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Southern University's Damiree Burns (40) loses the ball as he drives past Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 103-76. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Nearly perfect Garza scores 41, No. 5 Iowa routs Southern

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 27, 2020 07:22 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

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

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)
First Round - Game 2 (win) at First Round - Game 1 (win) 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM EST

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in Iowa City, Iowa. Seniors Garza of Iowa and Baylor's Jared Butler headline The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Garza, Butler headline AP preseason All-America team

By John Marshall And Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2020 12:01 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

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

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Iowa City, Iowa. Garza was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa's Garza enters draft, keeps college eligibility for now

Apr. 10, 2020 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb 1, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) drives to the basket against St. Louis forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin was voted the AP men's college basketball player of the year, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File)
Dayton double: Flyers' Toppin, Grant claim AP top honors

By Aaron Beard Mar. 24, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

Dayton forward Obi Toppin interacts with fans following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio.(AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) dunks the ball as Penn State's Myles Dread (2) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette)
Working vacations helped elevate game for Iowa's Luka Garza

Mar. 06, 2020 02:36 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

Minnesota's Alihan Demir handles the ball through the defense of Iowa's Joe Toussaint (1) and Luka Garza (55) during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Garza scores 24 points; No. 21 Iowa beats Minnesota 58-55

By Brian Hall Feb. 16, 2020 04:43 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