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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 guard Jordan Bohannon shoots the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

VIDEO: Iowa’s NCAA Tournament Practice

March 21, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZwAd_3jBRY&feature=youtu.be

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener dribbles the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Hawkeyes reminisce on March Madness memories

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the middle of March when Ryan Kriener was growing up, he could always be found at his parents’ March Madness parties. With wings and other popular sports snacks surrounding,...

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin calls a play from the sideline against the Connecticut Huskies on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Cincinnati won the game 64-60.

Highlights from Cincinnati basketball’s press conference

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin, along with forward Tre Scott, and guards Cane Broome and Justin Jenifer, answered questions before their open practice at the NCAA Tournament Thursday...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon speaks to the press during the Iowa press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Highlights from Iowa basketball’s press conference

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Tyler Cook, and Nicholas Baer all took to the podium on Thursday to field questions ahead of their NCAA Tournament battle with Cincinnati on Friday...

Megan Gustafson walks off the Carver court for the last time during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Breaking down the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Iowa City site

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 20, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball is getting to host the NCAA Tournament where it will face Mercer (25-7) Friday at 1 p.m. With Carver-Hawkeye being the site for the worst two rounds, the Hawkeyes have a big...

Connecticut's Jalen Adams (4) steals the ball from Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The visiting Bearcats won, 65-57.

Scouting Cincinnati basketball ahead of the NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 18, 2019

10-seed Iowa basketball has just a few days before it clashes with 7-seed Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio. In the meantime, The Daily Iowan takes a deep dive into the numbers behind Cincinnati’s biggest...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson keeps the ball away from Maryland players during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Iowa women earn No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

The Iowa women's basketball team will officially host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament after drawing a No. 2 seed and a matchup with No. 15 Mercer on Monday. The Hawkeyes (26-6) will play...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53.

Iowa draws 10 seed, faces 7-seed Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 17, 2019

On Sunday, Iowa drew a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Heading to Columbus, Ohio, the Hawkeyes will take on the 7-seed Cincinnati Bearcats. Iowa (22-11) will face Cincinnati (28-6) on Friday. The...