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After reaching the Elite Eight, the Hawkeyes are using summer workouts to reshape their lineup, featuring new transfers and freshmen, while head coach Ben McCollum looks to distribute the load and build chemistry.
With high expectations after a 2025‑26 Elite Eight run, Iowa’s basketball program is navigating key roster changes, new transfers and a fluid starting lineup under head coach Ben McCollum.
Coach Ben McCollum outlines the key storylines shaping Iowa basketball this summer, from new player arrivals to strength conditioning and the upcoming 2027 recruiting class.
Coach Ben McCollum's second season at Iowa brings four fresh additions and a focus on maturation as the program eyes a strong 2027 recruiting class.
A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.
The Chicago White Sox announced its 2026 CHISOX Athlete Class, featuring Iowa basketball forward Cooper Koch, wrestler Nasir Bailey, and former football defensive back John Nestor, alongside athletes from other Big Ten schools.
The Chicago White Sox announced its 2026 CHISOX Athlete Class, featuring Iowa forward Cooper Koch, wrestler Nasir Bailey and former football defender John Nestor, alongside peers from across the Big Ten.
A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.
Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
Iowa’s rising star Cooper Koch is gearing up for a pivotal summer, with workouts slated for June and a series of player evaluations that could shape his role in the 2026‑27 roster.
Iowa’s redshirt sophomore Cooper Koch is sharpening his game ahead of the 2026‑27 season, with a focused workout plan kicking off in June.
The 2026‑27 season will see Purdue facing top conference rivals on the road, while key players from Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State and others return to test the Boilermakers' championship hopes.
The Big Ten has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate, and Purdue’s schedule promises a tougher road ahead compared with the previous year, featuring challenging home and away matchups.
After guiding Iowa to the Elite Eight and securing a 24‑win season, Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032, signaling a long‑term vision for the Hawkeyes.
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.
In a recent interview, Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum discussed the excitement and pressures of an Elite Eight run, the need to stay grounded, and the plan to rebuild around new talent while retaining core players.