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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Iowa men’s basketball seniors leave lasting impression stretching far beyond stats

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

4,167 — That’s the number of career points shared between the trio of Iowa men’s basketball’s Tony Perkins, Patrick McCaffery, and Ben Krikke, each of whom have crossed either the 1,000 or 2,000-point...

Nov 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dunks against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks In The NBA | Feb. 26 – March 3

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray hit on all offensive cylinders despite the team winning only one of three games last week. The second-year professional forward logged his best game of the week...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery had 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive with road win at Northwestern

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 2, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive with an 87-80 road victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday. It marks the Hawkeyes’ third Quad 1 win of the season...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort celebrates after grabbing the game-sealing rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Penn State

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist February 28, 2024

The Penn State Nittany Lions traveled to Iowa City to play the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81. With the win, Iowa moves to a record of 17-12,...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort high fives teammates while coming off the floor during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Sandfort recorded eight points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Payton Sandfort’s historic triple-double a product of the past and sign of the future

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

With Iowa men’s basketball leading Penn State by 10 points with 21 seconds remaining, it was fairly obvious to the Black and Gold faithful that their Hawkeyes would emerge victorious. Yet after Nittany...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort celebrates during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball and Florida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball triumphs, 90-81, in historic fashion over Penn State Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team moved to 9-9 in Big Ten play as it trounced Penn State, 90-81, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night.  Forward Payton Sandfort notched the first triple-double...

Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort shoots a 3-pointer during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball and Florida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Driveway hoops to college recruits: The Sandfort brothers living out the dream

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Only a handful of siblings have played Division I sports for the same team at the same time. The Iowa men’s basketball program has done a good job making it seem regular over the last couple of years,...

Iowa guards Dasonte Bowen and Brock Harding chase after the ball for a steal during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77. The Hawkeyes had 9 steals during the game.

Point/Counterpoint | Iowa men’s basketball’s postseason potential

Brad Schultz and Chris Meglio February 27, 2024

Sweet 16 Those who have followed the Iowa men’s basketball team this year will say a Sweet 16 appearance is “a stretch,” let alone an NCAA tournament appearance, and that’s because it is. That...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for bounce back against disruptive Penn State squad

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team has three games remaining to improve its seeding for next month’s Big Ten tournament, as well as its case for the NCAA tournament further down the line. The first...

Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Joe Wieskamp (11) knocks the ball out of Minnesota Timberwolves guard DAngelo Russell (0) hands during the third quarter at Target Center.

Hawks In The NBA | Feb. 19-25

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray continues to provide immense value to the team’s success despite putting up common statlines on a nightly basis. The second-year forward helped the Kings win...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery hold his head during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Gophers lead 51-38 at half

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Iowa men’s basketball’s winning streak comes to a close in Champaign against No. 12 Illinois

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s recent hot streak came to an end Saturday afternoon in Champaign, as the Hawkeyes lost to No. 12 Illinois, 95-85, spoiling their chances at a third consecutive...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look for third straight win Saturday when they take on No. 12 Illinois

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 23, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team will look to earn its third straight Quad 1 victory as it ventures east to Champaign for a Big Ten battle with No. 12 Illinois on Saturday at 1 p.m.  After notching...

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