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Iowa Guard In Top 25 NBA Draft Big Board

The 2026 NBA draft class is as loaded as ever, so it's always interesting to see where Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz falls into the mix. Recently, ESPN's Jeremy Woo compiled a list of the Top 100 prospects.

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Five Things to Watch in Iowa’s Final Five Games

With just five games remaining, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they're in the home stretch. An uncharacteristic three-game skid nearly derailed everything this season, but Iowa took advantage of their week off and defeated No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa’s Quad 3 Loss to Maryland Changes Everything

While there's still a strong chance this Iowa Hawkeyes team ends their NCAA Tournament drought, losing to a Quad 3 team certainly didn't help their case.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Ben McCollum Puts Iowa's Supporting Cast on Notice

As good as Bennett Stirtz is, first-year head coach Ben McCollum knows this Iowa Hawkeyes team needs a better supporting cast. After dropping another 32 points, Stirtz wasn't rewarded for his efforts.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa's Starting Lineup Decision Paid Off vs. Washington

For the first time since Taylor McCabe went down with an injury, the Iowa Hawkeyes played with their starting lineup. Originally, second year head coach Jan Jensen was riding the hot hand with freshman Addie Deal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa Baseball Opens 2026 Season at MLB Desert Invitational

While the Iowa Hawkeyes' men’s and women’s basketball teams are busy going to work on the court, the Iowa baseball squad is ready to get its season underway out west in Arizona.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Rebound Win vs. Washington

It didn't start too pretty, but a crowd of nearly 15,000 got their moneys worth as the Iowa Hawkeyes ended their three-game losing streak. Iowa prevailed, 65-56, as the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Iowa Baseball Looking to Prove People Wrong in 2026

After a long offseason for the Iowa Hawkeyes, the college baseball season is just one day away. While the 2025 campaign began with some flowers and roses, Iowa still ended up sitting at home during the postseason.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Iowa Can Kiss Top 25 Hopes Goodbye After Maryland Loss

Playing on the road is always tough, but this is now the second time this season the Iowa Hawkeyes have been caught lacking. First it was in Minnesota, now it was in Maryland.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Nine Iowa Players Invited to NFL Combine

After a strong season, nine Iowa Hawkeyes football players have been invited to the NFL Combine. The Athletics' Scott Dochterman reported C Logan Jones, G Beau Stephens, OL Gennings Dunker, WR Kaden Wetjen, K Drew Stevens, DE Max Llewellyn, LB Karson Sharar, S Xavier Nwankpa, and CB T.J.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Guard Named to Wooden Award Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List

Time and time again, Bennett Stirtz sees his name attached to some sort of award or watch list. In the "late midseason" things are no different for the Iowa Hawkeyes senior guard.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Faces Must-Win Scenario vs. Washington

In a case like this, the Iowa Hawkeyes needed a full week off. After dropping games to USC, No. 2 UCLA, and Minnesota, there were some serious discussions to be had with this team before their next matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa vs. Maryland Rematch: Two Ways Hawkeyes Replicate December Win

December 6 marked the first time the Iowa Hawkeyes faced off with Maryland. In that game, Iowa was fresh off their first loss of the season but didn't let it phase them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Could Re-Enter Top 25 With This Win

While the Iowa Hawkeyes have to take care of business at Maryland on February 11, seemingly all eyes are on their February 14 showdown with No. 13 Purdue.

Josh Johnson News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Iowa Makes Top 6 For Three-Star DL

While a pair of in-state schools are also in the running, the Iowa Hawkeyes are one of three B1G programs in the Top 6 for three-star defensive lineman Josh Johnson.

Softball News / Softball On SI / February 10

How a Florida State Softball Star is Driving Change for the Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes played through a living nightmare last season. Their head coach took a leave of absence, the interim head coach quit, and then the next interim head coach wasn't hired back.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Four-Star PG Reveals Where Things Stand With Iowa

While first year head coach Ben McCollum hasn't put a ton of attention into his Class of 2027, that doesn't mean the Iowa Hawkeyes aren't in the running for a few top players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Three-Game Skid Doesn't Impact Iowa's Bracketology Projection

While they may have fallen to a lower No. 3 seed, it isn't the end of the world for the Iowa Hawkeyes. A Top 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament is still far better than anything else as they would avoid having to play a No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Ben McCollum Reveals How Iowa Plans to Replace Star PG

Throughout his career, Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum has taken Bennett Stirtz to the next level. Stirtz was already an extremely solid player, but McCollum made him an all-around threat and one that should undoubtedly see his name in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Iowa Guard Wins Back-To-Back Weekly B1G Honors

Bennett Stirtz had a week so nice he had to do it twice. To no surprise, the Iowa Hawkeyes guard was once again named B1G Co-Player of the Week. Coming off a Co-Player of the Week award that was Iowa's first in over a year, Stirtz picked up right where he left off.