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Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras and Spain dropped their first game of the FIBA Under-20 EuroBasket 2025

Former Hawkeye Even Brauns is headed to Japan for his first professional season

Former Iowa Men's Basketball player Drew Thelwell is headed to France

Four Hawkeyes who have donned the No. 4 as we celebrate July 4

Party like it is 2010! EA Sports announced the return of a college basketball video game

Feb 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts after making a three point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Former Hawkeye Basketball star Luka Garza is heading to Boston

Robert Morris v Alabama

The College Basketball regular season is expanding to 32 games

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) shoots the ball while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City inked former Hawkeye Payton Sandfort to an undrafted free agent contract

Freedom High School's Donovan Davis (24) shoots the ball against Milwaukee Academy of Science during the WIAA Division 3 state championship game on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Milwaukee Academy of Science won the game, 57-54.
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Iowa Men's Basketball made offers to two 2027 Wisconsin prospects

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum passes Bennett Stirtz (14) during practice June 19, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

New Iowa Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben McCollum addressed the status of the program

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

He's still got it! Head Coach Ben McCollum took on Cooper DeJean in a scrimmage

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Hawkeye Men's Basketball offer the 2026 No. 1 Iowa prospect Arafan Diane

Logan-Rogersville guard Chase Branham creates contact before a layup attempt during the Wildcats' win over Greenwood on Feb. 13, 2025.

2027 guard prospect Chase Branham to meet with Iowa Men's Basketball next week

Villanova v Robert Morris

Iowa forward Alavaro Folgueiras to play for Spain at the FIBA Under-20 EuroBasketball Championships

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) dribbles down court against Rider Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Multiple rule changes are coming to men's college basketball

Iowa v Seton Hall

The new-look Iowa Men's Basketball squad picked their jersey numbers

March 19, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors former coach Don Nelson waves to fans during the half time ceremony to retire the #17 jersey of Chris Mullin at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Former Iowa athlete and NBA legend Don Nelson received a lifetime achievement award

The NCAA flag flies over the stadium as the Oregon Ducks host the Liberty Flames in game two of an NCAA Super Regional at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene on May 24, 2025.

Judge approves House v. NCAA Settlement, giving colleges the ability to pay athletes directly

Fall foliage is seen near the Old Capitol building on the University of Iowa campus Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Athletics launched the "Flight Funds" collective following the House v. NCAA Settlement

An Iowa basketball falls through the basket during the Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown event with the men's and women's basketball programs, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, on Iowa Avenue in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Sharpshooting 2026 forward prospect Quinn Costello receives an offer from Iowa MBB

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) reacts after a play against the Oregon Ducks during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Here are the Iowa players who deserve the most money from the NCAA settlement

Mar 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum hugs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) after defeating the Bradley Braves to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Hawkeye hoops continues building chemistry on and off the court

Drake v Missouri

Men's Hoops dropped their first on-court video . . .and it is glorious!

Jan 14, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) is guarded by Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Brendan Hausen is the third Hawkeye addition to make a top transfer rankings list

Villanova v Robert Morris

Iowa MBB addition Alvaro Folgueiras cracks the top 100 in a recent transfer rankings list

Mar 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dunks against Bradley Braves guard Christian Davis (5) during the second half of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz is a highly-regarded transfer on a recent rankings list

Iowa’s Michael Caliendo reacts after defeating Oklahoma State's Cameron Amine by major decision in a 165-pound match Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hawkeye weekend recap: Peyton McCollum signed, the 4x400 team heads to the NCAAs, and Michael Caliendo won big

Waukee Northwest's Peyton McCollum (12) shoots a three pointer against Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Keeping it in the family: Hawkeye Basketball adds Peyton McCollum to 2025 roster