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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

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) grabs a rebound in front of Iowa center Luka Garza during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa holds off No. 24 Rutgers, 85-80

Jan. 22, 2020 11:37 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) grabs a rebound under pressure from Michigan center Jon Teske (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette via AP)
Garza scores 33, Iowa beats No. 19 Michigan 90-83

Jan. 17, 2020 11:46 PM EST

Iowa forwards Cordell Pemsl, right, and Riley Till (20) defend against Kennesaw State guard Jamie Lewis (12) who drives to the basket during an NCAA college college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
No. 25 Iowa routs Kennesaw State 93-51

Dec. 29, 2019 06:03 PM EST

Iowa players, from left to right, Aidan Vanderloo, Jack Nunge Jordan Bohannon and Patrick McCaffery sit on the bench during an NCAA college non-conference basketball game against Cal Poly, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Iowa loses sophomore forward Jack Nunge to a torn ACL

Nov. 25, 2019 01:56 PM EST

Iowa players, from left to right, Aidan Vanderloo, Jack Nunge Jordan Bohannon and Patrick McCaffery sit on the bench during an NCAA college non-conference basketball game against Cal Poly, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Iowa overwhelms Cal Poly 85-59

By Luke Meredith Nov. 24, 2019 07:06 PM EST

DePaul forward Paul Reed (4) drives to the basket over Iowa center Luka Garza during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. DePaul won 93-78. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Reed scores 25, DePaul blasts Iowa 93-78

By Luke Meredith Nov. 11, 2019 10:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Iowa City. Iowa has an interesting blend of potential and experience in its pipeline though, and the Hawkeyes could find themselves back in the NCAA Tournament if their revamped roster can jell ahead of Big Ten play. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Iowa going with youth, waiting on Bohannon

By Luke Meredith Oct. 23, 2019 04:55 PM EDT

Iowa F Jack Nunge back after unique redshirt season

By Luke Meredith Oct. 09, 2019 06:24 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — In an era when many college players want to speed up their careers in hopes of going pro, Iowa's Jack Nunge took an unusual step back last...

Iowa's Tyler Cook (25) drives against Wisconsin's Ethan Happ during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 21 Wisconsin routs Iowa 65-45

Mar. 07, 2019 09:17 PM EST

Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) dunks over Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 74-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Sophomore Luka Garza on a tear for surging Hawkeyes

By Luke Meredith Feb. 05, 2019 05:42 PM EST

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon, left, fights for a loose ball with Michigan guard Zavier Simpson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa stuns No. 5 Michigan 74-59

By Luke Meredith Feb. 01, 2019 09:14 PM EST

Penn State guard Rasir Bolton (13) shoots past Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Garza's 22 lead No. 23 Iowa over Penn State 89-82

By Travis Johnson Jan. 16, 2019 10:17 PM EST

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates a 3-point basket against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa hands No. 16 Ohio State its 3rd straight loss, 72-62

By Luke Meredith Jan. 12, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bohannon, No. 25 Iowa beat No. 24 Nebraska 93-84

By Luke Meredith Jan. 06, 2019 07:42 PM EST