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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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,...

Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner drives the baseline during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Kentucky football lands Ahmad Wagner

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 1, 2018

Ahmad Wagner announced on Tuesday that he would fulfill his football dreams at Kentucky.

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)

Isaiah Moss to gauge NBA interest

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 3, 2018

Iowa basketball announced on Tuesday that redshirt junior guard Isaiah Moss filed paperwork for entry into this year's upcoming NBA Draft. Moss has not hired an agent, which leaves the possibility of...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner (0) drives the ball to the hoop over Michigan's M-A Abdur-Rahkman (12) 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)

Ahmad Wagner leaving basketball program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 20, 2018

Hawkeye basketball forward Ahmad Wagner is leaving the Iowa program... to pursue opportunities in collegiate football. Head coach Fran McCaffery announced the news on Tuesday. Ahmad Wagner has...

Iowa guard Brady Ellingson looks to the lane 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)

Brady Ellingson leaving Hawkeye basketball program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 20, 2018

Brady Ellingson announced Tuesday that he will be leaving the Iowa basketball team and playing next season as a graduate transfer. pic.twitter.com/XcbJXn6si2 — Brady Ellingson (@B_Ellingson24)...

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 declares for NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 9, 2018

Hawkeye basketball forward Tyler Cook announced on March 9 that he will declare for this year’s NBA Draft. I am beyond blessed and excited to announce that I have Declared for The 2018...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives the ball up court 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)

Bohannon displays toughness during rough season

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Things could’ve been better for Iowa after a 14-19 season. Despite the losing record, Jordan Bohannon gave the Hawkeyes the best version of himself.
Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery reacts on the sidelines 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 exits Big Ten Tournament in heartbreaking fashion

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 2, 2018
Iowa fought as hard as it could, forcing overtime, but it wasn’t enough to beat the defending Big Ten Tournament champions.
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) looks for an open shot against a Northwester defender 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)

Hawkeyes down Illinois in Big Ten Tournament, look to Michigan

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Iowa avoided some late pressure from Illinois to extend its season and keep NCAA Tournament hopes afloat.
Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives the ball in the lane against Northwestern's Derek Pardon 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)

Five games in five days? That’s the goal for Iowa hoops

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Iowa needs to win five games in five days if it wants any shot at continuing its season — it may sound crazy, but it’s not out of this world.
The referee throws the ball into the air during tip-off of 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)

Barnstormers hit by child-porn storm

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 27, 2018

The Iowa Barnstormers, arguably the most prominent AAU team in the state, has announced that former coach Greg Stephen is no longer with the team amid an investigation regarding his alleged possession...