Alert Top Story Topical COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL | IOWA Watch: Iowa, Illinois preview Elite 8 rematch ethan.petrik Mar 28, 2026 Mar 28, 2026 Updated 8 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HOUSTON — The Iowa men's basketball team is back in the Elite 8 for the first time since 1987 and will face Illinois for a spot in the Final Four.kAm%96 }@] h D665 w2H<6J6D Wac\`a[ `_\`_ q:8 %6?X 7246 E96 }@] b D665 x==:?: Waf\g[ `d\d q:8 %6?X @? $2EFC52J 2E di_h A]>] H:E9 3C@2542DE 4@G6C286 AC@G:565 3J %q$[ %CF%' 2?5 E96 w2H<6J6 #25:@ }6EH@C<]k^AmkAmx@H2 9625 4@249 q6? |4r@==F> 2?5 E96 w2H<6J6D >6E H:E9 E96 >65:2 :? 2 AC6DD 4@?76C6?46 2?5 :? 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“I’d follow him anywhere”: How Ben McCollum landed at Iowa, built Hawkeyes’ Elite 8 roster From Northwest Missouri State to Drake then on to Iowa, Ben McCollum's faced a "tough" two years. But, now he's led the Hawkeyes back to the Elite 8.
Inside Nebraska’s 4-on-5 blunder late in Iowa’s Sweet 16 win over Huskers Nebraska had only four players on the court. Alvaro Folgueiras capitalized with a decisive late dunk to seal its first Elite 8 berth in 39 years.
Watch: Iowa, Nebraska react to Hawkeyes Sweet 16 win over Huskers The Iowa men advanced to their first Elite 8 in 39 years after beating Nebraska in the Sweet 16. Hear from Iowa and Nebraska's coaches and players.
Why Iowa says it likes playing the ‘villain’ after Sweet 16 win over Nebraska The Iowa men's basketball team got the last word in Houston, overcoming Nebraska's "sea of red" to defeat the Huskers and advance to the Sweet 16.
Iowa topples Nebraska advances to first Elite 8 since 1987 Follow along live as Iowa faces Nebraska in the Sweet 16 tonight in Houston. Updates, analysis and key moments all in one place.
Sweet 16 Rewind: Looking back on Iowa's last Sweet 16 appearance, last win A return decades in the making: Iowa is back in the Sweet 16 and chasing history. Take a look at the pages of the Quad-City Times from 1987 and 1999.
Sweet 16 Primer: Was extra day an advantage for Nebraska? Iowa’s Ben McCollum chimes in Iowa stunned a No. 1 seed. Nebraska broke through history. Now they meet in the Sweet 16 with rivalry intensity and no excuses.
Ben McCollum’s Division II roots help pave way for success at Iowa Before Iowa’s Sweet 16, Ben McCollum recalls the failures that built his success at Northwest Missouri State.
Watch: Iowa readies for Sweet 16 matchup against Nebraska in Houston The No. 9 seed Iowa men will face No. 4 seed Nebraska in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. Hear from the players and coaches ahead of the rematch.
The case for (and against) an Iowa win over Nebraska in the Sweet 16 Iowa is back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 and a familiar rival stands in the way — Nebraska. Here are keys to an Iowa win.
Iowa upsets Florida, advances to first Sweet 16 since 1999 Iowa is back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 after a last-second 3-pointer stunned No. 1 Florida. Next up: Nebraska.
3 Takeaways from Iowa’s upset win over Florida: Inside Alvaro Folgueiras’ game-winning triple Alvaro Folgueiras called his shot — then hit the game-winner. Inside Iowa’s stunning upset of Florida and what it means moving forward.
Watch: Iowa, Florida react to Hawkeyes' stunning upset Members of the Iowa and Florida men's basketball teams met with the media to discuss the Hawkeyes' stunning upset of the No. 1 seed Gators on …
‘All Lies’: Iowa head coach Ben McCollum shoots down UNC rumors, wants to be like Kirk Ferentz As Iowa surged to the Elite 8, speculation swirled about Ben McCollum and North Carolina. The Hawkeyes coach called the rumors false and reaff…
Vote: Who has more to gain from Elite 8 win — Iowa or Illinois? 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…
Illinois beats Iowa, returns to the Final Four for the first time since 2005 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…
Watch: Iowa, Illinois breakdown Illini's Elite 8 win over Hawkeyes Despite leading for more than 25 minutes, the Iowa men's basketball fell to Illinois in the Elite 8 on Saturday in Houston.
3 Takeaways from Iowa’s Elite 8 loss: What did Bennett Stirtz accomplish in lone season at Iowa? 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…
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3 Burning Questions for Iowa men’s basketball: Can Hawkeyes maintain Elite 8 momentum? 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 men's hoops guard Tavion Banks announces future plans Iowa guard Tavion Banks is entering the NBA Draft and transfer portal, but says he hopes to return if granted a fifth year.
Iowa men land Illinois State transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman The Iowa men's basketball team made its first transfer portal addition of the 2026 offseason with the commitment of Illinois State transfer gu…
