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Patrick McCaffery, son of Iowa's coach Fran McCaffery, has entered the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining after starting 60 of 123 games and averaging 8.9 points in the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot-9 forward, who overcame thyroid cancer and addressed anxiety symptoms in the past, has decided to explore other opportunities.
Iowa men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery and Michigan State's Tom Izzo, both veteran coaches, express their dedication to coaching and their ongoing passion for the game. McCaffery, in his 28th season as a head coach, emphasizes the continuous grind and commitment to improvement, highlighting the year-round nature of the job and the focus on player development, team improvement, and recruiting.
The University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team, led by head coach Fran McCaffery, has a season record of 11-6 and a Big 10 record of 3-3. Their KenPom ranking is 42, and they are known for their efficient offense and fast-paced style of play. The team's starters and bench players are listed, and their previous game against Purdue resulted in a loss.
The Iowa men's basketball team bounced back from a tough week with an 88-52 victory over Florida A&M. Freshmen Owen Freeman and Brock Harding stood out, with Freeman recording a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Harding showcasing his skills with 10 points and impressive plays. The win helped the Hawkeyes regain their confidence after recent losses and improve their record to 6-5. Head coach Fran McCaffery was pleased with the team's performance and emphasized the importance of playing connected basketball.
Iowa basketball suffered a disastrous collapse in the second half against Michigan, leading to their third consecutive loss. The team's offense has been struggling, shooting poorly against high-level opponents. Despite changes in the starting lineup, Iowa has been unable to find a consistent formula for success. The Hawkeyes have a lot to figure out before their next conference game.
Jack McCaffery, son of Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery, has been found guilty of failing to yield before hitting and killing a pedestrian in Iowa City. The incident occurred when McCaffery was 16 years old and resulted in the death of 45-year-old Corey Hite, an Iowa National Guard Soldier. McCaffery will be sentenced on October 13th.
Jonathan McCaffery, the 16-year-old son of Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery, has been cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk after a fatal crash in Iowa City. The crash resulted in the death of Iowa National Guard Soldier Corey Hite. McCaffery's citation carries a potential $1,000 fine, a suspension of his driver's license for up to 180 days, or both.
The Iowa men's basketball team's NCAA Tournament run ended with a first-round loss to Auburn, who had a significant homecourt advantage with a pro-Auburn crowd. Despite a second-half comeback attempt, Iowa fell short and ended their season with a 19-14 record. The loss also extended Iowa's Sweet 16 drought to 24 seasons. Auburn moves on to the next round under former Hawkeye assistant Bruce Pearl.
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, who served as an assistant coach under Tom Davis at Iowa from 1986-92, reflects on his time with the Hawkeyes ahead of their first-round NCAA Tournament matchup. Pearl has a lot of respect for Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery and his team's offensive prowess, but jokes about changing play calls with former assistant coach Matt Gatens now on Iowa's staff. The game tips off at 5:50 p.m. CT on Thursday night on TNT from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.