2027 Recruiting

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Only that his ultimate goal is to win an @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

Or, maybe I heard it wrong....

That should be the goal of every athlete upon the day of their birth............to win a national championship and/or Super Bowl for my team.

 

[Hawksfor3]

That should be the goal of every athlete upon the day of their birth............to win a national championship and/or Super Bowl for my team.

Fair and balanced.

 

[Hawkangler]

Also a cool video to see, the team reacting to the game winning FG.

Men's basketball received quite the stading ovation on Saturday night. Several huge rounds of applause. Great to see iowa basketball coming back.

 

[Franisdaman]

Men's basketball received quite the stading ovation on Saturday night. Several huge rounds of applause. Great to see iowa basketball coming back.

Hopefully, it made an impression on CD

 

[Matt1nb7]

*insert Brian Windhorst meme*

 

[Hawkangler]

*insert Brian Windhorst meme*

Hope this is a positive sign for a CD commitment. I really thought we had a great shot at getting (edit) Jaxzon.

 

[HuskerTherapist]

Trying to not get my hopes up but this has to be a really encouraging sign right!?!

 

[the24fan]

Trying to not get my hopes up but this has to be a really encouraging sign right!?!

 

[Hawkeye1984]

What’s the back-up plan if we don’t get CD or Jaxson?

 

[2432Hawk]

What’s the back-up plan if we don’t get CD or Jaxson?

Jalen Davis and in reality we still have Combs and Coleman, so all is not lost.

 

[Franisdaman]

Nice to see cousins Brad Banks & CD hanging out.

Brad Banks on Instagram: "Cuz @cay_d_baller had a great visit in town this weekend in Iowa city! Felt good having the family around and plus the hawks beat cyclones! 😀 Go Hawks! @iowahoops"

624 likes, 11 comments - bradbanks7 on September 14, 2026: "Cuz @cay_d_baller had a great visit in town this weekend in Iowa city! Felt good having the family around and plus the hawks beat cyclones! 😀 Go Hawks! @iowahoops".

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[Hawkangler]

Would like to see this picture for the next couple of years. Go Hawks!

 

[Palmerhawk]

Dang, Jax would have been a great get....flying without a net now.

We need to ride that elite eight run to recruiting success this year!

 

[squeezebox_1]

Seems like it's still down between Miami and Iowa, but he did schedule visits to Florida, Arkansas, and Miami.

 

[Max Rebo]

Seems like it's still down between Miami and Iowa, but he did schedule visits to Florida, Arkansas, and Miami.

To be clear (for folks who may just be tuning in), those visits were scheduled several weeks ago. It's not like he just scheduled them after visiting Iowa.

And yes, all the experts seem to think it will come down to Miami and Iowa.

 

[Heathen Raider]

I think it is Iowa , Banks Kin and the other Guard cancelled visit and Ben has just shown what He can do with a PG and Iowa off the elite 8 with Ben is the hot ticket, He can be the Man at Iowa , Miami He is a Guy . I rarely feel Iowa wins these battles but that is Fran PTSD , Ben is no Fran

 

[Hawkangler]

Hope they close the deal.

 

[Hawkeye1984]

I think Ben is a big difference maker here. I can also see how Miami or another school could throw a large pot at him that would tip the scales. If he is in it for the money now we lose.

 

[Hawksfor3]

I think Ben is a big difference maker here. I can also see how Miami or another school could throw a large pot at him that would tip the scales. If he is in it for the money now we lose.

My sleeper is Ark.

 

[TailgateTom]

I think Ben is a big difference maker here. I can also see how Miami or another school could throw a large pot at him that would tip the scales. If he is in it for the money now we lose.

FWIW, one of On3's national guys said the decision would not come down to money

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

FWIW, one of On3's national guys said the decision would not come down to money

There is no reason Iowa couldn’t figure out a way to match another offer or be reasonably close if the kid really wants to come here. You press every big donor possible to pony up whatever is needed

 

[ChicagoHawk2020]

I think Ben is a big difference maker here. I can also see how Miami or another school could throw a large pot at him that would tip the scales. If he is in it for the money now we lose.

Everyone is in it “for the money” at some level. Gotta make a competitive offer.

 

[TailgateTom]

There is no reason Iowa couldn’t figure out a way to match another offer or be reasonably close if the kid really wants to come here. You press every big donor possible to pony up whatever is needed

I agree but we do have a competitive offer--It's not like we're lowballing him or anything.

 

[Hawkangler]

It's time to kick back and wait. No visitor this week and he's not visiting anywhere so I'm going to focus on football.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

I agree but we do have a competitive offer

That’s good.

It's not like we're lowballing him or anything.

I would hope not.

 

[DuddyB]

FWIW, one of On3's national guys said the decision would not come down to money

If that’s true, I’m very encouraged. I think Iowa would be able to get 80% of the way at least to a top bidder.

 

[TailgateTom]

If that’s true, I’m very encouraged. I think Iowa would be able to get 80% of the way at least to a top bidder.

Basketball fit and relationship with the coach has always been the priority for CD, which Iowa wins on IMO. Staying close to home is also a big draw, as it is for most 18 yo kids.

 

[Hawksfor3]

FWIW, one of On3's national guys said the decision would not come down to money

 

[chuck285]

That should be the goal of every athlete upon the day of their birth............to win a national championship and/or Super Bowl for my team.

That was before NIL. Now every kid thinks of money first and then on which team he might get to a national championship. You can't blame the kids but NIL sucks!!!!

 

[Smigamorski]

Hasn't Ben said they put a value on each player and won't pay more than that determined value? Lets hope that valuation is competitive with what his market is. It would appear his market has gone quite up after the summer he had.