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Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) drives the ball while defended by Clemson Tigers guard Jestin Porter (1) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Iowa Hawkeyes guaranteed themselves at least one more game this season.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) drives the ball while defended by Clemson Tigers guard Jestin Porter (1) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes guaranteed themselves at least one more game this season.

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Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow (1) gets high-fives from Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and fans after forcing a Nebraska turnover Jan. 1, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes face No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round.

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery hugs center Luka Garza (55) after he was subbed off during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Oregon Ducks won 95-80. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes haven't had much success recently in the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) shoots a 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes can't let FDU's 30-wins fool them.

Iowa forward Cam Manyawu (3) high-fives teammates after fouling out of a game against the Michigan Wolverines March 5, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have stuck with their starting rotation for quite some time.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) reacts after scoring against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes have a fighting chance against No. 8 Clemson.

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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The Iowa Hawkeyes know they're taking on a Clemson Tigers squad who's down one of their best players.

Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes face No. 8 Clemson in the first round.

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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Second year Jan Jensen continues to roll out the same starting lineup for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Apr 7, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Lately there's been a ton of great moments for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots against Maryland Terrapins guard Isaiah Watts (12) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes head into an evenly-matched first round game against Clemson.

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.

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.