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The 11th annual Jeff Hill’s Future All‑American Basketball Camp brought together more than 350 youngsters in Wichita, where former Shocker players combined skill training with a strong emphasis on academic achievement.
Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and 14 other student‑athletes have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s revised five‑year eligibility rule, arguing it unfairly limits competition and earnings.
Coach Garry Herron is shaping the Oilers’ offseason program, focusing on fundamentals and conditioning as the team prepares for a August 20 season opener.
Bennett Stirtz was selected 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and promptly traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a move highlighted by coach Ben McCollum as a perfect fit for the Iowa forward.
Markus Burton, the 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball, has transferred to Indiana University to play for coach Darian DeVries, hoping to lead the Hoosiers back to the NCAA Tournament after a season limited by injury.
Bennett Stirtz’s selection in the 2026 NBA Draft marks a pivotal moment for Iowa basketball, linking his collegiate achievements with a new chapter in Oklahoma City
Former Iowa standout Bennett Stirtz reveals the thoughtful elements of his draft‑day ensemble, from embroidered school logos to a personal lapel pin.
Transfer guard Markus Burton, a 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball and ACC Rookie of the Year, is expected to anchor the Hoosiers' backcourt this season, aiming to boost team chemistry and contend for victory.
Markus Burton, a former Notre Dame basketball player, has transferred to Indiana University, aiming to lead the Hoosiers back to the NCAA Tournament while embracing fresh challenges under Coach Darian DeVries.
Starting in 2027, the women's tournament will be held in St. Louis, joining the men's event and introducing a new format that grants byes to the top two teams.
A single‑season breakout at Iowa has catapulted Bennett Stirtz into the first‑round conversation, with the Cavaliers eyeing him as a potential youth infusion for a backcourt led by aging veterans.
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.
The Missouri Valley Conference's Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive restructuring of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a ten‑team bracket for both genders beginning in 2027. The changes aim to boost visibility, deepen fan involvement and secure new sponsorship opportunities, while honoring the legacy of previous host venues.
The Missouri Valley Conference announces a new 10‑team, single‑week tournament under the Arch Madness brand, bringing together men’s and women’s basketball in St. Louis beginning in 2027.
The Missouri Valley Conference reveals a major realignment of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a unified 10‑team structure that promises broader exposure and deeper fan engagement.
From a Division II standout to a projected first‑round pick, Bennett Stirtz embodies Iowa’s new basketball renaissance.
As USA TODAY marks the nation’s 250th anniversary, Iowa’s top female basketball players are highlighted for their historic scoring feats, community impact, and lasting influence on the game.
Keller Daugherty, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Lee's Summit High School, has pledged to Iowa, climbing to four‑star status and reshaping the program's future.
A standout senior from Iowa, Bennett Stirtz is projected as a first‑round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, with ESPN linking him to the Detroit Pistons who seek a sharpshooting playmaker to complement their All‑NBA point guard.
The 2026 All‑Iowa teams spotlight 11 elite players and highlight state champions across three classes, showcasing record‑breaking goal scorers, playmakers and goalkeepers.
The Hawkeyes have locked in a demanding slate of games, blending early home contests with a rugged Big Ten road slate, while Coach McCollum emphasizes strategic scheduling to peak in March.
Iowa is set to replace departing star Bennett Stirtz with top Florida point guard Cayden Daughtry, a five‑star recruit whose scoring and playmaking could reshape the Hawkeyes' backcourt under coach Ben McCollum.
After more than three decades across college basketball, Jeff Rutter has been appointed assistant coach at Bellarmine University, bringing a proven track record of tournament appearances, player development and academic excellence.
Iowa is courting five-star point guard Cayden Daughtry, a top 2027 recruit, to succeed departing star Bennett Stirtz, with a campus visit scheduled for Sept. 11.