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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa women’s basketball color commentator Tiffany Reedy talks about broadcasting career, growth of game

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Tiffany Reedy was a forward for the Iowa women’s basketball team in the early 2000s. Commentating the Hawkeyes’ games on Hawkeye Radio Network this season, Reedy has seen the sport grow firsthand. The...

Iowa Assistant Athletics Director Josh Berka talks on a walkie talkie during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

How the Iowa staff prepares to host first weekend of NCAA Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Months of prep will soon turn into a weekend of memories. Iowa women’s basketball received the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, giving the Hawkeyes hosting rights for a “First Four” game and...

Fans watch an Iowa women’s basketball game vs. Ohio State at Micky’s Irish Pub in Iowa City on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

A fan guide to Iowa City ahead of NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 21, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The No. 1 seed Hawkeyes take on the winner of Holy Cross and UT Martin in the...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder cheers during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

‘We are each other’s best friends’: Iowa women’s basketball’s unique and tenured coaching staff

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 21, 2024

In athletics, there is rarely an occupation with a higher turnover rate than a coach. Researchers from the Stanford Graduate School of Business recently found that 30 and 21 percent of NBA and NFL teams,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers in overtime, 94-89.

Caitlin Clark’s economic presence brings up to $52.3 million for state of Iowa

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 21, 2024

Many have speculated Caitlin Clark’s impact, but on Thursday, the star guard’s economic impact, dubbed “Clarkonomics,” was quantified. A report revealed that Clark added up to $52.3 million...

The Iowa women’s basketball team react during a Selection Show watch party with the Iowa women’s basketball team in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The team watched the reveal of the NCAA Tournament bracket and answered questions from media members afterward. The No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes are set to play the winner of No. 16 Holy Cross and No. 16 UT Martin in the first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball Selection Show watch party

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge March 17, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team and members of the media gathered in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch the reveal of the NCAA tournament bracket on Sunday. The No. 1-seeded team...

Members of the Iowa basketball team celebrate during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 94-89.

Column | The Iowa women’s basketball team has found its groove for NCAA National Championship

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2024

With the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament just days away, pressure is mounting around the Iowa women’s basketball team to replicate its deep run to the Final Four last year. But this time...

Iowa celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

There have been plenty of historic moments for Iowa women's basketball this season. Sunday's announcement can be added to the list. Atop of Regional 2 in Albany, the Hawkeyes received a No. 1 seed...

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Gatorade to release limited-edition Caitlin Clark water bottle and towel

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has teamed up with Gatorade to create a personalized drop that embodies her mantra: “Dream Big.” Clark’s first collaboration with Gatorade includes...

Members of the Iowa basketball team celebrate during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 94-89.

Pat McAfee Show to air live from Iowa City

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

ESPN personality Pat McAfee announced on Wednesday the “Pat McAfee Show” will air live in Iowa City next Friday, March 22. The Iowa women’s basketball team is expected to host the first two...

The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

2025 five-star Addie Deal commits to Iowa women’s basketball

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2024

Concerns over the future of Iowa women’s basketball may be calmed as Addie Deal — espnW’s 12th overall player in the class of 2025 — announced her commitment to the Hawkeyes via Instagram...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark lifts up a piece of the net during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers in overtime, 94-89.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball wins Big Ten Tournament, boasts two players on All-Tournament team

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team is the Big Ten Tournament Champion for the third-straight year. The tournament, held from March 6-10 inside the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...