Bennett Stirtz Poised to Make NBA Draft History
Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz is emerging as a top prospect for the 2026 NBA Draft, drawing attention ahead of the June 23 event in Brooklyn.
Jun 22, 2026
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Michigan Wolverines Look for New Head Coach After Dusty May Exits for Dallas Mavericks
Dusty May’s departure after a national championship leaves the University of Michigan seeking a successor, with names like Billy Donovan, Nate Oats and others emerging as front‑runners.
Jun 22, 2026
Michigan Basketball’s Crossroads After Dusty May’s Departure
Dusty May's sudden move to the Dallas Mavericks leaves the University of Michigan scrambling to replace a championship‑winning coach. With key players set to test free agency, the school must weigh experienced returnees against the lure of fresh leadership. The five names on the shortlist — Billy Donovan, T.J. Otzelberger, Ben McCollum, Josh Schertz and Mike Boynton — each bring a unique profile, from proven title pedigrees to promising up‑and‑coming resumes.
Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May Exits Michigan for Dallas Mavericks, Prompting Coaching Search
The University of Michigan basketball program is in flux after Dusty May accepted a position with the Dallas Mavericks, leaving athletic director Warde Manuel to navigate a complex hunt for a new head coach.
Jun 22, 2026
Michigan Wolverines Seek New Head Coach After Dusty May’s Departure
Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, prompting a rushed search for a new head coach. The Wolverines must balance retaining star guard Elliot Cadeau with evaluating a field of candidates ranging from experienced Power‑Conference coaches to rising innovators.
Jun 22, 2026
Michigan Wolverines Seek Fresh Coaching Direction After Historic Triumph
The Wolverines' recent championship has set high expectations, but Dusty May's move to the Dallas Mavericks has opened a competitive search for a successor, with several prominent assistants and veteran coaches under consideration.
Jun 22, 2026
Michigan Wolverines Search for New Head Coach After Dusty May’s Exit
The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team captured the NCAA title in April, but the subsequent departure of coach Dusty May has set off a nationwide search for a successor.
Jun 22, 2026
Bennett Stirtz’s Unlikely Rise From Division II to NBA Draft Prospect
From a Division II standout to a projected first‑round pick, Bennett Stirtz embodies Iowa’s new basketball renaissance.
Jun 22, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes Prepare for a Pivotal 2026‑27 Season
Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider breaks down Iowa’s 2026‑27 basketball outlook, from a challenging non‑conference schedule to emerging recruiting wins.
Jun 19, 2026
Alabama and Iowa Ink Two‑Year Neutral‑Site Basketball Series
The Crimson Tide will face the Hawkeyes in a home‑and‑home neutral‑site series, marking a new chapter for both programs after strong recent tournament runs.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa’s 2027 Basketball Class Rises in 247Sports Rankings
The latest 247Sports rankings spotlight Iowa's growing influence in the 2027 class, with commitments from high‑profile prospects and a series of visits that could reshape the roster.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Basketball Sets Up Season‑Opening Clash with Alabama
Iowa will open its schedule against Alabama in a neutral‑site showdown, a series that began in the Virgin Islands and highlights the Hawkeyes’ strong performance against SEC opponents.
Jun 18, 2026
Alabama and Iowa Announce Home‑and‑Home Basketball Series
The Crimson Tide and Hawkeyes will meet for the first time in Iowa before a future showdown in Alabama, a series that ties together recent Sweet 16 runs and coaching milestones.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Basketball Sets Neutral‑Site Showdown with Alabama in 2026
The Iowa Hawkeyes announced a neutral‑site matchup against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, kicking off a two‑game series that will conclude in Mobile the following season
Jun 18, 2026
Alabama and Iowa Ink Neutral‑Site Basketball Series
Alabama will open a home‑and‑home series with Iowa in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, with a return game slated for Mobile in 2027‑28, reviving a rivalry that last saw the teams split a pair of contests in 2006 and 2010.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes Set for Neutral‑Site Showdown with Alabama Crimson Tide
The Hawkeyes will host Alabama at Casey’s Center on Dec. 21, 2026, marking the first meeting in over a decade and the start of a home‑and‑home series.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes to Open Season Against Alabama in Neutral‑Site Showdown
The University of Iowa men's basketball team will face Alabama on Dec. 21 at Des Moines' Casey's Center, kicking off a two‑game series that continues in Mobile, Alabama, during the 2027‑28 season.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa and Alabama Set for Home‑and‑Home Basketball Series
The University of Iowa men's basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Alabama, beginning with a neutral‑site game in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, before a 2027‑28 matchup in Mobile, Alabama.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Basketball Locks in Alabama as First 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Opponent
Iowa will open its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center, beginning a two‑game series that pits the Hawkeyes’ deliberate style against the Crimson Tide’s up‑tempo offense.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Basketball Sets High‑Profile Non‑Conference Showdown with Alabama
Iowa will host Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026 at Casey’s Center, beginning a home‑and‑home series that underscores both programs’ ambitions.
Jun 18, 2026
Bennett Stirtz Poised for First‑Round NBA Draft Pick with Detroit Pistons
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Iowa Extends Scholarship to 2028 Standout Titus Moore
Titus Moore, a 6‑foot‑6, 220‑pound hybrid prospect, has committed to the recruiting trail after leading Logan‑Rogersville High School to a title and drawing interest from a handful of Big Ten and regional programs.
Jun 17, 2026
Iowa Extends Scholarship Offer to 2028 Standout Titus Moore
Titus Moore, a 6‑foot‑6 forward from Logan‑Rogersville High, announced his commitment timeline after the Hawkeyes joined Nebraska, Iowa State and several other programs in offering him a scholarship
Jun 17, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes Unveil 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Schedule Amid Big Ten Challenges
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.
Jun 17, 2026