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Arnold Barnes III joins the Cyclones after a three‑year stint at Tulane, bringing a mixed record of breakout and regression, while Cameron Pettaway looks to claim the starting spot. Coach Jimmy Rogers must balance proven ability against upside.
After surgery to repair a torn labrum, Blanca Quiñonez returns to lead UConn to a 38‑game winning streak, a Big East title and a Final Four berth, becoming the program’s first South American standout.
Nebraska sits eighth in the Big Ten per ESPN and tenth per CBS Sports, facing a challenging schedule as it seeks to turn back‑to‑back 7‑6 seasons into a breakthrough year.
The Clear Lake Lion boys soccer team lost 1‑0 to the Humboldt Wildcats, slipping to 7‑4‑3 on the season. The squad will next play North Fayette Valley before hosting Vinton‑Shellsburg on May 27.
Iowa’s basketball program has extended a scholarship to RJ Evans, a 2029 small forward from Tampa, Florida, cementing its place among a handful of schools vying for the highly touted prospect.
The upcoming season will hinge on the performance of quarterbacks across the Big 12, from Arizona’s Noah Fifita to Texas Tech’s uncertain situation, as each program evaluates its options and potential challenges.
The Hawkeyes have offered RJ Evans, a 6‑foot‑5 forward in the 2029 class and son of former NBA player Reggie Evans, a scholarship that reflects both his lineage and his rising stock in the national recruiting landscape.
University of Minnesota Duluth announces the hiring of Bonnie Jensen and Brynn Olson as assistant coaches, highlighting their collegiate playing careers and recent coaching achievements.
The University of Minnesota Duluth announced the hiring of Bonnie Jensen and Brynn Olson as assistant coaches, highlighting their complementary backgrounds and shared enthusiasm for the program's future.
The 2025‑26 Iowa Hawkeyes nearly upset eventual national champion Michigan, showcasing a physical style that turned heads and sparked optimism for the program's trajectory.
The Hawkeyes fell just three points short of Michigan, the eventual national champions, in a game that highlighted their growing toughness and depth.
Coach Luke Fickell has secured a wave of top talent, positioning the Badgers for a potential top‑25 recruiting class and a rebound on the field.
Stromdahl, a 6‑foot forward from Uppsala, joins Iowa's 2026‑27 class, bringing versatility to a system that emphasizes spacing and multi‑dimensional scoring.
Ella Stromdahl, a 6‑foot forward from Uppsala, Sweden, has pledged to Iowa, bringing depth to a squad reshaping its offense under coach Jan Jensen.
Former Iowa guard Emely Rodriguez is set to join Syracuse, bringing an end to a injury‑marred season and raising questions about eligibility and the Hawkeyes’ transfer strategy.
Purdue’s recent sweep of Indiana has thrust the Boilermakers into the NCAA Tournament conversation, but a final series against Iowa will determine whether they secure a spot in the national field.
The Wolverines' upcoming conference slate features double‑headers with Michigan State and Ohio State, a return to Bloomington, and a coast‑to‑coast road swing, building on a record‑breaking 2025‑26 season.
Ohio State's 2026 football schedule features marquee matchups that could give the Buckeyes a stronger résumé than Alabama's 2024 team, potentially earning them a spot in the expanded 12‑team College Football Playoff even with three defeats.
Ben McCollum’s contract extension through 2032 reflects a strategic alignment between his vision and the University of Iowa’s basketball ambitions, even as the team navigates the loss of key players and embraces new talent.