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Bremerton’s Jalen Davis dribbles down the court against Bainbridge on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Ben McCollum and Iowa are firmly in the picture for one of the top 2027 combo guards

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Aug 2, 2026

Ben McCollum and Iowa have jumped into the fray for an elite shooter in the 2028 class

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Jul 26, 2026

Cayden Daughtry's meteoric rise proves Ben McCollum has a keen eye for talent

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Jul 26, 2026

Ranking Iowa Men's Basketball's top 5 biggest recruiting wins over the past decade

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Jul 16, 2026

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

Dusty May's surprising Michigan exit gives the Hawkeyes one distinct advantage

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Jun 22, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the Xavier Musketeers Nov. 14, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Keller Daugherty's massive rankings jump proves Iowa pulled off a recruiting heist

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Jun 19, 2026

Nov 4, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Robert Morris Colonials at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

A big recruiting win for Ben McCollum feels closer than ever after a recent announcement

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Jun 18, 2026

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

Ben McCollum's aggressive push for a top-100 prospect is starting to pay off

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Jun 15, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Chicago State Cougars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa adds a versatile big with guard skills in Ben McCollum's latest recruiting win

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Jun 13, 2026

USA Basketball honor for 2 Iowa targets proves Ben McCollum is barking up the right tree

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Jun 10, 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum directs his team during a basketball game against the USC Trojans Jan. 28, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa has found itself in a heated recruiting battle for a coveted 2027 four-star guard

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Jun 8, 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

Ranking the 3 biggest needs Ben McCollum must address in the 2027 recruiting class

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May 25, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts to a call during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum's most vital recruiting target that could make or break Iowa's 2027 class

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May 25, 2026

Bossier forward Kerel Woods (3) defending a 3-point shot by Calvary guard Tyrone Jamison (11) at the Bossier Basketball Invitational on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Bossier City, La.

Bennett Stirtz's influence is already paying dividends on the recruiting trail

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May 21, 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

Iowa fans would LOVE to see Ben McCollum snag a talented Hawkeye legacy prospect

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May 20, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

A top Iowa target proved why he has to be at the top of Ben McCollum's priority list

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May 16, 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.

Ben McCollum missed out on an elite prospect, and his decision isn't easy to stomach

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May 6, 2026

Freedom forward Donovan Davis (24) and Brookfield Central guard Ethan Koceja (5) chase a loose ball in the Rick Majerus WBY Shootout on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. Freedom won, 74-58.

Iowa is still in the mix for a top 2027 prospect with one major hurdle to overcome

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May 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

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

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Apr 2, 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

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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

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Mar 29, 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

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Mar 19, 2026

Vashon's Jimmy McKinney III (0) puts up a shot during the Missouri Class 4 state championship game against Benton, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Vashon defeated Benton, 81-45.

An intriguing 2027 combo guard prospect has stayed in constant contact with Iowa

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Mar 3, 2026

Wauwatosa West guard Jalen Brown shoots the ball over Wauwatosa East guard Parker Mitchellin a game Friday, December 12, 2025, at Wauwatosa East High School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. West won 74-63.

Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes are pushing hard for a 2027 four-star guard prospect

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Feb 26, 2026

Bremerton s Jalen Davis (10) and Trenton Bulmer (2) put the pressure on Shelton s Weetly Cordova (33) during their game on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.

The Hawkeyes are trying to kickstart their 2027 recruiting class with a top combo guard

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Feb 8, 2026

Slinger's Joey Kohnen (1) breaks past Freedom's Cal Calhoon (2) during the Deer District Prep Showcase game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jan. 24. Slinger won the game, 58-38.

Ben McCollum and the coaching staff are going all in on a top 2028 Wisconsin prospect

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Feb 6, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen in the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Iowa's best prospect in the 2026 class was named a McDonald's All-American selection

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Feb 3, 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

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