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Iowa head coach Ben McCollum watches his team compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes Feb. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Iowa Hawkeyes still aren't ready to be a top team in the B1G.

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum watches his team compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes Feb. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes still aren't ready to be a top team in the B1G.

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Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) looks to pass the basketball as Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) feigns a screen Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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For the final time this season, the Iowa Hawkeyes are set to play a true road game.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) reacts during a basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have a clear path to the No. 2 seed in the B1G tournament.

Feb 28, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) defends as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) holds the ball during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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It's hard to fathom how this Iowa Hawkeyes team lost to Penn State.

Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) and Iowa guard Chit-Chat Wright (11) react during a game against the Michigan Wolverines Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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There's a chance the Iowa Hawkeyes sophomore continues to etch her name with the greats.

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum instructs Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) during a basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes Feb. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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There's a chance the Iowa Hawkeyes finally make a change to their starting lineup.

Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball as forward Cam Manyawu (3) sets a screen against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Looking at the rest of their schedule, the Iowa Hawkeyes simply can't afford to lose to Penn State.

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

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The bracketology experts have proclaimed that the Iowa Hawkeyes are nearly a lock to make the NCAA Tournament, though their path will be difficult.

Iowa assistant coach Lasondra Barrett huddles with Iowa’s Ava Heiden (5), Taylor Stremlow (1) and Kylie Feuerbach (4) during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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A pair of Iowa Hawkeyes set career highs in a hard-fought win over Illinois.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) takes a video as he and teammates celebrate defeating the Michigan State Spartans Nov. 22, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes' 2026 football season revolves around this one game.

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen reacts during a basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes coach somehow found a way to replace Lisa Bluder with relative ease.

Iowa women’s basketball recruit Nation Williams talks to Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow (1) after the Hawkeyes basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are officially in the running for this five-star power forward.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) passes the basketball against the Michigan Wolverines Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes final home game of the year comes with a chance for Hannah Stuelke to make history.

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum instructs Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) during a basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes Feb. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes know they can reach another level if Alvaro Folgueiras continues to play this way.

Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) shoots the basketball as Ohio State center Elsa Lemmilä (12) defends Jan. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are one win away from securing a double-bye in the B1G tournament.

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) drives to the basket against Ohio State forward Amare Bynum (1) Feb. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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While it's not official yet, the Iowa Hawkeyes 20th win should be enough to get them in.

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) passes the basketball during a Big Ten game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Feb. 17, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes need Bennett Stirtz to be the superhuman athlete he's been all season long.

Jan 14, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts to a call during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes need to string together a few wins to make the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 17, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Cale Jacobsen (31) controls the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) defends and forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) looks on during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes defense had been great all year long up until their last four games.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) drives to the basket against Minnesota guard Amaya Battle (3) on Feb. 5, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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This senior Iowa Hawkeyes forward is on the verge of joining a very select group.

Feb 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum during the first half against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes face a must win scenario against Ohio State.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) hugs Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi (23) during senior recognition Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes would love to keep forward Hannah Stuelke around forever.

Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) takes to the bench during a game against Minnesota on Feb. 5, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have a superstar on their hands in Ava Heiden.

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen reacts duirng a basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes tied a program record after their seventh ranked win of the year.

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) high-fives Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow (1) during a basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes latest win helped get them up to a No. 2 seed.