Alert Top Story COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL | IOWA What Ben McCollum, Iowa players said after season-opening win over Lipscomb ethan.petrik Nov 3, 2026 Nov 3, 2026 Updated 37 mins ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — The Iowa men's basketball team opened its season with a 76-54 win over Lipscomb at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday.kAm%96 w2H<6J6D W`\_X D9@E ;FDE e\@7\ad WacTX 7C@> E9C66\A@:?E C2?86 2?5 `c\@7\ag Wd_TX @? 7C66 E9C@HD :? 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How can Iowa’s two tallest players share the floor? At 7-foot-3 and 6-foot-11, Andrew McKeever and Trevin Jirak give Iowa plenty of size. But it's their skill sets that could make them effective…
What mistakes does Ben McCollum want Iowa to clean up against Lipscomb? Iowa basketball opens its 2026-27 season Tuesday against Lipscomb. Here's what Ben McCollum wants to see from the Hawkeyes after their final e…
Will Andrew McKeever play in Iowa’s season opener against Lipscomb? Iowa's 7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever missed several practices last week, but Ben McCollum expects him to be available for Tuesday's season o…
What Ben McCollum, Iowa players said ahead of season opener vs. Lipscomb Iowa men's basketball opens the 2026-27 season Tuesday against Lipscomb. Here's what Ben McCollum and Hawkeyes players had to say ahead of tipoff.
Who would be Ben McCollum's favorite Iowa basketball player (if he had one)? Cam Manyawu has earned Ben McCollum's admiration. Now the Iowa basketball coach is challenging him to become a stronger leader.
Inside Ben McCollum’s lineup decisions in Iowa’s exhibition win Iowa won comfortably Tuesday night. Finding the right mix of shooters, playmakers and lineups remains a work in progress for Ben McCollum.
Ben McCollum, Hawkeyes preview 2026-27 men's basketball season Iowa basketball is coming off its best NCAA Tournament run in nearly four decades. Here's what Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes said about what's next.
Iowa basketball can't replace Bennett Stirtz with one player. Here's its plan Iowa doesn't have another Bennett Stirtz. Ben McCollum isn't looking for one, either. Here's how the Hawkeyes plan to replace their former star.
Iowa men's hoops releases non-conference schedule for 2026-27 season Iowa men’s basketball will play 11 of its 12 nonconference games in the state during the 2026-27 season.
Ethan Harris explains what it's like to join Iowa men’s hoops after historic Elite 8 run Iowa’s vision for Ethan Harris stood out long before the wins piled up. The four-star forward explains why he bought in.