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Mike Hlas
I am the sports columnist and Iowa men’s basketball beat writer for The Gazette. I have been at The Gazette since well before TheGazette.com was a thing, but not as long as Charles Grassley has been a U.S. Senator. I have dined with kings and queens, and I have dined on pork and beans. Oh, only the pork and beans part of that is true. I am the most unaffectedly personal columnist in Iowa, and perhaps the world. To verify that, please contact my representation.
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Latest Articles by Mike Hlas
Iowa Basketball Nov. 15, 2023 10:43 am720d ago
No. 8 Creighton made its first eight shots of second half including four 3-pointers, making the see-saw first-half a distant memory in a 92-84 win over Iowa.
Iowa Football Nov. 14, 2023 3:11 pm721d ago
Hawkeyes, Jim Harbaugh, Jimbo Fisher, Paul Finebaum — this season seems a little far-fetched, does it not? These are my college football declarations of faith.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 14, 2023 8:59 am721d ago
It’s a late one, so plan accordingly. The Iowa men’s basketball team plays No. 8 Creighton in Omaha, and you can finally see the Hawkeyes on real television.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 13, 2023 11:08 pm721d ago
To say Tuesday’s opponent of the Iowa men’s basketball team is a step up in class is to severely understate matters. Greg McDermott’s Creighton Bluejays shoot often from 3-point distance, and make a high percentage.
Hawk Off the Press Nov. 11, 2023 9:38 pm723d ago
A well-rounded win for Iowa football. We haven’t been able to say that much in 2023, but it was true Saturday in the Hawkeyes’ 22-0 victory over Rutgers. We break down the game and Iowa’s clear path to Indianapolis on The Final Score podcast.
Iowa Football Nov. 12, 2023 10:52 am723d ago
Heavily criticized Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill led five scoring drives and the Hawkeye defense did the rest in a 22-0 win over Rutgers.
Iowa Football Nov. 11, 2023 7:05 pm723d ago
Here’s a closer look at Iowa’s 22-0 shutout Saturday of Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 11, 2023 3:52 pm724d ago
Iowa freshman guard Brock Harding has back-to-back 7-assist games, not the most-common thing for any college player let alone a freshman substitute
Iowa Basketball Nov. 10, 2023 9:23 pm724d ago
Iowa didn’t start as quickly Friday as it did Tuesday in its men’s basketball opener, but still won by a commanding margin. The Hawkeyes put away Alabama State 98-67 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena after leading by just 37-35 with 2:21 left in the first half.
Iowa Football Nov. 10, 2023 12:39 am725d ago
You’re playing for a Big Ten West title, Iowa, and your offense is in desperate need some juice, starting with Saturday’s Rutgers game. Give Cooper DeJean the ball.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 9, 2023 12:26 pm726d ago
Finally, the Alabama State Hornets are returning to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Iowa ... with a seven-game losing streak.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 9, 2023 10:54 am726d ago
Former Iowa All-Americans were on opposite sides Wednesday night when Keegan Murray’s Sacramento Kings faced Kris Murray’s Portland Trail Blazers.
Iowa Football Nov. 9, 2023 10:59 am726d ago
Rutgers and Iowa. Rivalry game? Umm, no. But that doesn’t stop Fun Facts.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 8, 2023 9:37 am727d ago
Iowa had all sorts of good performances in 110-68 home blowout over North Dakota to start the season.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 8, 2023 9:37 am727d ago
Iowa got its men’s basketball season off to a roaring start Tuesday night, defeating North Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 110-68.

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