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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Payton Sandfort answers a reporter’s question during breakout podium interviews at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Oct. 3. Podium interviews alternated between the coaches and two players from each team, lasting throughout the afternoon.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Payton Sandfort next to other Big Ten stars

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball forward Payton Sandfort could be one of the top players in the Big Ten this season. The senior was named to the Big Ten’s preseason all-conference team on Tuesday — just...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery listens to a question during breakout podium interviews at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Oct. 3. Podium interviews alternated between the coaches and two players from each team, lasting throughout the afternoon.

Iowa men’s basketball looks to regroup after disappointing season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

After missing the NCAA tournament last season, the Iowa men’s basketball team looks to flip the script in the 2024-25 season. The Hawkeyes will have a stiff challenge ahead of them as the Big Ten...

Southern California Head Coach Eric Musselman speaks during panel discussions at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Big Ten Network hosts alternated questions between three coaches in discussion panels for fifteen minutes each.

Photos: Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Day

John Charlson, Photojournalist October 3, 2024

All eighteen of the men’s basketball teams of the Big Ten conference joined in Rosemont, Illinois, on Thursday for the Big Ten Media Days event. The day began with head coaches from Illinois, Michigan,...

Iowa Head Coach Jan Jensen speaks during a panel discussion at the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The day began with six panel discussions led by Big Ten Network moderators, which each featured three coaches.

Iowa women’s basketball readies for new conference competitors

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT, Illinois — The Iowa women’s basketball team enters a new era of Big Ten basketball as USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon join the conference for the 2024-25 season. The decision to...

An attendee passes by a Big Ten banner outside of the main conference hall during the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The day began with six panel discussions led by Big Ten Network moderators, which each featured three coaches.

Column | Who will Iowa women’s basketball’s toughest opponent be this season?

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT, Illinois — The Iowa women’s basketball team had a 2023-24 campaign that was nothing short of sensational. While Caitlin Clark was shocking the world one basket at a time, the team racked...

Big Ten Network host Kylen Mills interviews Jan Jensen, Lucy Olsen, and Hannah Stuelke during the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Podium interview sessions began after a short break and featured two players from each team and their coach.

Photos: Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Day

John Charlson, Photojournalist October 2, 2024

The Big Ten Network’s Women’s Basketball Media Day began promptly at 8:40 a.m. CT at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on Wednesday. Proceedings started with Big Ten...

Forward Lauren Geczik crosses the ball during an Iowa Soccer match on Thursday Sept, 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 11 Iowa defeats unranked Northwestern, looks to Indiana

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Fueled by two timely clutch goals late in the second half, the No. 11 Hawkeyes pushed past unranked Northwestern 2-1 on Sunday, keeping their no-loss Big Ten record alive as they look to Indiana. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks across the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Caitlin Clark’s impact remains with Big Ten women’s basketball

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 2, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten basketball media day marks the start of a new chapter for women’s basketball.  Among the several key departures across the conference, Caitlin Clark sits at the top of that list...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara cheers before a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Iowa football scouting report | No. 3 Ohio State

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

Iowa football’s toughest test of the season is here. Ohio Stadium — nicknamed “The Shoe” for its horseshoe shape — in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. will host yet another clash...

(Left) Indiana guard Caitlin Clark shoots over Minnesota guard Natasha Hiedeman during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 24. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80. Isabella Tisdale / The Daily Iowan (Right) Unknown date 1995; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls guard B.J. Armstrong (10) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Point/Counterpoint | Who’s the greatest Hawkeye professional hooper ever?

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer October 1, 2024

Caitlin Clark Caitlin Clark is the greatest Iowa basketball player to ever play at the professional level. This is the part where I’m supposed to tell you about how great Clark is at basketball....

Photo contributed from Caleb Saunders.

Iowa women’s golfer Paula Miranda finding community during her Hawkeye career

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

With the NCAA capping golf rosters at nine this year, each player on a team must contribute to the environment differently. Every year, high school golfers from across the United States are recruited...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter to miss time after knee surgery

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter underwent knee surgery and will be out until early November, head coach Jan Jensen said Tuesday. The fourth-year played a key role in the Hawkeyes last...