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Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum during a practice session ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

A Hall-of-Fame coach just dropped a truth bomb about Ben McCollum's meteoric rise

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 28, 2026

Ben McCollum has an obvious answer to Illinois's size, and it's already proven to work

Josh Yourish

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Mar 27, 2026

Ben McCollum just gave Iowa fans the answer they were dying to hear about UNC rumors

Josh Yourish

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Mar 27, 2026

Ben McCollum has proven in one season that Will Wade could never hold a candle to him

John Buhler

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) reacts after beating 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

Iowa will face a familiar opponent after surviving and advancing to the Elite 8

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 27, 2026

Feb 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Anthony Clemmons (5) drives to the basket past Penn State Nittany Lions guard Isaiah Washington (21) during the second half at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions won 79-75. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Even players from the Fran McCaffery era are impressed with what Iowa has done

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 27, 2026

Oct 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) celebrates his interception in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Riley Moss' hilarious dig at Nebraska is going viral after Iowa's stunning upset

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 27, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24)

Bennett Stirtz has finally gotten the help Iowa needed to give him all season

Josh Yourish

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) reacts after beating 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

Bennett Stirtz made it clear what was on his mind after Iowa stunned Nebraska

Braulio Perez

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum speaks during a practice session press conference ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum just showed Fred Hoiberg whose the real Big Ten Coach of the Year

Corey Long

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Mar 26, 2026

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

Ben McCollum's reaction to Fred Hoiberg's costly blunder was gold for Iowa fans

Corey Long

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots the ball past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) 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

Shooters shoot, and that is exactly what Bennett Stirtz is going to keep doing

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum gestures to his team against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

A college basketball blue-blood is taking a hard look at Ben McCollum to fill a vacancy

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late 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

CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter delivers a brutal truth that Iowa fans won't want to hear

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) 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

Iowa vs. Nebraska: How to watch, odds, injuries, series history and more

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum on the bench against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Don't show this crazy stat to Nebraska fans before the Sweet 16 matchup vs. Iowa

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum is held back after a fight 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 made the ultimate recruiting pitch on the heels of a monumental victory

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late 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 surprising admittance proves Alvaro Folgueiras has unreal confidence

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) shoots the ball against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) 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 stuffed Todd Golden into a locker and this stat proves it

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum instructs his team 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: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley perfectly explained Ben McCollum's masterpiece vs. Florida

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket 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: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Iowa fans lose their minds as Alvaro Folgueiras ends the Sweet 16 drought

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden communicates during the first half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Todd Golden has a unique strategy for slowing down Bennett Stirtz in the Round of 32

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives the ball in the first half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Florida Gators expert spells out what Iowa fans need to know ahead of the second round

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) shoots the ball in the first half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

One key stat about Florida that Iowa fans need to take note of

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives the ball while defended by Clemson Tigers guard Butta Johnson (4) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

A huge point spread tells us what oddsmakers really think of Iowa's chances vs. Florida

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Former Hawkeye Aaron White perfectly summed up Ben McCollum in a few words

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) celebrates a three-pointer in the first half against 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

Alvaro Folgueiras had some extra motivation to play well against Clemson

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on during the first half against 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

Ben McCollum produced the top quote of the first round when describing Iowa's win

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 20, 2026

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