In Iowa City this year, Hawkeye fans endured a long, unforgiving, rebuilding season under first year coach Fran McCaffery. They saw their team struggle, but they also saw their team do the improbable by beating Michigan State and handing a top ten Purdue team a loss. Now, as the fans and the program look to the future, things look bright. Here are some year end stories from Hawkeye Country.
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Fran McCaffery's First Year, In His Own Words - Des Moines Register
The first year Iowa Hawkeye coach is interviewed by a local newspaper. Hear how he thinks his season went, in his own words.
Iowa Team Report - College Basketball - Rivals.com
Rivals take on the season that was for the Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa's Payne Transferring - Quad City Times
Cully Payne decides to transfer from Iowa, leaving McCaffery with three available scholarships.
Hawkeyes Hosting Recruits - Quad City Times
Fran McCaffery welcomes recruits to campus
McCaffery Extends Offer To Cedar Rapids Point Guard - Examiner.com
Coach McCaffery didn't waste any time finding a quick-fix for Payne's departure
Hawkeyes 3 Freshman Among Best In Team History - HawkCentral.com
Iowa's freshman are proving themselves early