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Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) talks to Iowa head coach Jan Jensen as she comes off the court during a game against the Oregon Ducks Jan. 15, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are in pursuit of their third Final Four appearance in their last four seasons.

Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) talks to Iowa head coach Jan Jensen as she comes off the court during a game against the Oregon Ducks Jan. 15, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are in pursuit of their third Final Four appearance in their last four seasons.

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Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) tries to deny a pass from Ohio State guard Taison Chatman (3) to Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton (2) Feb. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have one player who can simply do no wrong.

Iowa guard Journey Houston (8) shoots the ball during the third quarter against Minnesota on Feb. 5, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have a few hungry freshman with nothing to lose.

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum speaks to members of the media after the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team was named a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament March 15, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes first year head coach doesn't have a ton of Division I experience.

Iowa guard Chit-Chat Wright (11) shoots the basketball during a game against the Washington Huskies Feb. 11, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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It would take quite a horrific night for the Iowa Hawkeyes to fall to Fairleigh Dickinson.

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

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are relying a senior and their star sophomore to make a deep run.

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) attempts a 3-pointer March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have a few bench players that could make some noise.

Iowa forward Cam Manyawu watches a broadcast unveiling the NCAA Tournament bracket March 15, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes are tasked with taking on Clemson out of the ACC.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen celebrates Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes second year head coach is looking to do some damage in this year's NCAA Tournament.

Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) shoots a three-point shot to force overtime against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Technically, the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes defeating No. 8 Clemson would be an upset.

Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) high-fives Iowa guard Journey Houston (8) during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes are tasked with taking on a 30-win No. 15 seed.

Iowa’s Tavion Banks hugs Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz after the Iowa Hawkeyes’ are announced as a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament March 15, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes successfully ended a multi-year NCAA Tournament drought.

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.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have one thing in mind and that's returning to the Final Four.

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.

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As expected, the Iowa Hawkeyes were named a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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 Iowa Hawkeyes have no room for error in the NCAA Tournament.

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

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Everything you need to know about the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team in the NCAA Tournament.

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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