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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Adam Hensley

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor

Email: adam-hensley@uiowa.edu

Twitter: @A_Hens83

Adam Hensley is the current Pregame Editor at the DI, covering football, men’s basketball, and baseball. Formerly the DI Sports Editor, Hensley has been on staff for all four years of his time at the University of Iowa, covering a wide range of sports, including cross-country, track and field, and women’s basketball.

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Iowa guard Isaiah Moss drives to the hoop during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Isaiah Moss returns to Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
May 29, 2018
Iowa Head Coach Rick Heller questions the Home Plate Umpire during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0.

Bone-dry bats send Hawkeye baseball packing

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
May 24, 2018
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley breaks free for a touchdown run during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

How Akrum Wadley meshes in Tennessee

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2018
Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Crunch time for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
May 4, 2018
during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Extra innings for Iowa, win for Missouri

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
May 2, 2018
Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner drives the baseline during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Kentucky football lands Ahmad Wagner

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
May 1, 2018
Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Chicago Bears draft James Daniels

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2018
Hawkeye pitcher/outfielder, Freshman Trenton Wallace, warms up during Men's Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hellerball aims to end Michigan’s run

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2018
Hawkeyes sophomore Lorenzo Elion and sophomore Kyle Shimp high-five between innings during Men's Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball gets much-needed breath of fresh air

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 26, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: Football due for an offensive leap

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 25, 2018
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace throws the ball during men's baseball Iowa vs. Cornell at Duane Banks Field on Feb. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated Cornell 15-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes take down Huskies in midweek baseball

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 18, 2018
Iowa outfielder Ben Norman practices his swing during men's baseball Iowa vs. OSU at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 9-5. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Coe game a big hit for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 12, 2018
Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Everything clicking for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 11, 2018
Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Lacing up the cleats, putting down the phone

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 11, 2018
Iowa's Toren Young (28) warms up before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Leader of the running back pack

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 4, 2018
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss attempts a shot past Penn State forward Satchel Pierce during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Isaiah Moss to gauge NBA interest

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
April 3, 2018
Hawkeye defeated Bradley 13-9 during men' baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday,  March 28, 2018. Hawkeye celebrated home-run. (Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball wins on walk-off grand slam

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 29, 2018
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz celebrates with Keegan Render during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Keegan Render transitions to center

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 28, 2018
Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner (0) drives the ball to the hoop over Michigan's M-A Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ahmad Wagner leaving basketball program

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 20, 2018
Iowa's Chris Whelan bats during game one of the Iowa-Penn State baseball series at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes swept the rain delayed, late night double header, 4-2 and 8-2, respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Iowa baseball’s Whelan returns from surgery

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 20, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a dunk during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook declares for NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 9, 2018
During the Iowa vs. Minnesota basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 92-84. Iowa Sophomore, Makenzie Meyer, drains a three pointer to increase the Hawkeyes lead at the end of the fourth quarter. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Helping Gustafson key for Hawkeyes

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 7, 2018
Starter Relief Walker Breard of Cornell attempts to tag Outfielder Justin Jenkins during men's baseball Iowa vs. Cornell at Duane Banks Field on Feb. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated Cornell 15-1. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Hellerball grinds out two weekend wins

Adam Hensley, Adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 5, 2018
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Northwestern forward Pallas Kunaiya-Akpanah attempt to take control of the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye defense smothers Wildcat offense

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
March 2, 2018
The referee throws the ball into the air during tip-off of the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Barnstormers hit by child-porn storm

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 27, 2018
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom celebrates with teammates after his grand slam during the game between the Bradley Braves and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa baseball ready for first home game of 2018

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 27, 2018
Iowa's Cole McDonald pitches during today's game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 23. The Scarlet Knights went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 13-5. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Hawkeye baseball feasts in New Orleans

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 26, 2018
Iowa catcher Matt Hoeg celebrates with teammates after his grand slam during the game between the Bradley Braves and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hellerball heads to New Orleans

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 23, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts after the final buzzer against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Basketball searching for more after Indiana loss

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 20, 2018
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shares a laugh in warm-ups before taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder won, 148-124. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS)

Hensley: Don’t silence the King

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 19, 2018
Indiana Guard Robert Johnson launches a jump shot against the University of Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

O defense, where art thou?

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 17, 2018
Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsin's Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa looks to break losing streak against Indiana

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 16, 2018
Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner (0) looks for an open pass during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Offense is the key … for defense?

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 14, 2018
Iowa F Jack Nunge faces off with Michigan State G Matt McQuaid (20) during a basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the visiting Spartans, 96-93. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Looking closer at Iowa’s loss to Ohio State

Adam Hensley, adam-hesnely@uiowa.edu
February 13, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook walks off the court after the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball falls apart at Penn State

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
February 3, 2018
Iowa's Jordan Bohannon (3) passes the ball to a teammate during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jordan Bohannon goes off in must-win game

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 31, 2018
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks to his players during a timeout in the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Breaking down Iowa’s broken defense

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 30, 2018
Iowa's Danielle Burich readies a forehand during a tennis match between Iowa and Northern Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 7-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tennis squads drop 2 matches

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2018
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call by the referee during the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Fran McCaffery extended through 2023-24 season

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 25, 2018
Football adds an assistant coach

Football adds an assistant coach

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 24, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) dunks the ball over Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes bounce back, dominate Wisconsin

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 23, 2018
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa faces a tough road test against Rutgers

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 17, 2018
Iowa offensive linemen James Daniels gestures for the crowd to quiet down during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

James Daniels declares for NFL Draft

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
January 5, 2018
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) drives the ball to the hoop during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. Iowa went on to defeat Southern 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye hoops herds Buffaloes in South Dakota

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 23, 2017
Iowa forward Tyler Cook slams down a dunk against Southern Utah University during the first half of a basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 92-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes smother Thunderbirds’ storm

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 20, 2017
Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson speaks with members of the media on December 29, 2017. Jackson said he will announce his decision on whether or not to go pro or stay for his senior year after the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27. (Adam Hensley/The Daily Iowan)

Jackson still weighing his NFL decision

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 19, 2017
Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker addresses the media on Monday, December 18th. The Hawkeyes take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27 in New York City at 4:15 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Hensley)

Coordinators talk recruiting, Pinstripe Bowl

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 18, 2017
Iowa's Nicholas Baer (51) looks for an open pass during the Hy-Vee Classic men's basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 90-64. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baer’s grizzly performance too much for Bulldogs

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 16, 2017
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) looks for an open teammate during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. Iowa went on to defeat Southern 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Connor McCaffery and the road to recovery

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 14, 2017
Iowa's Jordan Bohannon guards Iowa State's Donovan Jackson during the Iowa Corn CyHawk Series men's basketball game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-78. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Turnovers haunt Hawkeyes in Hilton

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 8, 2017
Iowa forward Nicholas Baer reacts to being called for a foul during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look for consistency against Indiana

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 4, 2017
Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson attempts to intercept a pass during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson, Josey Jewell earn Big Ten awards

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
December 1, 2017
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell reacts during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Josey Jewell Snags Jack Lambert Award

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
November 27, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley sheds a tackle during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wadley’s rushing leads Hawkeyes past Huskers

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
November 27, 2017
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs along the sideline towards the end zone during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye offense delivers crucial spark

Adam Hensley, adam-hensley@uiowa.edu
November 24, 2017
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