Joe Wieskamp
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

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks to reporters during Iowa Hawkeyes men's NCAA college basketball media day, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at the Feller Club Room of Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Garza's return puts No. 5 Iowa in position for big step up

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 10, 2020 11:06 AM 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

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

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Penn State's John Harrar reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette)
Garza leads No. 18 Iowa to 77-68 win over No. 16 Penn State

Feb. 29, 2020 02:05 PM EST

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

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) tries to block a shot by Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-76. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza leads No. 20 Iowa past No. 25 Ohio State 85-76

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 20, 2020 09:16 PM EST

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) falls on the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indiana uses 3-point flurry to beat No. 21 Iowa, end skid

By Michael Marot Feb. 13, 2020 10:52 PM EST

Nebraska guard Dachon Burke Jr. (11) drives to the basket between Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Joe Wieskamp (10 during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wieskamp and Garza help No. 17 Iowa rout Nebraska 96-72

Feb. 08, 2020 08:13 PM EST

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl, center, drives between Illinois' Da'Monte Williams, left, and Andres Feliz, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza has 25 points, No. 18 Iowa beats No. 19 Illinois 72-65

Feb. 02, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) goes to the basket for a layup during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cowan scores 31 as No. 15 Maryland beats No. 18 Iowa 82-72

By David Ginsburg Jan. 30, 2020 10:54 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza blocks a shot by Wisconsin forward Micah Potter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza, No. 18 Iowa rally to beat Wisconsin 68-62

Jan. 27, 2020 11:02 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) grabs a rebound under pressure from Michigan center Jon Teske (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette via AP)
Garza scores 33, Iowa beats No. 19 Michigan 90-83

Jan. 17, 2020 11:46 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) gestures after a 3-point basket against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Streaky Garza with 27, leads Iowa past Northwestern 75-62.

Matt Carlson Jan. 14, 2020 11:56 PM EST

Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) dunks next to Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Streaky Garza with 27, leads Iowa past Northwestern 75-62.

By Matt Carlson Jan. 14, 2020 10:21 PM EST

Iowa guard Bakari Evelyn drives upcourt past Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wieskamp leads Iowa to 67-49 win over No. 12 Maryland

By John Bohnenkamp Jan. 10, 2020 09:31 PM EST

Iowa forwards Cordell Pemsl, right, and Riley Till (20) defend against Kennesaw State guard Jamie Lewis (12) who drives to the basket during an NCAA college college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
No. 25 Iowa routs Kennesaw State 93-51

Dec. 29, 2019 06:03 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