By John Bohnenkamp Caitlin Clark has found her way to the free-throw line throughout this season. The Iowa sophomore guard has taken 129 free throws this season, seventh-most nationally. She has made 117, ranking third in the nation. Her 90.7 … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Constant Contact Doesn’t Bother Clark
By John Bohnenkamp It looked like the type of shot that has defined Jordan Bohannon’s career at Iowa. Bohannon pulled up for a 3-pointer in the second half of Saturday’s game at Penn State. The shot hit off the right … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Bohannon Wants To Eliminate The Hesitation
By John Bohnenkamp Fran McCaffery talked before the season started about how deep his Iowa team was this season, and how he could use anyone in a given situation. He’s done that, and the bench has provided some key moments … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: McCaffery’s Confidence In Depth Has Paid Off
By John Bohnenkamp There was a different feeling sitting courtside at Western Hall on Saturday for Western Illinois’ game against Oral Roberts. It was the end of the first full week of January, which meant the end of the first … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: The First Week Of The Rest Of The Season
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s Payton Sandfort has had a typical freshman season — some good games, some not-so-good. But Sandfort has become a valuable part of the Hawkeyes’ reserve group this season. The 6-foot-7 forward from Waukee is coming off … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Sandfort Playing Valuable Role Off Iowa’s Bench
By John Bohnenkamp Western Illinois opened the men’s basketball season with a win at Nebraska that was all about the defense. To get back to the way the Leathernecks played to start the season, coach Rob Jeter thinks they need … Continue reading IOWA 92, WIU 71: Leathernecks’ Defense Has No Answer For Fast-Break Hawkeyes
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa was the first opponent for new coach Rob Jeter and Western Illinois last season. The Leathernecks at that time were still getting to know each other — because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no summer … Continue reading ‘Night and Day’: Hawkeyes Face Leathernecks To Close Nonconference Schedule
By John Bohnenkamp Kris Murray mostly watched and learned last season. It’s paid off this season for the Iowa sophomore forward. Murray, caught in the Hawkeyes’ frontcourt numbers game last season, has become a key piece off the bench. He … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Confidence Is Key For Iowa’s Kris Murray
By John Bohnenkamp Western Illinois opens the Summit League men’s basketball season tonight at Denver. There’s nothing mysterious about the Leathernecks, off to a 9-2 start to the season. “There’s a big folder on us,” coach Rob Jeter said, laughing. … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Leathernecks Take Momentum Into Conference Openers
By John Bohnenkamp Connor McCaffery’s back is bothering him. It’s probably an issue related to his offseason hip surgeries, he said. Or … “I’m getting old,” the fifth-year senior said, laughing. The Iowa guard is a veteran on a team … Continue reading McCaffery Takes A Different Approach In His New Role
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