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Athlon Sports releases preseason All-Big Ten team for 2026
The preseason honors continue to roll in, with the 2026 college football season inching closer.Athlon Sportsreleaseditspreseason All-Big Tenteam this week, highlighting the conference’s top projected performers.Oregonled the way with 19 total selections across the first through fourth teams, followe
"They're crucial": Hawkeyes building chemistry through player-led scrimmages
On Thursday morning, the Iowa Women’s Basketball team took to the main floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the new one that was just recently installed, and the media was welcomed to watch the final hour. Truthfully, there wasn’t much to watch. I mean, there was, but it was not a practice that we can bre
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a double dose of the Hawkeye Report Podcast to wrap up the week. There’s been a lot going on with Iowa athletics and we needed to do a bit of housekeeping to get caught up on the news on several fronts. Tom Kakert, Kyle Huesmann, and Tanner Lafever are on this edition of the podcast and we open
Azusa Pacific INF Diego Frey talks commitment to Iowa
The transfer portal, for the most part, has been a very good source for the Iowa Baseball program over the past few years.Rick Hellerand his staff have been able to find the right pieces to fill positions of need, with a number of additions being of the non-DI variety. On Tuesday night, the Hawkeyes
Hawkeye Report Podcast
We continue our Hawkeye Report Summer Podcast series this time with Associate Head Coach and Linebackers Coach Seth Wallace joining us for a great conversation about Iowa football and mentors.We open the show talking about keeping a work/life balance as a coach and the demands of the job. He talks a
WATCH: Jan Jensen, Hawkeyes talk at the first summer open practice
The Iowa women’s basketball season is still 130 days away, but preparations are already underway with the majority of the team on campus to participate in summer practice. Although every single summer is crucial for the development of everyone on the roster, this one feels a bit more important, as t
Hawkeye Report Podcast
We continue our Hawkeye Report Summer Podcast series as we are joined by Iowa quarterback coach Billy VandeMerkt, who took over that position earlier this year.The pod opens with getting to know VandeMerkt better. His upbringing in Illinois and how Tim Lester attempted to recruit him to play quarter
Bennett Stirtz headed to Oklahoma City
The dream has come true for Bennett Stirtz.On Tuesday night that dream of being an NBA player was realized as the 6-foot-4 guard from Liberty, Missouri was selected in the first round by Memphis with the 16th pick. Then he was quickly traded to his ultimate destination, Oklahoma City, who gave Memph
Bennett Stirtz drafted, traded to Oklahoma City Thunder: Analysis, contract details, more
The Memphis Grizzlies selectedIowaguardBennett Stirtzwith the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that he has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 17 overall pick and two second-round picks. Stirtz spent his final college season with the
NCAA approves landmark age-based eligibility model
The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimouslyvotedto approve the age-based eligibility model, sources tell On3. It’s a landmark moment for the NCAA, marking a shift away from the model that allowed athletes four seasons of competition over five years with no age restrictions.The age-based model calls
Iowa Baseball to play in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series
The first puzzle piece for the 2027 Iowa Baseball schedule has been released. On Tuesday morning, it was announced the Hawkeyes will compete in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Rounding out the six-team field will be Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Oregon Sta
Iowa men's basketball to face Virginia Tech in Sioux City
The slow release of the Iowa men’s basketball schedule continued on Tuesday morning.This time it’s a game at the same arena where the Hawkeye women will play on November 15thwhen the men are slated to play Creighton in Des Moines.The Hawkeyes will be flying to the western part of the state to play i
2026 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Final projections for all 60 picks for final time as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson wait to hear name
TheNBA Draftis on the horizon as the final hours tick away before Adam Silver steps to the podium and opens the festivities. Now that the offseason is fully underway, expect plenty rumors to fly about the draft and surrounding trades through the night.The NBA mock draft has taken several turns since
Iowa Baseball Summer League Update
The college baseball season is complete, but that doesn’t mean we are completely devoid of baseball to keep up with. Summer ball is off and running with more than 20 Hawkeyes competing across four different leagues. From Cape Cod to the Appalachians and the Northwoods, Iowa’s roster is scattered acr
Lee, Leydecker make World Team - lead Iowa wrestlers at Final X
Final X was equal parts triumph and heartbreak for Iowa wrestlers at the Prudential Center on Friday.On the positive end, a pair of Hawkeyes – all-time great Spencer Lee and soon-to-be superstar Everest Leydecker – each made the World Team for the United States.Lee did so for the second year in a ro
Spencer Lee beats Luke Lilledahl at Final X, has 'unfinished business' with World Championships
Spencer Leeis back on the Senior World Team in 2026 following a two-match sweep ofLuke Lilledahlat Final X Friday. The formerIowastandout and 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist had a brief showing at last year’s World Championships, going 1-1.Not only that, he dropped a 5-4 decision to Lilledahl at the US
Hawkeyes offer 2028 LB Owen Price
Class of 2028 linebackerOwen Pricewas among the elite group of recruits invited to theHawkeye Tailgateron Friday. By the time, the 6-foot-3, 210-pound Nebraska native headed for home, he had a new scholarship offer from the Iowa coaching staff.“I received the offer fromCoach Ferentz,” Price toldHawk
Hawkeyes land 2028 DB Dwayle Smith
Class of 2028 defensive backDwayle Smithmade his first visit to Iowa City on Friday and decided that he had seen enough. Before leaving town, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound Washington DC native gave his verbal commitment to the Hawkeyes.“The fit just felt right,” Smith toldHawkeyeReport.com. “The coaches
Hawkeyes offer 2028 OL James Barnett
Class of 2028 offensive linemanJames Barnetthas grown up around the Iowa football program with his father,George Barnett, serving as offensive line coach for the Hawkeyes since 2021. So it was a little surreal for the 6-foot-2, 270-pound center to be among the recruits invited to the annualHawkeye T
Hawkeye Report Podcast
We continue our summer of podcasts on the Hawkeye Report Podcast and this is a great guest. We are joined by Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz to get caught up on everything going on with Hawkeye athletics.The conversation opens with a discussion of the upcoming renovation of Carver-Hawkeye Arena an
Iowa Basketball to face Alabama in Des Moines
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will play a neutral site game against Alabama on Dec. 21 at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa, the announcement was made Thursday by Complete Sports Management.“These neutral site games create a unique opportunity to play marquee opponents while brin
Michael Myslinski on getting his extra year
It seems like a no-brainer for Michael Myslinski to get an extra year at the University of Iowa. After missing large chunks of time due to injury in his Hawkeye career, Myslinski appealed for one more season and the NCAA took their time and finally decided to grant his request.Myslinski shared the n
Deshaun Lee leading the Iowa cornerbacks
It feels like just yesterday that Deshaun Lee was a true freshman just arriving on the Iowa campus. At that time he was swimming trying to figure out the challenges and demands of playing cornerback at Iowa for Phil Parker.Now, four years later, Lee is headed into his senior year and instead of lear
Reece Vander Zee talks Iowa wide receivers
Getting a lot of information out of Reece Vander Zee is challenge. The low key talker let’s his work on the field do the talking. Case in point, Wednesday when he was asked about the battle at the quarterback position for a starting job, the junior wide receiver offered very little in terms of an op
Kahmari Brown gets comfortable at Iowa
When a player enters the transfer portal and lands a new program, there is a transition period that occurs. For Kahmari Brown, he moved up a level from playing at Elon to Iowa in the month of January. Brown arrived and the process of getting comfortable as a Hawkeye.It took Brown a few weeks of prac
Will Hubert ready to make the most of senior season
With six of the top eight players along the Iowa defensive line gone, that means opportunity is knocking for Will Hubert and several of his teammates. The walk-on from the Omaha has worked his way up the depth chart and is now in position to potentially start and certainly be in the rotation at defe
Iowa wrestlers flock to Final X, set for Friday in Newark
When you’re a wrestler at the University of Iowa, one’s goals often extend beyond those contested in a Hawkeye singlet.You don’t just want to be the best among collegians – be it at the Big Ten or NCAA level. No, you want to be the best in the country regardless of age. And then, the very best in th
Caitlin Clark unveils 'Caitlin 1' signature shoe with Nike
You knew it was coming at some point. Fans have been begging and pleading for it. When Nike released her own personal brand logo last year, the talk of a signature shoe only got louder. Now, the wait is finally over. On Wednesday,Caitlin Clarkannounced the ‘Caitlin 1’s’, her first signature shoe.She
"One of the original RBUs" Iowa lands a commitment from Keyon Thomas
Indianapolis (Ind.)Warren Centralrunning backKeyon Thomastells Rivals he has committed to Iowa.The talented tailback chose to play for head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes over Illinois. He also strongly considered Cincinnati, UConn and Michigan State.“What made them right for me, I think it wa
RB Keyon Thomas makes college decision
Running backKeyon Thomashas made his college decision. After making an official visit to Iowa City this past weekend, the 5-foot-11, 215-pound Indianapolis native decided that he had seen enough and wants to play college football for the Hawkeyes.“Honestly, the thing that made me commit was the sch
College football rankings: ESPN projects Big Ten order of finish for 2026
The Big Ten has produced three different national champions over the last three seasons. ESPN’sBill Connellybelievesthe conference is once again loaded entering 2026.Using hisSP+ ratingsandprojections, Connellyreleased his expected order of finishfor the conference.Ohio Stateenters the season as the
Hawkeye Report Podcast
We continue our summer series of podcast with special guests, this time with Iowa assistant football coach Jay Norvell. It’s a fun, interesting, and informative podcast talking about his career as a player and coach.The podcast begins with Norvell talking about how a kid who grew up in Madison, Wisc
Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 9.0: Lineup projections for 2026-27 season
As theNBA Draft‘s international withdrawal deadline passes, the college basketball landscape continues to take full shape as top teams put the finishing touches on their roster. Now able to build around a core and pursue international talent, plenty of big-time calls have moved programs across the b
Iowa Baseball to host SDSU infielder Nolan Grawe for a visit
It’s already been a busy start to the offseason for the Iowa Baseball coaching staff, with four transfer commitments on the board and more to come. They’ll host a highly touted mid-major transfer this week as the search continues to fill the middle infield position. HawkeyeReport has confirmed that
Big Ten WBB Portal Rundown: Top Additions/Departures
The women’s basketball season is still over 140 days away and the offseason is only one-third of the way complete. That being said, just because next season is still several months away, doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to talk about.The latest transfer portal cycle gives us plenty to discuss, with
Welker/Woods to request Final X delay
WithFinal Xmere days away, a pair of qualified Iowa wrestlers have announced their intention to request a later date for their respective series.Returning World bronze medalists Kylie Welker (women’s freestyle – 76 kilograms) and Real Woods (men’s freestyle – 65kg) are the athletes in question.It wa
Blades/Welker/Woods receive Final X medical delay
WithFinal Xmere days away,a trio of qualified Iowa wrestlers have been granted medical delays for their respective series.Returning World bronze medalists Kennedy Blades (women’s freestyle – 68 kilograms), Kylie Welker (women’s freestyle – 76kg) and Real Woods (men’s freestyle – 65kg) are the athlet
Names to know as recruiting opens for Iowa and the Class of 2028
Recruiting never really ends in the world of collegiate athletics, but it does have a beginning.And when it comes to Iowa women’s wrestling and the 2028 recruiting class that start date is June 15th.At the stroke of midnight, coaches will be permitted to reach out to prospective athletes (juniors-to
Zach Johnson wins the Principal Charity Classic
Zach Johnsonhas had an illustrious golf career. He’s won two majors, The Masters (’07) and The Open Championship (’15), while he’s also been a part of six Ryder Cup’s, including captaining the ’23 team. He’s got a couple of Iowa Open championships to his name, but he’d never won in Iowa on the PGA T
6-10 forward Keller Daugherty commits to Iowa
Iowahas landed a commitment fromKeller Daugherty, a 6-foot-10 power forward in the 2027 class, he told Rivals.The rising senior out of Lee’s Summit High School (MO) visited the Hawkeyes earlier this week and ultimately decided to pledge to Ben McCollum and his staff.“Iowa felt like home,” Daugherty
Iowa Central CC 1B Sawyer Stein talks commitment to Iowa
The transfer portal, for the most part, has been a very good source for the Iowa Baseball program over the past few years.Rick Hellerand his staff have been able to find the right pieces to fill positions of need, with a number of additions over the years coming from the JUCO ranks. On Tuesday after
Minnesota State-Mankato LHP Sam George talks commitment to Iowa
The transfer portal, for the most part, has been a very good source for the Iowa Baseball program over the past few years.Rick Hellerand his staff have been able to find the right pieces to fill positions of need, with a number of additions being of the non-DI variety. On Wednesday afternoon, the Ha
Farm Report: Former Hawkeyes in the minor leagues
Although the season is over for the Iowa Baseball team, the major league season is in full swing, which means there are plenty of former Hawkeyes still playing ball. SinceRick Hellertook over as head coach in 2013, Iowa has seen 40 former players sign professional contracts, including 35 players goi
Hawkeye Report Podcast
On this edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast, we get caught up on a several topics. Most of them involving Iowa athletics and the Hawkeyes, plus an extended conversation on the story of the week in college sports. Tom Kakert and Kyle Huesmann open the show wrapping up the Iowa baseball season. Hues
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast! We are joined by newly retired Big Ten official and Iowa City native, DJ Carstensen. We have a lot to discuss, beginning with how the former hoops standout and college player ended up being a high level basketball official.We talk about his time
Iowa Women's Basketball learns 2026-27 Big Ten opponents
On Monday, the Big Ten Conference announced the single and double play opponents for each of the 18 women’s basketball teams for the 2025-26 season.Iowa is entering their third season under head coachJan Jensencoming off of a season where they finished with a 27-7 overall record and a 15-3 mark in B
Midwest Commit Rundown: Iowa, Cincy, MAC schools add good pieces
DLBARIYUS ALLEN– IowaFor months, Allen has been on our radar as a sleeper defensive lineman. This is a classic Iowa take in that regard. He is explosive, athletic, and raw but has so much to work with. I am dipping way back but he reminds me of when I saw Carl Davis in high school and wondered why h
Iowa Baseball RHP Kyle Alivo to return for his redshirt sophomore season
Sometimes the best gets are the ones you already have. On Saturday afternoon, Hawkeyes right-handed pitcherKyle Alivoannounced that he will return for his redshirt sophomore season. After a breakout campaign as a redshirt freshman, some wondered if programs down south would be able to lure him away.
Kennedy Blades to forgo final year of eligibility at Iowa
Kennedy Blades has wrestled her last match as an Iowa Hawkeye.On Friday morning, the 22-year-oldannounced on Instagramthat she will be forgoing her final year of collegiate eligibility.Instead, she’ll be joining the newly formedReal American Freestyleprofessional wrestling league, while also pursuin
Hawkeye Report Podcast
A good thirty minute podcast today including a great interview and a look at a huge recruiting weekend for Iowa football. First the interview. Tom Kakert visits with Iowa assistant coach Luke Barnwell about his first season as an assistant at the University of Iowa.We begin talking about the great r