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

In atypical Ben McCollum fashion, the program's guard depth is in limbo after this season.

McCollum has benefited from having Bennett Stirtz at his side for the past four years, but the 2026-2027 season will be his first big test without him. Beyond next season, the Hawkeyes have limited options at the lead guard position, excluding Ty'Reek Coleman.

Coleman was a massive acquisition for the program from the transfer portal and should easily have one of the guard spots locked down for the next few years. Apart from him, the Hawkeyes are loaded with guard/forward hybrids and need more lead guard depth. Enter Tyrone Jamison Jr.

The competition for four-star PG Tyrone Jamison Jr. is ramping up

What better way for McCollum to capitalize on the massive momentum the program gained from the Elite Eight run than by securing a talented four-star point guard prospect?

McCollum and the program have been aggressively recruiting 2027 four-star point guard Tyrone Jamison, and even though we knew the program remains in the mix, the path to securing his commitment won't be simple. Unfortunately for the Hawkeyes, Jamison has also locked in official visits with SEC powerhouses Alabama and LSU.

Jamison was one of the first prospects McCollum offered after taking over the Iowa program last March, and ever since offering him last summer, the program has worked diligently to bring him to Iowa City. They have even used Bennett Stirtz's influence to pry Jamison from Louisiana.

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

Stirtz has been in contact with Jamison, texting him every so often, and while he cannot officially recruit Jamison, his presence in the recruitment process can only help. After the 2026-2027 season, the Hawkeyes' roster is down to Ty'Reek Coleman, Isaia Howard, Peyton McCollum, and Jacob Koch at the lead guard spot, and bringing in a player of Jamison's caliber would not only kickstart the 2027 recruiting class but also secure the program's future as a contender.

If Iowa wants to compete with the big boys, the program must secure Jamison's commitment

Jamison's potential has been on display since his freshman year at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, when he averaged just under 18 points per game in 2024. Since then, he has continued to rack up offers.

Iowa has been active in its recruiting, and the program's success, especially with guard Bennett Stirtz at the forefront last season, has given the Hawkeyes significant momentum on the recruiting trail. While securing Jamison is not a make-or-break situation for McCollum, it is important to bring in prospects of his caliber to push the needle forward.

If Iowa secures Jamison's commitment, it will signal to the college basketball world that it is ready to compete immediately. Now that we know that Jamison has more official visits on the horizon, it has become more crucial for McCollum to make a good impression when Jamison visits.

Under the previous regime, Iowa Men's Basketball was competitive, but could never get to the next level. In one year with McCollum, the program has taken a huge step, and Jamsion is the next piece of the puzzle.

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