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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa center Adam Woodbury grabs a rebound against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Just how good is Iowa?

[email protected] At the midpoint of the Big Ten season, The Daily Iowan’s basketball writers talk a potential No. 1 seed, an 8-1 Big Ten start, and the defensive prowess of Peter Jok. Iowa is...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury, left, fights for a loose ball with Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes slap down Purdue

January 24, 2016

By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men's basketball team downed Purdue, 83-71, in a physical contest on Jan. 24 in Carver-Hawkeye to complete a season sweep of the Boilermakers. Purdue...

Hawks pull off eighth straight at Rutgers

Hawks pull off eighth straight at Rutgers

Kyle Mann, [email protected] January 22, 2016

The No. 9 Iowa men’s basketball team traveled to Rutgers Thursday night and extended its winning streak to eight in a 90-76 victory that was anything but a gimme. The Hawkeyes stayed par for the course,...

Instant reaction— Iowa 82, Michigan 71

Instant reaction— Iowa 82, Michigan 71

January 17, 2016

The Hawkeyes won their seventh game in a row on Jan. 17, downing Michigan, 82-71. By Ian Murphy and Kyle Mann [email protected] [email protected] Iowa came out swinging in Carver-Hawkeye on...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell, right, tries to steal the ball from Nebraska forward Shavon Shields during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 77-66. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Gesell, Iowa defense sweep aside Huskers

January 5, 2016

Mike Gesell had 22 points and 10 assists as the Hawkeyes downed Nebraska, 77-66. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 19 Iowa men’s basketball team tried to play a stern host to Nebraska on...

Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons (5) drives the ball along the baseline as he's defended by Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Jan. 2, 2016, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Hawkeyes rally to stun No. 14 Purdue

January 2, 2016

A massive second half powered the Hawkeyes on Jan. 2 over the No. 14 Boilermakers, 70-63. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team dominated after halftime to beat No....

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes show improvement in Spartan upset

December 30, 2015

Iowa learned how to play without Jarrod Uthoff and how to finish a win. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team upset top-ranked Michigan State on Dec. 29, and although...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Men’s hoops takes down No. 1 Spartans

December 29, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W65LVXuIen4 The Iowa men’s basketball team upended No. 1 Michigan State, 83-70, on Tuesday in Carver-Hawkeye. By Ian Murphy [email protected] With the football...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer shoots over a Drake player. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 70-64 in the Big Four Classic (Joshua Housing/The Daily Iowan)

The Eagles don’t fly on Tuesday

December 22, 2015

The Hawkeyes started slowly but did everything right from there en route to a blowout victory over Tennessee Tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKgg4wFY9s By Ian Murphy [email protected] The...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer shoots over a Drake player. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 70-64 in the Big Four Classic (Joshua Housing/The Daily Iowan)

Baer, Hawkeyes invite Bulldogs to block party

December 19, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team was boosted by Nicholas Baer’s big game en route to a 70-64 victory By Ian Murphy [email protected] DES MOINES — Nicholas Baer played a majority of the...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff dunks the ball against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

McCaffery to Uthoff: Shoot 

December 1, 2015

News and notes from the Iowa men’s basketball team’s weekly availability. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team finished 1-2 at the AdvoCare Invitational this past...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff drives against University of Sioux Falls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. Uthoff was called for a foul on this play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 99-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops shocks Shockers 

November 30, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team avoided a three-game skid by beating No. 20 Wichita State. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team avoided a string of losses at the AdvoCare...