https://dearoldgold.com/espn-s-way-too-early-rankings-show-faith-in-the-foundation-that-ben-mccollum-has-built-01knn7d3b5d2Dear Old GoldenESPN's way-too-early rankings show faith in the foundation that Ben McCollum has builtIowa Men's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Ben McCollum,College Basketball2026-04-08T17:00:00Z2026-04-08T17:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5815,h_3270,x_0,y_244/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knnc3f3thzgzh059b5.jpgMar 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 Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/reuniting-with-an-old-friend-could-be-just-the-answer-iowa-needs-to-fix-its-size-issue-01knn8ax3z54Dear Old GoldenReuniting with an old friend could be just the answer Iowa needs to fix its size issueIowa Men's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Basketball,Transfer Portal,Owen Freeman2026-04-08T13:00:03Z2026-04-08T13:00:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2911,h_1637,x_0,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knn8qjmx0fh2e2brx9.jpgNov 5, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays forward Owen Freeman (32) signals after scoring against the South Dakota Coyotes during the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/jan-jensen-and-iowa-are-in-hot-pursuit-of-a-sharpshooting-transfer-guard-01knn5avfz6nDear Old GoldenJan Jensen and Iowa are in hot pursuit of a sharpshooting transfer guardIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Jan Jensen,Transfer Portal,Women's College Basketball2026-04-08T00:30:00Z2026-04-08T00:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_22/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knn5qt09g5r4dgyn0d.jpgIowa Hawkeyes women' basketball head coach Jan Jensen calls a play against Iowa during the fourth quarter in the NCAA women’s basketball Cy-Hawk Series on Dec. 10, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/a-recent-transfer-portal-entry-with-iowa-ties-needs-to-get-a-call-from-jan-jensen-01knjqgkdpgmDear Old GoldenA recent transfer portal entry with Iowa ties needs to get a call from Jan JensenIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa,Iowa Hawkeyes,Hawkeyes,Jan Jensen,Women's College Basketball,Transfer Portal2026-04-07T20:00:01Z2026-04-07T20:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_105/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knjr9j1yhtvnkssjrs.jpgFeb 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Aaliyah Crump (23) looks to pass during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/some-much-needed-reinforcements-are-coming-to-the-iowa-dl-in-2027-01knfsq29af0Dear Old GoldenSome much-needed reinforcements are coming to the Iowa DL in 2027Iowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa Football Recruiting,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Tommy Riordan,College Football2026-04-07T17:30:00Z2026-04-07T17:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3482,h_1958,x_0,y_332/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knm8tgg18m19ky2hta.jpgIowa defensive line coach Kelvin Bell gives instructions during a spring NCAA football practice, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility in Iowa City, Iowa. 230330 Iowa Spring Fb 042 Jpghttps://dearoldgold.com/kirk-ferentz-and-the-hawkeyes-added-some-ol-depth-to-a-growing-2027-recruiting-class-01knm54y71saDear Old GoldenKirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes added some OL depth to a growing 2027 recruiting classIowa Football,Iowa Football Recruiting,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Nate Brenneman,College Football2026-04-07T15:00:01Z2026-04-07T15:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6983,h_3927,x_0,y_159/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knm5dznemzc6avy269.jpgNov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Michigan State Spartans. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/if-unc-couldn-t-pry-him-away-ben-mccollum-might-be-in-iowa-city-to-stay-01knjnxeywvqDear Old GoldenIf UNC couldn't pry him away, Ben McCollum might be in Iowa City to stayIowa Men's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Ben McCollum,College Basketball2026-04-07T01:00:35Z2026-04-07T01:00:35Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6876,h_3867,x_0,y_281/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knjp4bbn76x7rk6j9s.jpgFeb 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 Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/the-rumors-about-a-player-s-future-came-true-after-she-jumped-in-the-transfer-portal-01knjbgf46hgDear Old GoldenThe rumors about a player's future came true after she jumped in the transfer portalIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Emely Rodriguez,Transfer Portal,Women's College Basketball2026-04-06T22:00:00Z2026-04-06T22:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2806,h_1578,x_0,y_26/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knjbntxk58fkaqjp4k.jpgIowa guard Emely Rodriguez (21) attempts to intercept an inbounds pass to Southern guard Demonnie Lagway (10) Nov. 3, 2025 during a women’s college basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/iowa-s-depth-took-another-hit-as-the-transfer-portal-claimed-another-player-01knhxhpjq35Dear Old GoldenIowa's depth took another hit as the transfer portal claimed another playerIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Teagan Mallegni,Transfer Portal,Women's College Basketball2026-04-06T18:05:00Z2026-04-06T18:05:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4065,h_2286,x_0,y_82/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/241/01knhxxvtx2bt3q0rmqs.jpgDec 20, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Teagan Mallegni (55) controls the ball against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the first quarter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images