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.

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

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) forward Cam Manyawu (3 )and Maryland Terrapins forward Solomon Washington (9) go for the ball during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum directs his team against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Iowa forward Cooper Koch (8) high-fives Iowa’s Tavion Banks (6) during a Big Ten basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Feb. 17, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) is defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to avoid being one and done in the B1G Tournament.

Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) goes to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes forward Colin White (20) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2026 B1G Tournament as the No. 9 seed.

10. (tie) Phil Parker, Iowa defensive coordinator, $1,900,000

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes extended an offer to this Class of 2027 defensive back.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) is recognized at senior day before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Basketball

This Iowa Hawkeyes team simply wouldn't be the same without Bennett Stirtz.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes head into the B1G Tournament as the No. 9 seed.

Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) shoots a three-point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes recent cold stretch is doing them no favors.

UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16) rushes up the the paint against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) on Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the Big Ten Tournament Championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes may have been embarrassed in the B1G Championship but they still delivered in the tournament.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes never had much of a chance to become a No. 1 seed.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) celebrate against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

It's important to take a step back and remember this Iowa Hawkeyes team wasn't projected to finish in the Top 5.

Feb 17, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (rear) and guard Tavion Banks (6) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Iowa Hawkeyes are eyeing their second win against a No. 9 ranked Nebraska team.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) and Michigan Wolverines guard Macy Brown (2) go for the ball Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Iowa Hawkeyes shut down Michigan, so there's no reason they can't do the same to UCLA.

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) listens to Iowa head coach Ben McCollum during a timeout March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Win or lose, the Iowa Hawkeyes already know their seed in the B1G Tournament.