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Bennett Stirtz Leaving Lasting Impact at Iowa

First year head coach Ben McCollum knows the Iowa Hawkeyes wouldn't be where they are today if it weren't for senior guard Bennett Stirtz. McCollum brought a ton of Drake players with him, but no one was more impactful than the Missouri native.

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Iowa Coach Jan Jensen Shares Concerning Development Before Big Ten Tournament

Hannah Stuelke became Jan Jensen’s top force in the paint and earned All-Big Ten honors, but a serious arm injury may end her court time for Friday’s quarterfinal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 4

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Ben McCollum Reflects on Iowa's Unacceptable Loss to Penn State

There's a world where the Iowa Hawkeyes would have won three of their last four heading into a meeting with No. 3 Michigan. Sadly, that's not the world we live in.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 4

Iowa's Resume May Work Against Them in NCAA Tournament

All signs are pointing towards the Iowa Hawkeyes being fine and making the NCAA Tournament, but one can never be too sure of anything. 30-0 Miami (OH) is a bubble team which says a lot about how competitive college basketball truly is this year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 4

Jan Jensen Reveals Iowa's Biggest Priority in B1G Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes seem to be closer than ever to locking up a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They earned the right to be the B1G's No. 2 seed which granted them a double-bye in the 15 team conference tournament.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 4

Iowa’s Three Potential Opponents in B1G Quarterfinals

The Iowa Hawkeyes are one of four teams to have a double-bye in the 15 team B1G tournament. No. 12 Nebraska and No. 13 Indiana kick off tournament action as they're followed by another pair of first round games on March 4.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 4

Iowa AD Reveals Long-Term Plan For Men's Basketball Program

Beth Goetz, the Iowa Hawkeyes athletic director, recently spoke about the state of the men's basketball program. Bringing in Ben McCollum may have single-handedly saved a team that could've been at the bottom of the B1G for quite some time.

Caitlin Clark News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 4

Caitlin Clark Praises Iowa's B1G All-Defensive Team Selection

Senior guard Kylie Feuerbach was named to the B1G All-Defensive Team in a move the Iowa Hawkeyes knew was going to become a reality. Feuerbach's defense has been second to none this season as time and time again she shut down top defenders from the opposition.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 3

Why Iowa's Ava Heiden Should Win B1G Player of the Year

The Iowa Hawkeyes wouldn't be where they are at this point in the season if not for sophomore Ava Heiden. Their 6'4'' center had a massive leap from her freshman to sophomore campaign, something arguably not even second year head coach Jan Jensen saw coming.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 3

Iowa Safety Named Player to Watch in 2026

One could argue every single playmaker on this Iowa Hawkeyes defense either graduated or entered the transfer portal. Safety Koen Entringer was the only notable defensive name to transfer, and his decision came as a huge surprise to everyone involved.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 3

Two Iowa Players Named to B1G All-Teams

Despite not making first, second or third team, these Iowa Hawkeyes players found a way to stand out. Senior Kylie Feuerbach and freshman Addie Deal are two entirely different players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 3

Three Iowa Players Earn All-B1G Honors

The Iowa Hawkeyes had plenty of talent this season which made it a no brainer to see these three earn All-B1G honors. Aophomore center Ava Heiden wasn't a unanimous First-Team B1G selection by the media, but she was still a unanimous selection by the coaches.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 3

Iowa's Jan Jensen Snubbed for B1G Coach of the Year

Second year head coach Jan Jensen guided a young, relatively in-experienced Iowa Hawkeyes squad to the No. 2 seed in the B1G tournament. There aren't many teams in the conference that rely on sophomores and freshman as much as Iowa does.

College Basketball (W) News / Big Ten Network / March 3

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 2

Iowa's Logan Jones Tops Chart at NFL Combine

As of March 1, Iowa Hawkeyes center Logan Jones goes down in the record books as the fastest offensive lineman. Just over a month out from the NFL Draft, Jones carved out a clear path to be one of the top offensive lineman selected.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 2

Iowa Needs Hannah Stuelke Back for B1G Tournament

Fresh off the Iowa Hawkeyes victory in Madison, there was a notable absence from the nation's No. 9 ranked team. Senior forward Hannah Stuelke missed her second game of the season as she was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 2

Initial Takeaways From Iowa's Draw in B1G Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes 81-52 victory over Wisconsin secured them the No. 2 seed in the B1G tournament. Still eyeing a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Iowa knows they could certainly boost their resume with another big win or two in the conference tournament.

Gennings Dunker News / College Sports Only / March 2

Iowa O-Lineman Steals Show On Sunday At NFL Combine

Have you ever seen an athlete and just thought, “Hell yeah”? Meet Gennings Dunker, a tone-setting offensive lineman out of Iowa looking for a home in the National Football League next season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 1

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 1

Iowa HC Delivers Blunt Assessment on State of Program

First year head coach Ben McCollum has seemingly already exceeded all expectations, but that doesn't mean the Iowa Hawkeyes are perfect. McCollum will be the first to tell you just how proud he is of this team, though he knows there's still plenty of work to be done.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 1