2026 Recruiting

hawkeyemark18

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Tate will be a “3”. Well most definitely hit the portal
I see Tate is 6'7" so he has a little more height than I thought. He fits into the versatile wing mold. Still think Ben will only go to the portal to fill holes if necessary. Really like his approach to the way he wants to build the program. He will want a point guard who can play right away so that seems a possibility for the portal.
 

TailgateTom

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I see Tate is 6'7" so he has a little more height than I thought. He fits into the versatile wing mold. Still think Ben will only go to the portal to fill holes if necessary. Really like his approach to the way he wants to build the program. He will want a point guard who can play right away so that seems a possibility for the portal.
I think they’re looking pretty heavily internationally too. Wouldn't surprise me if that’s where they found Stirtz’ replacement.
 

Franisdaman

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Quentin Coleman will make his college choice on Tuesday at 3:30 pm CT.



 

Franisdaman

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full text of tweet:

Pro Insight Player Spotlight:
Ethan Harris, Camas HS (WA)
6'8, 200 pounds
4-star prospect
Class of 2026

What/Where: Pro Insight Pop-Up Run: Portland

Back for his third-straight Pop-Up, the Iowa commit showcased his trademark motor, multi-level scoring + playmaking, rebounding radius, defensive activity, and strong communication en route to a perfect 3-0 record on the day.




 
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Tsawvell55

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Appears Ben is done with 26 class until spring/transfer season.
Pitiful effort I might add, on getting a guard any guard. Ben obviously doesn’t want to pay high school guards big ten money. This isn’t Drake by the way. If you don’t want to pay high school wage how in the hell are you gonna not pay a guard transfer He went 0-5 for not wanting to pay these 4 star guards. I love Ben’s style and his defense but his recruiting is well meh. COME ON MAN!!!
 

TailgateTom

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Pitiful effort I might add, on getting a guard any guard. Ben obviously doesn’t want to pay high school guards big ten money. This isn’t Drake by the way. If you don’t want to pay high school wage how in the hell are you gonna not pay a guard transfer He went 0-5 for not wanting to pay these 4 star guards. I love Ben’s style and his defense but his recruiting is well meh. COME ON MAN!!!
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the24fan

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Pitiful effort I might add, on getting a guard any guard. Ben obviously doesn’t want to pay high school guards big ten money. This isn’t Drake by the way. If you don’t want to pay high school wage how in the hell are you gonna not pay a guard transfer He went 0-5 for not wanting to pay these 4 star guards. I love Ben’s style and his defense but his recruiting is well meh. COME ON MAN!!!

 
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Tsawvell55

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Like I said Iowa needed guards, where are they just a dumb animal asking. Oh yeah they all (5)committed to equal or lesser programs why because Iowa recruits like they still have a budget like Drake. One good player and seems to me they shoot their wad on that player and then we’re real particular on any other player. Why would any first rate guard even think about playing here, with that track record. I could be wrong but either way it’s my opinion so stop with the caricatures, very childlike.




 
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TailgateTom

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Like I said Iowa needed guards, where are they just a dumb animal asking. Oh yeah they all (5)committed to equal or lesser programs why because Iowa recruits like they still have a budget like Drake. One good player and seems to me they shoot their wad on that player and then we’re real particular on any other player. Why would any first rate guard even think about playing here, with that track record. I could be wrong but either way it’s my opinion so stop with the caricatures, very childlike.
You are wrong, and have been told as much numerous times, but you keep spouting the same stupid $h!t over and over.
 

Pharcyded

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Like I said Iowa needed guards, where are they just a dumb animal asking. Oh yeah they all (5)committed to equal or lesser programs why because Iowa recruits like they still have a budget like Drake. One good player and seems to me they shoot their wad on that player and then we’re real particular on any other player. Why would any first rate guard even think about playing here, with that track record. I could be wrong but either way it’s my opinion so stop with the caricatures, very childlike.
You base this opinion on the last 6 months? LOL.
 
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Like I said Iowa needed guards, where are they just a dumb animal asking. Oh yeah they all (5)committed to equal or lesser programs why because Iowa recruits like they still have a budget like Drake. One good player and seems to me they shoot their wad on that player and then we’re real particular on any other player. Why would any first rate guard even think about playing here, with that track record. I could be wrong but either way it’s my opinion so stop with the caricatures, very childlike.
I know! Iowa should recruit the way Kentucky does and go get multiple 5 stars every year..wonder why they don’t take this approach?
 

Palmerhawk

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Meanwhile #2 center afaran Diane from des Moines United commits to Houston
#8 overall forward out of DC commits to buzz Williams of MD giving terps a 5 star to go with 3 4 stars in 26 class.
OSU got a top ten guy also.
The BIG recruiting is going to only get better as money rises...deep waters for hawks
 

dlbrandt1963

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While we have to wait and see how Iowa performs against big competition, they are headed in the right direction, and we know Ben can coach and has the energy and drive for success. So obviously, you try to get the best available player you can get. But it would seem to me, Ben still looks for those types of players. Since Stirtz and company can play at this level and were under the radar, that Ben still looks at those types of players looking for overlooked players and will keep it hushed up, hoping to find a baller where nobody else is looking.