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The Coloradoan, in partnership with Blue Federal Credit Union, spotlights ten former Fort Collins‑area football players who could shape the 2026 college season, with voting open through early August.
A standout season has placed Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz in the late first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Cleveland Cavaliers emerging as the likely destination.
From a Division II standout to a projected first‑round pick, Bennett Stirtz embodies Iowa’s new basketball renaissance.