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What does Iowa coach Fran McCaffery expect from sophomore star Joe Wieskamp? Listen: Mark Emmert, memmert@gannett.com

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ROSEMONT, Ill. — Joe Wieskamp’s name was on the list of the 10 best men’s basketball players in the Big Ten Conference, made public Wednesday.

Iowa’s sophomore forward, who’s as understated as they come, welcomed the attention. He expects to be among the best players in his league. So does his coach, Fran McCaffery.

Considering what the Hawkeyes lost from last year’s NCAA Tournament team, Wieskamp needs to be a star this year if Iowa is to get back.

“Some guys who didn’t make that list are probably a little upset I’m on it and they’re not,” Wieskamp said at the Big Ten’s basketball media day here. “It just gives me motivation to go out there and prove that I deserve to be on that list.”

The past two seasons, Iowa power forward Tyler Cook was at the top of every opponent’s scouting report. Cook is with the Denver Nuggets organization now.

Wieskamp is left to shoulder the heaviest load.

“I’m just going to be a bigger playmaker this year. I think the ball is going to be in my hand more. I’m going to be coming off screens looking for myself, looking for my teammates, loading them up,” Wieskamp said.

“Last year, I kind of stood in the corner. I’d come off screens. Shoot it. Catch and shoot. Rip and drive. I think more parts of my game will be on display this year.”

Wieskamp was one of the top freshmen in the Big Ten last year after averaging 11.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. The 6-foot-6 Muscatine native showed off an impressive skill set as an immediate starter.

But that team was led by Cook, point guard Jordan Bohannon and its lone senior, Nicholas Baer. Wieskamp could afford to sit back at times.

Not anymore.

Bohannon is out after hip surgery. Starting shooting guard Isaiah Moss decided to spend his final college season at Kansas.

The leadership void is palpable. So is the need for some star power.

Wieskamp is working on the former, trying to be more vocal on the court especially.

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Oral Roberts guard R.J. Fuqua, center, passes around Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oral Roberts guard R.J. Fuqua, center, passes around Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) blocks a shot by Oral Roberts guard Deondre Burns during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) blocks a shot by Oral Roberts guard Deondre Burns during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, fights for a rebound with Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, fights for a rebound with Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between Oral Roberts' Sam Kearns, left, and Kevin Obanor, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between Oral Roberts' Sam Kearns, left, and Kevin Obanor, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, center, saves the ball in front of Oral Roberts guard Deondre Burns, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, center, saves the ball in front of Oral Roberts guard Deondre Burns, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa players, from left, Ryan Kriener, Luka Garza, Connor McCaffery, and Joe Wieskamp sit on the bench in the second half during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa players, from left, Ryan Kriener, Luka Garza, Connor McCaffery, and Joe Wieskamp sit on the bench in the second half during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) has his shot blocked by SIU Edwardsville Cougars guard Mike Adewunmi (5) as forward Lamar Wright (55) looks on during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) has his shot blocked by SIU Edwardsville Cougars guard Mike Adewunmi (5) as forward Lamar Wright (55) looks on during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
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Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots the ball against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars during the first half Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots the ball against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars during the first half Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guards Joe Wieskamp, from left, Aidan Vanderloo, and Austin Ash go for water break during an open practice following the Hawkeyes men's basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct., 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guards Joe Wieskamp, from left, Aidan Vanderloo, and Austin Ash go for water break during an open practice following the Hawkeyes men's basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct., 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives against Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery (22) during an open practice following the Hawkeyes men's basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct., 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives against Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery (22) during an open practice following the Hawkeyes men's basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct., 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Joe Wieskamp stands for a portrait during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.
Joe Wieskamp stands for a portrait during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register
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Joe Wieskamp stands for a portrait during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.
Joe Wieskamp stands for a portrait during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register
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Oct 2, 2019; Rosemont, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp addresses the media during the Big Ten conference NCAA college basketball media day at Hilton Rosemont.
Oct 2, 2019; Rosemont, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp addresses the media during the Big Ten conference NCAA college basketball media day at Hilton Rosemont. Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Kevin Jairaj / USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to dribble down the court defended by Tennessee Volunteers forward Zach Kent (33) in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to dribble down the court defended by Tennessee Volunteers forward Zach Kent (33) in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Rick Osentoski / USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to move the ball defended by Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) in the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to move the ball defended by Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) in the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Rick Osentoski / USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa's Joe Wieskamp speaks at a press conference on Saturday, March 23, 2019, before the Tennessee Volunteers and Iowa Hawkeyes compete against one another in the second round of the NCAA Tournament held at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, March 24, 2019.
Iowa's Joe Wieskamp speaks at a press conference on Saturday, March 23, 2019, before the Tennessee Volunteers and Iowa Hawkeyes compete against one another in the second round of the NCAA Tournament held at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball while falling to the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland (34) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball while falling to the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland (34) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to move down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams (2) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to move down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams (2) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball in the first half defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball in the first half defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis defends against Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp during second half action of the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.
Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis defends against Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp during second half action of the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press
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Mar 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) goes up for a dunk against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half in the Big Ten conference tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) goes up for a dunk against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half in the Big Ten conference tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports David Banks, David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) reacts with his teammates after his dunk against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half in the Big Ten conference tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) reacts with his teammates after his dunk against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half in the Big Ten conference tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports David Banks, David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) goes to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the Big Ten conference tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) goes to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the Big Ten conference tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports David Banks, David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) reaches for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Illinois in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) reaches for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Illinois in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh, AP
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Mar 2, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) goes to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) goes to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the basket past Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Rutgers won 86-72. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the basket past Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Rutgers won 86-72. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) grabs a rebound over Rutgers center Myles Johnson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) grabs a rebound over Rutgers center Myles Johnson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) blocks Rutgers' Issa Thiam (35) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) blocks Rutgers' Issa Thiam (35) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gets his shot blocked by Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. (24) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gets his shot blocked by Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. (24) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes to Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes to Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) talks with teammates Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) and Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) talks with teammates Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) and Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Feb 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles past Ohio State Buckeyes forward Kaleb Wesson (34) during the second half at Value City Arena.
Feb 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles past Ohio State Buckeyes forward Kaleb Wesson (34) during the second half at Value City Arena. Joseph Maiorana/USA Today
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Feb 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard C.J. Jackson (3) is guarded by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the second half at Value City Arena.
Feb 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard C.J. Jackson (3) is guarded by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the second half at Value City Arena. Joseph Maiorana/USA Today
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Feb 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) past Ohio State Buckeyes guard C.J. Jackson (3) during the second half at Value City Arena.
Feb 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) past Ohio State Buckeyes guard C.J. Jackson (3) during the second half at Value City Arena. Joseph Maiorana/USA Today
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Justin Ahrens during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Ohio State won 90-70.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Justin Ahrens during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Ohio State won 90-70. Paul Vernon/AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket while Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) Indiana forward De'Ron Davis (20) and Indiana forward Juwan Morgan (13) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket while Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) Indiana forward De'Ron Davis (20) and Indiana forward Juwan Morgan (13) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Indiana guard Romeo Langford (0) drives to the basket while Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Indiana guard Romeo Langford (0) drives to the basket while Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Feb 22, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) battle for a loose ball during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) battle for a loose ball during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Jeffrey Becker, Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) waits to shoot a free throw during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) waits to shoot a free throw during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) runs up court after during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) runs up court after during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket while Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) and Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket while Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) and Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to get a pass out while Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (11) and Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to get a pass out while Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (11) and Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates with teammates Tyler Cook, (from left), Jordan Bohannon and Nicholas Baer after his game-winning 3-pointer against Rutgers on Saturday.
Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates with teammates Tyler Cook, (from left), Jordan Bohannon and Nicholas Baer after his game-winning 3-pointer against Rutgers on Saturday. Adam Hunger, AP
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 16, 2019; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes the game-winning basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (2) during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC).
Feb 16, 2019; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes the game-winning basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (2) during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY
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Feb 16, 2019; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (2) reacts after Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) made the game-winning basket during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 71-69.
Feb 16, 2019; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (2) reacts after Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) made the game-winning basket during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 71-69. Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends against Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends against Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Noah K. Murray, Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
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Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) makes a basket while Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) makes a basket while Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gets fouled by Northwestern guard Ryan Taylor (14) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gets fouled by Northwestern guard Ryan Taylor (14) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) fouls Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) in the second half at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) fouls Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) in the second half at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Ruszkowski, Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) fouls Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) in the second half at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) fouls Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) in the second half at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Ruszkowski, Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) defends in the first half on Thursday, Feb 7, 2019, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford (0) defends in the first half on Thursday, Feb 7, 2019, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Trevor Ruszkowski/USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop while Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop while Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp rises up for one of his four first-half 3-pointers Thursday, this one over Indiana's Justin Smith.
Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp rises up for one of his four first-half 3-pointers Thursday, this one over Indiana's Justin Smith. AJ Mast, AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket while Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket while Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp celebrates during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp celebrates during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket while Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket while Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after making a layup as Michigan center Jon Teske (15) looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after making a layup as Michigan center Jon Teske (15) looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after drawing a foul during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after drawing a foul during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket while Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket while Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a layup past Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a layup past Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa coach Fran McCaffery (right, with current freshman Joe Wieskamp) is 73-81 in Big Ten play, including a (better) 36-36 mark in the second half of the league schedule.
Iowa coach Fran McCaffery (right, with current freshman Joe Wieskamp) is 73-81 in Big Ten play, including a (better) 36-36 mark in the second half of the league schedule. Matthew Putney, AP
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends Minnesota Gophers guard Amir Coffey (5) during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends Minnesota Gophers guard Amir Coffey (5) during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports Harrison Barden, Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks down the baseline after getting benched during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks down the baseline after getting benched during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket past Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket past Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid, left, drives around Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan State won 82-67.
Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid, left, drives around Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan State won 82-67. Charlie Neibergall/AP
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives between Iowa's Connor McCaffery, left, and Joe Wieskamp during the first half Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives between Iowa's Connor McCaffery, left, and Joe Wieskamp during the first half Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall, AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a three-point basket against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a three-point basket against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) rises to shoot a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) rises to shoot a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (right) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (right) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Connor McCaffery, left, congratulates Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, right, after a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery, left, congratulates Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, right, after a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp celebrates a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp celebrates a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Jan 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Myles Dread (2) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Iowa defeated Penn State 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Myles Dread (2) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Iowa defeated Penn State 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports Matthew OHaren, Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Jan 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Josh Reaves (23) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Iowa defeated Penn State 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Josh Reaves (23) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Iowa defeated Penn State 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports Matthew OHaren, Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots over Purdue guard Ryan Cline (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots over Purdue guard Ryan Cline (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Michael Conroy, AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Purdue forward Evan Boudreaux (12) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Purdue forward Evan Boudreaux (12) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Michael Conroy, AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) warms up while wearing a shirt featuring a logo for Tate Schaefer, an 11-year-old from Williamsburg who has a tumor in his brain before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) warms up while wearing a shirt featuring a logo for Tate Schaefer, an 11-year-old from Williamsburg who has a tumor in his brain before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) talks with Iowa assistant Sherman Dillard during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) talks with Iowa assistant Sherman Dillard during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) high-fives Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) high-fives Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Bryant guard Bryon Hawkins (3) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Bryant guard Bryon Hawkins (3) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between Bryant's Adam Grant, left, and Joe Kasperzyk, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 72-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between Bryant's Adam Grant, left, and Joe Kasperzyk, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 72-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) is fouled by Savannah State guard Jaquan Dotson (11) while driving to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) is fouled by Savannah State guard Jaquan Dotson (11) while driving to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket past Savannah State guard Zaquavian Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket past Savannah State guard Zaquavian Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa Joe Wieskamp (10) Nicolas Hobbs (24) Austin Ash (13) and Isaiah Moss (4) celebrate after a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated Savannah State, 110-64.
Iowa Joe Wieskamp (10) Nicolas Hobbs (24) Austin Ash (13) and Isaiah Moss (4) celebrate after a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated Savannah State, 110-64. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) prepares to shoot a free throw during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) prepares to shoot a free throw during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) is introduced during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) is introduced during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends Iowa State guard Marial Shayok (3) during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends Iowa State guard Marial Shayok (3) during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass while being defended by Iowa State guard Marial Shayok (3) during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass while being defended by Iowa State guard Marial Shayok (3) during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) is defended by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first half of a game at Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) is defended by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first half of a game at Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports Mike Carter, Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman scores against Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp during first half action Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman scores against Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp during first half action Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press
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Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a three point basket during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a three point basket during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports Mike Carter, Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a layup past Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a layup past Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, scores as Iowa's Joe Wieskamp defends during the first half on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, scores as Iowa's Joe Wieskamp defends during the first half on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Nick King/Lansing State Journal
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a shot over Wisconsin's Aleem Ford (2) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a shot over Wisconsin's Aleem Ford (2) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) walks off the court after a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-68.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) walks off the court after a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-68. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Pittsburgh's Sidy N'Dir (11) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Pittsburgh's Sidy N'Dir (11) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Pittsburgh guard Xavier Johnson drives to the basket in front of Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pittsburgh guard Xavier Johnson drives to the basket in front of Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Pittsburgh guard Sidy N'Dir (11) drives to the basket over Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pittsburgh guard Sidy N'Dir (11) drives to the basket over Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) grabs a rebound during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) grabs a rebound during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) claps during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) claps during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Alabama State's Leon Daniels (4) during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Alabama State's Leon Daniels (4) during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) brings the ball up ahead of Alabama State guard AJ Farrar, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) brings the ball up ahead of Alabama State guard AJ Farrar, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles around Oregon Ducks forward Paul White (13) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles around Oregon Ducks forward Paul White (13) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gestures after making a shot during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gestures after making a shot during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Nov 16, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fights for the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Tarin Smith (2) and guard Alterique Gilbert (3) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
Nov 16, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fights for the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Tarin Smith (2) and guard Alterique Gilbert (3) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner, Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) and Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) get tangled up while going for a rebound during an NCAA men's basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) and Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) get tangled up while going for a rebound during an NCAA men's basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) collides with Green Bay guard Kam Hankerson (21) during an NCAA men's basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) collides with Green Bay guard Kam Hankerson (21) during an NCAA men's basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fights for a rebound with UKMC forward Jordan Giles (5) during the first half Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Wieskamp, a freshman, scored 12 first-half points in his Hawkeye debut.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fights for a rebound with UKMC forward Jordan Giles (5) during the first half Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Wieskamp, a freshman, scored 12 first-half points in his Hawkeye debut. Charlie Neibergall, AP
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends Green Bay guard Trevian Bell (13) during an NCAA men's basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) defends Green Bay guard Trevian Bell (13) during an NCAA men's basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fights for a rebound with UKMC forward Jordan Giles (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fights for a rebound with UKMC forward Jordan Giles (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gets a defensive steal during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) gets a defensive steal during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a free throw during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a free throw during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Guilford's Carson Long (14) during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Guilford's Carson Long (14) during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a basket during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a basket during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a basket during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a basket during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during men's basketball practice following media day on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during men's basketball practice following media day on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) runs a drill during men's basketball practice following media day on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) runs a drill during men's basketball practice following media day on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp is pictured during practice at Muscatine High School on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp is pictured during practice at Muscatine High School on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp shoots over West High's Connor McCaffery during their game at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. Both are committed to play at Iowa in college.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp shoots over West High's Connor McCaffery during their game at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. Both are committed to play at Iowa in college. David Scrivner, Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp is guarded by West High's Connor McCaffery during their game at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp is guarded by West High's Connor McCaffery during their game at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa City High's Logan LaFauce (31) puts up a shot over Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp (21) during the Little Hawks' 63-53 win over the Muskies in Iowa City on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
Iowa City High's Logan LaFauce (31) puts up a shot over Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp (21) during the Little Hawks' 63-53 win over the Muskies in Iowa City on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Press-Citizen file photo
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp shoots around the West Middle School gym in Muscatine on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp shoots around the West Middle School gym in Muscatine on Thursday, July 2, 2015. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo at West Middle School in Muscatine on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Wieskamp verbally committed to play basketball at Iowa last month as a high school freshman.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp poses for a photo at West Middle School in Muscatine on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Wieskamp verbally committed to play basketball at Iowa last month as a high school freshman. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press
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Iowa City High's Chuck Johnson (20) for a shot against Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp (21) during the Little Hawk's 63-53 win over the Muskies in Iowa City on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
Iowa City High's Chuck Johnson (20) for a shot against Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp (21) during the Little Hawk's 63-53 win over the Muskies in Iowa City on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Justin Torner/For the Press-Citizen
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Iowa City High's Micah Martin (51) goes up to block a shot by Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp (21) during the Little Hawk's 63-53 win over the Muskies in Iowa City on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
Iowa City High's Micah Martin (51) goes up to block a shot by Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp (21) during the Little Hawk's 63-53 win over the Muskies in Iowa City on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Justin Torner/For the Press-Citizen
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the Muskies' regional final against West High at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the Muskies' regional final against West High at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery greets Joe Wieskamp and his son, Patrick (left), during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery greets Joe Wieskamp and his son, Patrick (left), during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the IHSAA state basketball Class 4A quarterfinal game between Muscatine and Iowa City West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the IHSAA state basketball Class 4A quarterfinal game between Muscatine and Iowa City West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. Kelsey Kremer/The Register
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp attempts to shoot until the basket during the IHSAA state basketball Class 4A quarterfinal game between Muscatine and Iowa City West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp attempts to shoot until the basket during the IHSAA state basketball Class 4A quarterfinal game between Muscatine and Iowa City West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. Kelsey Kremer/The Register
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Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp drives to the hoop during the IHSAA state basketball Class 4A quarterfinal game between Muscatine and Iowa City West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. Iowa City West won the game, 62-50, to advance to the semifinals.
Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp drives to the hoop during the IHSAA state basketball Class 4A quarterfinal game between Muscatine and Iowa City West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. Iowa City West won the game, 62-50, to advance to the semifinals. Kelsey Kremer/The Register
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Boys Basketball Player of the Year Joe Wieskamp poses with Venus Williams at the All-Iowa Sports Awards at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on June 23, 2018.
Boys Basketball Player of the Year Joe Wieskamp poses with Venus Williams at the All-Iowa Sports Awards at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on June 23, 2018. Emily Blobaum/Staff Photo
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MuscatineÕs Joe Wieskamp wins the Boys Basketball Player of the Year award Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Des Moines Register Sports Awards at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
MuscatineÕs Joe Wieskamp wins the Boys Basketball Player of the Year award Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Des Moines Register Sports Awards at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register
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    “That’s kind of where I’m more comfortable,” he said. “I can teach guys what they need to do or where they need to be to help us be successful.

    “I think the guys respect my work ethic, respect my game.”

    They sure do.

    “He’s calm, cool, collected. Mr. Quiet,” senior center Ryan Kriener said of Wieskamp. “Just in his game and his aggressiveness offensively, it’s really spoken volumes. … This year, it’s throw it to him on the wing and he goes and gets you a bucket.

    “He’s making a big jump.”

    Wieskamp demurred when asked if the Hawkeyes are bound to go as far as he can carry them. There are plenty of other players ready to contribute, he pointed out, including Kriener and junior center Luka Garza.

    But no one on this Hawkeye team has the skill set that Wieskamp does. He can shoot it from distance (42.4% from the 3-point arc last season) or motor past defenders who are too aggressive about closing out on him. He’s a fantastic offensive rebounder.

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    The Hawkeyes had players named first team all-Big Ten in four consecutive seasons earlier this decade: Devyn Marble, Aaron White, Jarrod Uthoff and Peter Jok. It’s not essential that Wieskamp play well enough to earn that honor, but it sure would help. Iowa was picked to finish eighth in a preseason media poll. Expectations, after all the talent that was lost from last year’s team, are muted.

    Not for McCaffery.

    “He’s versatile. He’ll do more off the dribble, making plays for other people. Making plays for himself. He’s really consistent. With effort, execution, performance. How he lives his life off the court. Zero maintenance guy,” McCaffery said of Wieskamp.

    “He’s got a lot of help. But he’s going to be an absolute critical part of it. That’s what I want him to be.”

    Wieskamp sought feedback from NBA teams after his rookie season, but did not hire an agent. He found out that he’s viewed as an NBA prospect down the line. Possibly as early as next year. He knows if he shows that he can lead an underdog squad to the NCAA Tournament this year, his stock will rise. If the team wins, he wins.

    “If you’re doing good things to help yourself move on and compete at a professional level, that’s what you want to do,” Wieskamp said.

    “We have every possibility as any team in the Big Ten to go out there and compete for a title."

    Mark Emmert covers the Iowa Hawkeyes for the Register. Reach him at memmert@registermedia.com or 319-339-7367. Follow him on Twitter at @MarkEmmert.

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