Iowa lands 6-10 forward Badara Diakite for 2025
Badara Diakite, a 6-foot-10 forward from Bloomfield Connecticut, verbally commits to Iowa men's basketball for 2025. He chose the Hawkeyes over Boston College and Washington after moving to the U.S. from Mali in 2020. Diakite attends South Kent School in Connecticut and is ranked 129th in the 2025 class by 247Sports.
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Hawkeyes dominate semifinalist watch lists in multiple awards
Iowa senior linebacker Jay Higgins earns semifinalist status for the Bednarik, Butkus, Lombardi and Lott IMPACT awards as national defensive standout. Kaleb Johnson is a Maxwell Award semifinalist. Iowa's offensive line is a Joe Moore Award semifinalist led by Logan Jones, Mason Richman, Gennings Dunker, Connor Colby and Beau Stephens. Female basketball section noted.
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ISU's Audi Crooks Joins Wade Trophy Watch List
Iowa State sophomore Audi Crooks completes a preseason sweep by earning a Wade Trophy watch list spot. She was already named to Naismith and Wooden Award lists and listed on preseason All-Big 12, AP All-America honorable mention, and All-America second team by The Athletic, with Lisa Leslie Award consideration as top center.
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Hawkeyes dodge QB starter call ahead of Maryland game
Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester avoided naming a starting quarterback for the November 23 matchup with Maryland. If Brendan Sullivan and Cade McNamara return healthy this week, he would let them compete, though both are working through injuries. Sullivan sprained an ankle versus UCLA and McNamara is recovering from a concussion sustained against Northwestern.
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Veidt's Cincinnati defense aims to stop Mouser’s offense
Rob Gray reports Tyson Veidt leads Cincinnati's defense as it prepares to shut down Mouser's high powered offense in a clash likely shaping the season. The matchup features key players and coaches from both sides, with strategic emphasis on stops and scoring bursts at home.
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Mouser Faces Veidt In High Stakes Saturday Clash
Iowa State's first year offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser预 confronts longtime colleague Ty Veidt, now Cincinnati's defensive coordinator, as the Cyclones host the Bearcats at Jack Trice Stadium. Both teams seek a key win to improve their Big 12 and overall records with kickoff at 7 p.m. on Fox.
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O Grady Sparks Hawkeyes In 71 52 Victory At Tipoff
Iowa female basketball guard Addison O Grady leads the Hawkeyes with 18 points in a 71 52 win over Virginia Tech at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte. Senior post shoots 93 percent so far and jokes about 9 divided by 9. Iowa to face Toledo at Carver Hawkeye Arena after starting 2 0.
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