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Jan 28, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz is giving Thunder fans every reason to be excited after a dynamic debut

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A former Hawkeye star is finally out of career limbo after inking a new pro contract

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Jul 3, 2026

Luka Garza's career resurgence couldn't be overlooked as he gets the national call

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Jul 2, 2026

A former Hawkeye journeyman is back in the states under the national spotlight

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Jul 2, 2026

Jan 18, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) spots up to shoot during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Murphy-Imagn Images

An blockbuster move by Portland gives a former Hawkeye a fresh start in Memphis

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz will don a familiar number that he made famous during his college career

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Jun 28, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brendan Hausen (15) shoots as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum's list of NBA players grows after a former Hawkeye heads to Memphis

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Jun 27, 2026

Sam Presti, Thunder General Manager, has his end-of-season media access, Monday, June 8, 2026.

Sam Presti's recent admission about Bennett Stirtz is a massive confidence boost

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Jun 27, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City's latest cost-cutting roster move is exactly what Bennett Stirtz needed

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Jun 27, 2026

Feb 19, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) reacts during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City is becoming a Hawkeye hub after an undrafted free agent joined the party

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Jun 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum talks with guard Bennett Stirtz (14) during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum 'couldn't be prouder' of first-round pick Bennett Stirtz

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz's post-draft quote is already giving OKC fans a reason to adore him

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Jun 23, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the sixteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz after he was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

From Division II to a NBA Championship contender, fans can't get enough of Bennett Stirtz

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Jun 23, 2026

Thunder selecting Bennett Stirtz confirms exactly what every Iowa fan already believed

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Jun 23, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the USC Trojans Jan. 28, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Dusty May's Michigan departure opens the door for a new Ben McCollum Big Ten reality

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Jun 22, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Dusty May's surprising Michigan exit gives the Hawkeyes one distinct advantage

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Jun 22, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the Xavier Musketeers Nov. 14, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Keller Daugherty's massive rankings jump proves Iowa pulled off a recruiting heist

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Iowa, Ben McCollum have beefed up the non-con schedule with an SEC powerhouse

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Jun 19, 2026

Nov 4, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Robert Morris Colonials at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

A big recruiting win for Ben McCollum feels closer than ever after a recent announcement

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Jun 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots the ball over Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz just got a unique invitation he will remember for the rest of his life

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Jun 16, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts with fans after the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum's aggressive push for a top-100 prospect is starting to pay off

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Jun 15, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Chicago State Cougars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa adds a versatile big with guard skills in Ben McCollum's latest recruiting win

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Jun 13, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Feb. 17, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Andy Katz handed Ben McCollum some motivation before a critical year 2 with Iowa

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Jun 12, 2026

USA Basketball honor for 2 Iowa targets proves Ben McCollum is barking up the right tree

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Jun 10, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum directs his team during a basketball game against the USC Trojans Jan. 28, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa has found itself in a heated recruiting battle for a coveted 2027 four-star guard

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Jun 8, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum's anecdote about Bennett Stirtz proves what a godsend he was for Iowa

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Ranking the 3 biggest needs Ben McCollum must address in the 2027 recruiting class

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May 25, 2026

Gary Dolphin emcees a ribbon cutting event, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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The new Field of Dreams ballpark has an unexpected Iowa Hawkeyes tribute

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May 21, 2026

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