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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

If UNC couldn't pry him away, Ben McCollum might be in Iowa City to stay

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 6, 2026

Ben McCollum's stark reminder proves he is a Hawkeye homer through and through

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 5, 2026

March is set to get a whole lot more maddening as fans trash a new proposal

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 4, 2026

5 early transfer portal targets emerging for Ben McCollum to lock in on

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 3, 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

The biggest transfer portal need Ben McCollum must address is obvious

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 3, 2026

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

Who's in and who's out: Iowa Basketball's 2026 transfer portal tracker

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 3, 2026

Storm Lake junior Jaidyn Coon dunks the basketball against ADM during the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

College Hoops flip you rarely see: Iowa snagged an elite guard

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers 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

Bennett Stirtz earned an obvious All-Transfer Team nod after a transformational season

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Continued success is the name of the game for Ben McCollum and Iowa men's basketball

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 1, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Kirk Ferentz echoes everyones thoughts on Iowa men's basketball's wild ride

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary's (CA) Gaels center Andrew McKeever (45) blocks a shot by Texas A&M Aggies forward Jamie Vinson (4) during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Iowa can fix its size problem by adding one of the biggest players on the market

Jordan Underwood

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Apr 1, 2026

Storm Lake junior Jaidyn Coon dunks the basketball against ADM during the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

An explosive athlete from Ben McCollum's backyard is a must-get for the program

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 31, 2026

Freedom forward Donovan Davis (24) drives to the basket against the defense of Brookfield Central forward Henry Gruetzmacher (31) in the Rick Majerus WBY Shootout on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. Freedom won, 74-58.

Iowa's recent success paved the way for a top 2027 prospect to set an official visit

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 29, 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

Ben McCollum's response to what comes next further proves he's a basketball psycho

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz's bold statement should have prospects lining up to play at Iowa

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tavion Banks (6) passes the ball 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: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Tavion Banks just made a startling revelation that should get Iowa fans excited

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 29, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum talks with forward Cam Manyawu (3)

Ben McCollum just hinted at Iowa’s biggest Transfer Portal need after the Elite Eight

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) in the first half during the Elite Eight.

The strangest delay of March Madness? Iowa-Illinois game stopped cold

Sam Fariss

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Mar 28, 2026

Matt Rhule, Nebraska Cornhuskers

Why Iowa fans might have Matt Rhule to thank for ending Nebraska's season

John Buhler

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Mar 28, 2026

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

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum

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

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum

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, Iowa Hawkeyes

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

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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

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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

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Mar 27, 2026

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