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Two Biggest Areas Iowa Should Target in Transfer Portal

After a successful run by almost every measure for Jan Jensen and the Iowa Hawkeyes this season, which culminated in a two-seeded NCAA tournament appearance, the team suffered a brutal disappointment in the second round.

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Three Iowa WBB Who Could Leave in Transfer Portal

With the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball season over, it’s time to look ahead to what the roster is going to look like next year. With that exercise comes the unfortunate reality that some of the players on the team are going to utilize the transfer portal to find a new home that’s not Iowa City.

College Basketball (W) News / TheSheGotGame / March 24

'I’ve Loved Every Second' Iowa Stars Deliver Emotional Message After OT Exit

An emotional era for Iowa women’s basketball has ended. The Hawkeyes’ March Madness run concluded with a stunning double-overtime upset loss to Virginia.

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 24

Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz Looks to Cement Legacy vs. Nebraska

Bennett Stirtz’s college career isn’t over yet, but it’s already clear that he’s going to be remembered in Iowa for the rest of his life. Stirtz, who arrived in Iowa City alongside head coach Ben McCollum from Drake prior to this season, became one of college basketball’s biggest stars over the course of the campaign.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 24

Four Players Who Won't Be on Iowa WBB in 2026-27 Season

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ season came to an end against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second round of the NCAA tournament, in what was a disappointing result.

The Stats That Defined Iowa's Upset Win Over Florida

The Iowa Hawkeyes did the unthinkable when they slayed the No. 1-seed and reigning national champions, the Florida Gators, 73-72. It became one of the top wins in program history and easily the best win of Ben McCollum's time at the helm of the program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 24

Iowa’s Promising Season Ends in Disappointment

When the NCAA tournament began, most people assumed that the Iowa Hawkeyes would move on to the second weekend. Even though head coach Jan Jensen was just in her second year at the helm, this program has proven over the past half-decade that it’s one of the best in all of college basketball.

College Basketball (W) News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history

The men’s NCAA Tournament has a few surprises in the Sweet 16 with No. 9 seed Iowa and No. 11 seed Texas. On Monday, the women’s Sweet 16 saw a giant upset with No.

No. 1 South Carolina women lay historic beatdown on No. 16 Southern in first round

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Minnesota stuns Ole Miss; Madison Booker goes off for Texas

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

Jan Jensen Reveals What Went Wrong After Iowa’s Upset NCAA Elimination

The No. 2-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team suffered the biggest upset defeat of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to this point on March 23, when they were beaten by the No.

Iowa Stunned By Virginia in NCAA Tournament Thriller

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ season has come to an end at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers. Iowa, which entered the contest as the heavy favorite, failed to put away Virginia down the stretch, allowing the Cavaliers to come back from a 9-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Iowa Eyes Deep NCAA Tournament Run Following Win vs. Florida

The Iowa men’s basketball team has won two games in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years, but that’s not where it wants to stop. No, the Hawkeyes have set their eyes on winning four more and claiming a national title.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Ben McCollum Making Iowa’s Dreams Come True in Year One

The college basketball season isn’t over yet, but it’s safe to say that Ben McCollum’s first season in Iowa City is a resounding success. McCollum, who is just in his second season coaching in Division I — he led Drake to the NCAA tournament last year before taking the job with Iowa — is a proven winner.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Film Study: Why Iowa Will Defeat Virginia in NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes survived a first-round scare to set up a second-round matchup with the only remaining double-digit seed. No. 10 Virginia took No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Iowa vs. Virginia Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Cavaliers

Last year, the Iowa Hawkeyes failed to make it out of the first weekend. It was Jan Jensen's first year as the team's head coach and things didn't quite go according to plan in the second round.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / March 23

Internet Reacts To Iowa-Nebraska Sweet 16 Game

The most chaotic outcome in the NCAA Tournament is unfolding, and they have a name for it: Cornmageddon. After beating Florida by a single point, Iowa has clinched its spot in the Sweet 16 against its familiar foe, Nebraska, as the two head down to Houston for a meeting of the ages.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

5 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Virginia

Fresh off a 10-point win over a No. 15 seed that exceeded all expectations, the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes are set to do battle with No. 10 Virginia. Virginia sits at 21-11 overall and went 11-7 in ACC play this season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

One Iowa player poured salt in Florida’s open wound Sunday after the thrilling finish to their second-round clash in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 9-seed Iowa upset 1-seed Florida in one of the wildest endings in this year’s March Madness.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Bleacher Report / March 22

Watch: Iowa eliminates the defending champs

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 22

Iowa Pulls Off Miracle Upset Over No. 1 Florida

In a game that got heated early, the Iowa Hawkeyes found a way to shock the world. While there weren't any perfect brackets remaining anyway, there sure wouldn't have been anymore after Iowa knocked off No.

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 22

Film Study: Why Iowa Will Upset Florida in NCAA Tournament

Taking down the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament isn't going to be easy, but no head coach has as much tournament success as Ben McCollum. The Iowa Hawkeyes are in good shape with him at the helm, as proven when they picked up their first tournament win in five years against Clemson.