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Iowa Must Extend Ben McCollum After Elite Eight Breakthrough

The Iowa Hawkeyes are on the brink of doing exactly what needs to be done by extending head coach Ben McCollum — and far before the end of his contract.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Crash 'One Shining Moment' for 2026

This year was a return to relevance on the hardwood for Iowa men's basketball. Yes, the Hawkeyes made the NCAA Tournament seven times in the previous 12 seasons under Fran McCaffrey, but not once did it advance past the first weekend.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 8

3 Can't-Miss Transfer Portal Stars Iowa MBB Should Target

Last year, rising from the mid-major ranks (came from Drake), Ben McCollum didn’t have the luxury of landing the nation’s top transfer-portal prospects – save for the fact that he brought Bennett Stirtz along for the ride.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 7

Every Iowa WBB Player in The Transfer Portal — What's Next for the Hawkeyes?

The last couple of weeks have been a borderline nightmare for head coach Jan Jensen and her Iowa squad. After a disheartening second-round exit to No. 10 seed Virginia in the NCAA Tournament (Iowa was a No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 7

Iowa ties lead to Hawkeyes commitment for elite EDGE recruit

For Iowa, Riordan is commitment No. 7 in a 2027 class that's shaping up to be pretty good.

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Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins have won a women's national basketball championship.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 1

Future Iowa Commit Shines in McDonald's All-American Game

Despite only playing half the year due to recovering from a major injury, McKenna Woliczko stole the show during the 2026 McDonald's All-American Game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 1

Iowa Center Confirms Return For Sophomore Season

While Iowa Hawkeyes fans likely see the center position and think of Ava Heiden, this announcement is regarding Layla Hays. Hays took to social media on March 31 to reveal she's planning on returning to the program for the 2026-27 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 31

2026 Iowa Mr. Basketball Set to Visit With Hawkeyes

First-year head coach Ben McCollum hasn't had a ton of time to win recruiting battles, but now he's in line to win his biggest yet. The Iowa Hawkeyes know they'll have a few players enter the transfer portal, and they already know they'll be without star guards Bennett Stirtz and Tavion Banks.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 31

Three More Iowa WBB Players May Enter Transfer Portal

March 30 marked the date both Addie Deal and Callie Levin decided to enter the transfer portal. The Iowa Hawkeyes know they'll be without a pair of key reserve players a year from now as those two joined Kennise Johnson who put her name in the portal a week prior.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 31

Two Biggest Transfer Portal Targets for Iowa MBB

First year Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum wasn't afraid to say exactly what this team needs after they exited the NCAA Tournament in the Elite Eight.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 31

Way-Too-Early Starting Lineup Projection for Iowa MBB in 2026-27

A guy like Bennett Stirtz feels irreplaceable, but if there's anyone that can do it it's Ben McCollum. The Iowa Hawkeyes are fresh off a run to the Elite Eight that shocked the entire world.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 31

Iowa Native Joins Addie Deal in Transfer Portal

Not one, but two Iowa Hawkeyes decided they were entering the transfer portal. Addie Deal's decision shocked many, but hers wasn't the only decision of the night.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 30

Three Iowa MBB Players Who Could Leave in Transfer Portal

While the Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the Elite Eight, there's always a chance things get a big shake-up in the offseason. That hasn't been par for the course during most of Ben McCollum's coaching career, but now more than ever he has to dial in on the transfer portal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 30

Iowa Must Pursue This Five-Star LSU Transfer

The Iowa Hawkeyes love to recruit in-state players, but one they let slip away was Divine Bourrage. Bourrage decided LSU would be the best fit for her coming out of Davenport North High School, where she was a five-star recruit.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 30

Three-Star OL Chooses Iowa Over 19 Other Schools

Once again, the Iowa Hawkeyes have added a three-star recruit to their Class of 2027. Their Class of '27 was previously ranked No. 30 in the nation, but the addition of Reilly Newman will continue to move them up the charts.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 30

Iowa AD Discusses Ben McCollum's Future With the Program

While the Iowa Hawkeyes couldn't get the job done against a fellow Big Ten squad in the Elite Eight, their ever making it that far to begin with was a massive accomplishment.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 30

Iowa's Class of 2027 Ranking After Receiving Fourth Commitment

While all eyes have been on the NCAA tournament, the Iowa Hawkeyes secured their fourth commitment in the Class of 2027. Head coach Kirk Ferentz continues to put in the work as Jake Thies, a three-star safety out of Illinois, committed to the Hawkeyes on March 28.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 30

Ben McCollum Addresses Iowa's Biggest Transfer Portal Need

One of the best things about college sports is watching teams put together their rosters on a yearly basis. Recruiting still matters, and the Iowa Hawkeyes will bring in Class of 2026 forward Ethan Harris next season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 29

Three Players Who Won't Be on Iowa MBB in 2026-27 Season

While one of these players has a slight chance to stick around, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they will likely be without three guards come next season. The most notable is Bennett Stirtz, but having only three seniors is a great sign for a team that just made it to the Elite Eight.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 29

Bennett Stirtz Sends Message to Iowa's Next Generation Players

While he was only an Iowa Hawkeyes player for one year, Bennett Stirtz single-handedly helped turn this men's program around. Iowa's women's basketball team has seen great success in terms of ticket sales, viewership, and deep tournament runs, but now the men's squad is joining in on the fun.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 29