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Iowa Hawkeyes most to blame for Elite Eight loss to Illinois

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (433+ words) The Iowa basketball team was nearly able to reach the Final Four this season, but some mistakes hurt them against Illinois. The Iowa basketball team ended a fantastic season on Saturday by losing in the Elite Eight to Illinois. Iowa…...

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Ben McCollum credits 2025-26 Iowa team for setting 'foundation' for future March Madness success

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (323+ words) Iowa basketball looked like it overachieved in season one of Ben McCollum. But he views it as a foundation setting season. Iowa basketball ignited a surprise March Madness run in season one of Ben McCollum. The new Hawkeyes head coach…...

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Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa's comeback vs. Nebraska

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (316+ words) Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz said coach Ben McCollum lit a fire under them after an early deficit against Nebraska on Thursday. Iowa danced its way to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after shocking Nebraska, 77-71, in a nail-biting affair…...

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Iowa State AD assures TJ Otzelberger is staying put amid North Carolina rumors

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (304+ words) Iowa state head coach TJ Otzelberger will be staying with the program, according to athletic director Jamie Pollard. After an early exit in March Madness, North Carolina decided to fire Hubert Davis. This led to speculation about who would replace…...

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Iowa State basketball's Joshua Jefferson a game-time decision for Sweet 16 tilt with Tennessee

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (317+ words) Iowa State basketball is about to face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16, but the status of Joshua Jefferson is still up in the air. The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones are still dancing in the 2026 edition of March Madness,…...

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Joshua Jefferson gets crucial injury update before Iowa State-Tennessee clash

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (226+ words) Iowa State basketball hopes to advance in March Madness, with Joshua Jefferson on the floor. Iowa State faces Tennessee in an upcoming game. "Sources: Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson (ankle) is "continuing to progress" after suffering an injury last Friday in…...

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Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson gets crushing injury update for Kentucky game

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (310+ words) Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson will likely miss the March Madness Round of 32 game against Kentucky with foot injury Iowa State finally received the grim update it feared ahead of its March Madness Round of 32 matchup with Kentucky. The…...

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Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson suffers injury scare vs. Tennessee State

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (189+ words) Iowa State All-American Joshua Jefferson exits with a left foot injury in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament vs. Tennessee State. The nightmare scenario Iowa State fans feared most arrived in the cruelest way possible, less than three minutes…...

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Tyrese Haliburton's message to Iowa State players heading into NCAA Tournament

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (766+ words) March Madness is here. The Iowa State Cyclones will battle Tennessee State in the 2/11 matchup in the Midwest Region. This contest tips off around 2:50 pm Eastern Time on Friday. In a recent exclusive interview with DJ Siddiqi, Indiana Pacers star…...