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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 Megan Gustafson takes a hold of the ball as Baylor center Kalani Brown runs to guard her during the NCAA Elite 8 game against Baylor on April 1.

Gustafson included in NBA 2K20

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Get your controllers ready, Hawkeye fans. For the first time in the history of the NBA 2K video game franchise, the game includes WNBA players. That means Iowa basketball great Megan Gustafson is available...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Gustafson continues to grind as professional

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 9, 2019

Megan Gustafson cemented herself as a Hawkeye legend during her historic senior season in the Black and Gold. The consensus national Player of the Year took the court at Carver-Hawkeye and not only rewrote...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson smiles after receiving the "Most Outstanding Player in the Big Ten Tournament" during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Gustafson named Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 3, 2019

Megan Gustafson may have finished her career at Iowa, but she hasn't stopped racking up awards from her days as a Hawkeye. Gustafson has earned Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the conference announced...

Iowa guard Tania Davis #11 dribbles into the lane during a women's basketball game against Iowa State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Former Hawkeye Davis named graduate manager at Clemson

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 26, 2019

Former Iowa women's basketball guard Tania Davis has earned a new gig after concluding her playing career with the Hawkeyes last season. Davis is now a graduate manager at Clemson; she began her new...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball past Maryland forward Shakira Austin during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Gustafson scores first points of professional career

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter June 20, 2019

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Megan Gustafson checked into her first minutes of a WNBA game on June 20, taking the floor for the Dallas Wings as they took on the Phoenix Mercury. With just over...

Lights are dimmed during a wrestling match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, defeated the Hoosiers 37-9.

Iowa women’s basketball, wrestling announce staff updates

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 17, 2019

Iowa wrestling and women’s basketball both announced changes to their coaching staffs on June 17. On the basketball side, head coach Lisa Bluder switched several positions around. Abby Stamp has...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball past Maryland forward Shakira Austin during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Gustafson receives second chance with Dallas Wings

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 13, 2019

Former Hawkeye star Megan Gustafson will get a second chance with the Dallas Wings. The Wings announced on June 13 they had re-signed Gustafson after a slew of losses ravaged the roster. “I’m extremely...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) looks for a shot during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Gustafson to join Iowa United in The Basketball Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 28, 2019

After getting cut by the WNBA's Dallas Wings, former Hawkeye Megan Gustafson will become the first active women's professional basketball player to compete in The Basketball Tournament. The Basketball...

Forward Megan Gustafson goes in for a lay-up during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Gustafson comments on release from Dallas Wings in blog post

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 25, 2019

After getting waived by the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, Megan Gustafson seems confident in her next step in professional basketball. The former Hawkeye star tweeted out the launch of her new blog called...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson grabs her own rebound during the Iowa/Illinois women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 88-66.

Iowa fans react to Gustafson’s release

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

Megan Gustafson was waived by the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, setting off a chain reaction of disgruntled tweets from Hawkeye fans. Roster Update: We have waived F Megan Gustafson and G Kennedy Burke. More...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) attempts a shot during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Gustafson waived by Dallas Wings

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just over a month after getting selected by the Dallas Wings in the 2019 WNBA Draft, former Hawkeye Megan Gustafson has been released. The Wings made the move on Wednesday - also releasing Kennedy Burke...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Stewart signs pro contract in Australia

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

Former Iowa women’s basketball forward Hannah Stewart will continue her playing career in Australia after signing a contract with the Lakeside Lightning. The Lightning, based in North Lake, Western...