Iowa men's basketball opens season vs. Lipscomb under coach Ben McCollum
The gist
Iowa men's basketball opens the 2026-27 season against Lipscomb on Nov. 3 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
The Hawkeyes must replace their three leading scorers after an Elite Eight run.
How it unfolded
- Apr 15, 2026Jaidyn Coon, a 6-7 four-star forward from Storm Lake named 2026 Iowa Mr. Basketball, signed with Iowa, joining 6-foot-9 guard Ethan Harris in the 2026 class.
- Jun 18, 2026Iowa announced a neutral-site game against Alabama on Dec. 21 at the Casey's Center in Des Moines, plus a Creighton game in Des Moines on Nov. 15.
- Oct 12, 2026Iowa men's basketball held media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.