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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles on the baseline under a Alabama State defender during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets, 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Garza makes big impression early on as a Hawkeye

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 14, 2017

It only took Luka Garza two regular-season games to earn Big Ten Freshman of the Week. The first-year Hawkeye from Washington averages 13.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks — all team-highs —...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl goes up for a layup during Iowa’s game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornetts 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball shows balanced offense, solid defense in win over Alabama State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa’s second win of the season was never in question as the Hawkeye men’s basketball team rolled past Alabama State, 92-58, in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. Iowa’s offense was extremely balanced throughout...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl goes up for a layup during Iowa’s game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornetts 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye hoops takes down Alabama State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 12, 2017

Iowa basketball (2-0) recorded win No. 2 in the young season, taking down Alabama State (0-2), 92-58, on Nov. 12. Sophomore forward Cordell Pemsl paced Iowa with 15 points off the bench, Isaiah...

Iowa’s Tyler Cook hangs on the rim after dunking in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes open season by cooking Chicago State, 95-62

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 11, 2017

While the game may count toward Iowa’s regular-season record, it was essentially just another exhibition game. That was apparent early and continually throughout the game. Chicago State took...

Iowa’s Isaiah Moss shoots a jump shot in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shoots the lights out in season-opening win

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 11, 2017

At Iowa basketball’s media day on Oct. 16, head coach Fran McCaffery said point guard Jordan Bohannon reminded him of Golden State Warrior point guard and former MVP Stephen Curry. When Iowa took...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook hangs from the rim after dunking in Carver-Hawkeye on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Cook averaged 12.3 points per game last season, second on the team behind Peter Jok. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook poised for breakout year on Hawkeye courts

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Tyler Cook spent most of his freshman season with his head above the rim, throwing down vicious dunks. In the off-season, however, he spent his time in the film room. “There’s not one [guy] that...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops signs two recruits

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Joe Wieskamp and C.J. Fredrick signed National Letters of Intent on Tuesday to play for the Hawkeyes. The duo are the two members of Fran McCaffery’s 2018 recruiting class and have the potential...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer goes through introductions during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Nicholas Baer sidelined with broken bone

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 6, 2017

Iowa basketball forward Nicholas Baer will be out 3-4 weeks with a broken bone in his left pinky finger, the program announced Monday evening. Baer, a junior from Bettendorf, will not need surgery...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook shoots a lay-up during the Iowa/Belmont Abbey basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 96-64. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye basketball’s bigs impressive in win

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 3, 2017

Tyler Cook could not be stopped in Iowa’s 96-64 win over Belmont Abbey on Thursday in Carver-Hawkeye. The sophomore score 24 points, snagged 7 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists in the victory, but...

Iowa's Riley Till, Isaiah Moss, Dom Uhl, and Charlie Rose, relax on the bench during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Five takeaways from Iowa’s win over William Jewell

Iowa basketball tipped off its first exhibition game of the season last week, defeating William Jewell, 105-81, in Carver-Hawkeye. Assistant Sports Editor Pete Ruden and sports reporter Sean Bock give...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl and guard Connor McCaffery cover William Jewell guard Bryon Harp during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Connor McCaffery waives redshirt

October 30, 2017

Adam Hensley | [email protected] After Christian Williams announced his decision to transfer a day before Iowa's exhibition contest against William Jewell College, Hawkeye fans turned their attention...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl and guard Connor McCaffery cover William Jewell guard Bryon Harp during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowa and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Last season’s defensive struggles loom in men’s hoops exhibition

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Exhibition games aren’t meant to be pretty. The Iowa men’s basketball team was able to come away with a victory on Oct. 27 against William Jewell in Carver-Hawkeye, but there is a lingering issue...