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Iowa heads to Atlantis, not Alaska 2

Iowa’s non-conference RPI has a chance to make a real bump this year, all from changing tournaments. The Hawkeyes will join the Battle 4 Atlantis from Nov. 28-30 in the Bahamas, dropping the Great Alaska Shootout. The difference in tournaments is stark, from its competition to its high-profile opponents. Kansas headlines the Battle 4 Atlantis [...]

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Iowa's bench reacts as they pull within three points of Gardner-Webb in the second half after trailing most of the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on November 17, 2012. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

Iowa’s dates, opponents set for 2013 Great Alaska Shootout

Iowa’s next two exempt tournaments are set: 2013 in Alaska and 2014 in New York City. Here’s the 2013 announcement: ANCHORAGE (Nov. 24) – University of Alaska Anchorage athletic director Dr. Steve Cobb has announced the field for the 2013 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout men’s basketball tournament. The 36th annual event will feature Denver, Harvard, [...]

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