CONNOR MCCAFFERY NEWS

Secures eight rebounds McCaffery notched five points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 93-62 win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact McCaffrey's scoring output was limited by his lack of shot volume Tuesday, but he still led the Hawkeyes' bench players in rebounds during the victory. He's come off the bench in each of the last seven games and has averaged 1.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 15.4 minutes per contest during that time.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Murray's double-double helps Iowa rout SE Louisiana 93-62

Keegan Murray had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Iowa to a 93-62 rout of Southeastern Louisiana

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Getting start in place of brother McCaffery will start Thursday's game against Alabama State, Chad Liestikow of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Connor gets the start for his brother Patrick McCaffery, who is out with a leg injury. The 6-5 senior is averaging 1.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday McCaffery (ankle) is warming up Friday and is expected to play against Kansas City, Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact McCaffery had a brace around his left ankle during pregame warmups but should be able to play through his injury. He tallied three points and seven rebounds in 14 minutes during Tuesday's season opener.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slowed by ankle injury McCaffery accumulated three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and seven rebounds in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 106-73 victory over Longwood.

Impact According to JohnBohnenkamp of IowaCollegeHoops.com, McCaffery limped off the court at one point with what appeared to be a left ankle injury. He walked off to the locker room under his own power before later returning to the bench. Set to serve as a sixth-man in 2021-22, it's unclear how much McCaffery will be utilized in Friday's matchup against UMKC.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

To serve as sixth man Iowa coach Fran McCaffery told Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports that Connor McCaffery would operate in a sixth-man/utility role to start the 2021-22 season.

Impact Even though Connor has started all 62 games for the Hawkeyes over the past two seasons, a switch in roles appears to be on tap. His minutes had already been on the decline, dropping just over 7 mpg between his junior and senior seasons, resulting in a decrease in each major counting stat. Connor's brother Patrick is expected to remain a starter, as will North Dakota transfer Filip Rebraca. Rounding out the projected starting five is a trio of returnees in Keegan Murray, Jordan Bohannon and Joe Toussaint, though the team is expected to run a very deep rotation.

OCTOBER 28, 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

CJ Fredrick's plan to transfer could put dent in Iowa lineup

Iowa has confirmed that starting guard CJ Fredrick has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal

APRIL 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Pick Six: Backcourt stars have chance to shine in NCAAs

The NCAA Tournament always seems to put a premium on guard play, and that may be even more important during this most bizarre of tournaments

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Why Iowa's Fran McCaffery is college basketball's most misunderstood coach

Fran McCaffery is known as a hard-nosed coach with a short temper. Within the program's walls, his players love playing for him.

MARCH 12, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Bohannon, No. 5 Iowa run away from Nebraska 102-64

Jordan Bohannon tied a career high with eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points, and No. 5 Iowa beat Nebraska 102-64 on Thursday night

MARCH 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Good to go for Sunday McCaffery will be available to play Sunday versus Ohio State after he didn't play the final 16 minutes of Thursday's loss to Michigan because of a sprained ankle, Chad Leistikow of...

Impact The Hawkeyes were without McCaffery down the stretch during Thursday's blowout loss to the Wolverines after he sprained his left ankle early in the second half. McCaffery went back to the locker room to get evaluated and apparently said he was okay to go back in but head coach Fran McCaffery did not want to risk further injury with the game already out of reach. The 6-5 junior is all set to play in another crucial matchup against the Buckeyes and should remain in his usual starting role.

FEBRUARY 28, 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

Logs 16 points Saturday McCaffery generated 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in Saturday's 88-58 win over Michigan State.

Impact McCaffery had only totaled eight points across the past four contests, but he stepped up against Michigan State on Saturday. He had a double-digit scoring total for the second time this year by putting up a season-high 16 points in the win. Even though he had a strong performance Saturday, McCaffery is averaging just 4.0 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds over 22.7 minutes per game this year.

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

Why junior guard Connor McCaffery is the glue that holds Iowa together McCaffery leads the Big Ten and ranks fifth nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio and his passing keys the Hawkeye attack.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Good to go Thursday McCaffery (ankle) will be in uniform for Thursday's game against Maryland, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact McCaffery wasn't expected to take the floor during practice Tuesday, but it appears he's made some progress over the last pair of days and will avoid missing action beyond the previous contests. Excluding his injury-shortened contest versus Rutgers, the junior is averaging 3.3 points, 4.5 assists and 4.0 boards over 23.7 minutes per game thus far.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to practice Tuesday Coach Fran McCaffery said that McCaffery (ankle) is unlikely to practice Tuesday, Rob Howe os Hawkeye Nation reports.

Impact Coach McCaffery did add that he is hoping the junior guard can practice on Wednesday. He said after Saturday's win over Rutgers that he was not worried that McCaffery would be able to suit up on Thursday against Maryland. We'll have a better gage for that after practice on Wednesday.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for next game Head coach Fran McCaffery said after Saturday's 77-75 win over Rutgers that McCaffery (ankle) should be good to go by the time Iowa plays Maryland on Thursday, David Eickholt of 24...

Impact McCaffery twisted his ankle within the first five minutes of Saturday's contest and was unable to return. It sounds as though he'll be okay to play in the team's next game but that'll be determined based on how much he's able to practice. If for some reason he's unable to play, expect Patrick McCaffery to enter the starting lineup.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers

Luka Garza had 25 points to lead No. 10 Iowa past No. 14 Rutgers 77-75

JANUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't return for second half McCaffery (ankle) was ruled out for the second half of Saturday's game against Rutgers.

Impact McCaffery twisted his ankle early in Saturday's contest and was heavily limping as he went to the locker room. Patrick McCaffery should see increased usage in his absence, and it's unclear whether the 6-5 junior will be able to return Thursday against Maryland.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle early McCaffery twisted his ankle within the first five minutes of Saturday's game against Rutgers and went back to the locker room with a heavy limp, Mark Emmert of The Des Moines Regis...

Impact McCaffery injured himself while cutting to the hoop and appeared to be in a lot of pain while slowly making his way back to the locker room. The 6-5 junior has averaged 3.3 points, four rebounds and a team-high 4.5 assists in 23.7 minutes per game. If he's unable to return, Patrick McCaffery will likely see a healthy boost in minutes.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out five dimes McCaffrey posted one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 24 minutes in Tuesday's 87-72 win over Northwestern.

Impact McCaffrey wasn't very productive on the scoreboard Tuesday, but he generated production in other areas, tying for the team lead in rebounds and assists. Through the first 10 contests of the season, McCaffrey is averaging 3.3 points, 4.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds over 23.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Totals six assists Thursday McCaffery logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 23 minutes in Thursday's 99-58 win over Western Illinois.

Impact McCaffery has started each of the first three games of the season for the Hawkeyes, and he's been somewhat limited on the scoreboard, averaging just 4.0 points per game due to a low shot volume. However, he's still been a solid contributor for Iowa, averaging 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists through the first three games of the 2020-21 campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa is team to beat in Big Ten boasting unprecedented depth

Iowa looks like the team to beat in the Big Ten

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press