Iowa's Tyler Cook relishes another key low-post matchup in Michigan State's Nick Ward

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — No one could miss the big smile and wide eyes of Tyler Cook as he backpedaled down the court Friday, clapping his hands and making sure Wisconsin center Ethan Happ knew that he’d just been scored over.

Cook, Iowa’s junior power forward, got his first double-double of the season in that 72-66 loss, producing 19 points, 15 rebounds and even four assists, leading the Hawkeyes in each category. Happ fouled out with 13 points and seven rebounds, his poorest performance of the season.

Cook gets another big challenge at 5:30 p.m. Monday when the No. 15 Hawkeyes (6-1, 0-1 Big Ten Conference) play their first true road game of the season at No. 8 Michigan State on FS1. The Spartans (6-2, 1-0) feature 6-foot-8 junior center Nick Ward, who averages 14.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

“That guy plays hard. He’s a big dude. Motor’s crazy. So another matchup I’m looking forward to,” Cook said after Friday’s game.

“As a competitor, you live for these kinds of matchups, especially if we’re talking one on one.”

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Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) celebrates with Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) and Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) after drawing a foul 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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Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) dunks past Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) and Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery calls out to players as time winds down in the second half 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 forward Luka Garza (55) gets defended by 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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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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Cook, at 6-9, is leading Iowa with 15.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. He and Ward both weigh 250 pounds.

The last time they met, Ward helped his team get the victory, 96-93 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Cook held the statistical edge, with 26 points to Ward’s 17.

The Spartans have won 11 of their past 13 meetings with Iowa.

Cook will have to be at his best if the Hawkeyes are to alter that trend. He’s capable of carrying a team now — and his coach senses it.

“He's much more under control. He has great speed — for a guy that big — phenomenal speed and quickness,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said of Cook.

“(He) used to just use his athletic power and beat you in the post and dunk the ball. He's figured out how to do it off the dribble, how to do it coast to coast, how to recognize, ‘OK, I thought there was space and there was no space, move it.’ Don't just … spin in traffic and knock three guys over. His decision-making is really good now.”

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Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) and Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) walk off the court after a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Maryland on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) gets to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Eugene Omoruyi (5) 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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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the basket past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook, left, drives to the basket past Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 80-79. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) and Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery talk with an official 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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Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) is fouled by Iowa forward Tyler Cook while driving to the basket during the first half of Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Charlie Neibergall, AP

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots the ball over Indiana Hoosiers forward Jake Forrester (4) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers forward Justin Smith (3) defends 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) looks to shoot the ball around Indiana Hoosiers forward De'Ron Davis (20) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) grabs a rebound away from 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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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis shoots as Iowa forward Tyler Cook defends during the first half Feb. 1, 2019 in Iowa City, Iowa. Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) and Minnesota Gophers forward Eric Curry (24) battle for the ball during the first half at Williams Arena. Harrison Barden / USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives past Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) celebrates 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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Forward Tyler Cook #25 of the Iowa Hawkeyes goes to the basket in the first half against forward Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans on January 24, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City, Iowa. Matthew Holst/Getty Images

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) celebrates with Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) after Garza drew a foul 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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Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Tillman (23) is fouled by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) during the second 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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Illinois' Tevian Jones (5) reacts after fouling Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 forward Tyler Cook, center, finds a basket as he is fouled by Ohio State forward Andre Wesson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Matthew Putney, AP

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) smiles while he talks with Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery as he heads to the bench 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) comes off the rim after a dunk 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) gets a high-five from Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) after drawing a foul 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) charges Nebraska forward Tanner Borchardt (20) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) attempts a basket past Nebraska forward Isaiah Roby (15) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) attempts a 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) dunks against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) 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. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The Associated Press

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Jan 3, 2019; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) fights for possession of the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers forward Trevor Williams (50) at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports Thomas J. Russo, Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 3, 2019; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) slam dunks in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports Thomas J. Russo, Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 3, 2019; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) slam dunks in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports Thomas J. Russo, Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) claps while back on defense 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) is fouled by Bryant guard Joe Kasperzyk (22) while driving to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) runs down a loose ball ahead of Bryant's Joe Kasperzyk, left, SaBastian Townes (54) and Tanner Johnson (21) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) helps up 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) talks with teammates on the bench 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) celebrates on the bench with Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) 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 forward Tyler Cook, center, drives to the basket over Savannah State's Zaquavian Smith, left, and Romani Hansen, 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) grabs a rebound 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) makes 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) dunks during warmups before 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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Western Carolina junior forward Carlos Dotson (4) shoots a layup against Iowa junior forward Tyler Cook (25) in the second half at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. William J. Adams / For the Press-Citizen

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Iowa junior forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots a layup over Western Carolina junior forward Carlos Dotson (4) in the second half at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. William J. Adams / For the Press-Citizen

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the basket ahead of Western Carolina forward D.J. Myers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa junior forward Tyler Cook (25) drives against Western Carolina freshman forward D.J. Myers (5) in the first half at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. William J. Adams / For the Press-Citizen

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Iowa junior forward Tyler Cook (25) jumps for a layup in the first half at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. William J. Adams / For the Press-Citizen

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Iowa junior forward Tyler Cook (25) drives against Western Carolina in the first half at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. William J. Adams / For the Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook (25) and UNI's Isaiah Brown (24) watch the ball fall in during their basketball game at the Hy-Vee Classic on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Des Moines. Iowa would go on to defeat UNI 77-54. Brian Powers/The Register

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) reacts after a dunk 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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No. 9: Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 0-2). Junior forward Tyler Cook leads the team in scoring average (16.6 points) and rebounds (8.4). Rey Del Rio, Getty Images

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Iowa's Tyler Cook (25) shoots during their basketball game at the Hy-Vee Classic on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Des Moines. Iowa takes a 39-18 lead over UNI into halftime. Brian Powers/The Register

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) attempts a basket while being defended by Iowa State guard Talen Horton-Tucker (11) and Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton (22) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) passes 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) runs up the court after scoring 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the basket over Iowa State's Talen Horton-Tucker, left, and Cameron Lard, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) dunks over Iowa State guard Nick Weiler-Babb during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) reacts after dunking 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the hoop 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook, left, is defended by Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward during the first half of a game at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. MIKE CARTER, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots over Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) 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 Nick Ward defends against Iowa forward Tyler Cook 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; Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) and Michigan State Spartans forward Kyle Ahrens (0) fight for position 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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Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) dunks the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the second 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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Dec 3, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) has his shoot blocked by Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) 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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Tyler Cook and Iowa were among the early darlings of this college basketball season, until they ran into the Badgers last weekend. Jeffrey Becker / USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) calls out to teammates 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) makes a basket 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the hoop 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) is fouled by Alabama State forward Ed Jones 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) 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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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) dunks 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 forward Tyler Cook, left, kisses the trophy after his team defeated Connecticut in the NCAA college basketball final game in the 2K Empire Classic, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Mary Altaffer, AP

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Nov 16, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives around Connecticut Huskies forward Tyler Polley (12) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Brad Penner, Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 16, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives around Connecticut Huskies forward Tyler Polley (12) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Brad Penner, Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the basket past Connecticut forward Tyler Polley (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball final game in the 2K Empire Classic, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Mary Altaffer/AP

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) and guard Connor McCaffery (30) celebrate a dunk by Cook during the second half of an NCAA college basketball final game against Connecticut in the 2K Empire Classic, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) The Associated Press

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Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives the ball past Oregon Ducks forward Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives the ball against Oregon Ducks forward Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) dunks against the Oregon Ducks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) attempts a free throw 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) drives while being guarded by Green Bay guard Sandy Cohen III (1) 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) stares down Green Bay guard Cody Schwartz (33 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) attempts a shot 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 forward Tyler Cook (25) drives to the hoop 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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UKMC guard Xavier Bishop tries to drive past Iowa forward Tyler Cook, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall, AP

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) 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 forward Tyler Cook 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 forward Tyler Cook 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's Tyler Cook during media day at Carver Hawkeye Arena Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

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Iowa's Tyler Cook celebrates a dunk during the Hawkeyes' game against Seton Hall at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook, center, and Cordell Pemsl smile for the camera as they watch the women's WNIT first round game against Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 file photo, Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives past Southern University forward Jared Sam, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. No one was less surprised that Tyler Cook decided to come back to Iowa than coach Fran McCaffery. The biggest question now for the Hawkeyes is whether Cook’s return will be enough to get them back on track after a disastrous season. Cook, who will be a junior next winter, announced on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 that he was withdrawing from the NBA Draft.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The Associated Press

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We will know by next week whether Tyler Cook has played his last game as a Hawkeye. The deadline for him to return to Iowa is May 30 at 10:59 p.m. CT. Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa's Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the Hawkeyes' game against Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Northwestern's Bryant McIntosh and Iowa's Tyler Cook fight for the ball during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook celebrates after drawing a foul during the Hawkeyes' game against Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook grabs a rebound during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook drives to the hoop during the Hawkeyes' game against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook, second from left, forward Luka Garza, second from right, and forward Nicholas Baer, right, stop Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) from scoring a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Mary Altaffer/AP

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) dunks against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) during the first half of a first round game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Greg Eboigbodin (11) defend against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) during second half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) drives against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) during the first half of a first round game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

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Northwestern's Bryant McIntosh and Iowa's Tyler Cook fight for the ball during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) is defended by Indiana Hoosiers guard Josh Newkirk (2) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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Feb 14, 2018; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) controls the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Charles Matthews (1) defends in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa's Tyler Cook shoots a 3-pointer during the Hawkeyes' game against Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook, right, drives to the basket past Nebraska's Isaiah Roby, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Nebraska won 98-84. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Nati Harnik/AP

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Iowa's Tyler Cook (5) goes to the basket against Nebraska's Isaac Copeland (14) and Evan Taylor (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Nati Harnik/AP

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Purdue guard Nojel Eastern, left, tries to steal the ball from Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 87-64. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall, AP

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Iowa's Tyler Cook dunks over Michigan's Isaiah Livers during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) shoots while being defended by Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) during their game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois. Mike Granse/USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa's Tyler Cook drives to the hoop during the Hawkeyes' game against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) tries to steal the ball from Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) during the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall, AP

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Dec 22, 2017; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cordell Pemsl (35) and forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrate the win against the Colorado Buffaloes at Sanford Pentagon. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports Steven Branscombe/USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa's Tyler Cook and Northern Illinois' Lacey James fight for a rebound during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook goes up for a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Southern Utah at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) pulls a rebound away from Iowa State Cyclones forward Solomon Young (33) during a game in Ames Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

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Dec 4, 2017; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Collin Hartman (30) drives to the basket while Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) defends in the first half of the game at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Ruszkowski, Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) reacts after a call as Penn State Nittany Lions forward Lamar Stevens (11) looks during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 28, 2017; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) and forward Jack Nunge (2) defend the shot attempt by Virginia Tech Hokies guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Michael Thomas Shroyer, Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa's Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (5) shoots the ball over Wisconsin Badgers forward Ethan Happ (22) at the Kohl Center. Iowa defeated Wisconsin 69-67. Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

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All-Big Ten Freshman team honorees Jordan Bohannon (3) and Tyler Cook (5) are going to be catalysts in keeping the Hawkeyes humming on the court this season as sophomores. David Scrivner, Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa's Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the Hawkeyes' game against Chicago State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Cook does have 21 turnovers against 18 assists, numbers he’s still trying to reverse. But he’s committed only 13 fouls while getting to the free-throw line 52 times.

Those foul numbers are key because Iowa is down to three healthy low-post players. Sophomore center Luka Garza (6-11) and junior reserve Ryan Kriener (6-9) are the others.

It’s imperative that none get into foul trouble, and that’s where Michigan State will test the Hawkeye frontcourt. Garza picked up four fouls against Wisconsin, the only time this season he’s reached that number, and made a key mistake late when he let Happ get to the rim rather than risk fouling out.

McCaffery said he hasn’t spoken to his big men about the topic of fouls.

“They’re both pretty good at sliding their feet with their hands up and not picking up inadvertent fouls,” he said of Cook and Garza.

Kriener said he’s aware, though, of how vital it is to keep himself available for as much action as is needed.

“You can’t be as aggressive as you were defensively, going after all the shots,” he said. “You can’t have two bigs in foul trouble because that’s going to be detrimental to what we’re trying to do.”

What Iowa is trying to do is rebound quickly from its first loss of the season.

“We’re 6-1. We’re in a great position,” Cook said. “And we have a great opportunity coming up on Monday to get a great road win and get us back on track.”