Iowa basketball: Hawkeyes open NCAA Tournament against Cincinnati

Iowa will face No. 7 seed Cincinnati in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 12:15 p.m Friday, March 22. The winner between 10-seed Iowa and Cincinnati will play Sunday vs. Tennessee or Colgate.

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NCAA tournament 2019: Print your bracket here

All of our March Madness coverage is here, including a 2019 NCAA tournament printable bracket.

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Luka Garza on Iowa’s NCAA draw

Iowa center Luka Garza will fulfill a childhood dream by playing in the NCAA Tournament.

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Fran McCaffery discusses Cincinnati matchup

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery reacts to his team getting a No. 10 seed for the NCAA Tournament.

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In terms of off-the-court intrigue, there's no game more appealing than Louisville vs. Minnesota.

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MSU, Michigan headline NCAA Tournament teams in Des Moines

March Madness officially kicked off Sunday evening, as the field of 68 teams was announced live on CBS. Here are the teams coming to Des Moines next week.

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Hawkeyes will face Cincinnati in NCAA Tourney

Iowa, losers of five of its final six games, slide to a 10 seed and will face a Bearcats team playing just an hour from home

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Hawkeyes men’s basketball reacts to 10 seed

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Baer: Ready for a bar fight against Cincinnati

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer reacts to the draw of Cincinnati on Friday in Columbus, Ohio.

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Tyler Cook’s reaction to Iowa’s bracket draw

Tyler Cook discusses Iowa's No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with Cincinnati.

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War at West Gym, World Cup highlight busy wrestling weekend

War at West Gym, World Cup, and the NAIA women's nationals highlighted a busy wrestling weekend in Iowa.

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UPDATED: Last-minute Selection Sunday bracket projections for Iowa State, Iowa

The Hawkeyes' seeding matchup seems pretty clear. Iowa State could be a No. 6 or No. 5. And Des Moines might be Michigan West next week.

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Leistikow: Bohannon, Hawkeyes learn important lesson

After being held scoreless for just the fourth time in his career, Bohannon vows to bounce back in the NCAA Tournament.

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Iowa men are firmly in NCAA Tournament fold

Hawkeyes ended season losing five of six games, but that won't matter when compared to other equally flawed teams; look for them to get an 8 or 9 seed

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Baer examines the big picture after B1G loss

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer was shut out in the scoring column after his 17-point game in the tournament opener.

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Bohannon still positive after Big Ten exit

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon was shut out in Friday's 74-53 loss to Michigan.

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Luka Garza on Iowa’s poor zone defense

Iowa center Luka Garza said the defense wasn't moving enough to stop Michigan on Friday. Was there ever an adjustment? Hear what he thinks:

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Moss on Michigan loss: ‘We weren’t locked in’

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss scored eight points in a 74-53 loss to the Wolverines.

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Tyler Cook excited to see Iowa on NCAA bracket

Iowa forward Tyler Cook speaks after scoring 14 points in a 74-53 loss to Michigan.

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How can Hawkeyes regroup for NCAA Tournament?

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery speaks after a 74-53 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

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Michigan routs Iowa out of Big Ten Tournament

The Hawkeyes got the better of the Wolverines in February in Iowa City. Michigan, a dominant team in March, was happy to return the favor.

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Leistikow: A familiar postseason script for Hawkeyes

For the third straight time in a tournament setting against a big dog, Iowa got blown out. Gonzaga, Villanova and now Michigan. The NCAAs are next.

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Photos: Iowa vs. Michigan, 2019 Big Ten Conference Tournament quarterfinals

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Megan Gustafson named espnW’s player of the year

Since Iowa's regular season ended, it's been a steady stream of awards for Megan Gustafson. Friday brought more of the same.

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Iowa-Michigan preview, TV, predictions

Chad Leistikow and Mark Emmert get you ready for tonight's Big Ten quarterfinal against Michigan.

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Hawkeyes follow Wieskamp’s lead to drub Illini

The forward was playing in his first postseason game, and he owned the United Center court on both ends. 'We're just going to keep fighting,' he says.

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Luka Garza on protecting lead vs. Illinois

Iowa center Luka Garza on the lesson learned from blowing a 16-point lead against Nebraska. Hear the key to not letting that happen vs. Illinois:

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Nicholas Baer on his best shooting night

Iowa senior forward Nicholas Baer stayed confident and aggressive to help shoot down Illinois. Hear why he was dressed so quickly afterward:

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Leistikow: Everyone gets their moment in Hawkeyes’ rout of Illinois

One through nine, every Iowa player in the rotation did something important. Now, the Hawkeyes can relax and play loose against Michigan.

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Joe Wieskamp explains why he flexed after dunk

Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp scored 13 points with seven rebounds and was a difference-maker against Illinois.

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Jordan Bohannon discusses trash-talking Illini

Iowa junior Jordan Bohannon can dish it out, too. The Hawkeyes beat Illinois, 83-62.

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Isaiah Moss on Iowa’s early defensive tone

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss on a strong defensive performance and a lot of relatives in Chicago cheering him on.

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Kriener’s cool, favorite moment in Iowa’s win

Iowa junior Ryan Kriener lobbed in 11 points during the Hawkeyes' 83-62 win against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament.

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Maishe Dailey discusses trash talking Illini fans

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey hit an early 3-pointer that got the Hawkeyes going in an 83-62 win against Illinois.

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Tyler Cook talks Illinois win, high-flying dunk

Iowa forward Tyler Cook had 12 points, five rebounds and six assists in Thursday's 83-62 win at the Big Ten Tournament.

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Baer catches fire; Hawkeyes follow suit

The passing was superb, 3-point shooting spectacular and Hawkeyes reach the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament for the first time in 6 years

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Photos: Iowa vs. Illinois, 2019 Big Ten Tournament, Second Round

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