By John Bohnenkamp Caitlin Clark has played in just one game for the Iowa women’s basketball team, and she already has a Big Ten honor. Clark was named co-freshman of the week by the conference, and was named to the … Continue reading IOWA WOMEN’S NOTEBOOK: Clark wins first Big Ten honor

By John Bohnenkamp Fran McCaffery scanned Luka Garza’s line in the box score after Iowa’s 103-76 win over Southern on Friday. Garza’s numbers were impressive — 41 points and nine rebounds, 14-of-15 from the field (12-of-12 in the first half), … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Garza speaks up to hold Hawkeyes accountable

By John Bohnenkamp JD Gravina knows the challenges of scheduling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Western Illinois’ women’s basketball was scheduled to open the season with Bellarmine, but that game got postponed. So the Leathernecks will open the season with Sunday’s … Continue reading Leathernecks have the demeanor, and the options, to deal with change

By John Bohnenkamp IOWA CITY — Caitlin Clark is used to go-go-go. Before she got to Iowa as one of the top-ranked recruits in the program history, Clark had played on teams that thrived on speed. It’s why the Hawkeyes … Continue reading Clark has the speed to stay in Iowa’s fast lane

By John Bohnenkamp IOWA CITY — They came together for heartbreak far away from their locker room. On the day Iowa was set to open the men’s basketball season, the Hawkeyes got together on Wednesday morning for the funeral of … Continue reading Family: Closeness will help get Hawkeyes through an unpredictable season

By John Bohnenkamp The Iowa women’s basketball team got in 30 preseason practices this season — the usual number in a normal season, a gift during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every one, coach Lisa Bluder said, was important. “We really needed … Continue reading Iowa opens women’s season with a deep, but young, roster

By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s men’s basketball team had just finished breakfast on Saturday morning when coach Fran McCaffery delivered the somber news. The father of forward Jack Nunge had died. “I think they were stunned. They were incredibly sad,” McCaffery … Continue reading IOWA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Hawkeyes grieve after death of Nunge’s father

By John Bohnenkamp Rob Jeter laughed at the question. Jeter is heading into his first season as Western Illinois University’s men’s basketball coach having spent the spring and summer trying to build a new program during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Jeter, Leathernecks are ready to just play

By John Bohnenkamp She learned from one of the best. Monika Czinano’s freshman season at Iowa two years ago was an education. She was the backup post to Megan Gustafson, who would finish her career … let’s see … as … Continue reading Czinano enjoys being a mentor, but knows she has much to learn

By John Bohnenkamp There was a time last season when Patrick McCaffery weighed less than his roommate, Joe Toussaint. Which is a concern because McCaffery is nine inches taller than Toussaint and the two play significantly different positions on Iowa’s … Continue reading Patrick McCaffery hopes more pounds will make a difference