Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball
Iowa's Jordan Bohannon announces he'll return for 6th season

Apr. 26, 2021 06:18 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon announced Monday he will return to the Hawkeyes for his sixth season in 2021-22. Due to...

FILE - Iowa center Luka Garza shoots against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, in this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo. Garza was named The Associated Press men's basketball player of the year on Thursday, April 1. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Iowa's Luka Garza named AP men's college player of the year

By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery questions a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hawkeyes extending Fran McCaffery's contract through 2028

Mar. 15, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
The Latest: Top-ranked Iowa wrestling pauses activities

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2021 01:02 PM EST

FILE - Iowa center Luka Garza sits on the bench before an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, file photo. For all the success Luka Garza has experienced at Iowa, he can't forget one moment of failure. With 1.6 seconds left against Illinois last March, Garza had a chance to tie the game when he took an inbound pass near the basket. Kofi Cockburn blocked his shot, and the Illini won 78-76. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa star Garza still stews over blocked shot as Illini loom

By John Bohnenkamp Jan. 28, 2021 02:14 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson fights for a rebound with Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana won 81-69. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 7 Iowa, No. 19 Illinois to end long layoffs with faceoff

By Steve Megargee Jan. 28, 2021 01:36 AM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 11:11 AM EST

Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) shoots against Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Iowa-Rutgers, among 9 ranked, tops ever-tough Big Ten slate

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:45 AM EST

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, looks to pass against Oakland's Rashad Williams during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Teams led by experienced players have edge amid pandemic

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl

Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Indianapolis. Coach Mark Few of top-ranked Gonzaga says the suspension of basketball activities for the past two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic has ''not helped us in any way, shape or form.″ (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Top-ranked Gonzaga returns to practice as No. 3 Iowa awaits

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 17, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza drives to the basket ahead of Northern Illinois forward Chinedu Okanu, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 3 Iowa's date with No. 1 Gonzaga headlines Top 25 slate

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2020 02:30 AM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-61. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 after game scrapped

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2020 12:17 PM EST

North Carolina Central guard Mike Melvin (1) drives up court around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery, left, and guard CJ Fredrick (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza, McCaffery help No. 5 Iowa rout NC Central in opener

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 25, 2020 06:09 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Wisconsin begins this pandemic-delayed season with most of the same players who created so many memorable moments during a magical stretch drive last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa is team to beat in Big Ten boasting unprecedented depth

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2020 01:47 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this June 15, 2020, file photo, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta answers questions during a news conference in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department's response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. School president Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta said in a joint statement Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, that men's gymnastics, men's tennis and men's and women's swimming and diving will be discontinued after the 2020-21 academic year. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus

By Eric Olson Aug. 21, 2020 02:31 PM EDT