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  • June 18, 2026

    An Early Look at the Hawkeyes’ High-Major Non-Conference Opponents in 2026-27

    An Early Look at the Hawkeyes’ High-Major Non-Conference Opponents in 2026-27

    SEAN BOCK | Hawkeye Insider The grind of the Big Ten men’s basketball schedule is daunting, which is why it’s important to be tested in the non-conference portion of the season.  Iowa head coach Ben McCollum has talked about beefing up the non-conference schedule for the Hawkeyes going into his second season, and so far, that seems to be… Continue reading

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  • June 5, 2026

    UNI Panther men’s basketball signs Isaiah Johnson-Arigu

    UNI Panther men’s basketball signs Isaiah Johnson-Arigu

    UNI Panther Sports Communication The UNI men’s basketball team on Wednesday announced the signing of forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu to its 2026-27 roster. The 6′ 7″, 215 pound forward from Maple Grove, Minnesota, is the seventh signing by the Panthers this spring, as well as their fifth Division I transfer. Johnson-Arigu joins a spring signing class… Continue reading

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  • May 11, 2026

    Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum signs 6-year contract extension at Iowa

    Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum signs 6-year contract extension at Iowa

    Iowa’s deep run in the NCAA Tournament has earned Ben McCollum a new contract. McCollum, who led the Hawkeyes to a 24-13 record and the team’s first appearance in the Elite Eight since 1987 in his first season, signed a contract extension through 2032. The University of Iowa on Monday announced the extension, which was first reported… Continue reading

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  • May 8, 2026

    Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

    Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

    EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams each starting next season, explaining that it made the… Continue reading

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  • April 27, 2026

    Caroline McCombs Named Iowa State Associate Head Coach

    Caroline McCombs Named Iowa State Associate Head Coach

    Iowa State Athletic Communications AMES, Iowa – Iowa State women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly has named Caroline McCombs as associate head coach. McCombs will begin her duties with the Cyclones immediately. “I am very excited to add Caroline McCombs to our staff,” said Fennelly. “I have known Caroline for years and have the utmost respect for… Continue reading

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