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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

Joe Toussaint speaks with members of the press during an Iowa men’s basketball media availability at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 24, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Toussaint brings New York toughness to Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 24, 2019

Joe Toussaint hasn’t played a minute in Carver-Hawkeye yet, but he has played at a venue that may be more famous: Rucker Park. One of the most prominent streetball parks in the country, the Harlem,...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives past Tennessee forward John Fulkerson during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77 in overtime.

Former Hawkeyes wrap up Summer League

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 15, 2019

The Iowa basketball team is still more than three months away from taking the floor in Carver-Hawkeye, but former Hawkeyes have been balling all month. Tyler Cook, Peter Jok, and Jarrod Uthoff all took...

Iowa and West Carolina players warm-up before the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Evelyn officially signs with Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 11, 2019

Valparaiso transfer Bakari Evelyn committed to Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes in June, and he has officially signed, McCaffery announced July 11. Evelyn averaged 8.4 points on 33.6 percent shooting...

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his team's win against the Golden State Warriors to capture the NBA championsip at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, Calif., on June 13, 2019. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS) **FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY**

NBA free agency sets sports world on fire

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 7, 2019

The 2018-19 NBA season came to a close with the Toronto Raptors dethroning the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors for their first league title in franchise history. After a thrilling conclusion...

The Iowa Hawkeyes play aginst Savannah St during the men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 22, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 110-64.

Fredrick ready to display improved skills

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 30, 2019

C.J. Fredrick is a shooter. But after redshirting his first season as a Hawkeye, he might be much more than that. “In the past years, I would just say [I was] a really good shooter,” Fredrick said....

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last couple minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeye hoops looks to new leader

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Jan. 20 was not a good day for Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood. He said he almost made himself sick during pregame warmups by watching Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp drain shot after shot,...