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

By John Bohnenkamp The college basketball season isn’t going to be easy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson said on Wednesday that anything is possible, and he’s made sure to continue making that point to his team. … Continue reading Jacobson stays flexible, as the Panthers get a different opening opponent

By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s men’s basketball schedule was released Wednesday afternoon, a week before the season opener. The Hawkeyes have 27 games scheduled, including a 20-game Big Ten journey that includes a Christmas Day game at Minnesota. A look at … Continue reading Breaking down Iowa’s men’s basketball schedule

By John Bohnenkamp Iowa will carry its No. 5 preseason men’s basketball ranking into next Wednesday’s opener against … well … somebody. The season is supposed to start next week but, as of Monday afternoon when the Hawkeyes’ eight returning … Continue reading Hawkeyes ready for a season that, for now, has no announced schedule

By John Bohnenkamp Iowa center Monika Czinano was named to the All-Big Ten preseason women’s basketball team on Wednesday. Czinano is coming off a season in which she ranked second nationally in field-goal percentage (.679). She was a first-team All-Big … Continue reading Czinano honored on All-Big Ten team

By John Bohnenkamp Iowa center Luka Garza was the lone unanimous selection to the Associated Press All-America team, released Wednesday. Garza, the first Iowa men’s basketball player named as a preseason AP All-American, received all 64 votes. He was joined … Continue reading Garza named unanimous AP All-American

By John Bohnenkamp Luka Garza was named the Big Ten’s men’s basketball preseason player of the year Monday morning. No surprise. A few hours later, Iowa was No. 5 when the Associated Press preseason poll was released. No surprise. At … Continue reading A national ranking, more awards — and it’s just fine for McCaffery and Hawkeyes