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Feb 14, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum acknowledged that Purdue 'kicked our butt for us' in a blowout loss

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Feb 15, 2026

Bennett Stirtz was apologetic after a blowout loss to Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena

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Feb 15, 2026

Iowa has to be solid in three key areas to have a chance to knock off Purdue

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Feb 14, 2026

Ben McCollum pointed to one key issue that the Hawkeyes must improve against Purdue

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Feb 14, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) looks for an open teammate around Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J Cox (0) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Iowa vs. No. 13 Purdue: How to watch, odds, injuries, and series history

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Feb 13, 2026

Dec 22, 2014; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Aaron White (30) drives against North Florida Ospreys guard/forward Beau Beech (2) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated North Florida 80-70. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Iowa is getting some crowd reinforcements for a pivotal home game against Nebraska

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Feb 12, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum watches his team play against the Maryland Terrapins in the second half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum had a blunt response about Iowa's defensive effort against Maryland

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (#14) controls the ball while being defended by Maryland Terrapins guard Andre Mills (7) in the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Iowa fell victim to a classic trap game scenario in an inexcusable loss to Maryland

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Feb 11, 2026

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives toward the basket as Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) defends Feb. 8, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Bennett Stirtz goes back-to-back after a scorching hot stretch of play

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Feb 9, 2026

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) attempts a shot as Northwestern guard Jayden Reid (4) and Northwestern forward Tre Singleton (8) defend Feb. 8, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's recent hot streak was still not enough to earn the respect of AP voters

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Feb 9, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats Feb. 8, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Even rival coaches are starting to show respect for what Ben McCollum is doing

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Feb 9, 2026

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) reacts during a basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats Feb. 8, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ben McCollum credited the win over Northwestern to more than just Bennett Stirtz going off

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Feb 8, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) dribbles the ball while guarded by Washington Huskies guard Quimari Peterson (0) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Iowa remains thoroughly in the NCAA Tournament field in the first February projections

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Feb 7, 2026

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reaches for the ball against USC’s Chad Baker-Mazara (4), USC guard Ryan Cornish (9) and USC guard Kam Woods (13) Jan. 28, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Alvaro Folgueiras has proven that he is 'playing like a winner now'

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts with fans after the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum's journey was always meant to go through to Iowa City

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Feb 6, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) guards Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The Hawkeyes are rolling thanks to a heavy focus on the defensive end

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots the ball over Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Love will be in the air and in a packed Carver-Hawkeye Arena for an Iowa-Purdue rematch

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Feb 4, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard/forward Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics finally realized what Iowa fans already know about Luka Garza

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) goes to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Emmanuel Ogbole (21) defends during the 2nd half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum expects a key starter to play versus Washington after an injury scare

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa fans are loading up on caffeine for a brutal tipoff time against Washington

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Feb 3, 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.

Bennett Stirtz's latest hot streak proves he is one of the best players in the Big Ten

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) shoots the ball as Southern California Trojans forward Ezra Ausar (2) and guard Kam Woods (13) defend during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum's cryptic update surrounding Tavion Banks' injury puts his status in doubt

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) greets Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz notched two career milestones in a commanding victory over Oregon

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Feb 1, 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.

Ben McCollum's hard work is paying off with Iowa's latest bracketology projection

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Jan 30, 2026

USC v Iowa

When Bennett Stirtz says 'stressed out' multiple times, you know it was a tough night

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Jan 28, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JUL 24 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days

Get ready to see more sponsorships on college jerseys starting next season

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Jan 24, 2026

Iowa v Purdue

Ben McCollum is trying to pry a talented 2027 forward prospect away from rival Nebraska

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Jan 22, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum acknowledged Iowa was lacking in one key area in the win over Rutgers

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Jan 21, 2026

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