Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes center Ryan Kriener

Nov 11, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cordell Pemsl (35) and guard Joe Toussaint (1) and forward Ryan Kriener (15) and guard Connor McCaffery (30) and guard Jordan Bohannon (3) and head coach Fran McCaffery react after a technical foul called during the second half against the DePaul Blue Demons at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa players, from left, Ryan Kriener, Luka Garza, Connor McCaffery, and Joe Wieskamp sit on the bench in the second half during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) dunks during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) gets a high-five from teammates Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) and Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) pulls down a rebound as DePau's Charlie Moore (11) defends during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) attempts to steal a ball away from DePaul's Charlie Moore (11) as Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) defends during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Monday, Nov., 11, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots a basket during an open practice following the Hawkeyes men's basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct., 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ryan Kriener poses for photos during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.

Jordan Bohannon and Ryan Kriener pose for photos during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.

Jordan Bohannon and Ryan Kriener pose for photos during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.

Jordan Bohannon and Ryan Kriener pose for photos during Iowa basketball during media day in Iowa City Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) goes to the basket in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena.

Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) passes the ball surrounded by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) forward Luka Garza (55) and forward Nicholas Baer (51) in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena.

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) leaps to bother Iowa center Ryan Kriener in the first half of Sunday's NCAA Tournament game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) dribbles down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Tre Scott (13) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots the ball during practice before the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots the ball during practice before the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 15: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles the ball while being guarded by Ryan Kriener #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 15, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 14: Ryan Kriener #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes moves against Giorgi Bezhanishvili #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini at the United Center on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, right, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson, left, goes up for a shot against Iowa forward Ryan Kriener during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) defends while Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) attempts a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) battles for a jump ball against Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. (14) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) misses a dunk while Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. (14) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa players (from left: Tyler Cook, Ryan Kriener, Isaiah Moss, Jordan Bohannon and Riley Till) have had a lot to be excited about in February, with a 4-0 record that includes three tight wins and a rout of No. 5 Michigan.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) and guard Jordan Bohannon (3) battle Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (2) for a loose ball during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) defends against Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (2) during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) drives to the basket while Northwestern forward Vic Law defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) celebrates with "Hawkeye Elvis" during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) grabs a rebound next to Connor McCaffery, right, during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, right, shoots while being defended by Michigan center Jon Teskeduring a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Minnesota Gophers forward Jordan Murphy (3) dribbles the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots the ball during the second half against the Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) makes a layup past Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Riley Till (20) Connor McCaffery (30) Ryan Kriener (15) and Austin Ash (13) check in to the game during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jan 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions forward Lamar Stevens (11) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State guard Rasir Bolton (13) shoots past Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in State College, Pa.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Maishe Dailey (1) and forward Ryan Kriener (15) and forward Nicholas Baer (51) and guard Connor McCaffery (30) react during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Ohio State forward Kyle Young, left, and Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, right, looks to the basket as Northwestern center Dererk Pardon guards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, right, battles for a rebound against Northwestern forward Vic Law during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Vic Law (4) drives to the basket as Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, left, and guard Joe Wieskamp guard during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Iowa won 73-63. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) reacts after drawing a foul during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) passes out to a teammate during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) dunks during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) passes to a teammate during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) celebrates with teammates on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Savannah State, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 110-64. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa center Ryan Kriener is trapped between Purdue's Matt Haarms (left) and Nojel Eastern during the first half Thursday at Mackey Arena.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) gestures for possesion during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) gets helped up by Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) after missing a dunk during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) attempts a basket while being defended by Iowa State forward Cameron Lard (2) during a NCAA Cy-Hawk series men's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, and Iowa's Ryan Kriener go after the ball during the second half on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan State beat Iowa 90-68.

Iowa's Joe Wieskamp, left, Isaiah Moss (4) and Ryan Kriener, right, and Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State guard Joshua Langford scores against Iowa forward Ryan Kriener during first half action Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. (resending)

Nov 30, 2018; Iowa City, IA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Trevor Anderson (12) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) attempts a shot while being defended by Alabama State's Ed Jones (14) during an NCAA men's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (right) shoots against Oregon Ducks center Bol Bol (1) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots over Oregon center Bol Bol (1) and guard Ehab Amin (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nov 15, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Paul White (13) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) dunks during men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots over Guilford's Steven Ruszala (45) during a men's basketball exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) runs a drill during men's basketball practice following media day on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener poses for a photo during Hawkeye media day at Carver Hawkeye ArenaMonday, Oct. 8, 2018.

Dec 29, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies guard Eugene German (10) brings the ball up court as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota's Dupree McBrayer, left, shoots as Iowa's Ryan Kriener defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 86-82. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Illinois forward Leron Black (12) looks to pass the ball as Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten men's tournament, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Iowa's Ryan Kriener tries to steal the ball from Southern Utah's James McGee during an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. (David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)

Iowa's Ryan Kriener shoots over Southern Utah's James Aytes during their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) shoots the ball as Southern University Jaguars center Javon Mitchell (44) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa's Ryan Kriener goes up for a shot during the Hawkeyes' game against Grambling State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Iowa basketball fans have seen forward Ryan Kriener do this -- soar above defenders for a close-range shot. But this year they may see him taking more 3-pointers, a facet he's working to add to his game.

Indiana's Thomas Bryant (31) drives against Iowa's Ryan Kriener (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Holst)

Illinois center Maverick Morgan, right, fights for a rebound with Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) completes a slam dunk as Ohio State Buckeyes forward Marc Loving (2) looks on during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won 85-72.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, drives against Iowa's Ryan Kriener during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 77-66. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Maryland forward Justin Jackson steals the ball from Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 84-76.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener was the biggest bright spot in Sunday's loss, putting in a career-high 14 points. The freshman from Spirit Lake appears to have earned a bigger role for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) and forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrate after the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won 85-72.

Ryan Kriener surges past Isaac Haas for a layin that cut Purdue's lead to 62-60 with 11 minutes to go.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener fights for the ball against Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) in the second half at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, center, fights for a rebound with Savannah State's Troyce Manassa, left, and Maricus Glenn, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Spirit Lake's Ryan Kriener shoots the ball during the Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. Spirit Lake 3A first round game of the Iowa High School Boy's Basketball Championship on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Wells Fargo Arena.