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Kyle Green named head coach of UNI Men’s Basketball

University Northern Iowa Athletics CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Former UNI assistant coach Kyle Green will serve as the 26th head men’s basketball coach in Panthers history. He returns to UNI to continue a coaching career that has spanned over 30 years across multiple NCAA divisions. Green spent 16 total seasons as an assistant coach at UNI… Continue reading
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Iowa wrestling’s Jordan Williams intends to enter transfer portal

Eli McKown | Des Moines Register IOWA CITY — Iowa wrestling 157-pounder Jordan Williams announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday, March 31. While the transfer portal does not officially open until April 1, the Tulsa, Oklahoma native announced his intentions on Instagram the night before he could officially enter the portal.… Continue reading
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World’s tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, is transferring from Florida

Florida center Oliver Rioux (32) follows through on his dunk over Prairie View A&M guard Jannoy Thomas (10) and forward Howard Diallo (11) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) MARK LONG | Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The… Continue reading
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Iowa women’s basketball freshman Addie Deal entering transfer portal

Iowa guard Addie Deal (7) drives against Oregon’s Sara Barhoum during the Hawkeyes’ 74-66 win last season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Deal announced Monday that she has entered the transfer portal.Nick Rohlman/The Gazette, Cedar Rapids Josh Helmer | Hawkeyes Wire After just the one season in Iowa City, Iowa women’s basketball freshman guard… Continue reading
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Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

Illinois players celebrate after beating Iowa in an Elite Eight game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) KRISTIE RIEKEN | Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Illinois is heading to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years, and Andrej Stojakovic made clear the Fighting… Continue reading
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From Division II to Iowa’s Elite Eight run, the coach-player bond drives Bennett Stirtz

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum, left, answers questions during a news conference for the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) KRISTIE RIEKEN | Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Two years ago, Iowa coach Ben McCollum was at Division II Northwest Missouri State and… Continue reading

