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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) yells in excitement after scoring a three point basket Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 106-94.

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Apparently, the New York Post does not know the difference between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University

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Three-star prospect Dezmon Briscoe decommits from Iowa Men's Basketball

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Ben McCollum is reportedly close to finalizing a contract as the next Head Coach for Iowa Men's Basketball

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Iowa fans are overjoyed after the Hawkeyes' dominating win against Murray State

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Two former Hawkeye football players take the field in the UFL

Sep 18, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; A Hawkeye helmet sits on the sidelines during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Football has hired a new running backs coach to replace legend Ladell Betts

Two former Hawkeyes cash in during NFL free agency

Corn grows outside the south end zone during the originally scheduled home opener amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Former Iowa Hawkeye Football standouts awaiting new contracts in NFL free agency

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An Iowa Hawkeyes Tigerhawk flag covers the windshield of a tailgating vehicle before a NCAA football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football picks up a 2026 wide receiver commitment

Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts as defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) looks on during the first quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Kirk Ferentz really should learn to use the transfer portal more if he wants to win

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Iowa lands first quarterback commit of the 2026 recruiting class

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) is defended by linebacker Jaden Harrell (41) during an open spring practice Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa football recruiting: 2025 commit tracker and predictions

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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ladji Dembele (13) drives to the basket against the Washington Huskies Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arenain Iowa City, Iowa.

Unlucky number seven: Iowa MBB loses Ladji Dembele to the transfer portal

Mar 8, 2025; St. Louis, MO, Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the second half against Belmont at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Beth Goetz MUST hire Ben McCollum as the next Iowa Men's Basketball Head Coach

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) drives into the lane against New Orleans Privateers guard James White (5) Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Cooper Koch makes it a half-dozen Iowa Hawkeyes to enter the transfer portal

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) hesitates before rushing past Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 106-94.

Josh Dix is the latest Iowa Hawkeye to enter the transfer portal

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Four-star forward Joshua Lewis decommits from Iowa Basketball

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Iowa's Lucy Olsen (33) gets a loose ball during first half of the first round of the NCAA Women's college basketball game between Iowa and Murray State at the Llyod Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, March, 22, 2025.

Offensive explosion carried Iowa WBB to a dominating round-one win versus Murray State

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Three keys to victory for Iowa WBB against Murray State

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark is STILL must-watch television

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) gets introduced Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

ESPN is clueless after leaving Lucy Olsen off of their top NCAA Tournament players list

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Mar 21, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Stephen Buchanan of Iowa after a victory in the semifinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Iowa Wrestling crowns one National Champion and two runners-up in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Mar 21, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Drake Ayala of Iowa wrestles Zan Fugitt of Wisconsin during the semifinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Iowa Wrestling sends three wrestlers to the NCAA Finals

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) celebrates scoring a 3-pointer Friday, March 7, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 60-59.

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Iowa gets back to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight year earning 6-seed

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery celebrates with guard Brock Harding (2) after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Iowa fans thank Fran McCaffery for everything he did at Iowa following his firing

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery watches the action Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a first round game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Iowa basketball parts ways with Fran McCaffery after he was committed to returning

Iowa’s Macey Kilty, Kylie Welker and Jaycee Foeller celebrate after the team’s first-place finish at NCWWC’s Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Hawkeye Sports wrap: Wrestling announces NCAA seeding, Kylie Welker receives recognition, and softball sweeps

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Caitlin Clark's arm muscles are breaking the internet

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Carter Kingsbury (14) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) stand together as free throws are shot against the Washington Huskies Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arenain Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa MBB will face a tough test in their first-round matchup versus Ohio State

Iowa’s Joey Cruz prepares to wrestle Oklahoma State's Troy Spratley in a 125-pound match Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Hawkeye Athletics wrap: Joey Cruz earns an at-large bid, golf wraps up round, and divers hit the pool

Mar 9, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) drives against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Pryce Sandfort (24) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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How Iowa Men's Basketball can make a deep run in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) brings the ball up the court Friday, March 7, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Lucy Olsen is named to the Big Ten Tournament All-Tournament Team

Iowa’s Kylie Welker wrestles Grand Valley's Sabrina Nauss during the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship finals Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Hawkeye Sports weekend wrap: Baseball bashes, a big win in basketball, and wrestling's ups and downs