By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was named the Big Ten’s women’s basketball player of the week and freshman of the week on Monday. Her coach, though, called Clark “a work in progress.” It’s an interesting thought about what could … Continue reading A ‘work in progress,’ but Clark has built a strong foundation

By John Bohnenkamp There is a big hole in Western Illinois’ men’s basketball schedule. The Leathernecks are in the middle of a nine-day, five-game stretch of games, finishing with Saturday’s game against Eastern Illinois. But after that, there is nothing … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Jeter knows more games will help WIU

By John Bohnenkamp Caitlin Clark was in a starring role for three quarters, then was the director and the producer for the final 10 minutes. The Iowa freshman guard put on another performance in the 103-97 win at Drake on … Continue reading It’s a clutch performance for Clark, Hawkeyes

By John Bohnenkamp It’s a scouting report that Jordan Bohannon calls “one of the more bizarre scouts I’ve been a part of in my five years at Iowa.” Iowa faces Western Illinois in Thursday’s 7 p.m. game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena … Continue reading IOWA NOTEBOOK: Hawkeyes don’t know much about Leathernecks

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