A Test of Depth for Iowa's Revamped Squad
The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team will open its season with a non‑conference clash against the Creighton Bluejays on November 15, meeting in Des Moines for a much‑anticipated early‑season test.
The matchup follows the Hawkeyes' recent series against UConn and builds on last year's run to the Elite Eight, a campaign that showcased the program's upward trajectory under second‑year head coach Ben McCollum.
Iowa's roster has been reshaped with the addition of newcomers Andrew McKeever and Ty'Reek Coleman, both of whom are expected to inject fresh energy into the lineup.
Creighton, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025‑26 season in which it finished 16‑18 overall and missed the NCAA Tournament, hoping to rediscover the form that once made it a regular contender.
The Bluejays hold a 14‑12 edge in the all‑time series, highlighted by a 92‑84 victory in 2023, but Iowa's head coach Ben McCollum brings a proven winning pedigree from his previous successes.
Fans can expect an early gauge of how the revamped Hawkeyes will mesh, with the game serving as a crucial benchmark for a team eager to translate preseason optimism into on‑court results.