By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — There will be two Sandforts on Iowa’s men’s basketball team, and the one who is already with the Hawkeyes knows who is the better shooter. “Me,” Payton Sandfort said, smiling. “Not even close.” Payton … Continue reading Sandfort Looks Forward To Playing With His Brother
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — It was never close, and for Western Illinois men’s basketball coach Rob Jeter, that was a good night. The 113-56 win over Rockford University in Wednesday’s home opener at Western Hall was about the … Continue reading WIU 113, ROCKFORD 56: Leathernecks Maintain Their Momentum
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Connor McCaffery didn’t consider it a demotion. McCaffery is in his sixth season at Iowa, but he worked in the summer and in preseason practices with a lineup that included freshman guards Dasonte Bowen, Josh Dix and … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Connor McCaffery Enjoys Role As Hawkeyes’ Mentor
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Trenton Massner is glad his roommate is going to get to play this season, for a lot of reasons. While Massner was leading Western Illinois in every major statistical category — points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks … Continue reading Massner, Bennett Will Be Keys To WIU’s Defensive Look
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Ahron Ulis will be back with Iowa when the Hawkeyes open the season on Monday against Bethune-Cookman. Ulis, who came into the season battling for the starting point guard spot, was suspended for last Monday’s exhibition game … Continue reading Iowa Notebook: Ulis Will Be Back For Monday’s Opener
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Elizabeth Lutz can be a defensive pest. The Western Illinois guard led the Summit League with 64 steals last season, and her aggressiveness carries over into practice. “I’ve played against her and left with bloody forearms,” Western … Continue reading WIU’s Lutz Wants To Appreciate Final Season
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP JD Gravina remembered when he saw Jada Thorpe playing when she was in high school. “She was one of those kids who we saw on the AAU circuit who we really liked, but then we find out … Continue reading Thorpe Finds Perfect Connection With Leathernecks
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa guard Caitlin Clark was a unanimous selection on the Associated Press’ preseason women’s basketball All-American team that was released Tuesday. Clark became the first player in program history to be a unanimous pick in back-to-back seasons. … Continue reading Clark Is Unanimous AP All-American
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP It’s the consistency of center Monika Czinano that impresses Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. Czinano was second in the nation in field-goal percentage as a sophomore, first as a junior, and first again last season as a senior. … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Czinano Said Decision To Return Was Easy
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP They downplayed the ranking, of course, because everyone does that when it comes to the preseason polls. Still, everyone on Iowa’s women’s basketball team appreciates the rare air that comes with the No. 4 ranking in the … Continue reading Hawkeyes Savor The Air At The Top
