Iowa F Patrick McCaffery (anxiety) takes leave of absence

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery announced Tuesday that he is taking an indefinite leave from the basketball team to address anxiety issues.

"I have been battling anxiety for a while, and recently it has peaked, which has inhibited my preparation and performance on the court," McCaffery wrote in a statement. "It's not fair to myself or teammates to be on the court when I am not myself. The anxiety has affected my sleep, ap