CANCUN, Mexico — There’s nothing redeeming about shooting 16 percent from the floor. Iowa found that out Wednesday night in a 75-63 loss to Wichita State in the Cancun Challenge championship game. The Hawkeyes hit just 4-of-24 shots from the field in the second half. Iowa’s looks were decent, but the shots didn’t fall. “We were [...]

Iowa’s players arrived in Cancun on Sunday afternoon, worked out a couple of times and have relaxed by the pool. The Hawkeyes (4-0) play Western Kentucky (2-1) tonight in search of their first 5-0 start since the 2008-09 season. Western Kentucky’s only loss was to Southern Miss in overtime. The Hilltoppers feature Jamal Crook (19.7 [...]

IOWA CITY — Nearly a year ago the Iowa men’s basketball team limped into a pre-Thanksgiving match-up against Campbell after suffering a 23-point loss to Creighton. The Hawkeyes’ fragile egos were nearly shattered in a 16-point loss to Campbell. After a porous defensive effort in the first half, the Hawkeyes continued their defensive woes and made [...]