PODCAST: The Caitlin Clark effect on the WNBA and the transfer portal heats up

In a podcast-only edition of Hawk Central this week, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman go wire-to-wire with a surprise appearance (you'll see why) via Caitlin Clark in the middle of a football segment. We talk WNBA Draft, the transfer-portal options for Lisa Bluder, spring football, m…

Hawk Central: Reflections on the Caitlin Clark experience and Iowa women's basketball in 2023-24

The remarkable 34-5 Iowa women's basketball season is in the books. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard take time to reflect on their time in Cleveland and what this team accomplished, both on the court and off of it ... from Caitlin Clark to the other seniors like Kate Martin and Gab…

Caitlin Clark's Iowa women's basketball career ends as Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina in title game

Iowa knew it would take a near-flawless effort to topple these mighty Gamecocks. The Hawkeyes had flashes of brilliance, including a double-digit lead early, but South Carolina's relentless depth eventually wore Iowa down en route to an 87-75 win. Caitlin Clark's decorated college career has come t…

Caitlin Clark, Iowa women's basketball one win from title after Final Four victory vs. UConn

The Hawkeyes needed every ounce they had to sneak by mighty UConn in Friday's Final Four matchup. Iowa needed a second-half rally after sluggish start, then had to hold off the Huskies down the stretch. But Iowa did it, and now gets South Carolina Sunday afternoon for it all. Live from Cleveland, t…

Hawk Central: Previewing Iowa's Final Four matchup with UConn

The Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard go through what worked in the LSU game plan and what it means for Iowa to reach this point yet again, as it pertains to the legacies of Caitlin Clark and Lisa Bluder. More importantly, we look at some of the key storylines in this UConn matchup.

Caitlin Clark, Iowa women's basketball back in Final Four after toppling LSU in Albany

Another massive moment, another memorable performance for Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes are heading back to the Final Four after a thrilling 94-87 win over LSU in a rematch of last season's national title game. Live from Albany, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard break it all down. 

Iowa women's basketball topples Colorado in Sweet 16, highly anticipated rematch with LSU next

With LSU having already won earlier in the day, the Hawkeyes did their part with a resounding win over Colorado in the Sweet 16. Balanced scoring was everywhere as Iowa took control immediately and never looked back, with Caitlin Clark again leading the way. Now comes the LSU rematch everyone has w…

Hawk Central: Sweet 16 awaits Iowa women, the Tim Lester era is underway in football

A tense 64-54 win against West Virginia has sent the Hawkeye women's basketball team to the Sweet 16 in Albany, and Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard report back from sitting courtside to offer insight into the gripping details of that game and what's ahead against fifth-seeded Colorado. Tyler Tac…

Hawk Central: The implications of Kadyn Proctor's sudden departure

Well, that escalated quickly. In less than 24 hours, Kadyn Proctor went from expected starting left tackle at Iowa to on his way back to Alabama (it appears). The Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Tyler Tachman to discuss the bombshell within the Iowa football program and the implications on a…

Analyzing the NCAA Tournament draw for Iowa women's basketball. Is there another Final Four path?

The Hawkeyes didn't have to wait around long on Selection Sunday, coming off the board as the second No. 1 seed in the Albany 2 regional. While unfamiliarity is usually an element that needs hurdling this time of year, that's not the case with Iowa and this bracket. The Hawkeyes have faced a 1/3 of…