Mike Hlas

CHICAGO — There hasn’t been a so-so defensive team that ever won an NCAA basketball championship, and never will be. …

CHICAGO — Yes, Iowa State is going up against the opposite of chopped liver Friday night. The Cyclones are 5-point …

CHICAGO — I wouldn’t blame Iowa junior guard Peter Jok a bit if he decided to turn pro in May. …

CHICAGO — Fred Hoiberg was introduced before the start of the Chicago Bulls’ game against the New York Knicks in …

NEW YORK — Many claim it’s better to get blown out than have your heart broken by one questionable officiating …

NEW YORK — This was Midtown Manhattan, but it definitely wasn’t Broadway. There was no drama on the big Madison …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — By late Friday night, the state of Iowa was swollen with pride. After Iowa State’s strong performance in …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Yes, Iowa’s Adam Woodbury shoved Temple’s Obi Enechionyia out of his way before he caught Mike Gesell’s …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It always sounds pious and pompous, the way the NCAA never fails to refer to the ballplayers …

NEW YORK – Here’s how not to make the NCAA Wrestling Championships the biggest thing in town: 1. Hold it …

It’s often been said fear is a powerful motivator. Maybe it is, but I’m too scared to find out. However, …

The men’s basketball paths of Iowa and Temple have crossed just once before in an NCAA tournament, with a berth …

When the word “Temple” came up on the NCAA tournament pairings television show Sunday, smiles came to the faces of …

Mac McCausland guests on this week’s Mike Hlas Podcast to talk about Iowa’s three teams in the NCAA tourney. Mac …

The new lease on life has begun. Now it’s a question of how long the lease can be extended. Iowa …