Jordon Lawrenz

Jordon Lawrenz

Joined: Sep 12, 2025

Jordon Lawrenz serves as the Eastern United States College Recruiting beat writer On SI. Jordon is an accomplished writer covering the NFL, MLB, and college football/basketball. He has contributed to PFSN’s and Heavy’s NFL coverage. Having graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a Sports Communication and Journalism degree, Jordon fully embraced the sports writing lifestyle upon his relocation to Florida.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen celebrates Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 59-42.

Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) celebrates Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) goes to the basket against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum on the bench against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) high-five against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes already know they're among the top 16 teams in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) shoots a three-point shot against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes' ideal scenario isn't what one might expect.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen celebrates Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 59-42.

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes know they'll be hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

A general view during a NCAA softball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Spring Sports

The Iowa Hawkeyes softball team couldn't have asked for a better single-game performance.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) celebrates after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes need to take advantage of this time to rest and recover.

Feb 28, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes could still fall to a double-digit seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe (2) reacts during a basketball game against the Michigan State Spartans Jan. 18, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Basketball

On SI's Jordon Lawrenz spoke with Iowa Hawkeyes' Taylor McCabe and Hannah Stuelke ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots a free throw against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes remain in the "should be in" category but aren't a lock.

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots the basketball as Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defend March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Iowa Hawkeyes must find a way to replace Bennett Stirtz next season.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45), Iowa guard Taylor McCabe (2), Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow (1) and Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) react Nov. 26, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

On SI's Jordon Lawrenz had a chance to speak with these Iowa Hawkeyes seniors ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen celebrates Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 59-42.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a new projected first round opponent.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum on the bench against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Iowa Hawkeyes should absolutely be in the NCAA Tournament, it's just undecided what seed they'll be.