Iowa hoops is heating up as they gear for a loaded Big Ten season under Ben McCollum, brimming with new talent but missing key pieces. Their brutal opener? A road trip to Purdue on Dec. 1 — a must-win statement game. But don’t worry, home court is their fortress: five Saturday showdowns against Ohio State, Maryland, Penn State, Nebraska, and Minnesota await. December’s mostly a stay-at-home affair, letting them rack up non-conference wins before the grind. And look out for January — hosting OSU, Wisconsin, and Maryland in one wild week — prime time to dominate and set the conference tone.

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Iowa’s February gauntlet could make or break their season—four brutal Big Ten games crammed into 11 days, starting with Northwestern’s gritty Saturday test, followed by a home showdown with Michigan State, a hostile road trip to Michigan, and closing with a tough road tilt at Wisconsin. Win two of four? Solid. Win more? That’s championship-caliber grit.

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Iowa basketball’s loaded Big Ten schedule drops—and it’s a gauntlet from day one. After their historic Elite Eight run, the Hawkeyes face early tests at Purdue and Indiana, then battle arch-rival Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk showdown. February brings a road date with defending champs Michigan, while March delivers the season’s biggest clash: a revenge-filled rematch against Illinois—perfect timing for a potential instant classic.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team is firing on all cylinders heading into the 2026-27 season, loaded with elite recruits and savvy transfers ready to prove they belong among college basketball’s best. With a conference schedule that starts easy and ramps up to brutal showdowns against Michigan, USC, UCLA, Maryland, and Ohio State, they’ve got the chance to build momentum early — and then be tested like never before. A winning record in the Big Ten? They’re aiming for at least thirteen wins, and with their roster depth and hunger to compete, this could be their year to shine on the national stage.

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