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McCollum leads backup assistance with 14 points as Iowa throttles Eastern Illinois

Peyton McCollum scored 14 points and fellow reserve Ty’Reek Coleman scored 13 as Iowa’s bench alone outscored Eastern Illinois in a 91-47 victory

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Andrew McKeever - Out vs. Eastern Illinois McKeever (undisclosed) is out against Eastern Illinois on Friday night, according to Iowa's basketball program.

Impact McKeever missed the opener, and the St. Mary's transfer will have to wait at least another game to make his Hawkeyes' debut. He's expected to be Iowa's starting center in 2026-27.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaidyn Coon and Ty'Reek Coleman give Iowa season-opening 76-54 win over Lipscomb

Jaidyn Coon scored 12 points, and Ty’Reek Coleman added 10 as Iowa opened its season with a 76-54 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Andrew McKeever - Could debut Friday McKeever (undisclosed) is being handled cautiously, and coach Ben McCollum said the Iowa center is hopeful to make his Hawkeyes debut against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Tyler Tach...

Impact McKeever was ruled out for Tuesday's opener, but it seems he won't remain sidelined for a longer stretch. Cam Manyawu would likely continue to see more playing time at center until McKeever is up to speed.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McKeever - Ruled out Tuesday McKeever (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Lipscomb.

Impact McKeever is expected to start at center for Iowa this season, but he won't play in the opener. That means Cam Manyawu should see a bigger role at center for now, with McKeever's next chance to play coming Friday against Eastern Illinois.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Burton, Lindsay pace Indiana in 91-57 win over Eastern Illinois

Transfer Markus Burton scored 19 points and reserve transfer Bryce Lindsay scored 14 points and Indiana beat Eastern Illinois 91-57 in a season opener

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ty'Reek Coleman - Option at point guard Iowa's head coach Ben McCollum says that Coleman is an option at point guard, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact McCollum's announcement should not be so surprising, considering the team needed reinforcements at point guard, and Iowa added Coleman to the roster this offseason. Last season, he played at least 20 minutes on 17 occasions, averaging 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 three-pointers made in ample time given.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kael Combs - May be main option at point guard Iowa's head coach Ben McCollum believes that Combs can be an option at point guard, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Last season, Combs primarily played as a complement to starting point guard Bennett Stirtz, who has turned pro. Even with Stirtz being Iowa's primary playmaker then, Combs did improve his ball distribution, improving his year-to-year assists per game from 0.9 to 2.4.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Isaia Howard - Most improved in team, option at PG Iowa's head coach Ben McCollum believes that Howard has improved the most since the end of last season and is an option at point guard, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Howard was a regular reserve last season for Iowa, whose 2025-26 season included massive success under team leader Bennett Stirtz and his supporting cast. But with the point guard Stirtz now a pro, that opens up an opportunity for someone else to fill his shoes. Howard improving the most this offseason has made him a legitimate candidate, and he should be able to better his sophomore season's production, featuring 5.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Preseason Poll Gets It Wrong With Doubts of Iowa Basketball Iowa had to reload its roster this offseason, but the preseason Big Ten poll has casted serious doubts on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Nevada's Steve Alford to retire after 36-year coaching career with stops at UCLA and New Mexico

Nevada coach Steve Alford is retiring at the end of the upcoming season, ending a 36-year coaching career that also included stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Iowa Women's Basketball: Takeaways, Expectations for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Schedule The schedule is set. The Hawkeyes know what to do in the Big Ten this year. Going and doing it is another thing to prove.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Make or Break: Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Success Could Boil Down a Four-Game Stretch The entirety of the Big Ten schedule certainly matters, but for the Iowa Hawkeyes, it could come down to a four-game stretch that makes or b...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Billie Jean King to present Lisa Bluder with the Joe Lapchick Character Award

When Lisa Bluder first met Billie Jean King, the tennis icon signed a piece of paper saying: “pressure is a privilege, go Iowa basketball.”

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

What Stands Out About Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Schedule? Instant Takeaways The Iowa Hawkeyes are taking the next step on the court and in the Big Ten conference, with a Big Ten schedule seeing them with favorable ti...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Iowa Basketball Schedule: Predicting the Hawkeyes' Nonconference Record Iowa has its nonconference slate set for 2026-27. There are more than a few opportunities to pick up some resume-changing wins early.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Predicting Iowa Women's Basketball's Record in the Nonconference Schedule The Hawkeyes routinely test themselves during the nonconference slate. This year is no different with some monster showdowns.

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Thoughts and Takeaways From Iowa Women's Basketball Nonconference Schedule The Hawkeyes are looking to bounce back in 2026-27 after a sour end to last season. It starts with the nonconference slate that is set up fo...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Big Ten To Close NFL Loophole: What's This Mean for the Iowa Hawkeyes? The Big Ten is leading the way on setting the standard for eligibility. The Iowa Hawkeyes are directly impacted as a member of the conferenc...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Iowa Basketball Trails Big Ten Peers in NCAA Tournament Projections Despite a run to the Elite 8, the NCAA Tournament projections are low on the Iowa Hawkeyes, with anything in play for this team. What's it m...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Gonzaga, LSU, and Oklahoma among options for Iowa transfer wing, Tavion Banks While star guard Bennett Stirtz rightfully received most of the credit for Iowa’s Elite 8 run this past NCAA Tournament, there were other ke...

AUGUST 18 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Iowa Basketball Locks in Summit League Squad in Non-Conference Action The Iowa Hawkeyes are entering Ben McCollum's second year and with a reconstructed roster, are going to have a chance to get right against a...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Peyton McCollum - Returns after injury setbacks McCollum has worked back from multiple injury setbacks and said, "It's been a long ride, but it's awesome to come and compete again," according to Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines R...

Impact This is a positive recovery update for the Iowa guard after he was shut down for the rest of the 2025-26 season in the middle of January with a foot injury. His return to on-court action puts him back on track for the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa Basketball: Can Tate Sage Take the Next Step Into Stardom? Ben McCollum is in year two with Iowa and has high hopes for one of the Hawkeyes' young wings to grow into something even more.

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Trevin Jirak - Impresses in Wednesday's practice Jirak was one of Iowa's top performers during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, according to Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register.

Impact Jirak is coming off a quiet season as a freshman, averaging 3.4 points and 1.1 assists across 8.2 minutes in 17 games. He appears to have made a big jump this offseason, and should see his role increase in the Hawkeyes' frontcourt.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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McCollum leads backup assistance with 14 points as Iowa throttles Eastern Illinois

Jaidyn Coon and Ty'Reek Coleman give Iowa season-opening 76-54 win over Lipscomb

Burton, Lindsay pace Indiana in 91-57 win over Eastern Illinois

Nevada's Steve Alford to retire after 36-year coaching career with stops at UCLA and New Mexico

Billie Jean King to present Lisa Bluder with the Joe Lapchick Character Award