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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

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

Corey Long

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Mar 26, 2026

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

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 25, 2026

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

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on during the second 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 immediately proved Iowa right for moving on from Fran McCaffery

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) moves the ball while defended by Clemson Tigers guard Jestin Porter (1) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

An unlikely hero stole the show for the Hawkeyes as Bennett Stirtz struggled

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 20, 2026

Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz, center, goes up for a shot against Oregon during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Feb 1, 2026.

If you thought Bennett Stirtz was going to slow down outside of a game, think again

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 20, 2026

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dunks to give the Iowa Hawkeyes their first lead against the USC Trojans Jan. 28, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Bennett Stirtz can see his draft stock skyrocket with a solid March Madness performance

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Darius Adams (1) defends Iowa Hawkeyes guard Isaia Howard (23) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

This underrated player might be the game-changer in Iowa's tournament run

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 20, 2026

Principia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) is fouled by Wheeler Wildcats guard Kevin Savage III (2) during the fourth quarter of a City of Palms Classic quarterfinal game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Iowa is poised to re-enter the sweepstakes for a top 2026 guard who is back on the market

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Payton Sandfort (14) warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Payton Sandfort's three picks to win in March Madness isn't a surprise to anyone

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Payton Sandfort (14) reacts after making a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Payton Sandfort is fully healthy and proved he is still a three-point marksman

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 18, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) goes to the basket against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz is running out of room for his awards after earning national recognition

Jordan Underwood

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Mar 17, 2026

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