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Feb 25, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts with fans after the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa is not shying away from testing itself early in the season in 2026. Another power conference team is on the schedule with big implications.

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Iowa is not shying away from testing itself early in the season in 2026. Another power conference team is on the schedule with big implications.

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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) directs the offense against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) laughs before the game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers 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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Iowa continues to enhance its non-conference schedule, this time with another power conference matchup.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team aims to respond after a sour ending last season. Their season-opening game offers a great chance to get off to a hot start.

Feb 8, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) and head coach Ben McCollum talk during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Dec 11, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger greets Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum after the game at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Iowa is playing host to Iowa State this year for the Cy-Hawk Series, which means the 2026 version will play a large part early in this new era of Iowa basketball.

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum speaks during a practice session press conference ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Iowa basketball is back in the gym for summer workouts as the first step to follow up on a strong season. Can they replace, replenish, and reload in 2026?

Jan 17, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum instructs his team against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum during a practice session ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; McKenna Woliczko (20) during the McDonalds All American Girls Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Iowa women's basketball continues to seek its place among the best in the nation, and the current recruiting trend sees a new name bolstering the future.

Iowa guard Chit-Chat Wright (11) brings the ball up the court against the Ohio State Buckeyes Jan. 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz talks with Hawkeye fans during a Hawkeye Huddle on Sept. 4, 2025, at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines.

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) makes a 3-point basket setting the record for all-time leading scoring during a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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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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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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Feb 14, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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