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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Holy Cross guard Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly shoots the ball during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Iowa women’s basketball lands commitment from 2025 four-star center Layla Hays

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Saturday, as center Layla Hays became the first recruiting commit for new head coach Jan Jensen.  Hays made her announcement via a joint...

The Iowa women’s basketball team interact with each other during media day at Carver-Hawekeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes enter a new chapter under Jan Jensen, vocal leaders emerging

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 10, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team signaled the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign by hosting its annual media day on Thursday. Following a second consecutive national championship game appearance, the...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen primed for big role in first season with the Hawkeyes

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on a different look after the 2023-24 season, as legendary guard Caitlin Clark announced an intent to enter the WNBA draft, later being selected as the first overall...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day

Isabella Tisdale and Emma Calabro October 10, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team host their 2024 media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday. Iowa head coach Jan Jensen spoke to media for the first fifteen minutes of media day. Following...

Fans react to a South Carolina run to start the second half during a watch party of the NCAA women’s basketball national championship game between No.1 seeded Iowa and No.1 seeded South Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on April 7. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75.

Point/Counterpoint | What’s the most scarring Iowa sports moment?

Colin Votzmeyer and Trey Benson October 8, 2024

2015 Big Ten Championship loss Would you believe me if I told you the Hawkeye football team was 10 minutes away from a College Football Playoff appearance? While this may seem far-fetched even...

Iowa celebrates after Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on March 3. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

New era, new excitement, same fan base supporting Iowa women’s basketball this season

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 8, 2024

College basketball is right around the corner, and the hype around the Iowa women’s basketball team is already buzzing. The wide majority of the women’s college basketball landscape assumed...

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...

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...

(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....

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...