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Iowa center Ava Heiden, transfer guard Dani Carnegie invited to USA Basketball 3×3 Developmental Camp and Showcase

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore Ava Heiden and sophomore transfer Dani Carnegie have been invited and will participate in the USA Basketball 3×3 Development Camp and Showcase in Phoenix, it was announced Tuesday by USA Basketball. Heiden and Carnegie will make their USA Basketball debuts. The USA Basketball 3×3 women’s development camp will be held May 6-8. USA […]

Van Maanen makes college decision

Class of 2027 linebackerKyler Van Maanenhas made his college decision. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Pella native announced today that he has verbally committed to the Hawkeyes shortly after earning a scholarship offer from the Iowa coaching staff this past week.“The University of Iowa seems like a great

Heiden, Carnegie selected for USA Basketball 3x3 Development Camp

Ava Heiden and Dani Carnegie have been invited and will participate in the USA Basketball 3x3 Development Camp and Showcase in Phoenix.

Notes: Cyclone Twilight

The Hawkeyes conclude their regular season at the Cyclone Twilight in Ames.

Iowa football roster build draws Indiana, Curt Cignetti comparison

Iowa finds itself inside Joel Klatt's post-spring top 25 rankings. Klatt drew a comparison with the Hawkeyes to the defending champs.

Jan Jensen has nothing but excitement about the upside of one of her newest signings

Faison officially signed with the program and is looking for an expanded role after only playing 7.8 minutes as a freshman for the Georgia Bulldogs last season.

Iowa Spring Football All-Access - Part 1

Iowa basketball announces premier nonconference showdown in 2026

Iowa is loading up the nonconference slate with a showdown in Des Moines against the Creighton Bluejays.

Better late than never for a two-way in-state star as a late addition to the 2026 class

Alford was a two-way star for Kuemper Catholic in Carroll, Iowa, tallying 51 catches for 714 yards and 7 touchdowns on offense, adding 77 total tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He also added six interceptions.

NCAA Academic Progress Report Announced

Six Hawkeye teams boast perfect multi-year rates and 11 earned a perfect single-year score of 1000.

Caitlin Clark leg sleeve is not cause for Indiana Fever concern

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White reassured fans that Caitlin Clark's leg sleeve is not injury related or a cause for concern.

Iowa football offers rising 2028 Indianapolis QB Oscar Sloan

Iowa football is starting to work on its 2028 recruiting class, offering a three-star quarterback with lots of upside.

Hellerball Check-In: Where Iowa Baseball Stands With Regular Season Winding Down

Football season is over and football season is six months away. So while the rest of the Iowa sports calendar settles into spring break mode, our attention naturally turns to the diamond. Rick Heller’s Hawkeyes are 28-18 overall, 12-12 in the Big Ten, and right at the inflection point where the next two weekends decide […]

Chiefs release Iowa football UDFA DE Ethan Hurkett

After going undrafted and signing as a UDFA, Iowa football DE Ethan Hurkett is now looking for a new home after being released by the Chiefs.

Indiana Fever update injury status of forward Monique Billings

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White updated the injury status of forward Monique Billings.

The uphill climb to make an NFL roster just got even steeper for Ethan Hurkett

Hurkett, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, started all 13 games for Iowa at defensive end in 2025, tallying 36 total tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks.

Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 5.0: Juke Harris, more top transfers commit

With the transfer portal closed and the deadline to enter the NBA Draft as an early entrant in the rearview mirror, a majority of teams now have a clear picture where the Top 25 stands. As more top transfers commit to their new team, many programs have already assembled the core pieces they will rel

Former Hawkeye Gary Fletcher Passes

Former center Gary Fletcher passed away on April 26, 2026, in Des Moines. He was 83.

How Iowa football got this offseason right and wrong entering 2026

Iowa enters 2026 with a lot of questions about what went right and what went wrong during the offseason as they prepare for kickoff.

Iowa Baseball Midweek Preview: St Thomas Tommies

For the final time this season, the Iowa Baseball team will take to the diamond for a home game at Duane Banks Field. It’s one final midweek game before two tough series to close out the regular season and then it will be off to Omaha for the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes will face off with the S

Iowa Athletics announces 10th annual Golden Herkys

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Department of Athletics recognized the academic and athletic accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 10th annual Golden Herkys on Monday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The event, which was organized by UI student-athletes, was highlighted by the announcement of seniors Bennett Stirtz (men’s basketball) and Hannah Stuelke (women’s basketball) as […]

Golden Herky Awards Winners Announced

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics recognized the academic and athletic accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 10th annual Golden Herkys on Monday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa football releases all-access, behind-the-scenes series

Iowa pulled back the curtain and has dropped an all new, behind-the-scenes, all-access look at how the program operates.

Questions about the offense didn't stop Iowa from climbing into a way-too-early top 25

They project the Iowa backfield to be one of the best in the Big Ten, and no one is worried about a Phil Parker-coached defense. If the offense can put up around 30 points per game, Iowa could be a force next season.

Iowa Football: QB competition tale of the tape

The starting job for Iowa is between quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Get to know the duo.

Hawkeyes add preferred walk-on Brayton Alford

In-state standoutBrayton Alfordhas had change of plans. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Carroll native, who had previously committed to Iowa Western Community College, is now headed to the University of Iowa after receiving a preferred walk-on opportunity from the Hawkeyes this past week.“I was pumped,” sa

One season as a starting OT was enough for PFF to anoint Trevor Lauck as a top prospect

After becoming a starter at tackle last season for the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, Lauck is now projected as the sixth OT and the No. 31 overall player according to PFF College.

Iowa Football All-Access - Spring Ball - Part 1

Iowa wrestling notebook (May 4, 2026)

A lot has happened in the Iowa wrestling sphere over the past two weeks. And much of the news may’ve easily been lost amidst the all-consuming mayhem that wasthe recently completed US Open.That said, aside fromthe departure of women’s assistant coach Tonya Verbeek, my coverage/chronicling of events

Relive the Moment: The Night Mark Gronowski Wrote His Iowa Legacy

Welcome to Relive the Moment, our offseason series where we crack open the tape on some of the most memorable games in Iowa Hawkeye history. We’ll revisit the setup, the swing plays, and the legacy — and tell you where the cast of characters ended up. First up: a game we never want to stop […]