JACK NUNGE NEWS

Still not full-contact Nunge (knee) continues to be held out of full-contact, five-on-five drills, Adam Baum of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Nunge was once thought to be "close" to a return in late-August, but that simply hasn't come to pass. It appears Xavier will continue to stay cautious given this is the second major knee injury of the seven-footer's career. When the Musketeers are at full strength, Nunge and Zach Freemantle (foot) will likely be manning the frontcourt. Until then, it seems Dieonte Miles will be asked to take on an expanded role. Coach Travis Steele already ruled Nunge out of Friday's team scrimmage, but did acknowledge that he'll probably see the court a bit in a Nov. 5 exhibition against Ferris State.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkeyes taking committee approach to replacing their stars

Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery goes into this season without two players who combined to average nearly 40 points and 15 rebounds per game last season

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big Ten entering postseason eager to end NCAA title drought

The Big Ten hasn’t won an NCAA Tournament title since Tom Izzo coached Michigan State to the 2000 championship

MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garza, Weiskamp lead No. 9 Iowa over No. 4 Ohio State 73-57

Luka Garza had 24 points and 11 rebounds as No. 9 Iowa bounced back from a midweek loss to take down No. 4 Ohio State 73-57

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa forward Jack Nunge suffers torn meniscus, marking his second season-ending knee injury in 2 seasons Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the Hawkeyes’ loss at Michigan on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Iowa forward Jack Nunge suffers torn meniscus, marking his second season-ending knee injury in 2 seasons Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the Hawkeyes’ loss at Michigan on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the ninth-ranked Hawke...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the ninth-ranked Hawkeyes’ loss at No. 3 Mich...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury

Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the ninth-ranked Hawkeyes’ loss at No. 3 Michigan last Thursday

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for season Nunge has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after tearing his meniscus during Thursday's loss to Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The sophomore served as a top reserve for Iowa, averaging 7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 blocks over 15.7 minutes per game. The Hawkeyes will finish the season down a man in the frontcourt and could look to Patrick McCaffery and Josh Ogundele to pick up more minutes when Luka Garza and Joe Wieskamp need a breather.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dickinson impresses as No. 3 Michigan routs No. 9 Iowa 79-57

Hunter Dickinson gave Luka Garza fits around the basket, and Franz Wagner scored 21 points to lead No. 3 Michigan to a 79-57 victory over No. 9 Iowa

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves game Thursday Nunge (leg) is doubtful to return to Thursday's game against Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Nunge was forced to leave the game due to the lower-leg injury, as he failed to record a fantasy-relevant stat. As long as Nunge is sidelined, look for Patrick McCaffery to get more minutes in the front court for the Hawkeyes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shots still fall when opponents put body on Iowa's Wieskamp

Iowa's Joe Wieskamp is not letting opponents that play physical defense bother him anymore

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs double-double off bench Nunge recorded 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block over 26 minutes in Saturday's 88-58 win over Michigan State.

Impact Nunge has had an inconsistent role off the bench this season, but he saw plenty of playing time in Saturday's blowout win over the Spartans. As a result, he posted his first double-double of the season and led the Hawkeyes on the boards during the victory.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wieskamp-led No. 15 Iowa routs Michigan State 88-58

Joe Wieskamp scored 21 points to lead Iowa’s balanced offense in an 88-58 win over Michigan State on Saturday

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balanced Ohio State rallies past Iowa in Top-10 matchup

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garza reaches 2,000 points as Iowa tops Michigan State 84-78

Luka Garza scored 27 points to reach another milestone and No. 8 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-78

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garza scores 17, No. 5 Iowa routs Northwestern 96-73

Luka Garza had 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 24 minutes, and No. 5 Iowa rolled to a 96-73 victory over Northwestern

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suggs leads top-ranked Gonzaga over No. 3 Iowa 99-88

Jalen Suggs scored 18 of his career-high 27 points in the first half and No. 1 Gonzaga held off a late rally to beat No. 3 Iowa 99-88

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garza scores 34 in 17 minutes, No. 3 Iowa thumps Iowa State

Luka Garza surged in the second half and finished the game with 34 points in just 17 minutes, lifting No. 3 Iowa over Iowa State 105-77

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double off bench Nunge totaled 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 19 minutes in Friday's 105-77 win over Iowa State.

Impact Nunge was held in check with just four points against North Carolina on Tuesday, but he was dominant off the bench Friday and recorded the second double-double of his career. Over his first three appearances this year, Nunge is averaging 13.0 points and 6.0 rebounds over 20.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 in season debut Nunge recorded 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one steal and one block over 19 minutes in Thursday's 99-58 win over Western Illinois.

Impact Nunge was away from the team for the first two games of the season, but he rejoined his teammates for Thursday's contest. Although he came off the bench, he finished second on the team in scoring while converting on 72.7 percent of his field-goal attempts. Nunge should be available for Iowa going forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garza, Nunge lead No. 3 Iowa past Western Illinois, 99-58

Luka Garza scored 35 points, 30 in the first half, and Jack Nunge added 18 as No. 3 Iowa stayed undefeated with a 99-58 home win over Western Illinois

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play Thursday Nunge (personal) will return to action Thursday versus Western Illinois, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Nunge was away from the team early in the season following the death of his father. The sophomore has now rejoined his Hawkeye teammates and figures to see plenty of playing time again this season. However, Nunge will likely slot into a bench role in the frontcourt behind Joe Wieskamp and Luka Garza.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team Nunge (personal) returned to the team Thursday, Rob Howe of Hawkeye Nation reports.

Impact Nunge has been sidelined to begin the season following the death of his father, but he has now rejoined the team. He underwent COVID-19 testing Wednesday, and the Hawkeyes are hopeful that he'll be able to return to practice Thursday. While he'll likely be sidelined Thursday against Western Illinois, he appears to be nearing his season debut.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE