Iowa Basketball

Mar 6, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Basketballs before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Head coaching candidates Iowa MBB should avoid

The early potential coaching candidates to replace Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery

Iowa fans thank Fran McCaffery for everything he did at Iowa following his firing

Iowa basketball parts ways with Fran McCaffery after he was committed to returning

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) shoots the ball while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois' offensive explosion sinks Iowa MBB in the Second Round of Big Ten Tournament

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Drew Thelwell (3) celebrate after a play during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

What Iowa MBB needs to do to get a second upset in the Second Round

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning 3 point shot in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Hawkeyes Men's Basketball overcomes sloppy start to upset Ohio State in Round One

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Carter Kingsbury (14) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) stand together as free throws are shot against the Washington Huskies Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arenain Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa MBB will face a tough test in their first-round matchup versus Ohio State

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort (20) hugs Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery during senior recognition ahead of a Big Ten Conference game against the Michigan State Spartans Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Payton Sandfort earns an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention

Mar 9, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) drives against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Pryce Sandfort (24) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

How Iowa Men's Basketball can make a deep run in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament

Mar 9, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) and guard Josh Dix (4) celebrate during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Hawkeyes MBB knocked off their rival in Lincoln to secure their spot in the Big Ten Tournament

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort (20) reacts as the clock winds down in Iowa’s 91-84 loss to the Michigan State Spartans Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa Men's Basketball faces winner-take-all game in Lincoln

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, left, and Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo greet each other before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Coach Tom Izzo to Iowa fans: "Watch what you wish for"

Mar 6, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) brings the ball up court against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The defense for Iowa Men's Basketball falters in the second half in a heart-breaking loss to Michigan State

Feb 28, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Coach Fran McCaffery has no intention of moving on

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Iowa Men's Basketball faces must-win games after horrible week in Illinois

Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during the first half against the Washington Huskies at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The "Fran Fade" continues to frustrate fans after recent blowout loss

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) guards Iowa Hawkeyes forward Even Brauns (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Iowa Men's Basketball Gets Blown Out in Illinois

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) shoots as Washington Huskies guard Mekhi Mason (0) defends Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arenain Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Men's Basketball Heads to Illinois in Battle of Border Rivals

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) prepares the shoot free throws in the final minutes against the Washington Huskies Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arenain Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa basketball heading into important Illinois double-dip

Feb 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) fight for a rebound during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Former Hawkeye Ballers in Action

Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) reacts after the game against the Washington Huskies at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

A Sprinkle of Hawkeye Magic Downs Huskies

Feb 19, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) goes to the basket as Oregon Ducks forward Brandon Angel (21) and center Nate Bittle (32) defend during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bottom of the Table Battle at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Feb 19, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) reacts on the court after the game against the Oregon Ducks at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

New Big Ten Tournament format has Iowa basketball fighting to even get in

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Micah Parrish (8) defends Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at Value City Arena on Jan. 27, 2025.

Iowa basketball heartbreakingly loses their leading scorer for rest of the season

Jan 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) shoots the ball against Southern California Trojans forward Rashaun Agee (12) in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Iowa vs. UCLA basketball, how to watch, odds, injuries, and series history

Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores on a 33 yard run as Troy Trojans cornerback Trent Henry (12) and safety Ian Conerly-Goodly (39) pursue during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes news: Iowa wants revenge on Minnesota, basketball lands first 2026 commit

Feb 27, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeyes news: Fall camp kicks off this week, McCaffery's sons commit else where