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Connecticut's James Bouknight drives past Creighton's Antwann Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals in the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pick Six: Backcourt stars have chance to shine in NCAAs

By Dave Skretta Mar. 17, 2021 02:11 AM EDT

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) is defended by Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Dickinson impresses as No. 3 Michigan routs No. 9 Iowa 79-57

By Noah Trister Feb. 25, 2021 11:49 PM EST

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) shoots on Iowa center Luka Garza (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Wieskamp-led No. 15 Iowa routs Michigan State 88-58

By Larry Lage Feb. 13, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Jan. 02, 2021 04:42 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)
North Carolina Central Eagles at Iowa Hawkeyes 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu, center, drives to the basket past Northwestern forwards Miller Kopp, left, and Pete Nance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., in this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo. Dosunmu was Illinois’ leading scorer last season and went over 20 points in eight games.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Iowa is team to beat in Big Ten boasting unprecedented depth

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2020 01:47 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

Iowa's Bohannon, Nunge granted extra year of eligibility

May. 12, 2020 12:49 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Big Ten Conference has approved hardship waiver petitions for Iowa basketball players Jordan Bohannon and Jack Nunge, giving each an...

Michigan State's Malik Hall, right and Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, left, vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Behind Winston, No. 24 Michigan State tops No. 18 Iowa 78-70

By Larry Lage Feb. 25, 2020 09:29 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) grabs a rebound in front of Iowa center Luka Garza during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa holds off No. 24 Rutgers, 85-80

Jan. 22, 2020 11:37 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) shoots against Cincinnati center Chris Vogt (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Iowa hangs on for 77-70 victory over Cincinnati

By John Jackson Dec. 21, 2019 11:46 PM EST

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the basket past Iowa State guard Prentiss Nixon, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza's double-double leads Iowa to 84-68 win over Iowa St.

By John Bohnenkamp Dec. 12, 2019 10:13 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan tops Iowa 103-91 despite 44 points from Garza

By Noah Trister Dec. 06, 2019 09:07 PM EST

San Diego State guard KJ Feagin (10) shoots against Iowa guard CJ Fredrick during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Flynn scores 28 2nd-half points as San Diego St. tops Iowa

By Adam Soboleski Nov. 29, 2019 10:32 PM EST

Iowa players, from left to right, Aidan Vanderloo, Jack Nunge Jordan Bohannon and Patrick McCaffery sit on the bench during an NCAA college non-conference basketball game against Cal Poly, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Iowa overwhelms Cal Poly 85-59

By Luke Meredith Nov. 24, 2019 07:06 PM EST

North Florida guard Emmanuel Adedoyin, left, fights for the ball with Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
North Florida Ospreys at Iowa Hawkeyes 11/21/2019

Nov. 21, 2019 08:07 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, left, talks with his son forward Patrick McCaffery, right, before an NCAA college basketball game against Oral Roberts, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza scores 30, Iowa defeats Oral Roberts 87-74

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 15, 2019 10:21 PM EST

Xavier's Naji Marshall, left, drives against Siena's Donald Carey (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Missouri State Lady Bears at Boise State Broncos 11/10/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 08:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Iowa City. Iowa has an interesting blend of potential and experience in its pipeline though, and the Hawkeyes could find themselves back in the NCAA Tournament if their revamped roster can jell ahead of Big Ten play. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Iowa going with youth, waiting on Bohannon

By Luke Meredith Oct. 23, 2019 04:55 PM EDT