)

No defense, no win for Iowa hoops

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 27, 2018

After picking up a Big Ten victory against Wisconsin on Jan. 23, Iowa came up short in its quest to start a conference winning streak, falling to Nebraska (16-8, 7-4) on the road, 98-84. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Isiah Moss drives 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)

Basketball tries to build on momentum, travels to Nebraska

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 26, 2018
Iowa looked dominant against Wisconsin, and that’s because the Hawkeyes stayed aggressive but at the same time had fun.
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call by the referee during the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Fran McCaffery extended through 2023-24 season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 25, 2018

For all the fans calling for Fran McCaffery’s firing, that doesn’t appear to be in the near future. Land of 10 obtained a contract through the state’s open-record laws, and it reported that...

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. 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)

Garza, Cook slow Happ down, lead Hawkeyes to victory

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 23, 2018
Luka Garza and Tyler Cook both dropped 17 points en route to taking down Wisconsin in Carver.
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)

Hawkeyes bounce back, dominate Wisconsin

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 23, 2018
Iowa jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, smacking Wisconsin into a sea of gold.
Players warm up in Carver-Hawkeye Arena before a basketball game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Kriener out against Wisconsin

January 23, 2018
Iowa will be without one of its forwards for the second game in a row.
Iowa basketball head coach Fran McCaffery after a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Solid programs with down years clash in Carver

January 23, 2018
Two seasons ago, Iowa and Wisconsin made the NCAA Tournament. Now, the Big Dance isn’t on either team’s radar.
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss watches the ball go out of bounds during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Can Iowa basketball salvage this season

January 23, 2018
With Iowa sitting at one game below .500, two sports reporters debate: Can Iowa salvage its season?
Iowa forward Luka Garza comes up bloodied after fighting for a rebound during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s poor defense prevalent in loss to Purdue

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 22, 2018
Iowa’s poor defense and Purdue’s explosive offense (20 3s) was a bad combination for the Hawkeyes.
Iowa forward Tyler Cook loses control of the ball during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hot shooting leads Boilermakers past Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 20, 2018

The atmosphere in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 20 was different from what it has been all season. The energy the Hawkeyes came to play with as the game tipped off was different as well. But the result...

Purdue forward Vincent Edwards twists as he elevates towards the basket during a game against the University of Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Different opponent, same issues for Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 20, 2018

Iowa forward Luka Garza took an elbow to the face from Purdue’s Isaac Haas, and eventually play stopped as blood dripped down his face. Garza’s bloody mug mirrored Iowa’s final product against...