Iowa State Cyclones prepare for new era with strong core and recruits
Iowa State’s aging veterans depart as highly touted freshmen arrive led by Jamar Bateman and Xzavion Mitchell. Milan Momcilovic mentors newcomers while transfer opens seek to bolster backcourt and frontcourt via the portal for the 2025-26 season.
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Iowa names Drake coach Ben McCollum to lead Hawkeyes
Iowa City announces Ben McCollum as the new Iowa men’s basketball head coach replacing Fran McCaffery who was dismissed after 15 seasons. McCollum, formerly Drake’s coach for 2024-25, has also led Northwest Missouri State to four Division II titles in 15 seasons and has Iowa roots.
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Iowa Hires McCollum as New Iowa Men's Basketball Coach
Iowa announces Cuonzo McCollum as head coach, returning to Iowa City after leading Drake to a 31-4 season and a first round NCAA win. McCollum grew up in Storm Lake, led Northwest Missouri State to multiple national titles, and succeeds Fran McCaffery after his firing. Drake praised the move amid transfer portal activity and a strong NIL package, while Iowa builds toward 2024-25.
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Xavier volleyball coach steps down to focus on family
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Amy Weiland resigns after two seasons as head coach, guiding the Saints to state tournaments each year and earning MVC All-Division Coach of the Year as they claimed both MVC division and MVC tournament titles in 2024.
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