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3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

No. 16 Illinois Preserves Big Early Lead to Earn Close Win vs. No. 19 Iowa

In a battle of Big Ten rivals, three players scored in double figures to guide the No. 16-ranked Fighting Illini to a big road win over the...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

No. 16 Illinois Preserves Big Early Lead to Earn Close Win vs. No. 19 Iowa

Stirtz leads No. 19 Iowa against No. 16 Illinois after 21-point game

No. 19 Iowa hosts the No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini after Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points in Iowa's 70-67 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stays quiet in road loss Koch had nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 70-67 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Koch hasn't scored in double figures since Dec. 6, and is averaging just 5.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in the games since. He's started every game for the Hawkeyes this season and is playing consistent minutes, but the production just hasn't been there for the true freshman quite yet. He's difficult to trust from a fantasy perspective at this point in his career.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Langston Reynolds scores 22 as Gophers hold off No. 19 Iowa 70-67

Langston Reynolds scored 22 points and Cade Tyson added 16 and Minnesota held off a rally to defeat No. 19 Iowa 70-67

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Iowa Hawkeyes play the Bucknell Bison

The Iowa Hawkeyes face the Bucknell Bison at Casey's Center in Des Moines, Iowa

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Three triples in win Koch notched nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one block in 17 minutes during Sunday's 91-51 victory over Western Michigan.

Impact Koch didn't offer much besides the three triples he buried, but he didn't need to as Iowa rolled over Western Michigan. The forward's long-range stroke has been dangerous this year, as he's hitting 50 percent of his threes on 3.3 attempts per game. Still, he has yet to really assert himself as a scorer, meaning he has yet to log a truly big game thus far in 2025-26. Still, with the way he's shooting the ball from deep, it could be just a matter of time.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa Improves to 7-0 at Home After Double-Digit Win Over Western Michigan

Bennett Stirtz and reserves Alvaro Folgueiras and Brendan Hausen powered Iowa to a 91-51 romp over Western Michigan.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Improves to 7-0 at Home After Double-Digit Win Over Western Michigan

Iowa hosts Western Michigan following Griffith's 28-point showing

Western Michigan visits the Iowa Hawkeyes after Jalen Griffith scored 28 points in the Broncos' 83-73 win over the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Momcilovic and No. 4 Iowa State host Iowa

No. 4 Iowa State hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes after Milan Momcilovic scored 20 points in Iowa State's 81-58 win against the Purdue Boilermakers

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Stirtz leads Iowa against No. 4 Iowa State after 25-point game

Iowa plays the No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones after Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points in the Hawkeyes' 83-64 win over the Maryland Terrapins

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Bennett Stirtz scores 25 points and Iowa beats Maryland 83-64, gives Ben McCollum first Big Ten win

Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points and Iowa beat Maryland 83-64 on Saturday to give coach Ben McCollum his first Big Ten victory

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Bennett Stirtz scores 29 for Iowa in 74-69 win over Ole Miss in opening round of Acrisure Series

Bennett Stirtz scored a season-high 29 points and Cooper Koch added 14 for Iowa in a 74-69 win over Mississippi in the first round of the Acrisure Series on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Banks' double-double powers unbeaten Iowa to 93–54 win over Chicago State

Tavion Banks scored 16, powering Iowa to a 93–54 win over Chicago State on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-high 9 points in win Koch ended with nine points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 99-70 victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact Koch hasn't been all that assertive this season, as he's attempted just 14 shots over the course of four games. Still, Iowa has had no trouble scoring and Koch has started in all four outings. The redshirt freshman isn't the biggest piece to Iowa's puzzle, but he looks to be a consistent one that should grow as the season wears on.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active during scrimmage Koch (undisclosed) participated in a team scrimmage on Oct. 15, Sean Bock of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Koch, who appeared in just 10 games last season due to undisclosed reasons, has been active for the Hawkeyes as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-8 freshman, who averaged 4.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 13.5 minutes per game last season, will look to step into a larger role this year.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Iowa coach Ben McCollum drums up fan support in offseason. Now it's time for players to deliver

New Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum has worked since his hiring in March to sell his program to the Hawkeyes’ fan base

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Decides to withdraw from portal Koch has decided to withdraw from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his announcement Sunday.

Impact In place of Fran McCaffery, Ben McCollum is Iowa's head coach. Koch announced that he believes his and McCollum's team vision is similar, so the redshirt freshman will enroll at UIowa again. Now, Koch's next objective is to physically recover from his undisclosed injury, which has caused continued DNPs since Jan. 3.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Iowa City Koch will enter the transfer portal, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The freshman will look to move on from Iowa after he appeared in just 10 games and the Hawkeyes fired head coach Fran McCaffery. Koch is an intriguing portal prospect, however; in the 10 games he did play, the 6-foot-8 forward shot 42.7 percent from three.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out vs. Illinois Koch (undisclosed) won't play against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

Impact Koch will miss his 19th straight game. At this point, it's not a surprise that the freshman isn't available, and even if Iowa upsets Illinois and moves on, his season is all but over.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Sunday Koch (undisclosed) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Koch will miss his 17th-consecutive game as the Hawkeyes close out the 2024-25 regular season against the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-8 freshman hasn't appeared in a game since January 3rd.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Koch (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game versus Michigan State.

Impact Koch will miss his 16 consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. He showed some nice flashes during his 10 appearances earlier this season, but the Hawkeyes will not have his services once again. His next chance to suit up is Sunday at Nebraska in the regular season finale.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active Friday Koch (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game at Northwestern.

Impact Koch is set to return following a 14-game absence due to an undisclosed issue. That said, he's not expected to have a big role in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Tuesday Koch (undisclosed) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Illinois.

Impact Koch will miss his 14th-straight game as the Hawkeyes match up against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-8 freshman will have his next opportunity to return Friday against Northwestern.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Koch (undisclosed) will remain sidelined Saturday against Washington.

Impact It'll be the 13th straight game Koch has missed with an undisclosed ailment. The freshman averaged 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10 games this year.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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