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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

Iowas Tyler Cook jokes with teammate Jordan Bohannon during a mens basketball practice in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will travel to Europe on August 6 for 12 days. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

PCP: Which Hawkeye will lead the men’s basketball team in scoring?

Adam Hensley and Pat Lynch July 5, 2018

Tyler Cook This year for the Hawkeye basketball team, fans should rely on forward Tyler Cook to take on majority of the scoring after testing the NBA sea level, working out for several teams but ultimately...

Michigans Cori Crocker spikes the ball during a match against Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Michigan 3 sets to 1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Breaking down Big Ten volleyball’s best

Anna Kayser, [email protected] July 4, 2018

The Big Ten is arguable one of the best volleyball conferences in the nation, and Iowa will have to grind and fight to make it to the NCAA Tournament this coming season. In 2017, the Big Ten sent...

Iowas Cordell Pemsl (35) attempts to block a shot by Northwesterns Anthony Gaines (11) during the Senior Day mens basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: men’s basketball needs defense

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 4, 2018

On the eve of last season, expectations seemed high for the Iowa men’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes were coming off a 19-15 (10-8 Big Ten) season that had them on the bubble of an NCAA Tournament...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson walks towards the huddle during a timeout during the Iowa/Minnesota Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March, 2, 2018. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-89. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s basketball eyes offensive diversity

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 4, 2018

This past season, the Iowa women’s basketball team met its goal of making it back to the NCAA Tournament after a two-year absence. Unfortunately, the Hawkeyes were upset in the first round of the...

Iowa head coach Bond Shymanksy talks to players in a timeout during an Iowa/Purdue volleyball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Coaching success staple of Hawkeye athletics

July 3, 2018

By Anna Kayser [email protected] Iowans love their college sports, and the ones lucky enough to be Hawkeye fans live and breathe Black and Gold. When it comes to football, there’s no place...

Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

2018 World Cup continues to excite people

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 3, 2018

Most things that garner massive amounts of hype often fall short of expectations, but that is not be true of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. From upsets, 18 extra-time goals, two penalty shootouts, and...

Draymond Green (23) and Stephen Curry (30) guard LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Oracle Arena, in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-103. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Breaking down LeBron James’ signing with Los Angeles

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 3, 2018

On June 30, only hours before the NBA free agency madness ensued, Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid took to Twitter, as he often does, and sent out a good, old-fashioned subtweet. The Lakers are FOREVER...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Looking at Iowa’s Athletics Hall of Fame class

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 2, 2018

The Iowa Athletics Department and the National Iowa Varsity Club have announced 2018’s Hall of Fame class, adding eight elite members of the Hawkeye community. The class of 2018 features Sarah...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin evades Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke 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)

Point/Counterpoint: Who will be Iowa’s premier running back?

July 2, 2018

Ivory Kelly-Martin With the departure of Akrum Wadley and James Butler, Iowa needs its new running backs to step up and produce at a similar level as last year’s duo. While there won’t be as...

Iowa wrestler Sam Stoll sizes up Michigan wrestler Adam Coon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17.
 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Police investigation concludes into UI wrestler Sam Stoll shooting incident

June 29, 2018

The Iowa City police investigation into the events that led to Hawkeye wrestler Sam Stoll being shot has concluded. According to a police release, after consultation with the County Attorney’s Office,...

Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz watches from behind the bench during the third period of a preseason game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The Capitals beat the Predators, 4-1. (Chuck Myers/TNS)

Tension brewing with the NHL champions

Patrick Lynch, [email protected] June 28, 2018

The newly anointed Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals’ celebration didn’t last long with the news of head coach Barry Trotz’s resignation. Just 11 days after bringing the nation’s capital...

Draymond Green (23) and Stephen Curry (30) guard LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Oracle Arena, in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-103. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

What does value mean in the NBA?

June 28, 2018

If James Harden is truly deserving of what the NBA calls the Most Valuable Player award, then the NBA should change the name of its biggest award to Player of the Year. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] What...

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