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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

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Grounds crew employee Patrick Schmelzle uses a hammer during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Photos: Crossover at Kinnick Court Assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor October 14, 2023

University of Iowa grounds and facilities employees assembled a basketball court for the Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick exhibition game on Saturday, Oct. 14. The university rented the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs during a welcome home event for the Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA national championship runner-up finish outside of Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville on Monday, April 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes were welcomed home by hundreds of fans following a loss to LSU in the title game.

‘Makes the young ones believe’: Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark’s immeasurable impact on women’s sports

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

The 2023 national runner-up Iowa women’s basketball team can’t go anywhere without getting recognized. The title game featuring Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and Louisiana State University’s...

Caitlin Clark holds up her 2023 Naismith Trophy during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark signs NIL deal with State Farm

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark officially signed an NIL deal with State Farm to become the first collegiate athlete and woman to ink a contract with the insurance company. Clark joins...

Iowa women’s basketball team Head Coach Lisa Bluder answers questions during a press conference at Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes ended last season as runner-up in the NCAA.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes begin path to title with new-look squad

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter October 9, 2023

After a devastating loss in the national championship game, the Iowa women’s basketball team is eager to return to the court and begin their quest for a title. Though the Hawkeyes lost key contributors...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Defensive specialist Gabbie Marshall leads Iowa women’s basketball as fifth-year and team captain

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 9, 2023

When news broke that Iowa women’s basketball guard and defensive specialist Gabbie Marshall was going to use her fifth year of eligibility, Hawkeye fans were ecstatic. Now, Marshall looks forward...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark addresses the crowd during a discussion with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and media executive Mark Shapiro on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Smith, Shapiro and Clark participated in a publicized conversation titled “Beyond the Game” as part of the 2023 University of Iowa Homecoming.

Stephen A. Smith, Mark Shapiro hold live conversation with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

“One more year! One more year! One more year!” Thousands of voices chanted for Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark to use her fifth year of eligibility during a live conversation...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

‘I’m going to treat it like my last year’: Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark talks upcoming season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 4, 2023

There is a common saying in the Iowa women's basketball locker room that pressure is a privilege, and lucky for head coach Lisa Bluder, her squad will face that and more trying to surpass a historic...

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder gives directions to players during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Caitlin Clark and team primed for year of progress, new roles

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2023

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2023-24 season. The season will kick off with the highly anticipated Crossover at Kinnick...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke prepares to shoot the ball during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Addison O’Grady, Hannah Stuelke to step up for Iowa women’s basketball following departure of Monika Czinano

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

The past three seasons, Iowa women’s basketball fans witnessed the dynamic duo of guard Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano.  With Czinano’s departure, younger Hawkeyes like Addison O’Grady,...