Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com.
Alert Top Story
COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL | IOWA
The Universal Language of Basketball: Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras faced challenges learning English, now he’s one of March’s biggest stars
Alvaro Folgueiras - Nebraska | Iowa Men's Basketball | March 26
When Iowa and Illinois meet in the Elite 8 on Saturday, which program has more to gain from winning and advancing to the Final Four? Vote in t…
Free to read: The Illinois men's basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time in more than 20 years with a win over Iowa in H…
Despite leading for more than 25 minutes, the Iowa men's basketball fell to Illinois in the Elite 8 on Saturday in Houston.
From Bennett Stirtz’s rise to roster questions ahead, three takeaways from Iowa’s season-ending loss to Illinois as year one of the Ben McColl…
2026 Mr. Iowa Basketball Jaidyn Coon officially signed with Iowa on Wednesday after verbally committing to the program two weeks ago.
Iowa made a surprising Elite 8 run. Now come the tough offseason questions: Can the Hawkeyes sustain success, replace Bennett Stirtz and add size?
Iowa guard Tavion Banks is entering the NBA Draft and transfer portal, but says he hopes to return if granted a fifth year.
The Iowa men's basketball team made its first transfer portal addition of the 2026 offseason with the commitment of Illinois State transfer gu…
The Iowa men's basketball team added some needed size with the commitment of Saint Mary's transfer center Andrew McKeever.
Iowa is keeping Ben McCollum long term after a historic first season that ended in the Elite Eight. Here’s why the Hawkeyes handed McCollum a …
Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum received a six-year extension that runs through April 2032. Here are the key details of his updated deal.
Nebraska, Ohio State and Wisconsin highlight Iowa’s double-play matchups in the upcoming Big Ten slate.
Iowa freshman Jaidyn Coon says family feel and fit made the Hawkeyes the right choice. Now, a hometown opportunity is just the icing on the cake.
Andrew McKeever grew nearly 10 inches during the COVID pandemic. Now the 7-foot-3 transfer is working to take the next step with Iowa.
Iowa’s vision for Ethan Harris stood out long before the wins piled up. The four-star forward explains why he bought in.
