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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

    Iowa Hawkeyes

    Who's #40 is retired by the University of Iowa?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Chris Street. Chris Street was an All-Big Ten forward, who was tragically killed during the 1993 season.

    Which team defeated the Hawkeyes in the 1956 National Championship Game?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      San Francisco. Future Hall-of-Famers Bill Russell and K.C. Jones, led San Francisco to a 83-71 victory.

    Which team dashed Iowa's hopes of a National Championship, in the national semifinals of the 1980 Final Four?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Louisville. Louisville went on to defeat UCLA for the National Championship in 1980.

    Which team (led by the shark), spoiled the Hawkeyes Final Four bid in 1987? Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      UNLV. UNLV won 84-81 in the 1987 Regional Final, coming from a 20-point halftime deficit.

    Which school did Steve Alford coach at, before the University of Iowa?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      SW Missouri State. Coach Alford led the SW Missouri State Bears to the Sweet 16, the year before he took over at Iowa.

    Which NBA head coach was an Iowa captain for three seasons?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Don Nelson. Don Nelson was a Captain for the Iowa Hawkeyes in years 1960, 1961, and 1962.

    Which Hawkeye All-American came from tiny Winfield-Mt. Union HS, about 40 miles south of Iowa City?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Jess Settles. Jess Settles starred for the tiny Class 1A Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves during the early 90s.

    Which former University of Iowa All-American started his career at the University of Nebraska?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Andre Woolridge. Despite playing his freshman year for the Cornhuskers, Andre was Iowa's all-time leading assist man, with 575 from 1995-97.

    Which former Hawkeye, won three NBA titles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      B.J. Armstrong. B.J. Armstrong was the starting point guard, when the Chicago Bulls won three consecutive NBA titles in the 90s.

    Which former Hawkeye, was notoriously known for regularly shooting 30-foot jump shots?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Chris Kingsbury. Chris Kingsbury colorful career at Iowa came to end in 1996, when he declared eligible for the NBA Draft. Chris however, was not drafted and missed his chance for the NBA when he missed a plane for the Washington Wizards.

    Which former Hawkeye coach, led the Arizona Wildcats to the 1997 National Championship?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Lute Olsen . Lute Olsen almost won a National Championship in 1980 at Iowa.

    What Iowa player scored 2,116 points in their career?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Roy Marble. Roy Marble scored 2,116 points from 1986-89, leading the Hawkeyes to an Elite 8 appearance in 1987.

    This former Davenport North HS star, played for the Hawkeyes for only one season before being drafted in the 1st Round of the NBA draft?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      Ricky Davis . Ricky Davis led the Hawkeyes in scoring as a freshman with 15.0 PPG in 1998.

    In which arena did they Hawkeyes call home, before Carver-Hawkeye Arena was built?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      The Fieldhouse. The Hawkeyes called The Fieldhouse home until the building of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After Carver-Hawkeye Arena was built, The Fieldhouse was used as a recreational center.

    During the 1970 season, who averaged 27.9 PPG?Iowa Hawkeyes (wsu420)

      John Johnson. John Johnson led the Hawkeyes to a Regional Final NCAA Tournament game, where they were defeated by Notre Dame 121-106.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa Hawkeyes

    • What or who is “Okoboji” (Iowa) named after? ( goto )


    • Every neighborhood has these, but Iowa has more than any other state. What are they? ( goto )


    • What is the correct pronunciation of the capital city of Iowa and birthplace of Bill Bryson, Des Moines? ( goto )


    • What did the Iowa State Cardinals change their nickname to after the state was devastated by a series of storms in 1895? ( goto )


    • What 1978 novel enabled John Irving to give up his teaching position at the University of Iowa? ( goto )


    • Who was the young man from Davenport, Iowa, who became the first major white jazz star in the 1920's? ( goto )


    • He was described as a "native Nebraskan" even though he was born in Corning, Iowa. Can you name this entertainer, and please explain how "native" doesn't mean "born in" anymore? ( goto )


    • Due to the mumps outbreak in Iowa, I am reading something that says that people born before 1957 have a natural immunity to this disease, just what makes people born before 1957 have a "natural" immunity? ( goto )


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