It’s not unique to see a team go on the road and get “jumped”, as Fran McCaffery says from time to time. On Friday evening, Iowa got jumped by UCLA and never recovered. The Bruins build a lead in the first half based on scoring 57 points and Iowa never made any sort of run in this contest.

Fran McCaffery discusses Iowa's loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. Tyler Tachman. Video: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery previews matchup with Minnesota

It’s been an interesting week for the Iowa men’s basketball team. They lost their game on Tuesday night at USC, but they have been in an area of the country that is still dealing with tragic wildfires.

UCLA coach Mick Cronin made headlines this week talking about the Big Ten being overly physical for his team. Iowa made things easy for the Bruins.

Fran McCaffery discusses a variety of topics ahead of Iowa's matchup with Penn State.

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Iowa coach Fran McCaffery previews matchup with Minnesota. Tyler Tachman. Video: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery on USC, recruiting Drew Thelwell

Iowa men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery discussed the Hawkeyes "business as usual" operation during week-long road trip in Los Angeles amid ongoing wildfires.

The Hawkeyes (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) had won five of their last six games before enduring a three-game losing streak over the last 10 days. First, they surrendered 99 points at Southern California and 94 points at UCLA as they returned from California without a victory.

The Iowa men's basketball program officially announced the addition of a midyear transfer signee on Monday. According to Fran McCaffery, the former four-star bring versatility and athleticism to Iowa City.

Iowa hosts Penn State amid a three-game losing streak plagued by slow starts. Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery does not think the team's energy is to blame.

Iowa's 2025 recruiting class added its highest-rated prospect on Monday, increasing the class to three prep recruits and one midyear transfer.