CJ Fredrick
FILE - In this Jan 25, 2020, file photo, Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls to players in an NCAA basketball game against SMU in Memphis, Tenn. Hardaway thinks he's got just the right mix of young players and veterans for Memphis to chase the Tigers' first national championship. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Talented Memphis eager to end NCAA Tournament drought

By Steve Megargee Oct. 30, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

Kentucky coach John Calipari speaks to the press during Kentucky's NCAA college basketball media day in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 10 Kentucky looks to veterans, transfers for title run

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 21, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa men's head coach Fran McCaffery addresses the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. McCaffery goes into this season without two players who combined to average nearly 40 points and 15 rebounds per game last season. Both were NBA draft picks, one was national player of the year. Yes, Iowa's 12th-year coach has his work cut out for him. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Hawkeyes taking committee approach to replacing their stars

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 20, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Kentucky guard Davion Mintz will return for final season

Jul. 01, 2021 03:39 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Guard Davion Mintz will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to Kentucky for his final season after leading the Wildcats in scoring as...

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2021, file photo, Kentucky head coach John Calipari gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. Calipari is awaiting a pivotal rulings on the eligibility of transfers before he will know who’ll be around to help the Wildcats bounce back from the coach’s first losing season in Lexington. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Kentucky outlook unclear; Calipari awaits transfer rulings

By Gary B. Graves May. 28, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

CJ Fredrick's plan to transfer could put dent in Iowa lineup

Apr. 19, 2021 01:25 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa starting guard CJ Fredrick has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal, the school confirmed Monday. ...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp rests on the court after getting injured during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza gets 21 points, No. 5 Iowa tops No. 25 Wisconsin 77-73

By John Bohnenkamp Mar. 07, 2021 03:07 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, celebrates with guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bohannon, No. 5 Iowa run away from Nebraska 102-64

By John Bohnenkamp Mar. 04, 2021 10:57 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) grabs a rebound over Penn State forward John Harrar during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza breaks Iowa scoring mark, No. 11 Hawkeyes beat Penn St

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 21, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots against Michigan State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Shots still fall when opponents put body on Iowa's Wieskamp

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 17, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza drives to the basket ahead of Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wieskamp leads No. 15 Iowa to 79-66 win over No. 25 Rutgers

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 10, 2021 09:53 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) makes a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Balanced Ohio State rallies past Iowa in Top-10 matchup

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 04, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Northwestern center Ryan Young, left, drives to the basket past Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 10 Iowa beats No. 19 Northwestern 87-72 in Big Ten game

By John Bohnenkamp Dec. 29, 2020 11:26 PM EST

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives past Northern Illinois guard Anthony Crump, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northern Illinois Huskies at Iowa Hawkeyes 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 03:06 PM EST

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 93-80. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bohannon scores 24, leads No. 3 Iowa past No. 16 UNC 93-80

By John Bohnenkamp Dec. 08, 2020 09:51 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) fights for a rebound with Iowa center Luka Garza, center, and guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Iowa Hawkeyes 12/8/2020

Dec. 08, 2020 07:48 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza shoots ahead of Western Illinois forward Rod Johnson Jr. (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Western Illinois Leathernecks at Iowa Hawkeyes 12/3/2020

Dec. 03, 2020 08:18 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza, rear, shoots over North Carolina Central forward Nehemie Kabeya (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza, McCaffery help No. 5 Iowa rout NC Central in opener

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 25, 2020 06:09 PM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern drives past Iowa center Luka Garza, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hunter Jr helps Purdue beat No. 18 Iowa 77-68

Mar. 03, 2020 11:28 PM EST