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Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras celebrates during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Western Illinois on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Folgueiras contributed 13 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 77-58.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Western Illinois

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor November 7, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball defeated Western Illinois 77-58 on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz lead the team with 24 points and 7 assists. Transfer from Robert...

Western Illinois guard Tyran Cook attempts to get past Iowa guard Tavion Banks during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Western Illinois on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. At the half, the Hawkeyes lead the Leathernecks 41-33.

Three Observations from Iowa basketball’s win over Western Illinois

Brad Schultz, Sports Editor November 7, 2025

Iowa continued its strong start under new head coach Ben McCollum with a 77-58 victory over Western Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. "I'm actually more proud of this game than I was the first game,"...

Iowa fans cheer on the sidelines during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 101-69.

Column | For the first time in years, Iowa men’s basketball has life

Brad Schultz, Sports Editor November 5, 2025

I've been attending Iowa men's basketball games in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for 14 years, both as a spectator and now as a reporter. Tuesday's game against Robert Morris probably lands near the bottom of...

Fans boo the Robert Morris starting lineup prior to an Iowa men’s basketball game against Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 101-69.

Iowa students showed up and showed out for Iowa men’s basketball in the new student section

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 5, 2025

Amongst the sea of gold ties, Simon Janelle tucked his away. Only the Windsor knot could be seen peeking through the low-hanging v-neck collar of his white Iowa hockey jersey.  “It’s kind of like...

The team gathers on the court after a timeout is called during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The teams next game is against Western Illinois on Friday, Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 101-69.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Robert Morris

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor November 5, 2025

Fans poured into Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night to cheer on the Hawkeyes in their season opener. In his debut as Iowa’s head coach, Ben McCollum led the team to a 101–69 victory over Robert...

Robert Morris guard Ta'Zir Smith attempts to get past the Iowa defense during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 101-69.

Tenacious defense carries Iowa men’s basketball to victory over Robert Morris

Brad Schultz, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

When Ben McCollum was named Iowa's new head men's basketball coach in March, there was one word that made Hawkeye fans excited about their new head man - defense. The long-running saying in sports is...

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz looks for an opportunity to pass during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 101-69.

Iowa men’s basketball showcases defense and athleticism in 101-69 win over Robert Morris

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 4, 2025

After his first victory as Iowa men's basketball head coach, Ben McCollum belined to the south basket and soaked in the sea of gold ties and immense energy radiating from the student section. He and his...

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum observes players during a scrimmage during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Oct. 15, 2025. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes gear up for season opener

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 3, 2025

The intriguing part about Iowa men’s basketball’s season opener against Robert Morris on Tuesday is that nobody knows what to expect. Not even head coach Ben McCollum, who admitted he’ll use tomorrow’s...

(LEFT) Iowa women's basketball headcoach Jan Jensen speaks to the press during the Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The team was ranked 21st in the Associated Press preseason poll. (RIGHT) Iowa head coach Ben McCollum speaks during the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on Oct. 9, 2025. McCollum began his coaching career at Northwest as a graduate assistant from 2003 - 2005.

The Daily Iowan’s basketball coverage team predicts the 2025-26 season

Brad Schultz, Chris Meglio, Matt McGowan, and Jonah Frey November 3, 2025

Basketball season is here, and that means it’s time for the DI’s basketball coverage team to make some predictions. The Iowa women’s team looks to continue its historic surge, while the men’s team...

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum observes players during a scrimmage during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Oct. 15, 2025. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Ben McCollum prepares to lead a new era of Hawkeye basketball

Brad Schultz, Sports Editor October 28, 2025

It’s 5:30 a.m. While most of Iowa City is still asleep, the lights inside Ben McCollum’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena office are shining. Iowa’s new head men’s basketball coach prefers to start his...

(LEFT) Iowa women's basketball headcoach Jan Jensen speaks to the press during the Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The team was ranked 21st in the Associated Press preseason poll. (RIGHT) Iowa head coach Ben McCollum speaks during the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on Oct. 9, 2025. McCollum began his coaching career at Northwest as a graduate assistant from 2003 - 2005.

Iowa men’s and women’s basketball manage hype, expectations as season-openers approach.

Matt McGowan and Chris Meglio October 28, 2025

As the temperature in Iowa City drops, expectations rise on the hardwood. Iowa men’s and women’s basketball seasons tip off on Nov. 3 and 4, respectively, and while neither square off against a formidable...

Q&A with former Northwest Missouri State star Ryan Hawkins

Q&A with former Northwest Missouri State star Ryan Hawkins

Brad Schultz, Sports Editor October 28, 2025

The Daily Iowan: What led you to play for Coach McCollum?  Just like the success of that program that he had built that attraction to it, and then when I met him, just the complete honesty that he...