IOWA HAWKEYES NEWS

WNBA star Caitlin Clark spotted jawing at referees from the stands during Iowa game

The former Hawkeyes star returned to the state where she set numerous college basketball records to watch Iowa keep its undefeated record in...

2 DAYS AGO • FOXNEWS.COM

Payton Sandfort on Olson Watch List Iowa Senior in Running for National Honor.

2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Riley Mulvey - Available to face Rider Mulvey (undisclosed) is available to face Rider on Tuesday.

Impact Mulvey is not on the injury report for Tuesday's contest, so he's set to return after a one-game absence. However, he's played just 11 minutes off the bench in his two appearances, so he won't carry a lot of upside off the bench.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Tadjo - Another absence coming Tadjo (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Rider.

Impact Tadjo hasn't played since logging five minutes off the bench in the Hawkeyes' season opener against Texas A&M-Commerce. His next chance to play will come against Utah State on Friday, but even when he returns, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dix - Not playing vs. Rider Dix (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Rider.

Impact The loss of Nix should be significant for Iowa, as he's averaging 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game in his four outings this season. The junior will aim to bounce back when the Hawkeyes take on Utah State on Friday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Posts double-double in win Freeman supplied 21 points (9-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 76-66 victory over Washington State.

Impact Freeman posted his first double-double of the 2024-25 season, the sixth of his collegiate career, as the Hawkeyes took down the Cougars on Friday night. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has been stellar across three games for Iowa this season (missed on game due to illness), averaging 17 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and two blocks on 24 minutes per game. The reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year is on pace for a massive season with Iowa.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Payton Sandfort - Scores 18 against the Cougars Sandfort accumulated 18 points (5-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 76-66 win over Washington State.

Impact Despite an ineffective night from the field, Sandfort managed 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal, as the Hawkeyes took down Washington State on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 senior remains Iowa's top scoring option in his fourth year with the program, averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across the Hawkeyes' first four games. Fantasy managers can expect Iowa's offense to run through Sandfort for a second-consecutive season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman helps Iowa rally past Washington State Owen Freeman celebrated his 20th birthday Friday night with 21 points and 11 rebounds in his hometown of Moline, Ill., as Iowa rallied in th...

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Freeman's double-double leads Iowa past Washington State 76-66

Owen Freeman finished one shy of tying his career high scoreing 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Iowa pulled away late to beat Washington State 76-66

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Owen Freeman - Will play Friday Freeman (illness) is available for Friday's game against Washington State.

Impact Freeman was expected to be available for this matchup, and that'll indeed be the case. The 6-foot-10 sophomore is off to a fast start in his second season with the Hawkeyes, averaging 15 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and three blocks on 21.5 minutes per game across Iowa's first two outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Tadjo - Not playing Friday Tadjo (undisclosed) won't play Friday vs. Washington State.

Impact Tadjo will miss a third straight game and has no clear timetable for his return. His next chance to play will come against Rider on Tuesday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riley Mulvey - Out Friday Night Mulvey (undisclosed) is out for Iowa's tilt with Washington State.

Impact The reserve forward has tallied just 11 minutes through two games this season. He won't be available for the Hawkeyes against the Cougars.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ladji Dembele - Nears double-double in rout Dembele ended with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 96-77 victory over South Dakota.

Impact Dembele has seized a starting spot with the Hawkeyes after coming off the bench for Iowa in 32 contests last season. The 6-foot-8 sophomore filled in nicely against North Dakota with Owen Freeman (illness) out for the contest. Through three starts, Dembele is averaging a respectable 6.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 22 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dix - Catches fire from deep Dix logged 23 points (8-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 96-77 win over South Dakota.

Impact Dix knocked down 5-of-6 looks from range, closing with 23 points, four rebounds, five assists and a steal as the Hawkeyes made short work of North Dakota on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6 junior broke into Iowa's starting rotation last season after playing a minor role with the team as a freshman. Dix will look to increase his production again with the team during the 2024-25 season, and he is off to a quick start, averaging 15.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and one steal across Iowa's first three games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Expected back Friday Freeman (illness) is expected to appear in Friday's game against Washington State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Freeman, who sat out during Tuesday's rout of South Dakota due to illness, is expected to return against the Cougars on Friday. The 6-foot-10 sophomore is off to a fast start in his second season with the Hawkeyes, averaging 15 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and three blocks on 21.5 minutes per game across Iowa's first two outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dix scores 23 to propel Iowa past South Dakota Josh Dix erupted for a team-high 23 points Tuesday night as Iowa pulled away from South Dakota in the second half of a 96-77 win in Iowa Cit...

NOVEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josh Dix scores 23 to lead 5 Iowa players in double figures, Hawkeyes beat South Dakota

Josh Dix made 5 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead five Iowa players scoring in double figures and helped the Hawkeyes beat South Dakot...

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Iowa Star Posting Surprisingly Brutal Numbers Former Iowa Hawkeyes star Keegan Murray has not exactly gotten off to an auspicious start in his critical third NBA season with the Sacramen...

NOVEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Pryce Sandfort - Starting versus South Dakota Sandfort will start for the Hawkeyes during Tuesday's matchup versus South Dakota, per Eliot Clough of Rivals.com.

Impact Sandfort will make his first career start Tuesday after scoring a career-high 22 points during last Thursday's win over Southern University. He will look to build off that strong performance and and help lead Iowa to victory versus South Dakota.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Tadjo - Out vs. South Dakota Tadjo (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against South Dakota.

Impact This will be Tadjo's second straight absence, as he didn't play in the win over Southern on Nov. 7. His next chance to feature will come against Washington State on Nov. 15, but even if he's available, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Mulvey - Will play Tuesday Mulvey (undisclosed) will play Tuesday versus South Dakota.

Impact Mulvey missed the Hawkeyes' win over Southern last Thursday due to an undisclosed injury but is now healthy again. He could see extended minutes Tuesday as Owen Freeman (undisclosed) has been ruled out.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Seydou Traore - Not playing Tuesday Traore (lower leg) is out for Tuesday's game against South Dakota.

Impact Traore was initially expected to be a game-time call for Tuesday, and it seems the forward didn't recover in time. This will be Traore's third straight absence, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return for Friday's game against Washington State.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Ruled out to face South Dakota Freeman (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against South Dakota.

Impact Freeman was one of Oregon's best players in the first week of the season, posting at least 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in his two appearances. It's unclear when he'll be ready to return, but Oregon's next game will come against Washington State on Friday.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Seydou Traore - Game-time decision Tuesday Traore (lower leg) is a game-time decision for Iowa's game Tuesday against South Dakota, according to Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines Register.

Impact "He (Traore) went (Sunday) in practice. We'll see how he feels today," Iowa's head coach Fran McCaffery said Monday. Ideally, the Big Ten Conference's availability report will include an update for Traore.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

South Dakota visits Iowa following Sandfort's 22-point game

Iowa hosts the South Dakota Coyotes after Pryce Sandfort scored 22 points in Iowa's 89-74 win against the Southern Jaguars

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS