Here’s how you can watch 2019 NCAA Tournament teams practice in Des Moines

Even if you're unable to attend the games in Des Moines, you can still get in on the action at the free, open-to-the-public practices.

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‘Naked and Afraid’ next for UI alum

Blair Braverman, dog sled racer and UI alum, will be featured on the Discovery Channel survival challenge "Naked and Afraid" on Sunday

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Watch: Wells Fargo Arena’s NCAA Tournament court installed

Watch workers take apart the Iowa Wolves basketball court and install the NCAA Tournament basketball court in about 4 hours overnight March 16-17, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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Iowa Hawkeyes baseball defeats Simpson, 7-2

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How one small-town Iowa factory fuels March Madness

Every hoop you see during March Madness, every rim slammed on during an NBA game — it all comes from one factory in a town of 4,150 people in rural Iowa.

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First-round NCAA ticket prices in Des Moines going up

Ticketmaster is advertising prices as high as $1,790 for all three NCAA Tournament sessions in Des Moines.

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Home success has Iowa confident ahead of NCAA Tournament

One of eight Division I women's basketball teams to go undefeated at home this year, the Hawkeyes are happy their postseason begins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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Leistikow: Cold teams rarely get suddenly hot in NCAA

Only once in the past nine NCAA Tournaments has a team that lost five of its last six games gone on to reach the Sweet 16.

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12 Iowa natives competing at the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships

There’s no shortage of Iowa ties at the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships this week.

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The long-forgotten profile of wrestling legend Dan Gable every Hawkeyes fan should read

The headline on this 1983 feature read, simply: “Super athlete Dan Gable: He’s never soft on himself”

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Iowa’s Austin DeSanto discusses growth and maturity

Iowa's Austin DeSanto discusses growth, maturity, and what he's learned since he transferred to join the Hawkeyes.

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Iowa’s Alex Marinelli on the upcoming NCAA Championships

Iowa's Alex Marinelli discusses the Hawkeyes' mindset heading into the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

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Iowa coach Tom Brands discusses Spencer Lee

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands discusses sophomore 125-pounder Spencer Lee ahead of the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

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Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands: ‘They are in this thing to win it’

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands previews the upcoming NCAA Wrestling Championships.

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Archive photos: Legendary wrestler, coach Dan Gable off the mat

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Dan Gable won the first of his 2 NCAA titles 50 years ago

Dan Gable is arguably the most famous Iowan of this generation, and maybe the most famous Iowan ever

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Hawkeyes land No. 2 seed in Greensboro regional

Iowa landed its highest seed under coach Lisa Bluder. It'll begin its NCAA Tournament journey Friday in Iowa City.

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Lisa Bluder talks about landing a No. 2 seed and breaks down the Iowa City bracket

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women to host first two rounds of NCAA tournament

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Iowa women land 2020 Minnesota prep Lauren Jensen

A Big Ten Tournament title celebration, a selection show watch party and now, a commitment. Monday was a busy day for Iowa women's basketball.

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Baer provides voice of experience for Iowa

Baer is only Hawkeye with NCAA Tournament experience, which he'll be eager to share with his younger teammates as they get ready to meet Cincinnati

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March Madness big for employee morale, Des Moines companies say

The results of a new survey shows that the excitement around the college basketball playoffs is actually good for employee morale and engagement.

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Nicholas Baer on his last go-around as Hawkeye

Nicholas Baer is the only Iowa player with previous NCAA Tournament experience. What does he plan to tell his teammates?

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Everything you need to dominate your March Madness pool

USA TODAY Sports provides a one-stop for the 2018 NCAA tournament with all the analysis and insight you'll need to win your office pool.

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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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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes baseball wins series against Cal State-Northridge

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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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How to watch Iowa’s NCAA Tournament game

CBS is picking up the broadcast of Friday's 11:15 a.m. CST game between 10-seeded Hawkeyes and 7 seed Cincinnati

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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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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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Leistikow: Why Hawkeyes are upbeat about NCAA opener

Columbus-bound Iowa has won 16 straight games out of conference and has played some of its best basketball on neutral sites this season.

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Des Moines’ NCAA field: The Pitinos vs. Louisville, country’s funkiest jump shot

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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Analysis: How good are Des Moines’ games? Plus breakdowns for Iowa, ISU

One of the more eventful college basketball seasons in recent memory for the state of Iowa is reaching its climax. Selection Sunday is here.

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How to buy tickets for Hawkeyes’ NCAA game

Iowa fans have two options for paying their way in to see the Hawkeyes battle Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio

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NCAA Tournament 2019: Best players in the Des Moines bracket

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Hawkeyes men’s basketball reacts to 10 seed

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