Jackson Langendorf

Joined: Apr 7, 2026

Primarily covers Illinois football and basketball, and Indiana basketball, with an emphasis on analysis, features, and recruiting. Langendorf, a third-generation University of Illinois alum, has been watching Illini basketball and football for as long as he can remember. An advertising student and journalism devotee, he has been writing for ON SI since October 2024.

Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) and forward Cam Manyawu (3) high five in between play during the second half against the Clemson Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) looks on i1hh against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Collierville’s Brayden Santibanez (2) runs with the ball during the game between Collierville High School and Arlington High School in Arlington, Tenn., on September 19, 2025. Collierville defeated Arlington 58-0.

Football

The Hawkeyes added a high-upside commit on Thursday in Brayden Santibanez.

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum instructs his team during a game against the Western Michigan Broncos Dec. 14, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Hawkeyes bring in two new pieces via the transfer portal. We grade both of the additions below.

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum instructs his team against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes weren't exactly respected in Lunardi's debut 2027 Bracketology for ESPN. Here's why Iowa will prove his prediction wrong.

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) looks on during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes officially lost a key piece on Tuesday when Alvaro Folgueiras committed to Louisville. But here's how it may be a win-win.

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes starting lineup appears to have taken shape after their two recent portal commits.

Nov 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Illinois State Redbirds guard Ty'Reek Coleman (10) drives to the basket against Southern California Trojans guard Rodney Rice (1) during the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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The Illinois State transfer comes to Iowa with three years of eligibility and should be an immediate contributor. Here's what to know about Coleman.

Nov 5, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; South Dakota Coyotes guard Isaac Bruns (12) drives against Creighton Bluejays forward Isaac Traudt (41) and Fedor Zugic (7) during the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes need more depth at the guard position, and South Dakota transfer Isaac Bruns can give them just that.

Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; ETSU Buccaneers forward Blake Barkley (13) calls out the play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes are seeking to bolster their frontcourt, and Blake Barkley may be the guy to do just that.

Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) dribbles during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes need to reload this offseason to be best-positioned for another deep run in March. These three players may be capable of helping them do that.

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The Hawkeyes have already seen five players enter the transfer portal. All five are listed below, along with what Iowa must do next.

Jackson Langendorf

Joined: Apr 7, 2026

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Football

Iowa Football Lands Dual-Threat 2027 QB Brayden Santibanez

Basketball

Grading Iowa Basketball's Transfer Additions This Offseason

Basketball

Why Iowa Basketball is Poised to Prove Joe Lunardi's Early 2027 Bracketology Wrong

Basketball

Iowa Loses Alvaro Folgueiras: Here's How the Hawkeyes Could Benefit

Basketball

Projecting Iowa's 2026-27 Starting Lineup After Andrew McKeever Commitment

Basketball

Iowa Lands Dynamic Transfer Ty'Reek Coleman: Next Star Hawkeye Guard?

Basketball

Iowa Targeting Standout Scorer Isaac Bruns in Transfer Portal

Basketball

Iowa In Contact With Versatile Transfer Forward Blake Barkley

3 Can't-Miss Transfer Portal Stars Iowa MBB Should Target

Every Iowa WBB Player in The Transfer Portal — What's Next for the Hawkeyes?