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Crazy eights: Iowa MBB loses another player to the transfer portal

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New Iowa Head Coach Ben McCollum implores Hawkeye fans to be a part of the rebuild

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Gary Danielson announces his retirement after a 36-year television career

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Helmets with Iowa Hawkeyes Tigerhawk logos are seen before a NCAA college football game in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

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Two Hawkeye football players enter the transfer portal

Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes Swarm enters Kinnick Stadium before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes football players aim to impress NFL scouts at the 2025 Pro Day

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

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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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Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) talks with head coach Ben McCollum during the second half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Drake Bulldogs guard Bennett Stirtz will follow Ben McCollum to Iowa

Dec 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches the action during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum is a life-long Iowa Hawkeyes fan

Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches his team during a practice session at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Having some fun with the 2025 Iowa Men's Basketball roster

The top players in the transfer portal that Iowa MBB should consider

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Four-star forward Joshua Lewis decommits from Iowa Basketball

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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) drives to the lane during the second round of the NCAA March Madness Women's college basketball game between University of Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Monday, March 24, 2025.

Iowa fans express their thanks and love for senior Lucy Olsen

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) during the second round of the NCAA March Madness Women's college basketball game between University of Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Monday, March 24, 2025.

The season ends for Iowa Women's Basketball after falling to Oklahoma

Iowa's Kylie Feuerbach (4) drives to the basket as Murray State's Trinity White (5) defends during first half of the first round of the NCAA Women's college basketball game between Iowa and Murray State at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, March, 22, 2025.

The six-seed Iowa Hawkeyes must bring their A-game to knock off the three-seed Oklahoma Sooners

Iowa's Sydney Affolter (3) and Taylor Stremlow (1) celebrates following the first round of the NCAA Women's college basketball game between Iowa and Murray State at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, March, 22, 2025.

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

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Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Iowa fans are gathering their white shirts and ties after the Ben McCollum hire

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts after a play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes officially hire Ben McCollum as their next head basketball coach

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

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

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

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

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

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Two former Hawkeyes cash in during NFL free agency