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Three stars from Iowa basketball nail-biter vs. Penn State

Three stars from Iowa basketball’s 76-75 thriller vs. Penn State.

After three straight losses, Iowa basketball (13-7, 4-5 Big Ten) got back in the win column Friday night with a 76-75 victory vs. Penn State (13-7, 3-6 Big Ten) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The Hawkeyes led for most of the night behind an impressive 28-for-56 (50%) shooting night from the floor, including 11-for-23 (47.8%) from beyond the arc.

The game’s finish was a bit too close for comfort as Iowa’s missed opportunities at the free-throw line gave the Nittany Lions late life that thankfully was not capitalized. Iowa finished 9-for-15 (60%) from the charity stripe.

Iowa forced ten Penn State turnovers that included five steals and five blocks, which the Hawkeyes were able to convert into ten points.

With the Hawkeyes short two-game homestand complete, here are the three stars from their nail-biting finish against Penn State.

Drew Thelwell

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Thelwell finished tied for the team-lead in points Friday night with 16 points off of 6-for-10 (60%) from the floor, 3-for-5 (60%) from deep, and 1-for-2 (50%) from the charity stripe. He also registered five rebounds, four assists, and two steals in his 33 minutes of actions.

Thelwell’s performance also included a career milestone as he eclipsed 1,000 career points, which Iowa hopes the senior can inspire further confidence as the Big Ten regular season continues.

Owen Freeman

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Freeman also finished the game tied for the team-lead in points with 16 points off of 5-for-9 (55.6%) from the field and 6-for-8 (75%) from the charity stripe. The sophomore star also registered nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks to close out his 33 minutes.

For Freeman, the performace against Penn State is a continuation of his stellar play so far this season and one Iowa is happy to see improving almost every game.

Josh Dix

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Dix finished with 11 points off 4-for-10 (40%) from the floor, 1-for-5 (20%) from deep, and 2-for-2 (100%) from the free-throw line, but also recorded a career-high eight assists to accompany two rebound, one steal, and one block to close out his 37 minutes.

While his shooting night was a bit under par, his ability to facilitate the basketball to other members of the offense is truly what helped Iowa to a stellar offensive night from a shooting persepective.

Iowa will hit the road for the next game as they travel to Columbus, OH, for a Monday night clash vs. Ohio State (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten) from Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. The game will be broadcast on FS1 and has a scheduled tip-off of 7 p.m. CT.

Three stars from Iowa basketball’s thrilling 97-87 overtime victory vs. Nebraska

Iowa basketball’s three stars from the Hawkeyes’ exhilerating Tuesday night 97-87 overtime win vs. Nebraska from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Following a disastrous performance against the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday, the Iowa men’s basketball team (11-4, 2-2 Big Ten) roared back from a rather disgruntling first half to secure a resounding overtime victory vs. Nebraska (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten).

Aside from junior guard Josh Dix scoring 16 points on 6-of-9 (66%) from the field, including 4-of-6 (66%) from beyond the arc, the Hawkeyes‘ first half was marred by turnovers and lack of offensive production.

Despite shooting 12-for-28 (42.9%) from the floor, including 7-of-16 (43.8%) from deep, the combination of sloppy play and almost no secondary scoring outside of Dix allowed the Cornhuskers to quiet the Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd while leading 34-31 at halftime.

Nebraska proceeded to build a 52-37 lead at one point early in the second half.

Then, a completely different Hawkeyes team appeared on the court as Iowa’s offense found a groove thanks to senior forward Payton Sandfort erupting with 30 points after halftime.

While Nebraska tied the game at 76 on a buzzer-beating 3-point shot, Iowa never took the foot off the gas as they outscored the Cornhuskers 21-11 in the overtime period to claim a spectacular 97-87 victory.

Iowa finished the game shooting 29-for-61 (47.5%) from the floor, 17-for-35 (48.6%) from long range, and 22-of-25 (80%) from the charity stripe. The Hawkeyes also forced 21 turnovers, including seven steals and six blocks.

As Iowa escapes with a victory, here are three stars that contributed to the team’s performance against Nebraska.

Josh Dix

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Dix had a career-high 31-point performance, making 10-of-14 field goals, including a career-high 7-for-10 (70%) from deep and 4-for-4 (100%) from the charity stripe. He also had a career-high-tying seven assists, six rebounds, four steals, and one block in 45 minutes of action.

Tuesday night’s performance is the third 20-point game of the season and the seventh of the blossoming guard’s career.

Dix was specifically critical in running the Hawkeyes’ offense in the first half, as his 16 points were the lone positive takeaway from the game’s opening 20 minutes.

Payton Sandfort

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After being held scoreless in the first half, the senior forward exploded for 30 combined points in the second half and overtime to finish shooting 8-of-15 (53.3%) from the field, 6-of-10 (60%) from deep, and 8-for-9 (88.9%) at the free throw line.

Sandfort also contributed six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 35 minutes of action.

For Sandfort, the explosive second half is something that the Hawkeyes will need to transition into a full-game performance, as his scoring ability and leadership are the heartbeat of the Iowa program.

Owen Freeman

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Despite not quite having his typical dominant performance on Tuesday night, the sophomore forward still finished with 15 points off 5-for-12 (41.7%) shooting from the floor and 5-for-6 (83.3%) from the free throw line in 39 minutes.

Freeman also added a team-leading eight rebounds with four blocks, one steal, and one assist.

While a better stat line from Freeman was to be desired, his physical presence on the defensive side of the ball aided the Hawkeyes’ second-half comeback and eventual win.

Iowa’s next matchup will occur from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night vs. Indiana (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten). Game time is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Fox.

As always, the Hawkeye Radio Network will provide excellent coverage over the airwaves for fans as well.

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Three stars for Iowa basketball vs. Utah

Iowa basketball picked up a key win over Utah from the Sanford Pentagon. Three stars for the Hawkeyes in the 95-88 win.

Iowa men’s basketball (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) secured a 95-88 win vs. Utah (8-2) on Saturday from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., giving the Hawkeyes their first win over the Utes in program history.

During the neutral-site matchup, Iowa was able to shoot consistently through a 34-for-64 (53.1%) night from the floor, 9-of-20 (45%) effort from beyond the arc, and 18-for-24 (75%) performance from the free throw line.

Defensively, both teams finished with 12 total forced turnovers, with Iowa also registering eight steals and five blocks throughout the contest. Due to the high-scoring affair, the Hawkeyes’ ability to contest Utah’s shot attempts contributed to the eventual victory.

With win No. 9 secured for Iowa, here are three Hawkeyes that stood out the most Saturday night.

Payton Sandfort

Payton Sandfort led the Hawkeyes in scoring Saturday with 24 points off 8-for-14 (57.1%) shooting from the floor, 2-for-5 (40%) from 3-point distance, and a perfect 6-for-6 night from the charity stripe. The senior forward also contributed eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal in his 36 minutes of action.

As has been the case for most of the season so far, Sandfort is the driver of the Hawkeyes’ offense.

Josh Dix

Josh Dix had an eventful night, finishing with 15 points on 7-of-10 (70%) shooting from the field in 33 minutes. The sophomore forward also led the Hawkeyes in assists (4) while contributing three rebounds, two steals, and a block to Iowa’s defensive effort.

Dix has shown he is a reliable tertiary scoring option for the Hawkeyes outside of Owen Freeman and Payton Sandfort, which has allowed him to thrive in recent games. Saturday night’s output also extends his streak of double-digit scoring performances to six games.

Drew Thelwell

Thelwell finished with 15 points but did so in an extremely efficient manner as he converted on 3-of-5 (60%) attempts from the field, 2-of-3 (66.6%) from deep, and 7-of-8 (87.5%) from the charity stripe in 29 minutes off the bench. The senior guard also provided Iowa with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal throughout the night.

Iowa returns to action from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Dec. 30, vs. New Hampshire (2-11, 0-0 America East) at 6 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Three stars from Iowa basketball’s dramatic 80-79 win vs. Northwestern

Three stars from Iowa basketball’s 80-79 walk-off win vs. Northwestern.

Iowa men’s basketball (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) earned their first Big Ten conference win of the season Tuesday night vs. Northwestern (6-3, 0-1 Big Ten) on a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Josh Dix off an inbound pass with .8 seconds left.

The thrilling victory was a sigh of relief as the Hawkeyes let the Wildcats creep back into the game after leading Northwestern by as many as 15 points early in the second half.

As a team, Iowa shot 30-for-55 (54.5%) from the field and 9-for-23 from three-point territory but missed out on points from the free-throw line by finishing 11-for-19 (57.9%). The Hawkeyes also amassed 26 total rebounds throughout the night.

Iowa’s defense collected 21 defensive rebounds and forced 12 turnovers, including seven steals and two blocks. The Hawkeyes were also able to convert 18 points off those turnovers.

While only shooting 29-for-60 (48.3%) from the field, Northwestern was efficient at the free-throw line by converting on 13-of-16 (81.3%) opportunities and fell two points shy of equaled Iowa’s point production from the paint.

With the Hawkeyes starting off the 2024-25 Big Ten slate on a positive footing, here are the three stars who led Iowa to an exhilarating victory.

Josh Dix

Dix was the clear-cut first star of the night with his clutch game-winning three-pointer to snatch an Iowa victory from the gaping jaw of defeat.

Dix finished with 22 points on 9-of-16 (56.25%) shooting, including 3-for-8 (37.5%) from three-point territory, to reach double figures for the second straight game and the fifth time this season.

He also had six rebounds and one assist and was 1-for-1 (100%) from the free-throw line in 38 minutes of game time. 

His last-second shot saved Iowa from what would have been a disappointing loss as the Hawkeyes allowed Northwestern to scratch and claw back into the game after leading the Wildcats for much of the game.

Payton Sandfort

Sandfort finished with 20 points on 6-of-14 (42.86%) shooting from the field, including 4-for-9 (44.4%) from deep and a perfect 4-for-4 (100%) from the charity stripe.  He also had seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block to round out his 35 minutes on the night.

The performance from Sandfort is a welcoming sight, as he had struggled shooting the ball in his previous two games.

Iowa hopes the successful shooting night for the senior forward continues as they battle conference opponents throughout the season.

Brock Harding

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While Harding’s 12 points on 6-of-10 (60%) finished fourth in team scoring on Wednesday, his defensive presence was critical throughout the night. The sophomore guard accounted for nearly half of Iowa’s defensive statistics with three steals and one block in 33 minutes. Harding also added eight assists and one rebound to close out his night.

The defensive play from Harding has been a valuable trend throughout the season so far, and one Iowa will look to continue moving forward.

The Hawkeyes return to action Saturday vs. Michigan (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in their first true road game of the season.

The game will begin at 1 p.m. CT and be televised on FS1. As always, the game will also be aired through the radio on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Best photos of Iowa basketball’s buzzer-beating win over Northwestern

A picture-perfect night.

Sophomore guard Josh Dix sent Carver-Hawkeye Arena and social media into a frenzy with his buzzer-beating 3-pointer to down Northwestern, 80-79, in Iowa’s Big Ten opener.

Dix led the Hawkeyes with a game-high 22 points. His heroics also saved Iowa from blowing a game that it built a 17-point first-half lead in.

Incredibly, it was almost a carbon copy of Jordan Bohannon’s game-winner against Northwestern from the 2018-19 season. Iowa downed Northwestern by the identical score as Bohannon drilled the game-winning 3-pointer with three-tenths of a second remaining.

“Your last option is Josh and he made it,” Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery said of the play. “So not surprised. He’s tremendous.”

Iowa improved to 7-1 overall and will travel to Michigan on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Here’s the best photos from Iowa’s win over the Wildcats.

Fran McCaffery provides injury update on Iowa G Josh Dix

Fran McCaffery updated Josh Dix’s injury status after the Hawkeyes’ win over Rider.

Iowa men’s basketball throttled the Rider Broncs 83-56 Tuesday night from Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but the Hawkeyes played without the presence of starting guard Josh Dix.

Dix, who was listed out on the official game day availability report with an injured wrist, appeared to have sustained the minor setback in the second half of Iowa’s Nov. 15 victory over Washington State.

So far, the junior point guard has averaged 12.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 29 minutes per game through four starts this season. Dix has also shot 52% from the field, 44% from 3-point range, and a perfect 100% from the free throw line.

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In head coach Fran McCaffery’s postgame media availability following Tuesday night’s victory, he provided reporters with promising updates on the status of Dix moving forward as the team prepares for Friday’s matchup vs. Utah State from Kansas City, MO.

“Yeah, [he’s] day-to-day,” McCaffery answered. “Hopefully, he’ll play Friday. I can’t say for sure. It’ll be up to him.”

While Utah State (4-0) boasts an astonishing average of 104.0 points per game on 55.7% from the field and 44.3% from deep through four contests this season, the Hawkeyes should be able to keep pace with the Aggies regardless of Dix’s availability.

Tipoff of the NABC Hall of Fame Classic from Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and through the air on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Iowa basketball without starting guard vs. Rider

Iowa basketball will be without starting guard Josh Dix vs. Rider per its Big Ten availability report.

Per its Big Ten availability report, Iowa basketball will be without starting guard Josh Dix versus Rider on Tuesday night.

Dix injured his wrist in Iowa’s 76-66 Friday night win over Washington State. Afterwards, Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery commented on the severity of Dix’s wrist injury.

“Hopefully Josh’s injury will be taken care of relatively quickly. We’ll have to see,” McCaffery said.

Dix played 23 minutes against Washington State, scoring just two points and missing both of his field goal attempts.

On the season, the 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 12.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Dix is shooting 51.5% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point distance and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line.

The Council Bluffs product has scored 414 points, grabbed 113 rebounds, dished out 103 assists, come away with 31 steals and blocked 15 shots during his Hawkeye career. Dix owns career averages of 6.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Dix has started 24 games over the past two seasons for the Hawkeyes and has appeared in 69 games over the course of his Iowa career. Dix inked with Iowa as a three-star signee and was rated as the nation’s No. 24 shooting guard and as the top player in Iowa according to 247Sports.

Iowa freshman forward Chris Tadjo was also listed out on Iowa’s availability report versus Rider. Tadjo has been listed out since the Hawkeyes’ Nov. 12 date versus South Dakota.

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Three stars in Iowa basketball’s win vs. South Dakota

As Iowa readies for Washington State on Friday, a look back at three stars from Tuesday night’s 96-77 win vs. South Dakota.

The Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0) earned another dominant win against the South Dakota Coyotes by a score of 96-77 on Tuesday night from Carver-Hawkeye Arena thanks to contributions from up and down the lineup.

While the Coyotes kept the game close by only trailing 42-36 at halftime, the Hawkeyes were able to slam the door shut in the second half to improve to 3-0 on the campaign.

As a team, Iowa shot 37-for-68 (54.4%) from the field, 13-for-31 (41.9%) from 3-point range, and 9-for-12 (75%) from the free throw line.

The impressive shooting performance from the Hawkeyes has been a trend over the first three games and one that head coach Fran McCaffery would certainly like to continue.

Even with an all-around team effort, three Hawkeyes stood out to help guide Iowa to victory.

Josh Dix

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Dix powered the Hawkeyes’ offensive attack by contributing 23 points, five assists, four rebounds, and one steal in 27 minutes played. He had an impressive shooting performance of 8-for-10 from the field, including 5-for-6 from 3-point range and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

Dix’s outstanding mid-range jumper and confident 3-point shot shined for Iowa Tuesday night, especially in the second half as the Hawkeyes pulled away from the Coyotes.

Ladji Dembele

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Dembele had a career-high in both points and rebounds versus South Dakota, finishing with 11 points on a 5-for-8 shooting night and eight total rebounds in 22 minutes.

The sophomore forward showed off a confident mid-range jump shot that the Hawkeyes will look to utilize moving forward, especially as the scheduled competition gets more challenging.

Seydou Traore

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Traore made his season and Hawkeye debut on Tuesday night, posting 12 points, four rebounds, two blocks, and an assist in 22 minutes. He shot 5-for-9 from the field, which included 2-for-5 from beyond the arc.

Traore, originally scheduled to receive minutes off the bench, was thrust into the starting lineup when forward Owen Freeman missed with an illness. Although he served as a fill-in for Freeman, Traore delivered a much-needed sense of athleticism to the Hawkeyes game.

One of his many highlights from Tuesday night’s win over South Dakota was an emphatic alley-oop slam off a beautiful Brock Harding pass with about 14:29 left in the second half that expanded a growing Hawkeyes lead to 61-43.

While Traore didn’t have one of the most impressive stat lines of the evening, he is a perfect fit for what the Hawkeyes want to run on both ends of the floor and has a very high ceiling moving forward.

Iowa’s next game will be against Washington State (3-0) as part of the John Deere Quad Cities Hoops Showdown from Moline, Ill., inside Vibrant Arena at the Mark.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network as well as the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Iowa Hawkeyes exploring options at PG entering 2023-24 men’s college basketball season

Ahead of the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season, Iowa is exploring a number of different options at point guard.

The point guard position will be a key battle to watch as the season unfolds for Iowa basketball. With star forward Kris Murray graduating to the NBA, selected in the first round by the Portland Trail Blazers, the Hawkeyes will have to forge a new identity on offense. All of that starts at point guard.

Incumbent starter Tony Perkins is back for his senior season in Iowa City. In his first full season as a starter, Perkins showed some promise. The Indianapolis native averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game on 44.0% field goal shooting.

He will be heavily pushed for playing time by some hungry underclassmen, namely sophomore Dasonte Bowen. Bowen, out of Boston, Mass., averaged 3.1 points in just 9.4 minutes of average floor time.

When asked about the point guard situation, head coach Fran McCaffery boasted about all four of his potential options at the position.

“We do have a lot of options at that position. I think we’ll see Tony there at times. I think Dasonte and Brock (Harding) and Josh Dix can all play that position. Normally you don’t have that many options,” McCaffery said.

Bowen is the player expected by most to really make a push for the starting role this season. He showed some great flashes in limited playing time at the end of last season.

Coach McCaffery talks a lot about pushing the pace, and Bowen is one of the most dynamic threats the Hawkeyes have running downhill. The 6-foot-2, 183 pound guard showed some special athleticism last season and can add a new element to the offense. The ability to hit shots from outside and be more than just a slasher will be huge for the Brewster Academy product.

It’s exciting to hear that true freshman Brock Harding will push for some playing time. He’s a really exciting prospect, we’ll just have to see if that’s just preseason coach talk, though.

As a youngster, he might not get his chance quite yet. Word around Iowa City is that he has made a seamless transition to college, though.

Josh Dix is an interesting name to see thrown in at point guard. With his height and shooting ability, most would project him as a shooting guard. However, if Iowa is looking to surround new star transfer big man Ben Krikke with shooters, Dix at the one is something they can definitely tinker with.

The 6-foot-5, 200 pound guard from Council Bluffs, Iowa, averaged 2.0 points per game in 9.2 minutes of average floor time last season.

However, the most interesting option may not come from one of these new faces. It’s important to keep an eye on returning starter Perkins and how his game has progressed this offseason.

In what Perkins expects to be his last season at Iowa, he likely morphs into the leader of this team. He’s talked about gunning for Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and with his athletic profile, that’s certainly attainable.

If he can find more consistency in his game, and maybe hit some more shots from deep, Perkins could be an invaluable member of this starting rotation.

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PHOTOS: Iowa men’s basketball roasts Bethune-Cookman to open 2022-23 season

All five starters finished in double-figure scoring, including Tony Perkins’ game-high 16. Here were the best photos from the season opener.

Iowa wasted no time illustrating promise for the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season. All five Hawkeye starters finished with double-figure scoring, including point guard Tony Perkins who finished with a game-high 16 points on 7-of-9 field goal shooting.

“Tony Perkins has aggressiveness. He has skills. He is shooting the ball outside. He is driving the ball. He always had a pull-up game. He is getting to the rim. We put the ball in his hands a little bit more, so now he has more space, and he is even more effective.

“Five assists and one turnover, that is the thing that impressed me the most. When you put him at the point, you are going to have to give it up, and he does. But he did that from the first day he got here. He said, yeah, he was a scorer, he was a scoring guard, but you can put the ball in his hands. He will just get better,” Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery said of Perkins’ performance.

Filip Rebraca also recorded his 20th career double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

“He is aggressive offensively, he is aggressive in his ball-screen defense, he is aggressive in post defense. He is aggressive on the glass and running the floor. He is taking the ball, dribbling it, driving it and finishing the play, posting hard.

“Quite frankly, all the stuff he did when he was at North Dakota. He was dominant. For us he was really good. His role was different. We got to keep him here, and now he has taken charge. That’s what I wanted him to do. It was always in there, and now you’re seeing it,” McCaffery said of Rebraca.

Meanwhile, Kris Murray had 14 points, Payton Sandfort had 13 and Patrick McCaffery finished with 12.

With the win, Iowa begins its season 1-0. The Hawkeyes have now won 12 consecutive season openers, 78 of their last 83 nonconference home games and improved to 92-3 when holding opponents to fewer than 61 points during McCaffery’s tenure.

There are plenty of takeaways and Hawkeye social media was certainly delighted to have Iowa basketball back. It was a fun night from inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Take a look back at the season debut that was through these sensational still photos.