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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 bringing “impose your will” philosophy to Iowa City

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2025

The Iowa men’s basketball program has featured plenty of different styles over the last three decades.  The relentless pressure defense under Tom Davis, the snail-paced offense under Todd Lickliter,...

Fran McCaffery looks up and smiles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Inside Iowa men’s basketball’s wild coaching search

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2025

As Fran McCaffery stepped up to the podium following Iowa’s 106-94 loss in the second round of the Big Ten tournament on March 13, he had to be prepared for some tough questions. Immediately after...

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 embraces Iowa roots in his goal of growing fan attendance

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

Ben McCollum can count the names on his hands.  B.J. Armstrong. Wade Lookingbill. Val Barnes. Mon’Ter Glasper. Acie Earl. Chris Street. It doesn’t matter if they were role players, starters,...

Jan 14, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) goes up for a dunk past Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (10) during the first half at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 17-23

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

The Sacramento Kings dropped two of their four contests last week and are hanging by a thread for a play-in spot.  The Kings came out victorious in their 132-122 battle with the Memphis Grizzlies...

Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches his team during a practice session at Intrust Bank Arena.

Drake point guard Bennett Stirtz to follow new Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum and play for the Hawkeyes

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2025

Drake point guard Bennett Stirtz will follow new Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum to the Hawkeyes, he told Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68. Stirtz becomes the first player to transfer to Iowa...

A member of the student section cheers during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Attendance was 12, 723.

Iowa Athletics hosting student welcome event for new men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2025

The hiring of Ben McCollum as Iowa's new head men's basketball coach has generated plenty of excitement amongst the Hawkeye faithful, and UI  students can now join in on the fun. Iowa Athletics...

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs coach Ben McCollum during press conference at Intrust Bank Arena.

What Ben McCollum’s hiring means for Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2025

Ben McCollum has only been Iowa's head men's basketball coach for a few hours, but that hasn't stopped a palpable buzz from spreading through Iowa City. Hawkeye fans are undoubtedly excited about...

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.

Ben McCollum to be hired as Iowa men’s basketball coach

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2025

After a weeklong coaching search, Iowa men's basketball will name Drake coach Ben McCollum as the 23rd head coach in program history. David Eickholt of 247Sports reported on Sunday morning that...

Ladji Dembele prepares to shoot a free-throw during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Feb. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Ladji Dembele enters transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 20, 2025

The transfer departures continue for Iowa men's basketball, this time with a routine starter in the frontcourt. Second-year Ladji Dembele announced Thursday via social media he will enter the transfer...

Iowa guard Josh Dix holds the ball away from Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 7 Illinois Fighting Illini at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 106-94.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Josh Dix enters transfer portal

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2025

Iowa men's basketball guard Josh Dix has entered the transfer portal, per an announcement on his X account on Wednesday morning. The third-year will likely enter the portal as one of the most coveted guards...

Riley Mulvey attempts a contested shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Feb. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Riley Mulvey enters transfer portal

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2025

Iowa men's basketball center Riley Mulvey announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, per an announcement on his X account on Monday morning. Mulvey, a graduate transfer, will have one final...

Fran McCaffery grins while watching a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Area in Iowa City, Iowa, on February. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Opinion | Fran McCaffery should be appreciated, not hated

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2025

Each time I visited the Iowa State Fair as a little kid, my dad would always echo his famous warning when animal waste was approaching my right foot. "Watch where you're walking," he always said. Fran...