JACK NUNGE NEWS

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

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

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

Balanced Ohio State rallies past Iowa in Top-10 matchup

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearly perfect Garza scores 41, No. 5 Iowa routs Southern

Luka Garza scored 41 points, missing just one shot, and No. 5 Iowa beat Southern 103-76

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Won't play Friday Nunge (personal) is unavailable for Friday's game versus Southern.

Impact Nunge won't take the court for a second straight game following the death of his father. It's unclear when the sophomore forward will return. Iowa's next scheduled game is Dec. 3 against Western Illinois.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garza, McCaffery help No. 5 Iowa rout NC Central in opener

Luka Garza had 26 points and 10 rebounds and No. 5 Iowa opened the season with a 97-67 victory over North Carolina Central on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Unavailable Wednesday Nunge is unavailable for Wednesday's season opener against North Carolina Central for personal reasons.

Impact Nunge was declared fully healthy in October after suffering a season-ending knee injury last November. However, he won't take the court for the first game of the season following the death of his father. The Hawkeyes are scheduled to take on Southern on Friday, although it's unclear whether Nunge will be back with the team by then.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garza's return puts No. 5 Iowa in position for big step up

The return of Luka Garza puts Iowa in position to make a big step up in the Big Ten and nationally

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Cleared ahead of 2020-21 season Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery said Wednesday that Nunge (knee) has received full clearance for basketball-related activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Before sustained a season-ending right knee injury in late November that required surgery, Nunge started in Iowa's first five games in 2019-20, averaging 6.0 points, 4.6 boards and 1.8 assists in 17.6 minutes per contest. Though he could be a candidate to move to the bench this season if Iowa opts to deploy Joe Wieskamp at power forward alongside All-American center Luka Garza, Nunge should at least serve as the Hawkeyes' top big man on the second unit.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa F Jack Nunge back after unique redshirt season

In an era when many college athletes want to speed up their careers in hopes of going pro, Iowa's Jack Nunge took an unusual step back last season

OCTOBER 9, 2019