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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa center Monika Czinano poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Czinano returns for her fifth year after starting 31 out of 32 games in the 2021-22 season, averaging 21.2 points per game. “We return Monika Czinano, preseason All-Big Ten for the second straight year, and should be after leading the country at 68 percent field goal shooting,” head coach Lisa Bluder said.

Depth at center an asset for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 25, 2022

The Iowa women’s basketball team has finally found some depth in the paint. Two years ago, centers Monika Czinano and Sharon Goodman played every minute at center. Czinano ran from basket to basket...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Clark averaged 27 points per game — the most in the nation, eight assists per game — also ranking first in the nation, and eight rebounds per game during her sophomore season in 2021-22. Clark has amassed1,662 points in two years at Iowa, becoming the fasted Division I player — men’s or women’s — to reach 1,500 career points over the last 20 seasons.

Photos: 2022 Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald October 20, 2022

Iowa women's basketball hosted its 2022 media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Associated Press ranked Iowa No. 4 in its preseason women's basketball poll on Tuesday, with Iowa behind No....

Iowa center Monika Czinano poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

‘Pressure is a privilege’: Iowa women’s basketball embracing preseason rankings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

In the Iowa women’s basketball locker room, there’s a signed piece of paper from six-time Wimbledon winner Billie Jean King that reads “pressure is a privilege.” When King gave that paper...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the hoop during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. Clark scored 27 points and was 9-of-15 in the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58, advancing themselves to the second round of the tournament.

‘Truly an honor’: Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark reflects on Nike NIL deal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2022

Caitlin Clark, one of the most popular players in NCAA women’s basketball, signed a name, image, and likeness deal with Nike ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Iowa star was one of five student-athletes...

Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder speaks during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days.

Iowa women’s basketball returns five starters, adds crucial transfer

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

A theme of Iowa women’s basketball for the second straight year is familiar faces. Head coach Lisa Bluder’s squad enter the year ranked in the top 10 of every preseason poll so far. The Hawkeyes...

Nickerson's Ava Jones (35) looks to shoot pass the ball past Garden Plain's Celia Puetz (10) and Molly Zoglman (35) during the third place game of the Wildcat Classic basketball tournament Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Haven. Nickerson defeated Garden Plain 58-47.

Iowa women’s basketball commit Ava Jones unlikely to play again after serious leg injuries

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

Iowa women's basketball commit Ava Jones is unlikely to play basketball again after sustaining serious leg injuries when she and her family were hit by a car in July. The Cedar Rapids Gazette first...

Iowa guard Citlin Clark and Fox analyst Matt Leinart interact during the Hawkeye Hoops from downtown on Sept. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s, women’s basketball teams host Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 30, 2022

The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City on Friday, engaging in shooting competitions with each other, fans, and “Big Noon Kickoff” hosts. The...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Feuerbach scored 10 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

Iowa women’s basketball player Kylie Feuerbach to miss season with torn ACL

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 5, 2022

Iowa women's basketball guard Kylie Feuerbach suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a workout earlier this week, head coach Lisa Bluder announced Friday. Feuerbach, a junior...

Iowa guard Molly Davis dribbles the ball during an Iowa women’s basketball media availability and open practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Davis to add depth, versatility for Iowa women’s basketball

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 2, 2022

The word surrounding Molly Davis at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during a July 29 Iowa women’s basketball availability session was experience. Davis, from Midland, Michigan, transferred from Central Michigan...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58.

‘We never want to feel the way we did last year ever again’: Iowa women’s basketball using last season’s early exit to fuel the fire

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor July 29, 2022

The Iowa women’s basketball team doesn’t have to look far for a source of motivation this summer.  The feeling the Hawkeyes had exiting the Carver-Hawkeye Arena floor after a second-round NCAA...

Fans stand during the National Anthem at a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 23 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. 6,185 people attended. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-88.

Iowa women’s basketball commit injured in Louisville car crash

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 6, 2022

Per multiple reports, Iowa women's basketball recruit Ava Jones and her parents were among those injured in a Louisville car crash Tuesday night. An unidentified child was also hit. As of Wednesday...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58.

The Daily Iowan unanimously names Caitlin Clark 2021-22 Female Athlete of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor June 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark has another accolade to add to her seemingly endless award shelf. The 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year unanimously won The Daily Iowan’s...