IOWA IOWA MEN'S BASKETBALL

Big Ten ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Iowa Men's Basketball operates from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on a campus founded in 1847 that now enrolls 31,563 students, anchoring the Big Ten Conference's basketball operations. Coach Ben McCollum directs a 14-player roster that compiled a 19-7 overall record while averaging 76.2 points per game, though defensive metrics show opponents averaged 64.4 points—a differential indicating strong field-goal percentage defense. The Hawkeyes posted a dominant 15-2 home record at Carver-Hawkeye, where crowd advantage has proven decisive, contrasting sharply with their 4-5 away performance and 4-5 conference mark that suggests Big Ten road competition presents distinct challenges.

McCollum's squad demonstrates facility in pace-and-space basketball, scoring efficiently on their home floor where the 76.2 offensive average translates to consistent Big Ten competition. Conference play at 4-5 illustrates the gap between home dominance and conference road struggles, a pattern common among programs adjusting to conference-wide depth. The 31.8-point scoring margin at home versus away venues (calculated from 15-2 and 4-5 records alongside scoring data) indicates the Hawkeyes' reliance on crowd factor and familiar offensive sets, making Carver-Hawkeye a genuine home-court advantage in their path forward through the winter schedule.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Iowa
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationIowa, Iowa
VenueCarver-Hawkeye Arena
Head CoachBen McCollum

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
6Tavion BanksG
11Kael CombsG
7Alvaro FolgueirasF
15Brendan HausenG
23Isaia HowardG
27Trevin JirakC
8Cooper KochF
10Jacob KochG
3Cam ManyawuF
44Joey MatteoniF
5Peyton McCollumG
24Tate SageG
14Bennett StirtzG
20Trey ThompsonF

SEASON RECORD

21-12

Overall

17-3

Home

4-9

Away

6-7

Conference

75.2 PPG / 66.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Robert Morris ColonialsW 101-69
Nov 8Western Illinois LeathernecksW 77-58
Nov 15Xavier MusketeersW 81-62
Nov 19Southeast Missouri State RedhawksW 99-70
Nov 21Chicago State CougarsW 93-54
Nov 26Ole Miss RebelsW 74-69
Nov 27Grand Canyon LopesW 59-46
Dec 3Michigan State SpartansL 52-71
Dec 6Maryland TerrapinsW 83-64
Dec 12Iowa State CyclonesL 62-66
Dec 14Western Michigan BroncosW 91-51
Dec 20Bucknell BisonW 94-39
Dec 29UMass Lowell River HawksW 90-62
Jan 3UCLA BruinsW 74-61
Jan 7Minnesota Golden GophersL 67-70
Jan 11Illinois Fighting IlliniL 69-75
Jan 14Purdue BoilermakersL 72-79
Jan 17Indiana HoosiersW 74-57
Jan 21Rutgers Scarlet KnightsW 68-62
Jan 29USC TrojansW 73-72
Feb 2Oregon DucksW 84-66
Feb 5Washington HuskiesW 84-74
Feb 8Northwestern WildcatsW 76-70
Feb 11Maryland TerrapinsL 70-77
Feb 14Purdue BoilermakersL 57-78
Feb 18Nebraska CornhuskersW 57-52
Feb 22Wisconsin BadgersL 71-84
Feb 26Ohio State BuckeyesW 74-57
Feb 28Penn State Nittany LionsL 69-71
Mar 6Michigan WolverinesL 68-71
Mar 8Nebraska CornhuskersL 75-84
Mar 11Maryland TerrapinsW 75-64
Mar 12Ohio State BuckeyesL 69-72

ANALYTICS

+9.2

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

52.1%

SOS

#45

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.8330

#39

114.6

Adj O

#73

99.6

Adj D

Last 5: 1-4Last 10: 3-7Best W Streak: 7Worst L Streak: 3

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Iowa Men's Basketball compete in?
Iowa Iowa Men's Basketball competes in the Big Ten Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Iowa play men's basketball home games?
Iowa Men's Basketball plays home games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa, IA.
Who is the head coach of Iowa Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Iowa Iowa Men's Basketball is Ben McCollum.
When was Iowa Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Iowa Men's Basketball is not currently available.