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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa sophomore guard Makenzie Meyer poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open up an exhibition game against Minnesota State-Moorhead on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s young backcourt ready to prove

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 31, 2017

This past weekend, a lot of Iowa City dressed up and celebrated Halloween, signifying the end of October. For basketball fans, this means the season is a calendar-page turn away. With Iowa’s disappointing...

FILE - Iowa guard Tania Davis is seen during women's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Oral Roberts on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tania Davis’ return to Iowa basketball from injury a most welcome sight

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Last season, for the first time in the coach Lisa Bluder era, the Iowa women’s basketball team missed the NCAA Tournament for consecutive seasons. One of the major reasons for the Hawkeyes’ absence...

Iowa sophomore guard Makenzie Meyer poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open up an exhibition game against Minnesota State-Moorhead on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball is small in numbers, mighty in spirit

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 24, 2017

With only 11 players on the roster of the women’s hoops team, many fans and media seem to be concerned about the lack of depth this season. At the beginning of her press conference, head coach Lisa...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson jumps up for a layup during the quarterfinal game of the Women's NIT between Washington State and Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Gustafson was named the All-Big Ten first team by both the coaches and the media last season. (Alex Kroeze/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops focuses on improving

July 31, 2017

Lisa Bluder and the Iowa women’s basketball team are ready to improve on last season’s late success. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] At the end of last season, the Hawkeye women’s basketball...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson takes a shot over Michigan State center Jenna Allen during a women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Gustafson averaged a double-double and led the team in points (18.5), rebounds (10.1), and blocks (1.3) while starting all 34 games last season. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Post time: Gustafson set to shine again

July 26, 2017

Iowa junior Megan Gustafson works hard to top last season’s phenomenal finish and to help lead the Hawkeyes to the NCAA Tournament this season. By JORDAN ZUNIGA [email protected] This past...

Iowa forward Christina Buttenham takes a shot during a women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 75-72. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Buttenham out for season, gets medical waiver

July 24, 2017

Christina Buttenham suffered a a career-ending concussion in early February, but despite all of the negatives, she got some good news on July 20: The Big Ten granted her a noncounter waiver. By Jess Westendorf [email protected]  Iowa...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa guards Kathleen Doyle and Ally Disterhoft talk between quarters during the Iowa-Minnesota game on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Disterhoft received a 4.0 and was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard, file)

45 Iowa student-athletes named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

July 5, 2017

The Big Ten announced that 45 Iowa student-athletes were honored as Big Ten Distinguished Scholars. To be eligible for the award, athletes must be at least in their second academic year and achieve a...

File photo (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Iowa to host Florida State in Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge

June 29, 2017

All 14 games were announced on Wednesday; the challenge will start on Nov. 29. Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder is no strangers to the Seminoles. During the 2012 challenge, Florida State got the best of...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft huddles with teammates before a second round Women's National Invitation Tournament against South Dakota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 18, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Disterhoft nominated for NCAA award

June 28, 2017

Former Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ally Disterhoft has been nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year award. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ally...

Iowa guard Bre Cera is seen during women's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Oral Roberts on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawk guard Cera to transfer

June 14, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball team announced a roster change on Tuesday. The team granted incoming sophomore Bre Cera, a Mukwonago, Wisconsin, native, a transfer release. Cera averaged 2 points and 2.1...

Linn County Anesthesiologists' coach Randy Larson gestures during a timeout at a Game Time Basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Game Time cancels summer league, Prime Time draft begins

June 14, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] As some Iowa men’s basketball players get ready to be “drafted” by the Prime Time summer league tonight, Iowa’s women basketball players won’t...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks on at free throw attempts during the Colorado vs. Iowa meeting in Iowa City at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Buffaloes 80-62 in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Women’s hoops eyes the future

March 27, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Ally Disterhoft’s impact on the Iowa women’s basketball program cannot be understated. The loss of Disterhoft — along with Alexa Kastanek, who made...