Iowa Basketball

Iowa men’s basketball coach Luke Barnwell, Ben McCollum, Josh Sash and Connor Wheeler talk after practice June 19, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

New Iowa Men's Basketball assistant coach Josh Sash is in a dream scenario at Iowa

Assistant Coach Bryston Williams and the new-look Hawkeyes are just taking it day by day

Ben McCollum is excited to establish a new culture for continued success in Iowa City

Serbia used a late 14-point run to defeat Spain in the quarterfinals of FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025

Italy v Spain - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B

Spain used a huge second quarter to defeat Czechia in the Round of 16 of FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025

Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz (14) looks to shoot a free throw during practice June 19, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

He is a PTPer, baby! Dick Vitale calls Bennett Stirtz one of his top transfers

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Robert Morris Colonials forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Spain snuck into the Round of 16 after finishing 1-2 in group play for the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025

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

Iowa forward Even Brauns (0) reaches for the basketball in front of Oregon guard TJ Bamba (5) Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Drew Thelwell (3) goes in for a lay-up against 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.

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

Nov 11, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; An Iowa Hawkeyes helmet during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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