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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Keegan Murray (15) celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the first half of their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Basketball/ Breaking News

Short-handed Iowa uses experience and youth to survive at Rutgers
Freshman forward Keegan Murray plays huge role off the bench in 77-75 win

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Connor McCaffery, Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Keegan Murray, Luka Garza January 2, 2021

Ronnie Lester drives to the basket. Photo courtesy of Iowa Sports Information Department.

Basketball/ Featured

Ronnie Lester is my favorite Hawkeye of all time, and here’s why
Former star point guard led resurgence under Lute Olson in 1970s

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty lute-olson, ronnie-lester January 1, 2021

Iowa Hawkeyes guard CJ Fredrick (5) high fives guard Jordan Bohannon (3) after making a shot at the end of the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Basketball/ Featured

Iowa heads back on the road to face a veteran Rutgers squad
Scarlet Knights have come a long way under head coach Steve Pikiell

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Fran McCaffery, Geo Baker, Luka Garza, Ron Harper Jr. January 1, 2021

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) sings the Fight Song following their win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday, November 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Breaking News/ Football

Tyler Linderbaum not done being an Iowa Hawkeye
Iowa's All-America center announces he will return for junior season in 2021

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Daviyon Nixon, Kirk Ferentz, Tyler Linderbaum December 31, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) drives to the hoop against the Northwestern Wildcats Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Basketball/ Featured

Iowa’s win over Northwestern encouraging because of how it happened
Opponents reminded that Luka Garza is hardly a solo act on offense

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza December 30, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Friday, November 27, 2020 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Breaking News/ Football

Daviyon Nixon declares for 2021 NFL Draft
Iowa's All-America junior defensive tackle ready for the next level

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Daviyon Nixon December 30, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) grabs Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) during the fourth quarter of their game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, October 31, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Breaking News/ Football

Honors keep coming for Daviyon Nixon and Tyler Linderbaum
Nixon named first-team All-America by Football Writers Association of America, Linderbaum named second-team

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Daviyon Nixon, Tyler Linderbaum December 30, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday, November 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Breaking News/ Football

Zach VanValkenburg makes wise choice to return to Iowa
Senior defensive end using opportunity granted by NCAA during global pandemic

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Daviyon Nixon, Mekhi Sargent, Zach VanValkenburg December 30, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) puts up a floater over Northwestern Wildcats guard Anthony Gaines (11) Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Basketball/ Breaking News

Luka Garza fails to score 20, but Iowa still cools down red-hot Northwestern
Jordan Bohannon breaks out of slump with six 3-point baskets and 24 points

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza December 29, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Friday, November 27, 2020 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Featured/ Football

Daviyon Nixon was preparing for the Music City Bowl, and that says a lot about him
Nixon and senior left tackle Alaric Jackson both deserve praise for staying the course

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty alaric-jackson, Daviyon Nixon December 29, 2020