Iowa Hawkeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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's Former Five-Star Guard to Enter Transfer Portal

The Iowa Hawkeyes are expected to lose former five-star and true freshman guard Addie Deal to the transfer portal, On'3 Talia Goodman reported on March 30.

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

Tavion Banks Confirms Iowa Return If Granted Another Year

Now that the 2025-26 season has officially come to an end, there were only two Iowa Hawkeyes players who averaged double digits this season. Senior guard Tavion Banks started at the junior college level before playing at Drake with Ben McCollum.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 29

Iowa Guard Named to NCAA Tournament South All-Region Team

While the Iowa Hawkeyes only had one player make the NCAA tournament South All-Region Team, it should come as no surprise that Bennett Stirtz was the player named.

Immediate Takeaways From Iowa's Elite Eight Loss to Illinois

For the first time since 2000, a pair of B1G schools battled it out in the Elite Eight and the Iowa Hawkeyes came out the unfortunate loser. Sadly, things didn't go the Hawkeyes way.

Illinois Ends Iowa's Cinderella Run in Elite Eight

1980 was the last year the Iowa Hawkeyes made it to the Final Four and for the time being it's going to stay that way. Ben McCollum's squad jumped out to a 12-2 lead against No.

Film Study: Why Iowa Will Upset Illinois in NCAA Tournament

For the fourth NCAA tournament game in a row, the Iowa Hawkeyes are underdogs — at least when it pertains to the seed line. That hasn’t mattered so far, as the Hawkeyes have steamrolled their way through No.

How to Watch: Iowa vs. Illinois NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ journey through the NCAA tournament is not over yet. After taking down the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16, the team now has an opportunity to make the Final Four when it faces the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Elite Eight.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Caitlin Clark Sends Message to Iowa Guard After Transfer Portal Decision

Caitlin Clark officially returned to the court in March 2026 after an eight-month layoff by making her senior national team debut at the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 27

Iowa's Ben McCollum Denies Interest in Other Head Coaching Jobs

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum isn’t leaving Iowa City anytime soon. The coaching rumor mill has been churning over the past several days. North Carolina is open after the program decided to move on from Hubert Davis.

Iowa Head Coach’s Pep Talk Goes Viral

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum sure knows how to rally his team. Looking irate as his team dug itself into a 10-point deficit, McCollum rallied the troops to an eventual win over the higher-seeded Nebraska squad.

Alvaro Folgueiras News / Yardbarker / March 26

Alvaro Folgueiras and Iowa Hawkeyes make historic run to Elite Eight

The Iowa Hawkeyes are on a historic run through the NCAA Tournament, and they just picked up a classic win against one of their biggest rivals.

Iowa rallies past Nebraska, in first Elite Eight since '87

Watch: Last second tip-in leads Purdue Boilermakers to Elite 8

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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