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McCaffery Says He’s ‘Fully Committed’ To Hawkeyes

March 5, 2025March 7, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery says he has “no intention of moving on” after this season as speculation continues about the future of the program’s all-time winningest coach. The Hawkeyes (15-14 overall, … Continue reading McCaffery Says He’s ‘Fully Committed’ To Hawkeyes

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McCaffery: ‘Culture’ Has Helped Keep Hawkeyes Fighting In Final Games

February 24, 2025March 5, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP One of Fran McCaffery’s favorite teams to coach won just seven games. McCaffery’s UNC-Greensboro team in the 2002-03 season went 7-22. The team went through a 10-game losing streak in December and early January, and closed the … Continue reading McCaffery: ‘Culture’ Has Helped Keep Hawkeyes Fighting In Final Games

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IOWA 85, WASHINGTON 79: Hawkeyes Take One To The Bank

February 23, 2025March 3, 2025 jbohnenkamp

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Payton Sandfort called the bank. Just ask him. “I did,” the Iowa senior forward said. Carter Kingsbury, who passed the ball to Sandfort, confirmed it, although it was more hearsay. “He wanted me to let you … Continue reading IOWA 85, WASHINGTON 79: Hawkeyes Take One To The Bank

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Suddenly, Iowa’s Roster Isn’t Quite As Deep

February 12, 2025February 23, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Fran McCaffery spent much of the season talking about Iowa’s depth. Now the Hawkeyes’ coach has to figure out what to do with a roster that’s getting smaller. Sophomore Owen Freeman is out for the rest of … Continue reading Suddenly, Iowa’s Roster Isn’t Quite As Deep

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It’s Another Loss That Gnaws At Hawkeyes

February 9, 2025February 17, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Pryce Sandfort could be forgiven for the expletive. Sandfort had come off the bench and done everything he could for Iowa on Saturday, and it wasn’t enough for the Hawkeyes to snap out of … Continue reading It’s Another Loss That Gnaws At Hawkeyes

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Hawkeyes Fight, But Can’t Topple No. 7 Boilermakers

February 5, 2025February 12, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Payton Sandfort limped to the sideline in the second half with another ache in what is becoming a painful final season for the Iowa forward. It was only a cramp, and after a quick … Continue reading Hawkeyes Fight, But Can’t Topple No. 7 Boilermakers

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Iowa Loses Freeman For Remainder Of The Season

February 3, 2025February 12, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP The decision for Owen Freeman to have season-ending surgery was to make sure his hand injury didn’t end his career. Freeman, Iowa’s leading scorer and rebounder this season, will miss the rest of the season after having … Continue reading Iowa Loses Freeman For Remainder Of The Season

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Iowa Notebook: Hawkeyes’ Travels Are Usually Quick Trips

January 27, 2025January 31, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s men’s basketball team isn’t going to be in Columbus, Ohio very long. The Hawkeyes play Ohio State on Monday night, but Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said on Sunday it’s a business trip that won’t take long … Continue reading Iowa Notebook: Hawkeyes’ Travels Are Usually Quick Trips

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Iowa Notebook: Recruiting Relationship Helped Bring Johnson-Arigu To Hawkeyes

January 23, 2025January 27, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Isaiah Johnson-Arigu can’t help Iowa this season, but coach Fran McCaffery thinks the 6-foot-7 forward can be a key player for the Hawkeyes in the future. Johnson-Arigu, a mid-season transfer from Miami (Fla.), joined the Hawkeyes this … Continue reading Iowa Notebook: Recruiting Relationship Helped Bring Johnson-Arigu To Hawkeyes

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Loss To Minnesota Extends Hawkeyes’ Slide

January 22, 2025January 26, 2025 jbohnenkamp

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drew Thelwell looked like he was ready to run up the Carver-Hawkeye Arena tunnel and into the frigid night. Iowa took 21 3-point attempts in Tuesday’s 72-67 loss to Minnesota, making just three, … Continue reading Loss To Minnesota Extends Hawkeyes’ Slide

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