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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 Jack Nunge shoots over William Jewell guard Keith Hayes 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)

Freshmen help Iowa take down William Jewell, 105-81

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Iowa’s matchup with William Jewell on Oct. 27 in Carver-Hawkeye was only an exhibition game, but it was close for a while. The Hawkeyes trailed by 1 at halftime, but they ended up picking up the...

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McCafferys raise money for cancer program

October 27, 2017

On Wednesday, Fran McCaffery, along with his wife, Margaret, hosted the Hawkeye Basketball Tipoff Party at UIHC, benefiting the Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Program. More than 250 members of the...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks for an open teammate during the game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes made a strong second half push but came up short to the Terrapins by the final score of 84-76. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Iowa primed to take Carver floor in exhibition game

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

For the first time since losing to TCU in the second round of the NIT, the Iowa men’s basketball team will take the floor in Carver-Hawkeye when it takes on William Jewell in an exhibition game at 7...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa guard Christian Williams shoots a three against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa point guard Christian Williams to transfer

October 26, 2017

Christian Williams is transferring from Iowa, head coach Fran McCaffery announced Thursday. The point guard has requested and been granted a release from his scholarship, but he will finish the semester...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks a ball 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)

Basketball unsure of starting lineup but not worried

October 26, 2017

Head coach Fran McCaffery tabbed three players in particular to start this season. The other two starting slots are wide open. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery...

Iowa sit 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)

Bock: North Carolina wasn’t academic fraud, but much more

October 18, 2017

By Sean Bock [email protected] On Oct. 13, after six years of investigation concerning academic fraud and the North Carolina men’s basketball program, the NCAA gave the former chair of African...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon poses for a portrait during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.

Hawkeye basketball’s Bohannon hits watch list

October 17, 2017

 Iowa sophomore point guard Jordan Bohannon was named to the watch list for the 2018 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year.  Bohannon joins 19 other point guards on the list for the prestigious award.  Last...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl poses for a portrait 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)

Men’s basketball player Cordell Pemsl’s big weight loss

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 17, 2017

Cordell Pemsl gets some weird looks on campus as he walks around with a one-gallon jug full of water. Pemsl’s water jug might not be the only thing drawing in the looks, especially when Iowa tips...

Iowa forward Luka Garza poses for a portrait 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)

Freshmen come into Iowa men’s basketball season with big opportunity

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 17, 2017

In August, the Iowa men’s basketball team took a trip to Europe, where it visited Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, and played four exhibition games. While it was an opportunity to get back on the hardwood...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks 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)

McCaffery talks college basketball scandals

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 17, 2017

Louisville officially fired basketball head coach Rick Pitino on Monday amid an FBI investigation. College basketball as a whole seems to have been on thin ice ever since the investigations involving...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook talks with members of the media 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)

Highlights from men’s basketball media day

October 16, 2017

Watch out, Golden State On multiple occasions at Iowa basketball’s media day, players and coaches drew comparisons between the Hawkeyes and the reigning NBA Champions. “We’re going to have...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks during a press conference before a men's basketball practice in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will travel to Europe on August 6 for 12 days. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Patrick McCaffery commits to Iowa

October 6, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Many could have predicted where Iowa City West forward Patrick McCaffery would wind up committing to play college hoops, but the junior made his commitment...