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Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Illinois</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/3-things-iowa-hawkeyes-fans-need-know-about-illinois?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Seth Dowdle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmrc9k5aag</guid><description>The Illinois Fighting Illini present the Iowa Hawkeyes with a challenging task in the Elite Eight.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5206,h_2928,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kmtj0dttpynd3vyasn.jpg" caption="Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and guard Keaton Wagler (23) and guard Kylan Boswell (4) and forward David Mirkovic (0) look on during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. 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Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) looks on before the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Kinnick Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mitchell Corcoran"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Iowa Pulls Off Miracle Upset Over No. 1 Florida</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-pulls-off-miracle-upset-over-no-1-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmc58nznm4</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes are advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:43:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5685,h_3197,x_0,y_753/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kmc5p65pt0nnqejmxq.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late in the second half during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How to Watch: Iowa vs. Virginia NCAA Tournament Second Round Game</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/how-to-watch-iowa-hawkeyes-virginia-ncaa-tournament-second-round-game?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmar8g88cg</guid><description>The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes face the No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers in the second round.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3244,h_1824,x_390,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kmas40zspb0qkaf6p3.jpg" caption="Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) grabs the basketball March 21, 2026 during a First Round NCAA March Madness game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Iowa vs. Florida Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Gators</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-florida-tactical-breakdown-3-ways-hawkeyes-can-beat-gators?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmap1kk6nw</guid><description>The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes shouldn&#39;t be counted out against No. 1 Florida Gators.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3287,h_1848,x_697,y_186/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kmb30eht5x5gs6h3x1.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives the ball while defended by Clemson Tigers guard Butta Johnson (4) in the second half during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Iowa Injury Report for March Madness Second Round vs. Florida</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-injury-report-march-madness-second-round-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kman7mrskv</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking for every advantage they can get.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2777,h_1562,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kmap09z02s100d7af6.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on during the first half against the Clemson Tigers during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Five Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Florida</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/five-things-iowa-hawkeyes-fans-need-know-about-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km85meqshe</guid><description>Here are five things every Iowa Hawkeyes fan must know about the Florida Gators.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:02:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2891,h_1626,x_349,y_187/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km8678y6sytryqvy0e.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) looks on before the start of a first round game  of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Clemson Tigers at Benchmark International Arena. 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UCLA Bruins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 96-45, for back to back Big Ten championships. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tip Time Revealed For Iowa vs. Florida Second Round Matchup</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/tip-time-revealed-iowa-hawkeyes-florida-second-round-matchup?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km82zrek3j</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face arguably their toughest test of the season.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:58:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2193,h_1233,x_318,y_425/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km83r665k9x9jf9d1n.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on during the second half against the Clemson Tigers during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How to Watch: Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson NCAA Tournament First Round Game</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/watch-iowa-hawkeyes-fairleigh-dickinson-ncaa-tournament-first-round-game?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km5syptyvn</guid><description>The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes face No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2262,h_1272,x_1318,y_395/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km5ttq0bj223taa8g0.jpg" caption="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. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in Iowa MBB History</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/best-worst-march-madness-moments-iowa-hawkeyes-mbb-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km5kn8wk5p</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes haven&#39;t had much success recently in the NCAA Tournament.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1095,h_615,x_1011,y_246/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km5krcach1m2g2y2ah.jpg" caption="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 | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Knights</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-fairleigh-dickinson-tactical-breakdown-3-ways-beat-knights?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km5s6qfhwy</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes can&#39;t let FDU&#39;s 30-wins fool them.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3733,h_2099,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km5sta9f8t3vn7fcn6.jpg" caption="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. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Iowa MBB Projected Starting Lineup, Rotation for NCAA Tournament</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-mbb-projected-starting-lineup-rotation-ncaa-tournament?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km5hbbnhg4</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes have stuck with their starting rotation for quite some time.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4567,h_2568,x_1291,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km5j6zadq4zey4z33d.jpg" caption="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. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why Iowa Will Upset Clemson in NCAA Tournament</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/why-iowa-hawkeyes-upset-clemson-ncaa-tournament?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km5gkpev29</guid><description>The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes have a fighting chance against No. 8 Clemson.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:59:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01km5hb1gkphkfvrstpy.jpg" caption="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. 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Only Path to Victory Against Iowa</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/fairleigh-dickinson-upset-chances-knights-only-path-victory-against-iowa-hawkeyes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kky3f14wv0</guid><description>It would take quite a horrific night for the Iowa Hawkeyes to fall to Fairleigh Dickinson.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3178,h_1787,x_1191,y_21/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kky41j52k96dmhzavt.jpg" caption="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. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordon Lawrenz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Two Players Who Will Decide Iowa WBB&#39;s March Madness Tournament Run</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/two-players-decide-iowa-hawkeyes-women-march-madness-tournament-run-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordon Lawrenz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkxy6n4014</guid><description>The Iowa Hawkeyes are relying a senior and their star sophomore to make a deep run.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6839,h_3846,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_hawkeyes/01kkxzhdq4t3mx8ywpcx.jpg" caption="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. 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