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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Ben McCollum’s contract details released

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor May 3, 2025

New Iowa head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum is set to earn $3.35 million in his first season of a six-year contract, per an open records request obtained by The Daily Iowan. McCollum's contract...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Iowa men’s basketball lands previous Drake recruit Tate Sage following Ben McCollum’s arrival

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 30, 2025

Former Drake Bulldog basketball recruit Tate Sage announced his commitment to the Hawkeye men’s basketball team on Wednesday, following head coach Ben McCollum to Iowa City.  Per a post on his...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Iowa men’s basketball to play in 2025 Acrisure Series

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team will compete in the 2025 Acrisure Series, the school announced on Monday afternoon. The competition adds another formidable event on the Hawkeyes' non-conference schedule,...

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Robert Morris Colonials forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) plays the ball defense day Alabama Crimson Tide guard Chris Youngblood (8) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena.

Iowa men’s basketball lands commitment from Alvaro Folgueiras

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2025

Robert Morris transfer Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, his agent told ESPN on Sunday evening. The sophomore reportedly chose the Hawkeyes over Big East foes Providence...

The NCAA logo is seen during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Point/Counterpoint | Should college transfers sit out for a year?

Chris Meglio and Jake Olson April 15, 2025

Yes The transfer portal created a very interesting dynamic that’s taken some harsh turns since NIL was legalized in 2021. College athletes, whether former or current at the time, are very outspoken...

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) shoots the ball over Arizona State Sun Devils guard Amier Ali (5) during the first half at T-Mobile Center.

Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, his agent told Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Monday afternoon. Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen has committed...

The teams make their way to their time-out huddles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Iowa men’s basketball hires Luke Barnwell as assistant coach

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2025

New Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum has hired Luke Barnwell as an assistant coach, per a press release on Wednesday afternoon. “I have known Luke for a number of years,” McCollum said...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum shakes hands after a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

McCollum’s style bares striking resemblance to Ferentz

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Minutes before new Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum took the podium for his introductory press conference, an old, familiar face walked into Carver-Hawkeye Arena to join in on the festivities. After...

Feb 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | March 31 – April 6

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 7, 2025

The Sacramento Kings are poised to secure a play-in spot after winning their last two games.  The Kings dropped their first two games last week in a 111-109 effort against the Indiana Pacers on...

The teams make their way to their time-out huddles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Drake transfer Isaia Howard commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

Drake transfer Isaia Howard has committed to the Iowa men’s basketball team, he announced on social media Thursday. Howard will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for new head coach Ben McCollum.  The...

Fans fill the bleachers during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Iowa Hawks Nest hosting tailgate event at Duane Banks Field on April 12

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2025

New Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum continues to generate excitement within the Hawkeye fanbase. On Thursday, Iowa Hawks Nest, the official student section of the Iowa Hawkeyes, announced...

Iowa forward Seydou Traore goes in for a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 76-66.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Seydou Traore enters the transfer portal

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

Iowa men’s basketball forward Seydou Traore has entered the transfer portal, per CBS. The news comes three weeks after head coach Fran McCaffery was fired after 15 seasons.  Traore is now the seventh...

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