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Iowa's Latest Win All But Guarantees NCAA Tournament Berth

After securing their 20th win of the season, the Iowa Hawkeyes now have a 95% chance to make the NCAA Tournament. This would end their two-year drought and be an impressive mark for first year head coach Ben McCollum to set.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Iowa's Ben McCollum Not Worrying About March Madness Predictions

March Madness is the main thing on everyone's mind, but the Iowa Hawkeyes aren't there yet. Instead of being a "lock" into the tournament, Iowa dropped a game to Wisconsin that may have changed everything.

Iowa Needs Defense to Return to Form Against Ohio State

Having dropped three of their last four, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their defense will decide the game against Ohio State. OSU is an all-around solid team that wins games because they put points on the board.

Iowa Must Avoid Trap Game vs. Ohio State

Coming off a tough road loss, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they must take advantage of their final home games. One of those is against No. 3 Michigan, a team only the Wisconsin Badgers have been able to defeat this season.

Kade Pieper News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Kade Pieper Is Iowa's Top Returning Player in 2026

Even though Logan Jones, Beau Stephens and Gennings Dunker have all graduated, the Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line should still be in a good state. Right guard Kade Pieper is set to make the move to center, a move Rimington Trophy winner Jones is extremely excited about.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 24

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa's Ava Heiden Sweeps National Player of the Week Honors

For the second time this season, Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden was named United States Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Week. Her second USBWA National Player of the Week honor comes after she was already named Naismith Player of the Week and B1G Player of the Week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa Ties Major School Record After Latest Ranked Win

For only the fourth time in program history, the Iowa Hawkeyes have defeated seven AP Top 25 teams in a single season. Keep in mind, this only includes the regular season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa Jumps to No. 2 Seed in Bracketology

With just two regular season games remaining, the Iowa Hawkeyes know a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament is within sight. Losing early in the B1G tournament would be a big set-back for this program, but otherwise they'll be in good shape to stay a No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa's Ava Heiden Brings Home Another B1G Award

For the third time in her career, Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden has been named B1G Player of the Week. Seeing as she was also the Naismith Player of the Week, which is awarded to the best player in the country, this award comes as no surprise.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

In No World Should Iowa Be Ranked Below Michigan

The Iowa Hawkeyes were thrilled to see the No. 9 attached to their name in the latest AP Top 25, but something else was off. For whatever reason, Michigan only fell two spots, from No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

Iowa's Defense Delivered Masterclass vs. Top 10 Opponent

Earlier in the week, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program held No. 9 Nebraska to just 52 points at Carver. The women followed suit, allowing just 44 points against No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

Iowa's Ava Heiden Earns Major Weekly Award

With three straight 20 plus point double-doubles, the Jersey Mikes Naismith Women's College Player of the Week had to be Ava Heiden. The Iowa Hawkeyes finished the week 3-0 and topped it off with a dominating win over No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 23

Iowa's AP Top 25 Ranking Raises Eyebrows With Michigan Still Ahead

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team's 2025-26 NCAA season has had several distinct chapters. The Hawkeyes began the year with a perfect 9-0 record.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

Jan Jensen Pushes for Iowa Guard to Make B1G All-Team

The Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business against No. 6 Michigan, 62-44, on an emotional senior day. Iowa is an extremely young team, but they have a group of talented seniors who helped get this team to where they currently are.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

Iowa Unsurprisingly Re-Enters Top 10 in Latest AP Poll

The Iowa Hawkeyes entered the week ranked No. 13 but a trio of wins left AP voters no choice but to put them back in the Top 10. Iowa, at one point, was ranked No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

Iowa Remains Bubble Team After Wisconsin Loss

With just four games remaining, the Iowa Hawkeyes have their work cut out for them. They currently sit at 19-8 (9-7) but are tasked with playing a pair of Top 10 teams to end the year.

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 22

Three Last Minute Iowa vs. Wisconsin Predictions

The Iowa Hawkeyes may head to Madison as underdogs, but that doesn't mean they're going to walk into Wisconsin and surrender. Coming off a Top 10 win, the first ranked win of the Ben McCollum era, Iowa knows this is their chance to make an impact down the stretch.