Leistikow: McCaffery’s takes on cheaters, Wieskamp’s future

In his interview with the Register, Fran McCaffery tackled the growing problems he sees in college basketball.

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Hip injury puts Bohannon’s season in jeopardy

In an exclusive interview with the Register, Bohannon outlined his decision to have surgery and the pain he's endured over the past two seasons.

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Injury leaves Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon uncertain about 2019-20 season

Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon will have surgery May 22 to shave bone off his right hip and repair a labral tear. Bohannon said he's been told recovery is between five and nine months, which leaves his 2019-20 season in jeopardy.

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ talks with Iowa QBs coach Ken O’Keefe

Chad Leistikow, Mark Emmert and Ross Peterson talk with Iowa QBs coach Ken O’Keefe, who gives his take on sports gambling, plus the development of Nate Stanley.

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‘American Picker’ Mike Wolfe on Iowa, TV stardom and building a legacy

Iowan Mike Wolfe opens up about a difficult childhood, a circuitous route to TV stardom and what he wants to do with fame now that he has it.

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Chris Whelan: Confidence still high amid late-season skid

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Rick Heller: Postseason reset good for everyone

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Gary Barta discusses Bond Shymansky’s paid administrative leave

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Photos: Gary Barta holds press conference regarding Iowa volleyball head coach

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky through the years

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Volleyball coach placed on administrative leave

A press conference with UI Athletics Director Gary Barta will be held Monday at 3 p.m.

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Fran McCaffery is high on freshman CJ Fredrick

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery thinks Fredrick, a 6-foot-3 guard who redshirted, will be able to help replace Isaiah Moss at shooting guard.

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Iowa QB Nate Stanley talks NFL, Nico Ragaini

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is interviewed following the final spring practice of his college career, April 26.

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Legal sports betting in Iowa: What gamblers need to know

Sports wagering will be coming to Iowa at some point this summer. When it arrives, here's what to know if you're interested.

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Wrestling: Gilman, Gadson, Miracle, Louive advance to Final X

Thomas Gilman, Kyven Gadson, Kayla Miracle, and Lauren Louive all advance to Final X and are on the verge of making the freestyle world team.

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Hawkeyes limp into Big Ten Tournament as No. 8 seed

Iowa has lost five straight Big Ten games and two consecutive series as part of a late-season tailspin. The Hawkeyes limp to Omaha as the No. 8 seed.

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Former Iowa wrestler Tony Ramos retires

Tony Ramos was a three-time All-American and a 2014 NCAA Champion for the Hawkeyes.

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Iowa, Iowa State football teams’ Twitter accounts suspended

A message read that "Twitter suspends accounts that violate the Twitter rules" when both were pulled up Saturday.

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Iowa signee Jamie Kofron wins 2A discus on final throw

Conditions weren't ideal for Tipton standout and Iowa signee Jamie Kofron. But she came up clutch to win the Class 2A discus.

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Peterson: Tyler Cook and Iowa’s link with the Atlanta Hawks

Tyler Cook "is one of the finest people I’ve ever coached,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said Thursday. “That will be an incredible positive for him.”

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Three-star RB Leshon Williams commits to Iowa

One day after receiving his Iowa offer, Illinois running back Leshon Williams announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes via Twitter on Thursday.

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Norwalk’s Bowen Born embracing his pivotal summer

Every year, a group of talented prospects dwells in that fringe between the mid-majors and high-majors. Bowen Born belongs to that group. And he is embracing it.

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Leistikow: McCaffery addresses Twitter hate, Isaiah Moss

Iowa's 10th-year head coach noticed surprising backlash from a 23-win season. He addresses the pressing matters of the program head-on.

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Why Fran McCaffery can relate to John Beilein

"Our game has changed," McCaffery said about how agents, ethics and early-entry NBA players has altered the landscape of college basketball.

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Isaiah Moss says he’s transferring to Arkansas

The 6-foot-5 shooting guard made 39.1% of his 3-point attempts and started 96 games for the Hawkeyes.

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Titans agree to deal with Amani Hooker

Hooker's deal makes him the third of the Titans' draft picks to agree to terms, leaving the team's top three draft picks still unsigned.

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Fran McCaffery still pursuing transfer market

The Iowa basketball coach isn't ruling out a graduate transfer for the 2019-20 season, says Tyler Cook and Isaiah Moss aren't coming back.

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Fran McCaffery open to taking a grad transfer

In an interview with the Des Moines Register, Fran McCaffery says he's open to taking a transfer and that recruiting is going well.

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Iowa 2020 target Johnny Davis an emerging star

With high-end athleticism and an improved 3-point shot, Johnny Davis has become a bona fide high-major target. And Iowa is hoping its early involvement pays off.

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When can Iowans start placing legal bets on sports?

Iowans eager to start placing bets on college and pro teams will have to wait a few more months as rules are drafted.

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Peterson: Iowa casinos will be the latest to cash in on college athletes

Passage of legal sports gambling in Iowa should spur action toward allowing student-athletes to sell their name, likeness and image.

For Cyclones target Ben Carlson, relationships are key

"(Prohm is) just a really good guy overall. I just feel like I connect with him really well. Some coaches are like that. You just connect with them well, and he’s one of them."

Wrestling: South Winn grad Felicity Taylor makes U23 world team

Some of the age-level world teams will have an Iowa presence on them this year.

Reynolds signed Iowa sports betting bill

The legislation allows Iowans 21 years and older to wager on sporting events at any of Iowa's 19 casinos and online.

Peterson: Adidas could be added to Iowa youth basketball lawsuit

Des Moines attorney says he's looking into whether Adidas, an Iowa Barnstormers financial supporter, should also be included in a class action lawsuit

Hoops recruiting: Brauns’ official visits, Ellis’ budding potential

Here's a collection of thoughts, notes and observations on some of Iowa's top in-state basketball prospects following PrepHoops' Battle at the Lakes over the weekend.

Where Iowa stands with high-level target Dawson Garcia

"His recruitment is evolving," Garcia's AAU coach told the Register, "because people are seeing him as even more versatile than they saw him last year."

Nationally ranked hoops phenom will play at Dowling

Biliew already stands 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot wingspan. He can shoot, runs like a gazelle, and has excelled against fellow eighth-graders in the 2023 class.

Leistikow: An emotional B1G title for Iowa track

The Big Ten title is just the third for a Hawkeye men's sport in the last eight years, joining wrestling (2015) and baseball (2017).