Latest Fran McCaffery News

Jones, Jefferson help No. 3 Iowa State rally past Iowa, 89-80

Dec. 12, 2024 21:51 PM EST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Curtis Jones scored 23 points, Joshua Jefferson added 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 3 Iowa State overcame a 13-point deficit to beat Iowa 89-80 on Thursday night. Iowa State (8-1) snapped a four-game road losing streak in the series. Nate...

Butler tries to take another big step in coach Thad Matta's third season with Bulldogs

Oct. 24, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

Butler (18-15, 9-11 Big East) Coach Thad Matta's squad took a major step forward in the second season of his second tenure at his alma mater, but the next step may be much trickier. Yes, the Bulldogs have their two of their top three scorers back from last season. And, yes, the...

Iowa will lean on Payton Sandfort again, but McCaffery likes his roster's depth and versatility

Oct. 22, 2024 06:19 AM EDT

Iowa (19-15, 10-10 Big Ten) Coach Fran McCaffery says he expects the 2024-25 Hawkeyes to be the deepest of his 15 teams at Iowa with many of his 13 players capable of playing multiple positions in any situation. The Hawkeyes missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time...