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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) prepares to shoot the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) defends during second half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) prepares to shoot the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) defends during second half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
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Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) moves to the basket against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) during the second half of a first round game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) moves to the basket against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) during the second half of a first round game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) grabs a rebound against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) and guard Trent Frazier (1) and guard Aaron Jordan (23) during the second half of a first round game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) grabs a rebound against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) and guard Trent Frazier (1) and guard Aaron Jordan (23) during the second half of a first round game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) scores with a dunk against Illinois Fighting Illini during second half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) scores with a dunk against Illinois Fighting Illini during second half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) battle for a rebound during first half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) battle for a rebound during first half of a first game of the 2018 Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
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Iowa's Luka Garza puts up a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza puts up a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza waits for an inbound pass during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza waits for an inbound pass during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza reacts after getting called for a foul during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza reacts after getting called for a foul during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza fights his way to the basket during the Hawkeyes' game against Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza fights his way to the basket during the Hawkeyes' game against Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Feb 14, 2018; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots the ball over Michigan Wolverines guard Charles Matthews (1) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2018; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots the ball over Michigan Wolverines guard Charles Matthews (1) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 14, 2018; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) grabs the rebound in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2018; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) grabs the rebound in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa's Luka Garza celebrates a basket and foul during the Hawkeyes' game against Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza celebrates a basket and foul during the Hawkeyes' game against Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots as Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Iowa 82-58.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots as Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Iowa 82-58.
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Iowa's Luka Garza puts up a shot  against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday.
Iowa's Luka Garza puts up a shot against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday.
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Iowa's Luka Garza works around Minnesota's Bakary Konate during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza works around Minnesota's Bakary Konate during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza reacts after knocking the ball out of bounds during the Hawkeyes' game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza reacts after knocking the ball out of bounds during the Hawkeyes' game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
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Nebraska's Isaiah Roby drives around Iowa's Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Nebraska won 98-84. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska's Isaiah Roby drives around Iowa's Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Nebraska won 98-84. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Iowa's Luka Garza celebrates a 3-pointer during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza celebrates a 3-pointer during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza takes a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza takes a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza takes a contested shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza takes a contested shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
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Jan 17, 2018; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mamadou Doucoure (21) during first half at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2018; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mamadou Doucoure (21) during first half at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 17, 2018; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Deshawn Freeman (33) battles Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) for a rebound during first half at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2018; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Deshawn Freeman (33) battles Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) for a rebound during first half at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) secures a rebound while being defended by Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) during their game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois.
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) secures a rebound while being defended by Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) during their game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois.
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Jan 11, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots while defended by Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots while defended by Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 11, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa's Luka Garza drives around Ohio State's Micah Potter during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday.
Iowa's Luka Garza drives around Ohio State's Micah Potter during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday.
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Iowa's Luka Garza lies on the ground after taking a big fall during the Hawkeyes' game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza lies on the ground after taking a big fall during the Hawkeyes' game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza drives around Ohio State's Micah Potter during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.
Iowa's Luka Garza drives around Ohio State's Micah Potter during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.
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Iowa's Luka Garza draws a foul from Southern Utah's Ivan Madunic during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.
Iowa's Luka Garza draws a foul from Southern Utah's Ivan Madunic during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots the ball as Southern University Jaguars guard Richard Lee (0) and forward Jared Sam (left) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) shoots the ball as Southern University Jaguars guard Richard Lee (0) and forward Jared Sam (left) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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Iowa forward Luka Garza (left) drives to the basket past Southern University guard Richard Lee during the first half of Sunday's game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa forward Luka Garza (left) drives to the basket past Southern University guard Richard Lee during the first half of Sunday's game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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Iowa's Luka Garza shoots over Indiana's De'Ron Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Iowa's Luka Garza shoots over Indiana's De'Ron Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) and forward Lamar Stevens (11) block the shot of Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) and forward Lamar Stevens (11) block the shot of Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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Nov 28, 2017; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) defends the shot attempt by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) in the second half at Cassell Coliseum.
Nov 28, 2017; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) defends the shot attempt by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) in the second half at Cassell Coliseum.
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Nov 28, 2017; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Luka Garza (55) reacts for a loose ball against Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ahmed Hill (13) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum.
Nov 28, 2017; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Luka Garza (55) reacts for a loose ball against Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ahmed Hill (13) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum.
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Iowa's Luka Garza drives to the hoop during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
Iowa's Luka Garza drives to the hoop during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
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Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
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Iowa's Luka Garza reaches out for a rebound during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
Iowa's Luka Garza reaches out for a rebound during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
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Iowa's Luka Garza goes up for a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Chicago State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.
Iowa's Luka Garza goes up for a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Chicago State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.
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Iowa freshman Luka Garza answers questions during media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
Iowa freshman Luka Garza answers questions during media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
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Iowa's Luka Garza, taking a shot during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena last week, put up 17 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday in an exhibition victory in Germany.
Iowa's Luka Garza, taking a shot during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena last week, put up 17 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday in an exhibition victory in Germany.
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Iowa incoming freshman Luka Garza runs drills with teammates during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
Iowa incoming freshman Luka Garza runs drills with teammates during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
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Incoming Iowa freshmen Luka Garza and Jack Nunge face off during Prime Time League play at the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Incoming Iowa freshmen Luka Garza and Jack Nunge face off during Prime Time League play at the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
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Incoming Iowa freshman Luka Garza goes up for a shot during Prime Time League play at the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Incoming Iowa freshman Luka Garza goes up for a shot during Prime Time League play at the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
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Luka Garza has been working on adding some range to his jumpshot as he prepares for his freshman season at Iowa.
Luka Garza has been working on adding some range to his jumpshot as he prepares for his freshman season at Iowa.
The Maret School
Luka Garza in action at the Maret School in Washington, D.C. The Iowa recruit was named Gatorade Player of the Year for the city.
Luka Garza in action at the Maret School in Washington, D.C. The Iowa recruit was named Gatorade Player of the Year for the city.
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