Fran McCaffery on his son, Patrick

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery wants to give his son, Patrick, a chance to play right away and also has plans for replacing Jordan Bohannon. Listen:

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Peterson: Ex-Iowa guard Isaiah Moss brings Kansas instant shooting cred

The successful recruitment of former Iowa shooting whiz Isaiah Moss means the Big 12 must respect Kansas' 3-point shooting again.

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Leistikow: Why Bakari Evelyn’s Iowa commitment is good news

In an interview with the Register, Evelyn explains why he is becoming the first graduate transfer of the Fran McCaffery era.

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Hawkeyes land Valpo graduate transfer Bakari Evelyn

Amid an offseason that's included departures and uncertainty, Iowa has found the backcourt piece it desperately needed.

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Iowa women basketball adds first 2021 commit

The Iowa women's basketball team has landed its first 2021 piece.

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With Bohannon out, Toussaint ready to ‘step up tremendously’

With Jordan Bohannon potentially missing all of next season after hip surgery, Iowa's point guard situation is different than when Toussaint committed in September.

Iowa making a chilly road trip for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

The Hawkeyes will make their first trip to the Carrier Dome when they take on Syracuse on Dec. 3.

PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ podcast: An indepth interview with Kirk Ferentz

Chad Leistikow goes one-on-one with Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz that comprises most of our Hawk Central radio show.

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Mailbag: Will Iowa get Bakari Evelyn? Is Teagan Wilk ISU-bound?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your questions in his recruiting mailbag.

Norwalk’s Bowen Born schedules first summer visits

Bowen Born has scheduled two official visits and is planning another — plus two unofficial visits.

‘Big opportunity for me’: Q&A with Iowa grad transfer target Bakari Evelyn

While waiting for his flight home from his New Mexico State official visit, Bakari Evelyn discussed his recruitment and upcoming Iowa visit with the Register.

Leistikow: Cut by WNBA, Megan Gustafson plots comeback

Megan Gustafson joins you in wondering why she got cut from the Dallas Wings two days before the WNBA season began. But she has a blog ... and a plan.

Recruiting mailbag: Blaise Gunnerson, Iowa’s next Elite 11 QB, more

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your questions in his recruiting mailbag.

Ames’ Tamin Lipsey selected to USA Basketball’s U16 National Team

Lipsey is one of eight freshmen in the entire country selected for this national team.

Wieskamp returning to Hawkeyes for sophomore year

Wieskamp was exploring his NBA Draft options. He averaged 11.1 points and 4.9 rebounds as a freshman for the Hawkeyes.

McCaffery adds familiar face as assistant coach

Billy Taylor and Fran McCaffery have worked together several times throughout the past three decades.

Leistikow: How does 2019-20 look if Bohannon redshirts?

Jordan Bohannon has earned the right to redshirt if he chooses in 2019-20. Here's what the Hawkeyes' roster would look like without him.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Iowa forward Pemsl gets his hardship waiver

The junior from Dubuque played in only two games last year before having knee surgery. But one was a memorable win over Iowa State

Peterson: Likelihood of another Cy-Hawk role reversal isn’t trending

Iowa's Isaiah Moss is transferring, and Iowa State is among the schools being mentioned as a possibility.

Why former Iowa, ISU, UNI and Drake stars are teaming up this summer

Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Drake alumni are joining forces on Iowa United, a team competing in The Basketball Tournament — a 64-team, single-elimination tournament with a winner-take-all prize of $2 million.

Report: Iowa transfer Isaiah Moss to visit Arkansas

According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Moss is visiting Arkansas and also has interest from Iowa State and two Big Ten schools.

Mailbag: Latest for Iowa, ISU in transfer market?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your recruiting questions in his weekly mailbag.

Notre Dame transfer picks Vanderbilt over Iowa

D.J. Harvey visited Iowa City last week as he narrowed his choices to a final two.