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Deadspin | Bennett Stirtz, Tavion Banks lead Iowa over Indiana Deadspin | Bennett Stirtz, Tavion Banks lead Iowa over Indiana

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Stirtz scores 27, Banks a career-high 26, and Iowa dumps Indiana 74-57

Bennett Stirtz scored 27 points, Tavion Banks added a career-high 26, and Iowa defeated Indiana 74-57

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Iowa’s Tavion Banks and Tate Sage THROW DOWN back-to-back dunks vs. Illinois

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Productive against Illini Banks (undisclosed) had 16 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 75-69 loss to Illinois.

Impact Banks was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Illinois with an undisclosed injury but was able to suit up for the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-7 senior didn't look too hampered by the injury as he scored 16 points to go along with seven rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals while shooting efficiently from the floor. Banks has been an impact player for the Hawkeyes since transferring in from Drake in the off-season, averaging 9.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game across 15 contests. His next chance will come against Purdue on Wednesday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Illinois Banks (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's game against Illinois.

Impact For the Illinois-Iowa game, UIowa's starting lineup no longer includes Banks. The team added Alvaro Folgueiras, whose current season's game stats feature 9.1 points and 3.8 rebounds averaged. According to Ethan Petrik of The Courier, Banks warming up indicates that he may be available Sunday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stirtz scores 22 points to lead No. 25 Iowa over UMass Lowell, 90-62

Bennett Stirtz scored 22 points as No. 25 Iowa finished the nonconference part of its schedule with a 90-62 win over UMass Lowell

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Easy scoring in blowout win Banks racked up 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 94-39 win over Bucknell.

Impact Banks matched his second-best scoring total of the season and had the team-high among Iowa starters in the blowout victory. He and the Hawkeyes have one more matchup against UMass-Lowell set for Dec. 29 before starting Big Ten play in full swing on Jan. 3 against UCLA.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silent vs. MSU Banks totaled three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 71-52 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Banks has been hot and cold for the Hawkeyes, scoring as many as 17 points and as few as two through Iowa's first month of the season. However, he was completely bottled up against Michigan State to the tune of just two shots attempted. The Spartans had no issue containing Iowa's offense, and Banks was no exception. The Hawkeyes won't play a defense that tenacious every night, but Iowa needs Banks and other players not named Bennett Stirtz to step up against quality competition.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Stirtz, Banks lead Iowa as Hawkeyes cruise to 81-62 win over Xavier

Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points and Tavion Banks scored 13 points and Iowa took control a little past the midway point of the first half and went on to beat Xavier 81-62

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier Musketeers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Highlights | FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tavion Banks finds Bennett Stirtz for fastbreak dunk, giving Iowa the lead vs. Xavier

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Anderson Shines While Texas Tech Sets Record

Christian Anderson's Red Raiders set a program record, Bennett Stirtz introduced himself (again), UConn had a convincing win and more from T...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Anderson Shines While Texas Tech Sets Record

Efficient outing in opener Banks closed with 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and two steals over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 101-69 win over Robert Morris.

Impact Banks, another Drake transfer set for a prime role with Iowa, played well in his debut. He took smart shots and got to the foul line, allowing him to easily rack up 17 points against overmatched Robert Morris. He did only play 19 minutes, but it's hard to glean too much about roles this early in the season with this kind of competition.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tavion Banks JAMS it home in transition, extending Iowa's lead over Robert Morris

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets report

Yaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation process

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading to Iowa Banks has committed to Iowa for the 2025-26 season, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Banks is the reigning Missouri Valley Conference Sixth Man of the Year, and he could have a steady role off the bench in his new program as well. He averaged 10.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game as a freshman in 2024-25.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Close to double-double Banks posted 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 63-48 win over Bradley.

Impact Banks came close to his fourth double-double of the season, just missing by a rebound. The junior guard continues to operate as the third offensive option and vacillates effectively as a combo guard for the slow-paced team. The oversized guard works well alongside star Bennett Stirtz, offering a downhill threat and point-forward capable of passing over the top to cutters like Stirtz and forward Cam Manyawu. His performance in the MVC Championship was another do-it-all showing.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stirtz, Banks lead Drake past Bradley 63-48 for third straight Missouri Valley championship

Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points, Tavion Banks added 13 and top-seeded Drake defeated No. 2-seed Bradley 63-48 to win Arch Madness for the third consecutive time

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Stirtz and Drake win 68-60 in OT against Missouri State

Bennett Stirtz scored 23 points and Tavion Banks added four points in the overtime as the Drake Bulldogs took down the Missouri State Bears 68-60 on Sunday

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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